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

The "American Idol" runner up blows the roof off the Ed Sullivan Theater with a performance from "Dreamgirls."
(From "Late Show," air date: 1/8/07)

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[TheBakko]

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.

[humblebeans]

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

[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.

[jakericablanca]

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!

[dvbxnth]

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

[NIJEECAPRICORN]

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

[jafar]

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

[barbarablakely]

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

[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

[NetworkingQueen]

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

[garyrobertson]

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.]

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.

[Ciclopea]

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

[melissacross]

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.

[barbarablakely]

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