Darnell Donerson was a celebrated mother who came into the limelight because of her daughter, Jennifer Hudson, who is a famous singer, actress, and talk show host. Jennifer became the youngest woman and second African-American woman to receive all four of the major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT). Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.
Darnell Donerson’s Family
Darnell Donerson was born on 7 November 1950 to Julia Kate Hudson. Darnell led a very simple life and most of the information about her birth, family background, siblings, etc. is kept under wraps. She rose to fame when her youngest daughter, Jennifer, broke all odds and rose to the stardom. Darnell was married to Samuel Simpson and had three children. Her eldest daughter is Julia, named after her mother. Jason Hudson is her son and second child.
Her youngest daughter, Jennifer Kate Hudson, known by her nickname J.Hud, was born on September 12, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois. She began singing in her church choir at a young age and later attended Langston University on a music scholarship. She began a relationship with WWE professional wrestler and Harvard Law graduate David Otunga. Jennifer and David became engaged in September 2008, and she gave birth to their son David in August 2009. The couple split in November 2017.
On October 24, 2008, Darnell Donerson and her son, Jason were discovered shot to death inside her home in Chicago, Illinois. Darnell’s grandson and Julia’s son, Julian King, was initially reported missing, and an AMBER Alert was issued; his body was found on October 27 in Chicago’s West Side area. The autopsy stated his death was due to “multiple gunshot wounds. Chicago police took Julia’s estranged husband, William Balfour, into custody and he confessed. He was convicted in May 2012 and sentenced to 3 life sentences plus 120 years.
Darnell Donerson’s Net Worth
Darnell Donerson was recognized worldwide as the celebrated mother of the renowned singer and actress, Jennifer Hudson. Jennifer rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, placing seventh. She made her film debut as Effie White in the musical Dreamgirls, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the youngest African-American to win in a competitive acting category. After signing to Arista Records, Hudson released her self-titled debut studio album in 2008, certified Gold in the United States and the United Kingdom, and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
Jennifer also contributed as a coach on the UK and the US version of The Voice from 2017 up to 2019, becoming the first female coach to win the former. In 2022, she began hosting a talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013. Jennifer has a net worth of more than $35 million.
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