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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[@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.

[@amor77773]

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.

[@humblebeans5511]

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

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

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

[@user-dv4bx7nt5h]

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

[@kidthump]

She is beautiful.

[@pauld205]

Wow! Jazz scales. True musician

[@jafar2940]

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

[@NetworkingQueen1]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@wewper]

Seth Rudetsky playing behind Paul.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

She is silk :)

[@jaimevegareyes7588]

Amazing!!!!

[@melissacross1535]

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.

[@syurgacandies]

She's effortlessly funny!

[@humblebugg5270]

Ya got any gum

[@WEPDRabbitEarsTV]

Boooooorrrrrrriiiiing!