Multi-talented actress and singer Jennifer Hudson just added another title to her resume: Weight Watchers spokeswoman.
According to
People magazine, Hudson is taking on the role just months after giving birth to her baby son, 7-month-old David Daniel Otunga Jr., with her fiance, David Otunga.
The 28-year-old Oscar-winning actress told People: "With Weight Watchers, I am enjoying the weight loss because I'm doing it the right way–I feel empowered with what I've learned, everything from portion control to what foods will help keep me satisfied."
"It's a lifestyle change, not a diet," she added.
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I say hats off to Jennifer for being willing to put herself out there, promote good health and be a role model for women everywhere.
It's obviously not easy to be in the public spotlight -- especially for celebrities who have to put up with critics, haters and naysayers of all stripes. The pressures on actresses to be thin is enormous. So I wish Jennifer well in her endeavors.
Jennifer probably recognizes that she'll never be a rail thin size 0 or a 2. And needless to say, she doesn't need to come close to that. I think she looks great right now, curves and all. As long as she maintains proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, I'm sure she'll do fine -- personally and professionally.
It's also awesome that with this new spokesperson gig, Jennifer will get paid for being her personal best. Ka-ching!
What are your thoughts about Jennifer Hudson's new job? Do you think Weight Watchers made a good pick?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, an award-winning financial news journalist and former Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, has also been featured in top newspapers including the Washington Post, USA Today, and the New York Times, as well as magazines ranging from Essence and Redbook to Black Enterprise and Smart Money. Check out her New York Times bestseller,
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By: Slammin on 4/01/2010 3:37PM
Good for you Jennifer. I'm glad ur life is setteling in w/the new baby and all....Keep up the good work, love EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU!
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By: meanvee on 4/01/2010 5:45PM
Congrats J-Hud, keep up the good work.
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By: YvetteLove on 4/01/2010 6:41PM
Congrads to JHudson,But Please Dont Marry That Nut.
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By: kj on 4/01/2010 8:14PM
Yvette if he is a nut to make a baby with he should be okay to marry. For me it is dumb to have a baby and not marry you are gonna be tied down for 18 years and it looks better for the child. Who wants to be a bastard?
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By: lumineers on 4/01/2010 9:36PM
thats wonderful jenn,,,, you are looking just great ,,,, and you have reallt trimmed down you can see it in your face,,,, losing weight is a good thing and a healthy thing ,,,,, you just keep up the good work that you are doing ,,,,, and after you shoot your movie this summer ,,,, on the side why don't you write a book ???? you can take your time but it would be a block buster ,,,,you take care of yourself!!!!!!!!
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By: Ann S. on 4/16/2010 1:26PM
Jennifer,
I thank God for you. You are an inspiration for all ages and races. I am waiting for that gospel CD. God has blessed you tremendously, may He continues to bless you on allof your endeavors!
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By: Me on 5/06/2010 10:59PM
She's still an ugly selfish hood rat
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