Jennifer Hudson Signs On For Her Next Film Role

Jennifer Hudson's next role will be quite something: she will play Winnie Mandela, the first wife of South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela in a film called 'Winnie.' This should be a very interesting role because Winnie is a controversial figure.

While Nelson Mandela... is a universally sympathetic figure for his struggle against apartheid, his former wife is a far more complicated figure. She has been depicted as the mother and wife who was a steadfast supporter of her activist husband and who was jailed herself for campaigning for his release and fighting against apartheid. Her image was subsequently tarnished by association with a bodyguard who murdered a 14-year old alleged informer, and she was later convicted of fraud.

Jennifer was persuaded to play the part by the script.

"I was compelled and moved when I read the script," Hudson said. "Winnie Mandela is a complex and extraordinary woman and I’m honored to be the actress asked to portray her. This is a powerful part of history that should be told."

This certainly won't be a summer popcorn film. I wonder if Jennifer is looking for a Best Actress Oscar to go along with her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in 'Dreamgirls'?

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