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Trailer: Jennifer Hudson “Winnie” as Winnie Mandela

Despite South Africans protesting Jennifer Hudson playing Winnie Mandela in the upcoming  film “Winnie,” the film nevertheless forges ahead with a trailer release. Hudson plays Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in an upcoming biopic based on Winnie Mandela’s life while Terrence Howard plays Nelson Mandela. “Winnie” is expected to be released in early 2011. Ladybrille ‘Artist to Watch’ X.O …

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Jennifer Husdson to Play Winnie Mandela

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson will play Winnie Mandela in an upcoming film that chronicles the ex wife of South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela. The film will be directed by South African film-maker Darrell J. Roodt, who is also responsible for films like “Cry,” “The Beloved Country” and “Sarafina.” Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® …