Photo Instagrammed by Jennifer “Just got my star on the #WalkOfFame!! Such an honor.”
Big congratulations to Jennifer Hudson who received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday.
The American Idol season 3 alum looked pretty in white as she accepted the honor with her son and husband nearby. Record executive, Clive Davis was on hand with a speech, where he compared her to Whitney and Aretha!
After her star was uncovered, Jennifer became very emotional in a speech. “Look what God can do,” Jennifer said as she got choked up, “I knew I would get emotional, and I’m sure my mom is in heaven…’Jenny, stop crying!'”
“But now is the time to cry, momma,” said Jennifer as she looked heavenward.
For those of you who don’t know: In 2008, Jennifer’s mother, brother and nephew were murdered by her sister’s estranged boyfriend, who is serving a life sentence for the crime.
“This is an amazing honor,” Jennifer said, “I did not see it coming.”
Watch Jennifer accepting her star here:
In an interview with Access Hollywood, Jennifer talks about what the honor means to her, why she decided to cut her hair short, and what Thanksgiving means to her.