Jennifer Hudson Talks "American Idol" & Sings "I Am Changing" | Letterman

[@Daphne-o9f]

I love Jennifer Hudson. She is so talented & anointed!! A stunning voice!!

[@TheBakko343]

It's 2023 and I thought I would listen to some of Jennifer's old videos. I thought she had an amazing voice during American Idol and Dreamgirls, but the power and versatility of her voice today blows old Jennifer out of the water. Don't know how that's possible, but she's done it.

[@garyrobertson6778]

I've thought the same thing, as a fan. Though she is innately very gifted, I'm sure she's had lots of vocal coaching to perfect her art. She never disappoints.

[@Alex.Almodovar]

Amazing to see her so humble and green with no industry experience and now a superstar with every accolade an entertainer can dream of earning. Miss EGOT. I have followed her career since idol until now and her talk show and amazed at the evolution of her iconic career. She has aged like fine wine.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Without a doubt.

[@curlyb4c95]

All kinds of pretty. 🥰

[@humblebeans5511]

Hearing her talk about her mom still tears me up all these years later 🙏🏾

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Absolutely.

[@LorraineVann-mc9pt]

Yes, me too, but she cherishes those memories

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

Wow 😱 this performance blows my mind every time!!! Amazing talent

[@jafar2940]

Absolutely breathtaking performance. But for Jennifer this was seemingly effortless. Thanks for sharing

[@pauld205]

Wow! Jazz scales. True musician

[@thelettermanpodcast]

And then some.

[@jakericablanca4456]

My God. I always tear up on the music of Dreamgirls especially this one. This arrangement is gorgeous! I love how the horns would sneak in in the beginning and the syncopations in the bridge. And the discipline it took to make that ending as delicate and exquisitely thrifty! Meticulous! And the skill/talent it took for the musicians to play at such level. And of course, Jennifer's immaculate vocals!

[@kidthump]

She is beautiful.

[@barbarablakely8255]

All the feeling in the world in this version❤❤❤❤

[@NetworkingQueen1]

Never gets old. My God the truth never gets old!

[@Sherron-e3k]

❤❤❤ I love the way she's standing at the end of the song just owning the whole thing I love her and I loved him.!!

[@klieglamp]

She is amazing.

[@RobertLandHoustonSportsTalk]

This is in the Top 3 musical performances on any talk show. Jennifer blew the roof off. Plus, Paul's production made this version better than what was on the album

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Paul and the band created such special, magical collaborations. When working with phenoms like this it didn’t make them better, but let them shine in a better, different light.

[@robinwhite2471]

Love it!🫶🏿✌🏿💪🏿💐

[@Ciclopea2]

Classic performance by JHud, absolutely in command of the stage and her talent. She's inspiring since her AI journey got it all started.

[@garyrobertson6778]

ive watched this so many times, but just noticed the dude in the front row lean over and kiss his girl on the cheek at 7:32. keep sangin, jennifer!!!! :)

[@affirmas.519]

Just looking at this and knowing who and what she grew to become, if she doesn't get a biopic in the future, Hollywood would've certainly dropped the ball.

[@jaimevegareyes7588]

Amazing!!!!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

She is silk :)

[@syurgacandies]

She's effortlessly funny!

[@wewper]

Seth Rudetsky playing behind Paul.

[@mellomillions1111]

Hudso wow!..what a voice...so powerful...I saw Dream Girls years ago and she was a professional then..I'd love just to have 1/4 of her voice ...more powerful then queen B.

[@carolking7162]

Why was Letterman stuttering. Oprah’s afraid of him, but Jennifer isn’t…she’s a natural!

[@CharlesWrice-qw6yg]

❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉

[@barbarablakely8255]

Jennifer Hudson does this song my justice. Jennifer Holliday was way too animated for me.

[@humblebugg5270]

Ya got any gum

[@TellySpike]

2024

[@RHONDA-d4s]

She sounds like she's on something she's fidgeting jumping

[@AftabKhan-ff8mv]

Real thief, letterman 😅 she's stolen the whole movie and all the co-star a the victim 🤑 and you are to blame Jennifer Hudson 👈🫢

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Boooooorrrrrrriiiiing!

[@chiefscheider]

She's also one of the least deserving Oscar winners ever, right up there with Kim Basinger for L.A. Confidential

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

@Camilia I just mean for a Letterman clip, this isn't what Dave fans crave.

[@shannonmcclain2036]

@WØEPD - Rabbit Ears TV I'm really sorry 😞 Please forgive me, and I will remove my comment.

[@curlyb4c95]

She’s soo pretty. I like her like this, more voluptuous. Still pretty now, but on this clip, I like this size better. Just gorgeous!

[@zaikoperez2591]

I agree