Junnifer Hudson lands new movie role as Winnie Mandela

Jennifer Hudson has landed herself the leading role of Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife 'Winnie Mandela'. The biopic will be centred around the controversial life of the former South African first lady.

The movie will be shot in South Africa in May by director Darrell J. Roodt, a veteran South African filmmaker.

“I was compelled and moved when I read the script,” Hudson said. “Winnie Mandela is a complex and extraordinary woman and I’m honored to be the actress asked to portray her. This is a powerful part of history that should be told.”

It’s gonna be another hit for and another career defining moment. She will need to make some space on her mantelpiece for the Oscar!