Jennifer Hudson to Play Winnie Mandela Although Mandela Threatens to Sue

BY Dr. Jody Overland on May 17, 2010 | 5 comments
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A very slim Jennifer Hudson poses above  for photogs as she made appearances during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2010.  Jennifer Hudson of American Idol fame is to star as Nelson Mandela’s wife Winne in a biopic entitled "Winnie."

The producers received a letter form Winne and her legal team stating that she demanded approval over the entire script and that she would sue if there was anything insulting abut her in the movie.   Well Winnie better hope that the movie does not stick too close to the truth because it is well known that while Nelson was in jail and Winnie was running things she engaged in kidnap, torture, and murder of her rivals and those who refused to support her.   This is not to mention the bank fraud charges Winnie was guilty of when she stole over $120,000 from the Women’s League of the African National Congress.   Yes, Winnie Mandela would like very much to censor the script about her life… and for good reason!  Photo: Fame Pictures

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  • linda loveslace

    Wow she’s really been burning her fat away these past few months.Must be on some kind of strict diet.I guess with all the millions she knows she’s going to earn it motivates her.
    She’d be impressive as Winnie Mandela.Jen’s a good actress & there’s a vague resemblance.I doubt the film will break the box office but it could get Jen another Oscar nomination at least.

    • http://celebdirtylaundry.com/ Robyn

      Yep she has lost a lot of weight I believe she is the new rep for Weight Watchers.

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  • Ashley

    she’s no winnie Mrs Mandela should sue.

  • http://jenniferhudson.com norma

    Linda: as for the millions you said she stands to make. Health and her very gorgeous son also played a major part in her weight loss. Ashley: as for Jhud not being Mrs Mandela you got that right. Jen don’t throw rocks and hide her hands, and she don’t have a past she is trying to keep from coming out for all the world to see because of shame and guilt. Jennifer Hudson is playing a character people. It is a role for a movie. She knows exactly who she is, and what she stands for in life. Haters are always going to hate and run that tongue like no other.