Hudson Continues to Mock 'Idol' Judges, Winners With Seriously A-List Gigs
(Aug. 25) -- How many 'American Idol' contestants have won an Oscar? One -- Jennifer Hudson. How many 'Idol' hopefuls have sang the national anthem at an election year convention? Soon to be one -- Jennifer Hudson.
Hudson's reps tell PEOPLE that the Academy Award-winning 'Dreamgirls' standout who was booted off of 'Idol' will sing the 'Star Spangled Banner' on Thursday evening at the Democratic convention -- the same night Barack Obama speaks and officially accepts his party's nomination. "His reps called and said we'd love for you to sing the anthem on Thursday. She's thrilled and excited. It's a tremendous honor," Hudson rep told PEOPLE.
Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will sing national anthem Thursday
By Penny Parker, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Originally published 01:59 p.m., August 25, 2008
Updated 01:59 p.m., August 25, 2008
Updated 01:59 p.m., August 25, 2008
Photo by Associated Press
Jennifer Hudson performing this month in New York.
Hudson, who got her big break as a contestant on "American Idol" season three, won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Effie White, opposite Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy and Beyonce Knowles in the movie-musical "Dream Girls."
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