Jennifer Hudson 'happy with weight loss'

Jennifer Hudson has declared that her recent weight loss has helped to change her life completely.

In an interview with Reuters, Hudson revealed that she is more concerned with presenting a positive public image now that she has slimmed down.

"It's almost like there is a new person, but there is still the question of how do I want to represent myself, how do I want to be perceived," she said.

The Oscar winner went on to say that she has learned that changing one's diet is key to living a more healthy lifestyle.

She added: "It's one thing to lose weight, but it's another thing to eat healthy."

It was previously reported that Hudson is to perform on ABC's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2011 telecast.

Winnie In Cannes

Taking their turn on press duty, Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard were spotted out together in Cannes, France on Saturday (May 15).

The "American Idol" alum and her "Crash" actor co-star hit up the Martini Terrace as they held a photocall for their new movie, "Winnie".

With Miss Hudson playing the role of Winnie Mandela, Mr Howard has assumed the role of South African leader Nelson Mandela.

Gearing up to shoot the sure-to-be educational flick, Jennifer and Terrence will join their cast and crew members to shoot the Darrell Roodt directd film beginning May 31 in Cape Town.