These 20 actors bagged an Academy Award before turning 30

Audrey At The Oscars - Source: Getty
Audrey At The Oscars - Source: Getty

18) Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson at the 15th Governors Awards - Source: Getty
Jennifer Hudson at the 15th Governors Awards - Source: Getty

Jennifer Hudson achieved remarkable success early in her career. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2007 for her brilliant performance in Dreamgirls when she was only 25. With her famous rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” she created a moment of pure magic, stealing the show and winning hearts everywhere. She is also among the youngest African-American EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winners.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava