After beating out 782 actresses for the role of Effie Melody White in “Dreamgirls”, I got the scoop from this powerful singer and talented actress on the red carpet – before her Golden Globe and Oscar wins – on what it was like to become a true dreamgirl.
Kristen Aldridge: You’re getting Oscar buzz for “Dreamgirls”! How does it feel to go from American Idol to something as legendary as the Oscars?
Jennifer Hudson: If feels so good! I feel like I’m dreaming, I really do feel like a true dreamgirl. I really do, it’s a blessing, God is good. I’m just glad to be here and to have a second chance. To have a second chance like this goes far beyond my wildest dreams.
Kristen Aldridge: What was it like to work with Beyonce, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy?
Jennifer Hudson: It was just an honor, first off. What an experience for me to sit back, watch them all and understand why they are so great. So I would just sit back and take the time to learn from them.
Kristen Aldridge: I heard Oprah called you herself to congratulate you!
Jennifer Hudson: Oh my god, I don’t know what’s going to top Oprah calling me. It was the biggest honor, I didn’t even know it was Oprah on the phone talking to me. And I couldn’t say anything when I realized it, I was like “Uhhh Ahhh, this is Oprah!” That was a magical moment for me.
Kristen Aldridge: You’ve had so many memorable moments this year.
Jennifer Hudson: Yes, I am so lucky. Another special moment was meeting Whitney Houston. She has been my biggest musical influence other than my Grandmother. To meet her was a very magical experience. Signing my record deal, working with the world’s greatest director Bill Condon, being in the most unbelievable film…just living my dream.
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