YBF chick Jennifer Hudson is the latest celeb to do a fabulous photoshoot with famed photographer Derek Blanks. And TheYBF.com has the exclusive first look at the absolutely gorgeous pics. They feel like a fab throwback to vintage Hollywood glamour:
The flyest I’ve seen J-Hud look in a long time. Derek is a genius at what he does.
Lots more pics when you read the rest…
The pics were taken at the old Green Manor mansion in Union City, Georgia:
Click the thumbnails to see the rest:
Looking uber chic and hot. Loves it.
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:22 AM
Hotness!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:22 AM
Very pretty and classy JHud!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:23 AM
OOOOOOO and I’m first!!! Yay…
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:23 AM
Jenny looks gorgeous!!!! Derek Blanks is the man.
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:24 AM
She looks good, but all of his shots look the same…on everyone he does! He will never be a Ricard Avedon, or Steven…always over syled, airbrused to the high heavens!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:24 AM
GO JENNY! SHE LOOKS DAMN GOOD!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:24 AM
LOOOOOOVE that cream suit! Looking fab!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:26 AM
Very nice pictures…especially the one with the umbrella…prob my fav or the one where the black dress looks like a rose.
But is Derek Blanks a new Hollywood trend or sumthing? EVERY1 seems to b having a Derek Blanks photoshoot lately…like Damn! lol
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:26 AM
How many professional photos aren’t airbrushed though?
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:27 AM
Oh, and that black dress! Gorgeous
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:28 AM
Ever notice how the american haters never say anything negative about our street tough city girls like Jennifer, Keyshia, Mary J, etc. They always go after our sweet country girls like Bey, Cici, etc. Cowards only go after people they THINK they can beat, but they’re dead wrong, because our country girls can kick butt with the best of them.
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:28 AM
She looks FLAWLESS, I love them!!!! The first pic ( in the car) reminds me of Beyonce’s “UPGRADE YOU” video….HOT !
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:29 AM
She looks great!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:30 AM
Of course a lot are…but I said airbrushed..to the high heavens…that means…significantly! To the point where it just does not look real. There is nothing wrong with a using the technique…I can just tell when it is overly used…JMO though.
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:31 AM
anybody mention beyonce yet?
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:31 AM
Very NICE, BRAVO!!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:32 AM
Damnnnnnnnn, I love it!!!! Go Baby Girlll!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:37 AM
she looks fantastic. get it jenny! no if only she would marry someone as fab as she is. her fiancee seems like a downgrade. but love the pics tho!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:39 AM
I’m loving the make up in the second pic I want that lip color NOW!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:39 AM
I love this look J-Hud…BADD!!!!!!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:42 AM
is this a sign that she’s not preggers?
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:42 AM
FIERCE! Loves Her!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:42 AM
She looks marvelous!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:44 AM
That fourth picture is awesome!!! Did anyone else pick out the fact that she is also in the t.v. set on the phone which incidentally is another one of her photos.
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:46 AM
Absolutely lovely!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:46 AM
UBER fABULOUS
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:47 AM
Super hot!!!!
The blue dress with the legs out & gold s heels is my fav! Fierce! Work it out then Miss Jenny!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:48 AM
I just a spammer of –Seek ing tall. C o M–why i do not see it.He is banned?
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:50 AM
Loves it…especially the all white ensemble.
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:52 AM
lol, what is this…high school?
u sound so dumb
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:53 AM
I think it’ a bit inappropriate for her to been in the back of thar car, in the funeral ensemble and in the church given her tragedy. The shots look cute though:/
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:59 AM
DEREK BLANKS IS AMAAAAAAAAZING!! HIS SHOOTS ARE THE BEST!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:00 PM
tasteful and classy….
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:00 PM
Owwww Jenny!!!
Shorty is Baaaaad!!! &heart; her!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:02 PM
She looks good. Go J-hud!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:02 PM
I guess it’s OK for J-Hud to be airbrushed to within an inch of her life…but let this be out little Pseudo Creole friend (who shall not be named), and everyone would have a heart attack. It’s not right..but it’s OK.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:08 PM
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:08 PM
“american haters”???? All haters are an abomination regardless of country.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:09 PM
NICE!
@AmericanHaters, please stfu… no one wants to hear about your ignorance and prejudice views
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:09 PM
J-HUD looks beautiful in all the pictures!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:12 PM
Ya’ll are killing me with the negativity and the airbrush shit! What pictures AREN’T airbrushed nowadays??? It’s really not THAT hard to be complimentary…DAMN! The pictures are fly, I wish I had pics of myself looking that fabulous!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:14 PM
Damn you noticed that? You must’ve used ur “cat eye” like on Martin.
“You got to use your cat eye Gina! We cat burgalars! Use your cat eye!”
lol – i watch too much tv
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:15 PM
cute miss jenny love it
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:17 PM
What!!! What hearse and even if it was one, how long does she have to mourn and what’s makes it inappropriate?
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:18 PM
Derek is great at what he does. But most credit needs to go to J-HUD she is bringing the fierceness in these pics. She has a great face that is easily photogenic. Also who is the stylist that did this shoot, they deserve an award. All the outfits are sexy and still very appropriate for her body type.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:18 PM
Get it J HUD!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:21 PM
lol these pictures were taken a few months ago so that doesn’t clear her of the whole “preggars” thing, esp. from the last concert lord poor child kept sitting down tired as ever she also switched from her cute black wedges to some flat sandles so hopefully she will address to the world tomorrow (on the today show) or sometime soon that she is! BTW she looks sooooooo FAB in those pics! GET EM JENNY!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:22 PM
LOVES THE 2ND PIC Its simple and not all done up but they all are fab-U-lous Get, get get gurl!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:23 PM
Oh that girl is brutiful! She should wear the birdcage veil in her wedding (like me).
Her in the blue dress with the stained glass window is sooo Effie from Dreamgirls.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:24 PM
The shoe game in these pics are crazy. I need to knw where she got those gold heels ASAP!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:24 PM
I read it again, but still how long does have to mourn?
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:25 PM
That all white back seat pic needs to be an album cover. Fiyah!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:27 PM
Wow…I really like the photos. Jennifer is really a gorgeous woman.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:27 PM
She looks good no disrespect but she must hit up both Blanks (Derek) for the nice pics and (Billy Taebo king) for her figure. You look Fab Jenny very nice.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:27 PM
Bella Bella Bella, is all I can say, I love it all!!!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:31 PM
FLAWLESS!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:33 PM
Airbrushing can make anybody look good! Are these photo’s an accurate and truthful dipiction of Jennifer H? I think not!
The photos are beautifu alright, but I would prefer natural photo’s that capture the essence of who she truly is not these barbizized version of her!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:35 PM
Absolument Magnifique! Great photos.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:36 PM
Boring,,,,,Just like her concert…..Everyones on a sympathy tour with this young lady…She can sing but she yells to much when she sing and the concerts are too much like church…..
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:38 PM
She looks aight, the outfit choices are hot to death but her face looks dull in some of the pics..But this is a really nice photoshoot for her, go J. Hud!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:39 PM
Beautiful Pics!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:42 PM
WTF are you talking about and what does that have to do with these pictures!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:43 PM
Go Jenny! The most fab way to say to the world I took the worst but I can still go on an live beautifully :) Inspiration to others to keep going
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:44 PM
SHE SHUD PERFOM AT BET AWARDS. I MEAN THIS YR SHUD BE A HOT ONE. BEY PERFORM JAMIE SHUD PERFORM KERI SHUD PERFORM CICI SHUD PERFORM CHRISSETE SHUD BUT PROLLY NOT KANYE SHUD PERFORM IT SHUD BE Hot. im just excited.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:45 PM
Wow she looks amazing.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:47 PM
WELL SAID!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:47 PM
Jennifer looks absolutely stunning! She’s a beautiful girl. Her cloths are ultra-fierce! I’m not familiar with the photographer’s work but I like those shots.
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:52 PM
Christian Louboutan ` 1,400.00 @ Saks Fifth Ave!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:52 PM
Fabu, Jenny, Fabu!
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:56 PM
That’s a big of a stretch, isn’t it? It looks like you’re grasping at straws with your tongue in cheek comment. The pictures are fabulous and I’m confident that she would have let the photographer, her agent or manager know if she was uncomfortable with any of it. Just let it go…
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:58 PM
BTW her tour is FIRE!!! the soul and energy is amazing! she can SANG her “ask” off! i’ve seen her twice so far and i’m going to see her last show in Dallas! Her voice sounds sooo much better live and her personality really shows while she performs! That’s what make the concert FIRE! ( straight ole’ school, no “ask” shakin, half dressin’ just out right SANGIN!)
Thu, May 14, 2009 12:59 PM
These pics are absolutely FABULOUS! If only Ms. JHud looked this good all the time. The clothing and makeup are on point, I hope she took notes for herself so she can stop showing up on red carpets etc lookin like whodunit and why!
Thu, May 14, 2009 1:07 PM
This is the best JHud ever looked. Who ever styled her for the photo shoot did a great job. I like all her outfits on her except the blue dresses.
OMG. Jen looks like a different woman in the head shot photo. Her makeup is perfection. Good job.
Thu, May 14, 2009 1:12 PM
You are such a nitwit…I am a nobody…yet you commented to a nobody…you are really stupid. And if I am a hater, it would be toward Derek Blanks…As I said in my post, Jennifer Hudson looks great…but that is because we know how she looks, without that stylized glamour shot looking photoshoot.
I was saying that all his shoots look the same…no originality at all. But that is just me. For you to think that I was talking about Jennifer makes me think that maybe you secretly “hater” her.
Anyway, you are dumb, your comment was ignorant and you would never know me because I don’t run in circles with nitwits…
Thu, May 14, 2009 1:13 PM
the third pic is wow!!classic and chic!!she reminds me amy winehouse
Thu, May 14, 2009 1:13 PM
JHud looks AMAZING!! I LOVE that black dress with the big rose, she pulled it off quite well.
Kudos to Derek Blanks he does really good work.
Thu, May 14, 2009 1:17 PM
Someone’s finally been ‘upgraded’. Bout that time too.
Thu, May 14, 2009 1:32 PM
So true.. but i think it has nothing to do with city and country . lol. Its more than that, its deeper.
Anywho. JHud looks nice in the car picture but she’s so below average that i’m just bored with her look. She does not pop! she’s not memorable .. wait, who was i talking about again ? lololol
Thu, May 14, 2009 1:33 PM
She looks so pretty!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:07 PM
Simply beautiful!!! She’s finally getting her just do!
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:13 PM
I was going to say that, but I knew someone must have done that already!
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:14 PM
fabulous pics, but is she wearing 2 different pairs of shoes in the first one? looks like it.
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:18 PM
@americanhaters suck..i agree with you..everybody can let shit slide like when keyshia cole was doin the ghetto pose on KING..how trashy is that?? but as soon as Beyonce or Ciara step out on the streets or do a photoshoot..there are more negative comments than positive..
ppl always say that Bey’s photo’s r photoshopped..well Jennifer Hudson’s fat ass was def photoshopped. She aint that damn skinny..and since Ciara b swagg jackin..well Jenny baby sure nuff look like she’s tryna joke Chrisette Michele’s Style..def in the fisrt pic..ppl say what u want..Im not hating..im just stating facts!!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:24 PM
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Well done Ms. JHud……
I hope some of you get a hug today because to be so negative must take up alot of your energy! wow….do better and be better and please stop wearing hate as your daily accessories to make your negative energy show even more. So sad!
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:26 PM
Absolutely Gorgeous! Guess she’s off Preggers Watch!!! LOL
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:28 PM
Now this is how you photography black people! Fabulous photos J-Hud…
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:31 PM
Yes THEY REALLY DO!
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:36 PM
I WISH SHE WOULD CLOSE HER MOUTH. FLIES ARE COMING
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:38 PM
Damn, that girl looks GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really beautiful and sexy! Especially love the blue outfit- it’s electric!! Love it all!
Thu, May 14, 2009 2:51 PM
Are you serious? Jennifer Hudson, while she may be from Chicago (or whatever big city), doesn’t even portray “street tough city girl.” Jennifer looks beautiful and Keyshia, Mary J, Bey, and Cici are all beautiful, as well. Nevertheless, anyone can have a bad day and take a bad photo and get called out on it. I seriously doubt the decision whether to make a negative comment has to do with whether one is “city” or “country.”
Thu, May 14, 2009 3:40 PM
I love Jennifer and Derek Blanks work, but I’m not impressed with this shoot….Nothing about it pops. Just my opinion…
Thu, May 14, 2009 3:45 PM
Wtf!?!?!? how does that make some1 an american hater when all the girls u mentioned are american? RETARD!
Thu, May 14, 2009 3:49 PM
Drek is the shit right now i see ! too many proofs !
did he already do somethin with Bee ?
Thu, May 14, 2009 3:59 PM
I LOVE ME SOME J-HUD!! I just be imagining her cooking breakfast for me in the morining, butt naked’ singing “I Have Nothing”! Whoooooa! Thicker then Snicker!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 3:59 PM
J-Hud looks fab!
Thu, May 14, 2009 4:02 PM
J-Hud looks FIERCE!!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 4:15 PM
I know. I’m no homo, her lips are beautiful. I want lips like hers!!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 4:27 PM
Yeah. Check out maria winters’ comments. You know there had to be one.
Thu, May 14, 2009 4:33 PM
The green manor has a great country style buffet. I mean the best soul food you will taste in a long time. It’s like they have a black grandma in the back cooking up the food!It has a old feel to it. The home was owned by a white doctor and he sold it to some old white ladies that run it now. If your ever in Ga, I highly recommand you eat there. Jennifer looks great, I truely think she is a beautiful sistah even with teh extra pounds.
Thu, May 14, 2009 4:48 PM
Why is it always “famed” photographer Derek Blanks? The only place I ever hear about him is this site!
Thu, May 14, 2009 4:53 PM
MAJOR improvement. She needs to walk around with this stylist and make-up artist in her back pocket. Love it.
Thu, May 14, 2009 4:55 PM
Went to her concert last night. Her voice is amazing. I have never heard anything of this quality, Whitney Houston watch out! The concert was awesome and definately worth the money. JENNIFER IS DEFINATELY 6 TO 7 MONTHS PREGNANT. SHE COULD NOT CLOSE HER JACKET, WHICH SHE USED TO COVER HER BELLY. LOL But, she is beautiful in person as well. She is also alot smaller than she appears online. The pictures above shows her real size, but with a baby belly. I would say it is a boy. lol She is carrying very high. Jennifer is the business. I love her! Pay the money for the concert it is worth it!!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 4:57 PM
that pic with her in the car with the white suits just ozzzzes POWER…THE TYPE OF POWER BACKED BY A BUSINESS WOMAN. LUBBBBBS IT!!!!!!!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 5:01 PM
People are crazy, everybody who has appeared on this blog has had negative things said about them. Everybody has different opinions. You are so far off with this statement it is hilarious. Why would anybody be scared to say something about Keisha Cole behind a computer? Also I would think people would be more weary about saying bad stuff about Beyonce because of her crazy father. You are a crazy Beyonce stan that just had to find a way to incorporate her into this psot. Lastly, J-HUD is one of the classiest girls out there and does not strike me as a tough-city girl.
Thu, May 14, 2009 5:05 PM
So why did you go? and stop with the sympathy crap, were the Oscars sympathy because that happened before her family tragedy. Also it’s not like her album suddenly jumped to #1 so how is it sympathy. The girl is old school talent and there are some people who still appreciate that.
Thu, May 14, 2009 5:34 PM
Meh……the pic are decent,she’s been photo shopped to the 10th power! We all know jhud isn’t that slender in person and certainly not light brown skin.
Thu, May 14, 2009 5:51 PM
Gwon’ then JHud!..an not one pair of spandex pants in sight!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 5:56 PM
Now watch jealous ass BeYawnSay call for a session. LMFAOOOOOOOO
Thu, May 14, 2009 6:30 PM
She looks good, I don’t really rate Derek as a photographer though, his shots are alrite, but nothing particularly innovative or that skillfull – glad he’s successful but just saying
Thu, May 14, 2009 7:05 PM
she looks super gorgeous!
Thu, May 14, 2009 9:19 PM
Yea Derek Blanks is pretty fabulous… he can make the ugliest ducklings look like the most beautiful swans… not referencing J-Hud… she’s a pretty girl with or without his magic
Thu, May 14, 2009 10:17 PM
Damn… Bey already did the “white suit an peep-toe stilettos in the back seat of a car” in the Upgrade You video.
You look good tho J.
Thu, May 14, 2009 10:20 PM
HOT!!!!!!!!!!! NICE!!!!!
Thu, May 14, 2009 11:36 PM
This has definitely become the haters blog, for the most part. Here we have seen some of the most fabulous photos of J-Hud and they are Fierce!! So, why are some people talking ish about her photos being airbrushed and throwing other shade @ her? Almost all pics you see in print magazine is airbrushed! This has become an industry standard;especially since alot of people have tatoos, scars, and abnormalities that many do not want to be shown in any advertisement. Why? because some people like you will be talking about that ish, Like. Um…Ewwww,look at that scar on her face or eww..Is that a birthmark? Or,ewww why does she have that ugly tatoo on his or her arm? How do you think they hide it?
Someone commmented saying everyone is on a “sympathy tour” with Jennifer. Umm. hello? Pause for a moment and think about this: How would you feel if someone took out members of your family like your Mother, Brother, and Nephew? As humans beings, we are to honor and cherish lives. Life is a blessing from God. When someone is tragically robbed of life, you do not think we, as human beings should not show sympathy towards that person? What is wrong with supporting that person and showing that we care and sympathize with that person? Have we become so numb that we can not hug another person who has lost the life of a loved one? How callous and cold-blooded is that?
Jennifer, by the way, did not get to this point in her career based upon people having sympathy for her! She arrived based upon sheer talent and having a powerful presence. She is a gifted singer, a poised and serious actress, and has a beautiful spirit about her. What a beautiful, young, black and fabulous Diva!!! She deserves all the accolades. Why? because she earned them. PERIOD. And may God bless her for all that she has been through! Work it out then, Ms. Hudson!
Fri, May 15, 2009 1:24 AM
i love you for that Skye5000
Fri, May 15, 2009 3:11 AM
Looking really good J.Hud!
I love all the looks, she’s a beautiful woman,with or without being airbrushed.
Plus i think she can really SING, and that have nothing to do with sympathy or whatever!
when are you coming in France Jen? Pleease!!
Fri, May 15, 2009 3:43 AM
jen is beautiful!! so… is she preggers?! :)
Fri, May 15, 2009 10:59 AM
beautiful, but if this was ANTM, Tyra would say jenny u got to give some more expression, she has the same look in almost every photo, but still they are all lovely.
Sat, May 16, 2009 5:45 PM
She looks gorgeous!