Jennifer Hudson has had quite the legacy to live up to in her career, not only a superstar of music, movies, and television, but also part of the coveted EGOT club.
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The superstar was wiping away tears during a star-studded moment that she couldn't help gush about on social media, watch the video below to relive the moment with her!
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson brought to tears during star-studded moment
"I can't help but to think of my mother, she'd say, 'Jenny, you're always crying.' I did not expect to start crying," Jennifer said after accepting her Glamour Woman of the Year honor.
"It is about the difference that we make in the world in the world that we're in, and using our platforms is nothing like seeing others being blessed in my blessing—that's what's happening right here, right now. So, I want to encourage everyone to continue to use their platforms."
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In an interview with Glamour ahead of her honor, the singer talked about the significance of having her own talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show.
“Everything I've dreamt of I've been able to achieve," she said. "I want to be able to give others a platform and opportunity since I've been blessed to be able to do so much in my life. It's like, Okay, who can I help?"
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Jennifer first made it big through her appearance on the third season of American Idol, where she quickly became a major fan and judge favorite thanks to her powerhouse vocals and stage presence.
She finished in seventh place, however, to the shock of the contestants and judges, and upon her elimination, eventual winner Fantasia even said: "You are my American Idol," while holding her in an embrace.
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When asked in her Glamour interview whether she thought she could win, she simply stated: "No," although acknowledged that she didn't see her elimination coming.
© Photo: Getty ImagesShe first became a star on American Idol
“I was like, Okay, this is the end of the road here, but it doesn’t mean it's the end because I still have my gift and what I learned from my [Idol] experience. What can I take from this to propel forward?"
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