According to EUR WEB: Jennifer Hudson says she prepared for her role as Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife Winnie in an upcoming biopic by confining herself to an African prison cell for five days after learning Winnie served more than 500 days in solitary confinement. “(I attempted to) experience some of the hell that woman went through,” she tells the Daily Beast. “They snatched her out of her home ...
The trailer for the new movie, 'Winnie' starring Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard has been released. The movie is about the life of Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, Winnie Mandela. The biopic of Winnie has already been called controversial for its portrayal of Winnie Mandela as a heroic figure who should be celebrated for her transformative work in South Africa. Here's what the movie's director, Darrell Roodt, had to ...
Terrence Howard will portray Nelson Mandela in a new feature film called "Winnie" based on the leader's former wife. Jennifer Hudson is slated to play the role of Winnie Mandela. The film has a reported $15 million budget and will begin filming in South Africa on May 31st.
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