Dreamgirls Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for playing a singer whose weight kept her from being the lead in a Motown trio. (Damon Winter / LAT)
In a size 12, Jordin Sparks reigns at American Idol finals. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)
Singer Beth Ditto of the Gossip belts it out. (Simone Joyner / Getty Images)
Bettys America Ferrera beat Felicity Huffman at the Golden Globes. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Sara Ramirez holds her own among Greys Anatomys ensemble cast. (Seth Wenig / AP)
