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BEFORE THEY WERE NOMINEES: Jennifer Hudson
In the weeks before the Academy Awards ceremony on February 25th, The Daily Reel will be spotlighting the past work of Oscar acting nominees -- the embarrassing, the frightening, and the awe-inspiring.
When Jennifer Hudson's virtuoso run on American Idol came to an abrupt and controversial end, everyone was certain of one thing -- she wouldn't fade from the limelight. Why? Because of performances like this one, from the show's wild card round. Even Simon, unable to find fault with her amazing voice, is reduced to making fun of her dress (which really isn't that bad). What awaits Hudson after the Dreamgirls buzz fades remains to be seen, but at least on YouTube, her star still burns bright.
Surely she will not just end up as a youtube delight.