In Honor Of Black History Month, A Retrospective Of Past Oscar Winners

Jennifer Hudson, Best Supporting Actress, Dreamgirls (2006)

When Jennifer Hudson took the stage in 2006, she became the first black actor (male or female) to win the Oscar for a debut film performance, and the youngest. She is also the first black actress to win an Oscar for a musical. Her performance as Effie White in Dreamgirls set the world on fire, and proved she has the acting chops to match her glorious pipes. [Jennifer Hudson, Photo via]