“Why should I feel like the minority when the majority of America is a size 12? Plus, a lot of singers don’t sound the same when they lose weight. I have a little singer’s pouch, and that’s where the voice comes from, so you’re all just going to have to get used to my jelly. Hey, somebody has to represent the big girls. Why not me?” — Dreamgirls costar (and — this is not a reach — probable Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner) Jennifer Hudson, speaking to Sean Smith in Newsweek‘s 12.11 issue.
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