[93], On June 28, 2016, Hudson signed with Epic Records. Your email address will not be published. What is Jennifer Hudson's 2020 worth? Hudson also admitted that it was intimidating playing Aretha Franklin because she cannot be duplicated. She said, That was the scary part, her music is a treasure to all of us. We know Jennifer's getup is essentially a costume, but she looks great. [80] She sang "America the Beautiful" with the Sandy Hook Elementary School chorus at Super Bowl XLVII. The stars have all been vocal about the tragedy that is Houston's passing. [108], On July 20, 2021, Hudson did an interview with Oprah Winfrey about her role as Aretha Franklin in the film, Respect. or redistributed. [104] Her final act, Kennedy Holmes, finished in fourth place overall. [137] Convicted on all seven counts against him,[138] in July 2012, he was sentenced to three life sentences without the possibility of parole (to be served consecutively), followed by an additional 120 years for his other convictions. Also starring in the film are fellow Oscar nominees Queen Latifah and Sophie Okonedo, as well as Alicia Keys. In one of her first appearances on a record, Hudson is featured in a duet, "The Future Ain't What It Used to Be", on Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose. Ehrlich said many received news of Houston's death during rehearsal for Sunday's ceremony. Presented by MASTERCARD! Here's . No, Jennifer Hudson was not kicked off American Idol. "[58] However, on February 10, 2011, she appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and revealed she had lost a total of 80 pounds. Last Night Now Jennifer Hudson's amazing Whitney Houston duet with 'The Voice' frontrunner October 2, 2017, 10:25 PM 25-year-old Davon Fleming floored the coaches on The Voice with his. On February 25, 2007, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film. And now songstress Jennifer Hudson has opened up about her grief following the passing of iconic singer Whitney Houston on Saturday. The track went on to be nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance at the 2015 Grammy Awards. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. [106] In 2018, Hudson was cast as the Cats character Grizabella in the film adaptation, which was released in 2019. She was a contestant on the third season of the show and placed seventh overall. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Menu Home; Rankings. [41] Winnie Mandela has threatened legal action over this film, claiming she was not "consulted" about the film. [51] In early May 2009, Hudson suffered "throat fatigue" and had to reschedule her May 1619, 2009, tour dates. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. with production by Pharrell, she performed this song alongside Chaka Khan, Evelyn Champagne King, and T.I. [86], Hudson confirmed that a song on the album will be "It's Your World" and features R. Kelly, in an interview with Jonathan Ross on The Jonathan Ross Show. Hudson emphasized on Houston's vocal depth by. She won an Oscar for her role in Dreamgirls and has released several albums. On January 27, 2018, Clive Davis disclosed that Hudson had been handpicked by Aretha Franklin to portray her in an eventual biopic with a prospective release date in 2021. Her debut single, "Spotlight" was released on June 10, 2008, and became Hudson's first top 40 hit peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a top 20 hit in the United Kingdom and Turkey. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Eddie Murphy was previously married to Nicole Murphy and dated Whitney Houston and Melanie Brown before getting engaged to Paige Butcher in 2018. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. [26] Filming of Dreamgirls began on January 9, 2006, and the film went into limited release on December 25, 2006, and national release on January 12, 2007. After three of her family members were brutally murdered, the single was rescheduled for a January 2009 release. [23] In November 2006, Hudson signed a record deal with Arista Records. [105] In September 2019, it was announced that Hudson would not return for the ninth series, citing work commitments in the United States; she was replaced by Meghan Trainor. [39] Image Entertainment released the film on September 6, 2013. The film opened on October 17, 2008, and grossed over $37million at the box office. After Idol, she went on to have a successful career in music. 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She said: 'In my heart I was praying it was an internet hoaxand to realise it wasnt I just dont know how to explain it. 1) Jennifer Hudson peforms "I Will Always Love You" | It was no small task to celebrate Houston's colossal voice while. However, viewers won't . Jennifer Lopez has confirmed she was meant to kiss Madonna during the steamy 2003 VMAs performance which saw the pop icon smooch Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.. Ha Az sszes elfogadsa gombra kattint, azzal elfogadja, hogy a Yahoo s partnerei feldolgozzk az n szemlyes adatait, s klnbz technolgikat pldul cookie-kat hasznlnak szemlyre szabott hirdetsek s tartalom megjelentshez, a hirdetsekkel s tartalmakkal kapcsolatos mrsekhez, a clkznsgre vonatkoz elemzsekhez s a termkfejlesztshez. With that said, if there is a name to be thrown in the bucket from singers of today, that I am aware of, I'll pick Shela. The BAFTA Award went missing and Hudson did not receive her award until April 22, 2011, when it was presented to her on the Graham Norton Show. She's not a . "We. Although, we can't imagine a more fitting tribute than Hudson's chilling rendition of "I Will Always Love You" from last night. [AUDIO] Lil Kims Baby Daddy Says Couple Expecting A Boy + Denies Break-Up Rumors: Thats my wife.: Beyonce, Behind the Scenes of L'Oreal Ad: Basketball Wives Tami Roman Returns to Twitter, Im mentally rejuvenated..: [VIDEO] 50 Cent Brings Out Eminem @ #SXSW, Watch the Full 60 Minute Show: [Exclusive] Church Pew Hustlin :: Is LisaRaye Dating A Well-Known Pastor? Good enough for us to reconsider wearing high-waisted jeans and shoulder pads? 8:00 pm PST / 11:00 pm EST. Later, a music video for the single was also released. 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Related: EastEnders' Keanu Taylor gets exit ultimatum He then watches from a distance as Whitney heads off to her baby scan with Chelsea, Felix, Finlay and Sonia in tow. Entertainment Weekly. [54] On January 22, 2010, Hudson appeared on the telethon "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief", performing the Beatles' "Let it Be". 'JHUD', "Oscars 2015: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'I Can't Let Go' for In Memoriam", "Jennifer Hudson, Gloria Estefan, Harry Connick Jr. & More Welcome Pope in NYC: Watch", "Review: 'The Color Purple' on Broadway, Stripped to Its Essence", "The Color Purple Cast Album Wins the Grammy - Playbill", "A Tribute to Prince from the cast of The Color Purple - THE COLOR PURPLE on Broadway", "Jennifer Hudson, Sheila E., Stevie Wonder, Janelle Mone and More Honor Prince with Stunning BET Awards Tributes", "Jennifer Hudson Signs With Epic Records", "Watch: Jennifer Hudson dominates 'Hairspray Live!' [77], Hudson played a nun in the Farrelly brothers film The Three Stooges (2012). Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Jennifer Hudson deserves all the praise the music industry can muster today as she prepares to pay tribute to Whitney Houston, the R&B superstar who was found dead in her hotel room on Saturday . After the release of "If This Isn't Love", the single eventually peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 37 on the UK Singles Chart. Hudson 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). James Montgomery. [29] Missing from the home was Julian King, the son of Jennifer's sister Julia Hudson. [56][57] That year, she had lost 56 pounds (25kg) and "[did] not want to lose any more weight. Hudson posed for the latest issue of Net-A-Porter delivering old Hollywood glam, draped in everything from Oscar de la Renta to Herve Leger. [117], On August 21, Hudson performed "Nessun Dorma" at We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert backed by New York Philharmonic in Central Park. (4 Reasons), Why Joe Montana is Better Than Brady? , updated Whitney 2018 R 2 h IMDb RATING 7.3 /10 7.5K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 1:44 4 Videos 35 Photos Documentary Biography Drama An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston. (3 Reasons), Why Joe Montana is the Best Quarterback Ever? [143] She also performed at the White House at the "Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" event. It hit us pretty. Jennifer Hudson pays tribute to Whitney Houston onstage at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. I think we're all in a serious state of depression over the loss of the 48-year-old "every woman," but to someone like Jennifer, we can't imagine what it would have been like to get the call for a request for an emergency fill in for her ultimate idol, especially after "singing" her praises all morning long. Jennifer Hudson Says 'Someone Else Should Play Whitney Houston & Her Dream Is Portraying Oprah Winfrey' Coming off the heels of 'Respect,' Jennifer Hudson, 39, already has a new dream role. New York Times critic Ben Brantley hailed her performance saying, "Ms. Hudson radiates a lush, supple stage presence that is echoed by her velvet voice. Recording Academy President Neil. [2] Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.[3]. She saw the life experiences as well. As of August 2009, the album has sold 739,000 copies in the US, receiving a Gold certification for surpassing sales of 500,000. Since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it's no surprise Jennifer Hudson decided to pay homage to Whitney Houston in both song and style while taping "We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston" on Thursday night. Hudson became the youngest woman and second black woman to receive all four of the major American entertainment awar read more Whitney Houston View all tracks Albums In February 2009, Hudson made her first public appearance since the murders when she sang the Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XLIII. As a result, she is an inspiration to many people. Answer (1 of 2): Here are a few people who come close to Whitney's voice, but they come with huge disclaimers attached, and that is that even the best, most skilled singers really cannot come anywhere close to matching Whitney Houston's power, control and precision. 'We had a great time Thursday night. I'm here because I'm Black," Carmichael said."This show, the Golden Globe Awards, did not air last year because the Hollywood Foreign Press Association . [1] She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013. Jennifer perfected the look with a wild curly 'do, hot pink lip and punchy blue nail polish. [14] At age 7 she got her start in performing by singing with the church choir and doing community theater with the help of her late maternal grandmother, Julia. She won the Entertainer of the Year and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the film Respect. [45] The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 217,000 copies in the US and opened to positive reviews. She has also starred in other movies, such as The Secret Life of Bees and Black Nativity. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In May 2008, Hudson appeared in the feature film Sex and the City as Louise, Carrie Bradshaw's assistant. "I'll tell you why I'm here. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and earned her a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Years before Jennifer Hudson paid a moving tribute to one of her biggest idols, Whitney Houston, the singer-actress told " Nightline" in a 2008 interview that she used to fantasize about singing . Child, I don't know. [21] In May 2010, the Los Angeles Times claimed Hudson to be the third greatest Idol contestant in the history of the show, placing behind season one winner Kelly Clarkson and season four winner Carrie Underwood respectively.[22]. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [84] In October 2013, Hudson starred in the coming of age drama The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete alongside Jordin Sparks as well as the drama/musical Black Nativity. Related Story: Whitney Houston Had Secret 'Affair' With Robyn Crawford, Clive Davis Says. I admire her style, her look, and above all else, her voice and technique, Hudson said. She came out. [32][33] She was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on June 18, along with 115 other individuals for 2007. She is also known for her work as a coach on The Voice UK. Cowell went on to say that the show has become more about entertainment and less about vocal talent. Daily Mail Reporter [60][61][62], Early in the album I Remember Me's development, Ne-Yo told E! It was released on DVD on August 4, 2009. In 2019, Jennifer Hudson starred in the remake of Cats,which received backlash from fans of the original. Jennifer Hudson is an American recording artist, actress and spokesperson. 01:30 GMT 14 Feb 2012 You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Hudson rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, placing seventh. Price said: 'I was having a pre-Grammy party for the nominations [sic]. Hudson performed the late singer's cover of Dolly Parton's song "I Will Always Love You" on a simple black stage and became visibly emotional during the performance. Not exactly, but she definitely knows how to rock an 80s look with style and grace. However, both women left legacies behind when they died. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, television and theater. Aretha Franklin,who passed away in 2018, handpicked the songstress to play her in the biopic, which follows her singing career from the church to international stardom. After seeing Hudson's performance in Dreamgirls, Simon Cowell taped a congratulatory message to her, which aired on The Oprah Winfrey Show. As Effie White, Hudson has garnered 29 awards from film critics as Best Supporting Actress and Breakthrough Performer of 2006. X-Factor UK judge Kelly Rowland said: 'We lost our hero. Christina Aguilera: Whitney h. [114][115] The film's soundtrack received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. It felt right to ask to her to come and help us honor Whitney, which she will do musically.". Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [136] Police charged William Balfour, Julia's estranged 27-year-old husband, with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion. The 70s stylized uptempo ballad, "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)", features T.I. Hudson was nominated for her performance in the film, but lost to Queen Latifah. In the film, she sang The Beatles' classic, "Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight", which was the recurring musical theme of the film. The hour-long tribute, We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston, airing November 16 on CBS, will . Whitney Houston vs Jennifer Hudson Live Vocal Battle (A4 - F#5) 30,640 views Jun 8, 2013 401 Dislike Share Save Angelfully 26.4K subscribers I decided to do this since I haven't seen it. There is a whole generation of modern divas who grew up worshipping at the altar of Whitney Houston. She has appeared in films such as The Secret Life of Bees and Black Nativity. [67] On February 3, 2011, due to radio adds the single made its debut on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 53,[68][clarification needed] having so far reached a peak of number 10. Youre one of the best singers in the world, he told her. Everyone from Mariah Carey to Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna and Beyonc . However, in January 2009, her label decided to postpone the release of the second single once more, choosing a February 2009 release date. At the 2012's Grammy Awards, Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to Houston by singing Houston's most famous song, a Dolly Parton cover of I Will . She performed a body-moving medley of some of Whitney's greatest hits: "I'm Every Woman," "How Will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody.". When she sang 'You're gonna love me,' it wasn't just a lyric it was a fact."[36]. On the deluxe soundtrack, Hudson sings with Tori Kelly on a duet version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". including in a tweet last month related to its past work for former Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Hillary . . We danced 'I wasnt expecting her to sing.She just walked up on the stage. She won an Academy Award for her performance in the film. Hudson worked with Ryan Tedder and Timbaland on a number of songs. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. In the interview she stated the song would be included on her debut album, to be released in early 2007; however, this was before she was signed to a record label. Who Is More Famous Michael Jackson Or Elvis Presley. By Genevieve Wong. Jennifer Hudson wears flip-flops to sing with Diana Ross; Julia Roberts learns about her ancestry; Boosie Badazz casts look-alike Flavor Flav as his father in a movie; Don Cheadle has two hours to accept his Marvel role; guest host Tamar Braxton. By parallels. [46] Hudson performed the national anthem at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Later in 2007, the mayor of her home town, Chicago, Richard M. Daley, declared March 6 as "Jennifer Hudson Day". The 53-year-old has. This time around, the list excludes powerhouses like Celine Dion, Pink , Justin Bieber , Jennifer Hudson, Janet Jackson, Tony Bennett, Madonna, Nat King Cole, Dionne Warwick and more. We've got Jennifer Lopez to thank for Google Images! No, Jennifer Hudson is not related to Whitney Houston. Hudson has won particular praise for her show-stopping onscreen rendition of the hit song, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going", the signature song of the role, which had earlier been recorded, and had already reached the status of musical standard, because of the definitive performance of Jennifer Holliday. Geier, Thom; Jensen, Jeff; Jordan, Tina; Lyons, Margaret; Markovitz, Adam; Nashawaty, Chris; Pastorek, Whitney; Rice, Lynette; Rottenberg, Josh; Schwartz, Missy; Slezak, Michael; Snierson, Dan; Stack, Tim; Stroup, Kate; Tucker, Ken; Vary, Adam B.; Vozick-Levinson, Simon; Ward, Kate (December 11, 2009), "THE 100 Greatest MOVIES, TV SHOWS, ALBUMS, BOOKS, CHARACTERS, SCENES, EPISODES, SONGS, DRESSES, MUSIC VIDEOS, AND TRENDS THAT ENTERTAINED US OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS". Shot to death was Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson. "[63] Hudson released her second studio album I Remember Me on March 22, 2011. [123] She is also set to star in both the upcoming action-thriller Breathe and the female-powered feature Tell It Like a Woman. The telecast generated $61million in donations as of January26, 2010[update]. Stories that matter delivered to your inbox, We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston. [120] The following month, it was announced that Hudson would launch a daytime talk show titled The Jennifer Hudson Show for Fox Television Stations in the fall of that year. Maybe she saw the pain I tried to hide.In a lot of ways there were. In November 2005, Hudson was cast in the role of Effie White for the film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, which also starred Jamie Foxx, Beyonc Knowles and Eddie Murphy. Required fields are marked *. We embraced each other and she said: "Give me the mike"', Price added: 'Singing with Whitney has always been to me just an honour.'. Roodt. No small feat. The 40-year-old singer confessed during a virtual game of 'Never Have I Ever' with W Magazine that she struggled to contain her. My sister and my manager will be sleeping on the couch while we work until 4 or 5am". On September 21, 2018, the Daily Express announced that Hudson would return for The Voice UK's eighth series. Although Jennifer Hudson made playing a musical legend on the big screen look easy, she doesnt feel the need to play another. [40] The Creative Workers Union of South Africa have opposed this choice, stating they will push for a moratorium on the film if the casting is not reversed. All rights reserved. Pour en savoir plus sur notre utilisation de vos informations, veuillez consulter notre Politique relative la vie prive et notre Politique en matire de cookies. 1:54 PM. [122] On June 12, 2022, Hudson became one of seventeen people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony ("an EGOT") at the 75th Tony Awards. The Grammys will honor the memory of Whitney Houston on Sunday night, and it appears Jennifer Hudson will lead the charge. Furthermore, she appears alongside Amy Adams in the drama Lullaby. Oct 12, 2012, 11:18 AM EDT | Updated Dec 6, 2017 Since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it's no surprise Jennifer Hudson decided to pay homage to Whitney Houston in both song and style while taping " We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston " on Thursday night. Later in 2015, Hudson guest-starred as Michelle White, a minor semi-recurring character in the first season of Empire. The film was a huge hit and earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her family is in my prayers.'. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, television, and theater. She sang what could be considered the songbird's most famous hit, written by Parton for The Bodyguard soundtrack. She has achieved success in each of these areas and has used her platform to help others. She is a successful singer, actress, and philanthropist. In addition to her work as a singer and actress, Jennifer Hudson is also very active in philanthropy. [111][112] The film was accompanied by a soundtrack sung entirely by Hudson featuring covers of several of Franklin's songs with one original song for Hudson, "Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)", being released as the soundtracks lead single in June 2021. Davis says: "I signed Jennifer in 2007 believing her to be the strongest candidate as the next generation's Aretha Franklin and Whitney. Whitney Houston: Watch her music videos, performances and interviews. In addition to her work in film, Jennifer Hudson has also released several successful albums. Jennifer Hudson was one of the many artists remembering Whitney Houston at the 54th annual Grammy awards. "She's a good friend of the Grammys," Ehrlich said. Jennifer Hudson, who like Houston came from gospel roots to enjoy a flourishing career as both a singer and actress, will perform a Houston tribute at the Grammys tomorrow night, the show's. She was a fan favorite throughout the competition and her powerful voice earned her the title. [145], This article is about the singer. At the beginning of Sunday's telecast, host LL Cool J paid tribute to Houston, who died Saturday at 48. "She's definitely gotten stronger. On her regrets Jennifer Hudson expressed, She never said like, I want you to play me because of this or that. And I regret that I never asked her, why me., But during filming I realized she must have been seen behind the Jennifer that sings and acts. [17] She was released from her five-year contract with Righteous Records so that she could appear on American Idol in 2004. In 2009, Hudson starred as Kathy Archenault in Fragments, a film based on the novel by Roy Freirich, with Dakota Fanning and Forest Whitaker. [102][103] Hudson returned as a coach for the fifteenth season of the American version of The Voice after taking a one-season hiatus. Dolly Parton wrote the song "I Will Always Love You" (later made popular again by Whitney Houston) in 1974. Online that Hudson was ready to get personal on her second studio album and that he might be producing the album. She received a standing ovation for her moving rendition of "You Pulled Me Through" in 2009, in what was one of her first performances after the murder of her mother and brother. Skip to content. Jennifer Hudson won the third season of American Idol in 2004. It was a performance executive. [113] The song earned Hudson nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. She is also an ambassador for the Obama Foundations My Brothers Keeper initiative which helps young men of color succeed in life. She also called out the fact that one of the proudest moments in her life was when Whitney handed her her very first Grammy. Hudson met David Otunga, a professional wrestler in the WWE and a Harvard Law graduate,[128] and the couple became engaged in September 2008. RELATED: Jennifer Hudson on Her Talk Show, EGOT Win and Facing Fears Head On: . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [13] She has also credited Mariah Carey as being one of her musical "heroes". Coming off the heels of Respect, Jennifer Hudson, 39, already has a new dream role. The film also received nine Black Reel Awards nominations including three wins. He encouraged Hudson to focus on her performance and connecting with the audience if she wants to win. 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Hudson, who plays the 'Queen of Soul,' Aretha Franklin, in the new movie 'Respect,' is opening up about her role and what she dreams of next for her career. Copyright 2023 - All Rights Reserved |celebqueries.com, Why Did Tom Brady Choose Number 12? In 2006, she made her film debut in Dreamgirls. In December 2016, Hudson played scene-stealer Motormouth Maybelle in NBC's Hairspray Live!. Kelly Price, the R&B artist who was the last person to perform with the singer, broke down as she gave a red carpet interview about seeing star for the last time on Thursday night. ", "Jennifer Hudson: The 100 Most Influential People of 2020", "Jennifer Hudson Joins U.K. [119], In February 2022, Jennifer Hudson was one of the night's major winners at the 2022 NAACP Image Awards. Sex Education's Emma Mackey and Whitney Houston biopic star Naomi . [12] She cites Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Patti LaBelle as her overall biggest influences and inspiration. Tovbbi informcirt s a belltsi lehetsgek kezelshez kattintson a Belltsok kezelse gombra. The Tribeca Film Festival knows how to nail a kickoff. "There's no way around this," he said, addressing the silent . [52] She sang "Will You Be There" at the Michael Jackson memorial service in July 2009. Rachel Barbra Berry (Lea Michele) is a "strong, driven" member of the glee club who is misunderstood by her peers.Michele took the role in Glee because of Rachel's characterization, explaining: "Not only is she a singer, but she has so much heartI think it's what we need on TV." Michele described the first thirteen episodes of the series as: "Rachel's journey of finding herself within the .