英语文摘:Forbes unveils top-earning "American Idols" in 2009

No.6 Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)

Earning since June 2009: 3.5 million U.S. dollars.

Album sales: Hudson placed just seventh in the third season but went on to win an Oscar in 2006 for her role in "Dreamgirls". Her 2008 self-titled album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, has sold over 750,000 copies.