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It was rumored last month that former American Idol singer Jennifer Hudson was considered for the role of Precious in the movie of the same name. The role was given to acting newcomer Gabourey Sidibe, but it was reported that Jennifer turned the movie down. Particularly, that she rejected the role because she didn’t want to gain weight for the titular role.

In her memoir, she commented that she wanted to take a role which had nothing to do with her weight. TMZ caught up with Jennifer and she said, “I did not turn down the role because of the weight thing. I turned it down because I felt it was just too graphic for me at that time.”

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Hudson’s explanation seems to contradict what she told “Dateline” earlier this week (below) … when Jennifer said she passed because, “I would have had to be the big girl again.”

When Lester Holt asked if her decision to turn down “Precious” was motivated by fear of being typecast as a heavy actress … Hudson said, “I don’t like the idea of being boxed into anything.”

Do you think she should have taken the role of Precious? Would she have done the part as much justice as Gabourey Sidibe? Sound off in the comments with your thoughts!

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Jennifer Hudson has revealed that she rejected the role of the abused single mom in Precious because she didn’t want to gain weight for the role.

Right after her Oscar win for Dreamgirls, the movie’s director, Lee Daniels, approached her to play the character. She told him that she wasn’t interested in the part, which went to Gabourey Sidibe.

In her memoir, I Got This: How I Changed My Ways And Lost What Weighed Me Down, she wrote, “As much as I was moved by this film, I wanted to try a role that had nothing whatsoever to do with my weight.”

I can’t say that I blame her. She has worked hard for all of the weight loss that she has achieved. Would you gain weight for a movie role? Especially after losing so much of it already? Tell us in the comments!

Recent rumors suggested that Jennifer Hudson had called off her wedding to David Otunga. Her rep has stepped in to say that the rumors are not true.

Her rep issued a statement saying, “I can confirm that the story is not true.”

A report stated that she had “abandoned plans to walk down the aisle” due to constant arguments. Star magazine reported that they were “clashing over Jennifer’s career obsession, commitment issues and reluctance to have more children.”

A source for the magazine said, “David resents that she’s so consumed by work. He’s been pushing for baby number two, but Jennifer says she’s not ready and throws out a million excuses.”

Reportedly, the wedding was placed on hold because of his refusal to sign a prenuptial agreement.

So they’re not clashing over babies and their wedding is still on! I’m sure she’ll look great in her wedding dress!

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Jennifer Hudson has come a long way since appearing as a contestant on American Idol. She has appeared in Dreamgirls, for which she won an Oscar and has lost a lot of weight. Girlfriend looks good!

Still, she isn’t able to secure a book deal where she would be able to chronicle her weight loss success. What?!? I’d totally read that. Come on, she’s the national spokeswoman for the amount of weight she’s lost and how good she looks.

She famously dropped more than 80 pounds as a rep for Weight Watchers, but she can’t land a book deal for seven figures. You would think someone would want to capitalize on her excellent image….right?

Apparently, she’s demanding a cool million for her weight loss memoirs, but publishers are holding out for the story of her slain family. In October 2008, her mother, brother and nephew were horrifically murdered by her brother-in-law, allegedly.

A source said, “It was disappointing. Her book about her diet is really appealing and wonderful. But if you spend a lot of money on the book deal, you want it to sell. With no talk of her family, we didn’t think it was worth it.”

Jennifer revealed that people are talking about her weight loss, saying, “Oh goodness, yes, people are gossiping.”

She went on to reveal, “But trust me, I’m content right here. I don’t believe in the so-skinny look. There’s already so many more doors open for me. Why would I? My diet started four days after I had my baby. I didn’t expect to get as far as I have. It’s like, wow, this is a whole new world. People treat you completely differently. You get more attention. You get more clothes. You get on more magazine covers. You get more opportunities; you name it.”

Would you read a book by Jennifer on the topic of weight loss? Sound off in the comments!

Jennifer Hudson has really come a long way since being cast off on American Idol. She appeared in Dreamgirls, for which she won an Oscar and has since become the spokesperson for Weight Watchers. In the meantime, she has lost a lot of weight and she looks great!

Still, her fiancee, David Otunga, says that he doesn’t think she should lose any more weight. She said, “I haven’t actually caught up with how I look. Some people don’t like it so much and tell me to stop. My fiancee tells me not to lose more – he likes me very basic, no makeup, no heels, no fuss. I think both of us are still struggling to come to terms with this new me. He’ll tell me not to dress up, but I tell him to get used to it.”

She went on to reveal that she’s happy with the size that she is. She added, “Honestly, I want to stay at this weight. I don’t want to lose any more. I’m more concerned with not losing more. If I stick with the Weight Watchers plan then I’ll have no problem. I think I’ll be this size for the rest of my life.”

All we can say is, YOU GO GIRL!

Jennifer Hudson struck a pose on the red carpet tonight at the 2011 Grammy Awards! Girlfriend is looking good!

Good for her! She is so thin now, I hope she’s at least eating healthy! Go girl!!!!!!

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Jennifer Hudson’s “Got Milk?” ad has been unveiled today and she’s bringing back the mullet!

Seriously, she looks great! And I must have those earrings!!

Jennifer Hudson has got a huge baby bump!

And to think she was trying to hide that??

Her belly is so cute! Congratulations to Jennifer and fiancee David Otunga. She is rumored to be around seven months along with their first child.

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Rumors were swirling around the internet about Jennifer Hudson being pregnant, and we just might have the scoop.

A long-time friend, Felicia Fields, said, “It was a baby shower, a quiet gathering of friends and mostly family. They’re really trying to keep it kind of quiet.”

It was speculated about a month ago whether or not the singer is pregnant, but her publicist and manager both denied the rumors.

Fields added, “It was a nice time that we had” and when speaking of what baby colors the happy couple were into, she said, “They don’t know. More yellow.”

Reportedly, Jennifer Hudson is pregnant.

Sources close to the singer/actress confirmed the news that J Hud and her fiance David Otunga are expecting their first child together. We haven’t received an official confirmation just yet, but we’re hearing that the couple are planning on getting married as soon as Hudson is finished touring.

Congratulations to them!

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