Though the lovely and talented Beyonce is front and center -- literally -- in "Dreamgirls," it's Jennifer Hudson, playing Effie, the proud singer endowed with lungs of steel, who brings the crowd to its feet. The former "American Idol" contestant, who just won a Golden Globe for her performance, is now up for an Oscar in the best supporting actress category.
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