Black Hollywood stars achieve major breakthroughs after age 25

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Several prominent Black Hollywood stars achieved major career breakthroughs after the age of 25.

Jennifer Hudson, after placing seventh on American Idol, rose to fame with her role as Effie White in the 2006 film ‘Dreamgirls’. Her performance earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Hudson has since achieved EGOT status, having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.

Zendaya is also noted for reaching major career-defining moments around the age of 25.

Entities

Jennifer Hudson · Zendaya

Sources

Before The Big Break: Black Stars Who Found Fame After 25 [92q.com]

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Before The Big Break: Black Stars Who Found Fame After 25 [kysdc.com]

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