Jennifer Hudson - I Will Always Love You (BET Honors 2010)

"I Will Always Love You" performed by Jennifer Hudson from BET Honors 2010
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Lyrics:
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I, I will always love you.
#JenniferHudson #IWillAlwaysLoveYou #BETHonors2010

[@rrg.r2456]

Whitney looks like a parent encouraging their child on stage.

[@luciogrind1983]

Stage mom

[@laurindocoelho4330]

It's exaclty what shes doing

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

Ikr

[@Riplayz0]

Dave Tempe Yes dolly song but you discover the song from whitney and all of us because if whitney didn’t sing it none cares about that song xD

[@nevermind1141]

@Dave Tempe it was charged up to suite Whitney, plus Whitney put it on the map

[@millardfilmore1403]

Watching Whitney encourage her with her arms LITERALLY wide open is by far one of the most amazing things I've seen. Wow.

[@delorescannon455]

Whitney was a amazing vocalist, only Jennifer Hudson could sing that song miss U Queen

[@ChildofGod4ever001]

Wait till you read what Jesus did for us all.

[@elijahtrenton8351]

@@ChildofGod4ever001 You speak Aramaic and Greek?

[@diamondmonk2834]

Man okay. That's Whitney... Omg.. I would have cherish that. I cried hard when I seen this.... This is real

[@imhereforitall9218]

And also knowing she was higher asf at the time of that taping and gone within 2 years because by then she was strung out and looking very gaunt.

[@SG-oh2hr]

It's 2024. Who's watching this Incredible Performance.? RIP WHITNEY HOUSTON. 🙏😢

[@Thetrashmaster43]

here i am watching this for the first time 🥹

[@helenefag3143]

Me tooo 🤣😭

[@callanb9091]

Yessss I just cried tooo

[@tokyo614]

I am . I guess she is the only one who is impressive the entire youtube singing whitney songs

[@BCBRENDA]

Watching with tears of joy n sorry, Whitney is gone!

[@gamerjay8755]

So glad she was honored this way before she passed.

[@MoisesJFS]

Whitney was whispering "Shine, my baby" from the audience. She was genuinely happy and honored ❤

[@RazafindrakotoRivoMiharisoa7]

❤️

[@timriep]

But the song originally was from Dolly Parton

[@Im.Intelligence]

“Sang Baby Sang Baby” is what Whit was saying actually

[@mihaelaserdenciuc8833]

@@timriep yes, but in original is so...... boring. Also Dolly Parton have a beautyful voice, but this song is better doing it by Whitney. She realize to transmit more feeling!!!

[@kabelo_m]

@@Im.Intelligence real T!

[@michaelvelezsantos3377]

She makes her dream come true. Sing to the legend Whitney Houston.

[@nilvadonizeti254]

para a eternidade!!!

[@neklamp2431]

Not successfully...

[@therolemodel45]

bless you for Houston♡♡♡

[@vyvilanerodrigues6029]

@@neklamp2431 shut up

[@Game-ut6zo]

@@neklamp2431 are u a kid?

[@roxannerobinson9173]

The fact Whitney stood up through the whole song like a proper little fan, argh she was one of a kind ❤️

[@buddybrown9614]

That was the most beautiful rendition and tribute to Whitney Ive ever seen. Jennifer gave Whitney her flowers while she was still alive. A true testament that women genuinely love eachother with a godly respect and no drama and it looks good on us. I MISS WHITNEY SO MUCH. Thank you JHud, YOU ROCK!!

[@stevenbarber147]

You said exactly what I was thinking Jennifer gave her flowers 💐 straight to her and whitney was very extraordinary proud 👏 🥲 🥰

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Yes...I'm thrilled Whitney was honored this way *while she was still here*...beautiful ❤

[@joemosic8516]

Also… Whitney never hesitated to give Dolly her flowers for writing this song!

[@beautifulone8865]

Amen

[@ZeeKai]

Whitley looked like a mom watching her daughter singing her song for the first time.. beautiful..

[@bricksibay9532]

Right

[@simbisteven4602]

U r correctly ryt

[@apshanlimbu2153]

This song is actually Dolly pardons

[@jerrysetiawan8021]

Right

[@borisvanwagenen]

Agree with u!

[@shamareh7046]

Whitney stood the ENTIRE time.... Thats how respect looks going and coming...

[@SG-em9ht]

Smmfh very well said, & so True.!!

[@IM125]

She was a class act, tough act to follow if you ask me.

[@theressiashaver4302]

AMEN TO THAT. WELL SAID. TWO GREAT SINGERS I LOVE AND RESPECT. BOTH LADIES ARE THE BEST EVER.

[@marleygee2023]

💯

[@user-nu5gw9nh8j]

@@IM125:Today's weather is too hot

[@natureerokhon1144]

It’s March 2024. Who’s watching this awesome performance? ❤❤❤❤

[@henriquesousa1294]

❤❤❤😍😍

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

Miss you Whitney. 😢💙

[@srihartatinugroho4801]

April 2024 ❤❤❤

[@patriacostaoyasminromano3180]

Me! ❤

[@UrielFirelyte]

April 2024 Still watching, Love you Whitney ❤❤❤❤

[@kirstenmarkham2746]

This is the moment that Whitney knew her legacy will continue… the moment that Whitney knew she was good… she inspired.. she did her thing.. RIP Whitney… we got you.. you’re still here.. ❤️❤️

[@nickinick8414]

I am so glad Whitney was a witness to Jennifer’s vocal gift to her and the world!

[@ricardocristovao9320]

A big truth

[@a.m.thomas9366]

Very well said. I'm glad she got to see that.

[@tyrellanderson4722]

Vocal gift?? Talent. Gifted? ONLY Whitney.....

[@rosanelandre4619]

@@a.m.thomas9366 ķ$

[@jemxstar]

That’s what I was thinking watching this… that I’m glad Whitney got that tribute. You can tell JHud did her proud.

[@franss7554]

Whitney standing there like a proud mother will never not make me cry! 😭❤️

[@applenice1069]

i KNOWWWW...her expressions... she's ALWAYS been a supporter of the girls. She is so loved and we miss her.

[@hezronfekitoa8296]

Esp after all Jen had been through to that point

[@RS-it2ho]

Exactly!!!!

[@nilikra]

Who is she? Sister or friend?

[@corabernal6432]

​@@nilikrafriends

[@ericl7842]

45 year old metal head watching this. Who’s cutting the onions? This was incredible ❤️🔥

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

🤣

[@sainborjohn2575]

Geez😂😂😂

[@emersonarchibald2553]

This is what I would call "giving a rise to someone while they are alive "..Jennifer did a marvelous job and Whitney's reaction was remarkable..🎉

[@wandersonbarros2597]

2:06 "SING BABY... SING BABY".... OH WHITNEY! WE MISS YOU!!!!

[@annaromanu1511]

My forever love 😭😭😭😭😭

[@KrishnaSimone]

Shine my baby❤

[@SG-em9ht]

Smmfh very well said, & so very True.!

[@neklamp2431]

I'm speechless by the queen's reactions! Who else in her status would react like that? All the other "celebrities" just sit on the chair pretending to like what they are listening, being bored to death and not having fun. She was standing the whole time, encouraging, singing along, acting like a kid at her first concert! Amazing human being, gone too soon.

[@JeanCarlos-bn3px]

I think the same😭

[@lynntodd2845]

You can say a lot of things about Whitney Houston but a hater she was not

[@sandicandie]

You need to watch Patti LaBelle's reactions to Jennifer & Fantasia when they did their tributes to her😂 Jennifer sang "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" & Fantasia sang "Lady Marmalade "

[@jetterfreeman2236]

I couldn't agree more!

[@prihv9163]

So true! Beautiful! I have goosebumps! Divas!!!! S2

[@MrStyle23]

Absolutely terrific! This is the best tribute to Whitney Houston. I love that she was given her flowers while she was living. Whitney Houston is a legend.

[@rhondanisbett-browne5738]

The best indeed, I know Jennifer could sing, but this was mind-boggling, superb performance. RIP Whitney.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

​@rhondanisbett-b 4:56 rowne5738 check out Jen singing "The 1st time ever I saw your face"...unbelievable performance

[@lyrontrayofficial820]

How am I just discovering this video in 2023! My goodness!! Super powerful performance by JHud. And look at Ms. Whitney Houston! She was encouraging her all through it, with every fibre of her being, wanting her to kill it and not minding if she'd sing it better than her. Such a generous human being. No one can sing this song as good as WH, but JHud has now given us a version that no one else can ❤❤❤

[@milom7]

I'm happy Whitney got this tribute alive... That's is beautiful!

[@caryn8155]

oh goodness, THIS comment made me burst into tears. I'm glad she did too.

[@KBreeze-zt9ds]

...."Took the Words right out MY Mouth"!! 👍🏼

[@sejomabutho3450]

1AAq

[@Shanice___Loves]

📌📌📌📌📌📌🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾📌

[@waytoallahgod862]

There is no audience there. There is just Whitney and Jennifer and their look for each other love them both

[@yuritzandergarcia3205]

So beautiful

[@phillipdziike8478]

There was actually audience Whitney was actually admiring

[@beardedbeast9606]

@@phillipdziike8478 I don’t think she meant literally.

[@a2mann]

3:12 is The Moment, Whitney says “Go ‘head then.” And she does.

[@sokhnandiaye8939]

@@yuritzandergarcia3205 a

[@leshandragrootboom]

Whitney looking at Jenny like "you better sangggg it girl" at 3:14 is admirable & the cutest thing everrr.🥰

[@shayjones2311]

She was sayin “u better hit that note!”😏

[@Daniela-2208]

Whitney was so humble and grateful. She was a troubled soul and it’s so sad that she passed away.

[@Skeletonguns9]

Whitney's reaction is priceless! it's a good performance indeed.

[@helgastarkey4036]

+Skeletonguns9 if the Queen Whitney Houston is telling you to 'Sing baby, sing' you BETTER SING. I miss her :( .

[@davidpheng2421]

Good? Really?

[@julz3tt3]

Skeletonguns9 The look on Whitney's face says everything xxxx pure raw talent being repeated in other talented singers like Jennifer. Not many people can sing like this and hold their performance together xxx

[@filipinatakahashi7043]

Skeletonguns9 っｐ

[@crsmith9988]

I admire her. After Simon Cowell tried to diminish her, she went on to become a major star... and won an academy award. Awesome voice...

[@mohammadal-drees3106]

And a BAFTA, Golden Globe, and two Grammies... in Simon’s face! 😊

[@crsmith9988]

Mohammad Al-Drees Thanks... I did not know about the other awards.

[@hoodbaby5370]

Exactly

[@jeremydaud9815]

diminish? when did simon do that?

[@christinewomack8999]

@@mohammadal-drees3106 I think it one grammy.

[@MsSkyisblack]

A TORCH WAS PASSED IN THAT BOW AT THE END

[@satwantiesharma4006]

Jennifer can really sing! Loved how Whitney was proudly standing there supporting her! And loved when she give her that look when it was time to take the song up to THE next level! ❤😢

[@Hi.Shadow]

Man I love Whitney. She was like a proud mom. Never intimidated by other singers but always encouraged them. There will never be another like Whitney.

[@joycepowell3061]

Whitney was better and had more love In the song

[@Hi.Shadow]

@@joycepowell3061 I never said Whitney wasn’t better

[@katarzynakatarzyna7724]

that is what great artists do, they rise above and motivate and support others to rise next to them. only small-minded and self unsecured ppl are trying to intimidate others

[@acloudofreverie3874]

Yeah I really missed her

[@danielgoncalves8079]

whitney was the best ever… sorely missed 😭

[@gordon69gaga]

Imagine the pressure she has singing THAT song in front of her! She killed it!!!!!!!!! Brava jennifer ❤ miss you Queen Whitney houston 💔💔

[@upclose22]

Whitney standing up the entire time too showing her appreciation and encouragement 💕💕💕🥹🥰

[@chrisolagrim3597]

She sure done it justice though

[@passinowt6068]

To have approval from Whitney is major…no one else has the vocals… may KeKe Wyatt

[@summerallen6520]

I was thinking the same thing.. it must have been nerve wracking before, but after...man, I imagine Jennifer will keep that motivation she got from Whitney for the rest of her life.

[@matthewmcalister2165]

Well Whitney didn’t write it. Dolly did. To me her original still reigns supreme

[@eve_on_the_beach]

I have NO WORDS. The way Jennifer sang life up into Whitney,ON THAT NIGHT!!! Chills,everywhere... And the way Whitney stood there and waited for Jennifer to hit that BIG NOTE,after the long pause,like "LET ME SEE WHAT U GOT,LIL GIRL! BUT I KNOW U GOT IT,SO BRING IT!"AND JENNIFER DELIVERED.... HAVE MERCY!!! 🥺🫂💜

[@TrevorNoremac]

Yes, all of this. Touching and beautiful performance.

[@jendayirollock2523]

Yesss she def gave her the look and said go for it. When she hit she looked like a prouddddd mama

[@LT11721]

No one can replace the beautiful, extraordinary Whitney….. at least we have Jennifer another one of Gods special people

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Truth 🙏

[@johnpauloramos2802]

Bitch this is how cover songs should be. I love you both to bits.

[@SG-em9ht]

Smmfh, Smmfh.!!!

[@johnpauloramos2802]

@@BrendonCMooreyea I know the original is Dolly Parton's. And I said "I love them both to bits." Which part of that is not enough? Do I have to hate Houston's because I liked Hudson's? Lol.

[@MoMo-bx9gk]

😭

[@chavounmaybell1420]

😆😆

[@jaclyn8854]

😂😂😂

[@silverlamb5768]

Not to disregard other singers but only Jennifer Hudson could have pulled that off. Sensational performance

[@kimwilliams4541]

I love Whitney's face when Jen was hitting those high notes. She was looking surprised but also like she expected it❤❤ you the GOAT Whitney forever and always we WILL LOVE YOU

[@Malachiyzt]

An Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony Awards. After Simon treat her that way she’s still went on to become a star.

[@shayrob6053]

Tears, She gave Whitney her flowers while she was still here! 🌹 🌹 RIP Queen 🕊️✝️

[@anndre3569]

Yes she did❤

[@NarinBomb]

People didn't give her enough tribute when she still alive. So sad

[@otshepengmahlaela1513]

So true. She was the VOICE I just don't get it. They treating Mariah Carey the same way!!!

[@mateusribeiro8546]

@@otshepengmahlaela1513 u rigth, i was thinking the same... where are mariah's tributes?

[@princeclarke2010]

@@otshepengmahlaela1513 and when Mariah is gone they gonna act all sad like what they did to Whitney

[@joemoe05]

@@princeclarke2010 Mariah acts too much like a diva that's why she has not got a tribute yet.

[@no-ln3nm]

Joseph Malone no it’s because that’s how the media PORTRAYS her..... we dumbasses all believe it. You don’t know her, we all do not. She’s said in interviews before that the diva thing is a funny act she does. Also her songs are too hard for other singers to do so tribute would become difficult

[@vancewright45]

To see Whitney in the crowd like that is just amazing! Like woah...chills!

[@morganbarfield108]

THIS WOMAN DOES NOT GET THE RECOGNITION SHE DESERVES

[@theresonlyonequeenbee]

MASSIVE respect to Jennifer for still making this her own. She did a fantastic job. And Whitneys reaction was beautiful.

[@xxkankala1671]

@Mark Honest fantastic

[@tyrellanderson4722]

She made it her own alright.

[@PreciousNaffie]

@@phatphlat 😂😂😩

[@scartrich]

​@@tyrellanderson4722😅 😅😅L 😊l

[@scartrich]

​@Mark Honest 😜😊k😊kœk😊😊œ

[@rachelgentry3572]

Jennifer Hudson is so ridiculously talented.

[@jermauryfleming6085]

I really feel like she’s put in the shadows a lot

[@hendrixmaraj3524]

@@jermauryfleming6085 fr

[@sandramaribelpenaalvarez7592]

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[@aaliyah1060]

She literally should be on Beyoncé’s level but the sad thing is she’s to darkskin for this fucking industry 😢🤦🏾‍♀️

[@FadingAway10]

So many people try to sing this song and none of them comes close Whitney

[@shekiLane1166]

It's 2023 & my goodness how I miss you Whitney....Jennifer Hudson put her foot in this classic song.

[@babyk8228]

I love that Whitney was here for this performance and this tribute. Often Times we only give tributes when ppl dies and they never get to feel that true love and appreciation

[@ducksauce001]

At 3:12, Whitney was like "make me proud, child"...and Jennifer delivered.

[@sebastianruedabermudez4771]

I can't... It's just hard to see Whitney in the audience being so happy... I can't believe she's not with us anymore

[@samahamed2418]

Amazing

[@Tatiana28983]

И то, что убили ради непонятно кого...

[@adrianogomes3271]

❤❤❤❤🙏

[@rolandawilson8060]

Amen! I SWEAR I was JUST thinking the same thing. She was HUMBLED & SERENE. WE WERE BLESSED TO WITNESS HER

[@rolandawilson8060]

Real Talk!

[@basicelement]

Jennifer Hudson deserves all the success

[@MS-ou4gs]

Vocally speaking, she’s the modern day version Whitney..it’s a shame the industry doesn’t celebrate vocal talents like this nah more!!

[@anthonybreighner9714]

Yeah. But Jennifer’s going to be in the industry for the long haul. These other artists that are immensely popular despite their limiting talents have a shelf life. Jennifer is going to be in movies for years to come and making music the entire time. She’s been around a long time already and she’s not going anywhere. When she’s older, she will be recognized as a legend. Just like Whitney, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Dolly Parton etc.

[@asyrafzul4105]

The celebrate efin WAP.. Huh

[@bernadettejohnson9102]

No...Her voice is elite but not a Whitney. Check glennis grace out

[@vanessaruiz4705]

no, she is better than whitney. Whitney didnt have the range hudson has, sorry to say. I know she is like an untouchable legend for many of you, but there are better singers and deserve recognition.

[@aureana4364]

@@bernadettejohnson9102 yeah Whitney had hidden talents to I just seen a video of her singing Opera a few days ago.

[@aliciasmg2888]

Am I the only one who watch in 2020? Like

[@bluelarge7960]

Nope

[@alanricardo174]

Me too

[@marymatenga4038]

Alicia Smg nope

[@positivibs6091]

☝️😁

[@witt0072]

yes

[@lightingnabottle6065]

THIS is the MANY reasons why sooooo many people love MISS Whitney Houston. SHE ALWAYS encouraged young singers. she gave genuine love and compassion. All who knew her could and will attess too that being one of her many INCREDIBLE qualities. We love and miss you, Whitney. Thank you for the gifts you left behind.

[@jagdishmanhas8189]

I cannot forget Jennifer Hudson. High respect to her. God bless her

[@equezada631]

She got validation from the Queen herself. Something that can never be taken from her.

[@marleygee2023]

Preach 🤐

[@nolledgereaves3583]

Yikes

[@pageant10]

This performance just made me cry, 9 years later 😭😭

[@terriz.2981]

same. currently bawling. I can't believe Whitney is really gone

[@kennethjames1837]

@@terriz.2981 same

[@jaymcgee1589]

Same here for me and I had NEVER seen it until now! It was even more powerful to have her idol there present witnessing this amazing tribute to the Voice. RIP Whitney.

[@Mel-xy7jo]

@@jaymcgee1589 same here in 2021!!!

[@jaymcgee1589]

I will never believe she is gone because her music still lives on through all of us. She literally was the soundtrack to millions of people's lives and thank goodness we have som many forms of technology to keep the Voice always present. RIP Whitney and Bobbi Christina.

[@zionherown708]

Very few artists can make ANY song like THEIR own. And CERTAINLY Jennifer Hudson is one of them! This rendition is AMAZING! And VERY JHud!

[@alberto7694]

Jhud? Jennifer Hudson correct ? I don't know the meaning of ud ?. É un acronimo.

[@zionherown708]

@@alberto7694 Yes, JHud is Jennifer Hudson (J-Hud). J stands for Jennifer and Hud for Hudson

[@elisapalmarini5448]

2024 and I am watching this crying. I loved it so much. R.i.P Whitney!!

[@marvinh8953]

Same

[@kenrickmoorebragado8290]

2:41 Made me cry when Jhud started the 2nd verse and singing directly to whitney. "I hope Life treats you kind and I hope you have all you dream of. .." I miss withney sooo bad.

[@krystlechandra674]

Same omg 😢

[@dharam149]

Same! Omfg😭😭😭😭😭

[@dawnsok1993]

11 years later and still this performance will never get old . ❤

[@ad4mz]

this is 13 years old !!

[@idikaadams5384]

Still makes me tear up 😢🥰🥰🥰

[@The22Jeanne]

@@ad4mz just don't wanna believe it. What's the point in counting, I'm asking u ..

[@amberhairston512]

NEVER EVER! I cry every single time! I love how much Whitney appreciated the voices that came to be bc of her influence & how she ALWAYS supported and encouraged them(Monica, Brandy, & JHud). She was truly one of a kind & is so missed! JHud is also one of a kind and special, she deserves all her flowers while she can still smell them!

[@morganbarfield108]

The ending has my bawling

[@lashundayoung11]

Whitney’s reaction was everything. She stood proud of Jennifer whom did an amazing tribute ❤❤❤❤

[@HectorLombaSmith]

If Whitney approved the way she did, there's nothing left to say. AMAZING PERFORMANCE!

[@megatransformersfan1]

i felt jennifer’s passion in that song with how much she loves whitney, she expressed it in every note. what an unimaginable performance.

[@dylancastellanos87]

And Whitney looked so proud of her, like a mother proud of her child. Jennifer did an interview at some point, with Atlanta Black Star, where she said that Whitney had followed her backstage and said, and I quote this, "I turn my torch over to you; you are The One." That was probably one of the best things Jennifer heard, that her idol was passing her mantle on to her.

[@bostongorge3507]

Thats cap dylan a legend like Whitney cant pass a torch😳 she set a bar so fkn high it’s untouchable

[@dianaperalta2854]

@@bostongorge3507 CD C care I I did deer early this week I just

[@bostongorge3507]

@@dianaperalta2854 you ok 💀

[@dejahgray9167]

With ease too she has a lot of breathe for those notes

[@Kels0423]

One of the most underrated singers of our time!

[@TheMarpalm]

So i agree she could receive more recognition- here is a thought Having received numerous accolades for her work in music, film, television, and theater, Hudson became the youngest woman and third African-American recipient of all four major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT) in 2022.[2] She was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013,[3] and Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.[4]

[@beautifulone8865]

That was genuine, and it gave me chills.Listening May 2024.

[@mcblaloc]

I can't even fathom the courage and confidence it took for Jennifer Hudson to stand face-to-face with the ONE and ONLY Whitney Houston while singing Whitney's most iconic song. Straight to her face. And she KILLED it. This moment makes me so happy. Whitney knew how appreciated she was based on Jennifer's stellar performance of HER song. How blessed we all are to have witnessed this. ❤

[@Laura-kl7vi]

This is Whitney's signature song and I think she does the best version this is true, but this is a dolly parton song and dolly wrote the songs you can't say it's her song The song belongs to the song writer. Whitney would have been the 1st person to tell you that.

[@jeeleal5084]

@@Laura-kl7vi glad i read the comments section first, i was going to say its dolly Parton's song, whitney just covered it, but damn she made it her own as did jennifer hudson

[@bplatonova]

YES... Always honor people while they still alive....

[@mwfwz.5107]

This makes me sad for Michael Jackson 😭

[@JM-zk9ou]

I agree. So many wonderful things are said about people after they die and I wonder if those sentiments were shared with them while they were alive.

[@dianasouza2170]

Meu deus, ela cantou literalmente pra Whitney olhando pra Whitney. Venceu na vida ❤❤❤❤

[@jamesmcnair2114]

she sang the hell outta that song!!!!!

[@whitneywheeler86]

Whitney's energy was everything ❤ RIP my love!!

[@SG-em9ht]

Smmfh very well said,&so True !🙏💜

[@christopherbrown6284]

if your talking about self proclaimed queen that statement is a jke

[@brownsugarbarbie26]

From being rejected by American idols to singing for Whitney💜

[@ThePedroDB]

Simon Cowell is only ever interested in a quick buck. He's a leech feeding on musical talent...

[@felipe.spengler]

I don't understand these people who always bring up about her not winning American Idol. FORGET IT In Jennifer Hudson's season there were other singers as talented as her, including the one who won, Fantasia. Talent is not just having a wonderful voice, but knowing how to engage your niche fans with your performance, maturity, emotion and charisma. Jennifer Hudson is the best American female voice in recent years, this performance is one of (several) proofs of that.

[@newjack1982]

@@felipe.spengler I hear you but Simon was especially mean to her and as much as I love fantasia who had the Better career 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@felipe.spengler]

@@newjack1982 Exactly. Maybe if Simon hadn't been so critical, she wouldn't have evolved so much. We'll never know. Of course, Jennifer had the best career, but even though I really like her, I still get goosebumps listening to any live Fantasia song

[@inasez]

​@felipespengler6463 I agree about Fantasia. There was no touching her that Season, and she's gone on to tremendous glory and respect in the industry. Jennifer has as well, I'm so proud of them both. They were the two who were most clearly destined for their careers today.

[@davino108]

When you have an iconic legend like that, praise you. That just doesn't happen. She was blown away by Jennifer's performance. She was literally fanning herself. And then she put her own little spin on it as well. That will go down and one of the greatest performances ever.

[@apriljean8285]

If nothing else, Whitney was a true fan of the music. She loved on the young singers like no other. ❤

[@Miss_Tazzy]

Guys Whitney Houston's reaction to Jennifer gives me life. Yeyyy that's like yess my baby sing the damn song. #RIP to the queen

[@joanbenedict8863]

💯

[@amor77773]

I am watching this for the first time. It’s September 2020. When she sang “I hope life treats you kind” directly to Whitney I started crying. Thinking she only had a few years of life left. Jennifer was amazing singing to her idol. Not yet knowing she will sing her one more tribute the day after Whitney passes away. Whitney looked so proud of Jennifer. As if the torch was passed.

[@whitneyhouse4886]

OMG...TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME IVE HEARD THIS TRIBUTE TO NIPPY FROM JENNIFER...BEAUTIFUL RENDITION IM IN TEARS😢😄

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

That was so beauiful. That just tore my heart up. Just beautiful.

[@dkhouri1]

Amazingggg Jennifer Hudson!!!

[@julietwentworth7534]

It was beautiful to see this on November 14, 2020. Who knew how much would have happened since then. Jennifer's mother, sister, and nephew had been murdered just 2 years earlier. Whitney's work is a treasure to the world for eternity. Jennifer is a treasure too. Life is such a fragile miracle. Savor it!

[@kathleenlopez3357]

@@julietwentworth7534 on

[@cherrydeleon9646]

This one gives me the chills. Best rendition of WHITNEY R.I.P. 🎉

[@roospberryy3613]

Whenever I miss Whitney, I’m always here. Whitney, you always stays in my heart. ❤

[@dr.sustainable]

When she said Whitney I'll always love you, tears dripped😭

[@Lesawrld]

Jennifer hudson is a Legend PERIOD😭❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍🔥🔥

[@deeedeee2982]

Ikr

[@JPayne-ul4qd]

Thanks to Dolly Pardon for writing such a beautiful song. And for allowing David Foster to change the arrangement slightly to fit Whitney's power vocals 🥲

[@tkamichelleallen8296]

Who is still here in 2023? To go from being dismissed on American Idol to becoming an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar & Tony). Look at GOD! Congratulations Jennifer

[@AlejandraRodriguez-nd7yi]

My respect to Jennifer Hudson, she has a great voice and talent. This performance was absolutely beautiful, she wasn't trying to imitate Whitney but honoring her legacy.

[@focusvenesa]

Agreed. Jennifer could have sang it in the original key. She showed humility.

[@altafrezai3986]

I love How Jenny made it her own!

[@namirembeimmaculate4081]

She really did

[@thubelihlemadondo8913]

Gud song I always love you wh

[@tyrellanderson4722]

If you wanna phrase it that way....

[@ingridbracetty1893]

@@namirembeimmaculate4081 11111111

[@namirembeimmaculate4081]

@@ingridbracetty1893 ??

[@KJ.85]

When she did that quick look right before the beat dropped always sends chills through me. Plus, how she managed to blend both versions of the song.

[@kathyjones7387]

Love to all

[@scottishaidan]

The most amazing thing about Whitney was her sisterhood and ability to see and hear others’ gifts. She was never threatened by other singers. You can see here how she embraced Jennifer with literal open arms.

[@robangel0816]

LOVED Whitney’s reaction!!!! Their genuine admiration and respect for each other 😭

[@donaldflowers6169]

Jennifer Hudson sung the hell out of this yes she did

[@michelleosorio1800]

El señor de la la

[@mannieballard762]

Yesss

[@lovenstar]

Jennifer Hudson another legend

[@NellieNell88]

In 2023 and still get chills from this cover, yessss Jennifer ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lickyuhlipscaribbeanltd5188]

Same here as I binged on Jennifer Hudson songs before bed

[@adomedmundtv307]

Who is watching with me in 2021 whooop 😍 Love from Ghana 🇬🇭❤️♥️💯

[@joyceasante8292]

Me!

[@adomedmundtv307]

@@joyceasante8292 much love huni ♥️

[@adomedmundtv307]

@@hortenserolle6261 ♥️💯

[@audreyseabrooks5152]

Me

[@barryemery16]

Me, in U.K. stunning performance and the pressure to sing that song in front of Whitney, outstanding Jennifer Hudson.

[@drigistlynn341]

Still watching April 2020. Loving Whitney’s reaction. She didn’t need to stand through Jennifer Hudson’s performance, but she did. She was a sweet soul ❤️❤️❤️

[@brianwoods9741]

No whtney didn't have to stand ,but it's not about standing or sitting what Whitney was doing was showing class and giving propers to and encouragement to Jenn Hudson who did a stupendous cover of a very well received recording of "I Will Always Love you " a simply brilliant performance by Jennifer Hudson all the while making the song her own even keeping the integrity of the song well done Jennifer & Whitney was say by standing I meaning Whitney concurs. That's what that standing meant .

[@daynnahigh-brewington7474]

Omg.. JHud took that up to another level! An amazing tribute to Whitney.Sang JHUD😍

[@lukasblur3500]

Whitney was waiting for that moment of truth with a concerned yet hopeful look on her face. Abs she approved 😊

[@joyagustian]

Whitney be like "Come on, Baby, you can sing it!"

[@yorduga]

Yaaaas I loved that!! So much support, she really loved and appreciated talented singers!!

[@lioos4975]

Joy Agustian ela tem voz tap Linda meu pai

[@GSP__]

Joy Agustian am grieving over her 2018😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@shalisealphonse3362]

Imaging Whitney as a judge at #americangottalent

[@JoseliJunior]

Jennifer was brave to take a shot and sing THAT SONG in front of Whitney’s face. Only her could pull that off.

[@blahblahblahaha]

The fact that she gave that absolutely gut wrenching adoring tribute to her and to her face WHILE she was alive is so beautiful. Such a strong message. Adore the people you love and who inspire you WHILE they’re here to appreciate it. Not when they’re gone.

[@okorochukwunonso2563]

This!!!..Give them those roses and flowers while they can still smell them ❤️🕊

[@teeart356]

AMEN!!!❤❤

[@spacecxwbxy]

2023 two queens together! Oh it’s enough to make me cry!

[@arrm4554]

She made momma W proud ♥️

[@Robert562]

This is such a amazing & heartbreaking performance , Jennifer is standing in front of her idol singing the one of the most beautiful songs from our Whitney Houston . She is showing her love to Jennifer, like she so proud ! OMG what a moment in time . We miss you so much Whitney , we will always love you ....

[@deejaygotjvice]

THIS THIS THIS! I was dead thinking this

[@jaymcgee1589]

I totally agree! This was a true rarefied moment to sing in front of the The Voice and to see Whitney truly enjoying this heart rendering tribute to her from the most celebrated non winner (Simon Cowell's biggest mistake. EVER.) Even more powerful to pay tribute to someone while they are still alive which made this performance even more poignant.

[@yoland2455]

She nailed it. Wow

[@princesssophiawise3560]

It’s unreal how easy she hits every fooking note. Gets on my nerves! Boy! What a talent! ❤❤❤❤

[@matteorosa6935]

Singing in front of your idol must be a lifechanging experience

[@PurplePinkRed]

I'm in tears! Just like a close bond between mother and daughter!

[@arletsamuel344]

Me too. That "Whitney, we love you". To think all the love of all the fans and friends could 'nt save her. So sad.

[@hoodasskapz9337]

@@arletsamuel344 that's exactly what got her into drugs and killed

[@arletsamuel344]

@@hoodasskapz9337 You say? She was 14 when she started with drugs. Back than nobody knew her.

[@Lucinhasantos72]

Incomparable Whitney.

[@38xandecosta24]

Clive Davis forged the death of jhenis Joplin and Whitney Houston as a drug user, is why Jennifer Hudson appeared? To take the place of Whitney?