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"The Voice UK" judge and "American Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson has a lot going on these days. The 35-year old singer and performer has come a long way from being a contestant on one of America's most watched reality TV competitions, and she's now serving as judge in UK's "The Voice." Her journey isn't without setbacks, however. The formerly plus-sized singer admits that she's prouder of her weight loss than her Oscar.

Back in 2007, Hudson starred in "Dreamgirls" alongside Beyonce, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Foxx. She subsequently won an Academy Award for the category Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. Sadly, a year later, her mother, brother, and nephew were murdered by her estranged brother-in-law, who was convicted for his crimes.

Three years later, "The Voice UK" judge Jennifer Hudson became the spokesperson for Weight Watchers, losing as much as 80 pounds. According to the Mirror, Hudson is even prouder of her weight loss than her Oscar. The 35-year old leads a busy life, as she's also wife to wrestler David Otunga, and mother to an eight year old boy.

"The Voice UK" judge Jennifer Hudson admits that she didn't even know that she was plus-sized until Hollywood told her so. She shared that in Chicago, where she grew up, a size 16 woman is a normal occurrence. In Hollywood, however, it's a different deal. That's when she realized she needed to lose weight to maintain her health.

People reported that "The Voice UK" judge Jennifer Hudson credits her rainer Harley Pasternak in helping her get in shape. Her diet secrets? She learned portion control from Weight Watchers and avoided carbs entirely. To keep up with the latest on Hudson and her "The Voice UK" stint, bookmark this page.