The 51st annual Grammy Awards kicked itself off by awarding Jennifer Hudson Best R&B album of the year — and there was barely a dry eye in the house when she tearfully thanked “my family in heaven” as well as “those who are here today.” Hudson’s first public performance since the brutal murder of three of her family members (including her mother) came last weekend at the Super Bowl.
Tonight, however, seemed particularly emotional. We’re guessing it’s because Hudson wished that her family could be in the audience. After her acceptance speech, Hudson somehow held it together through an emotional performance of “You Pulled Me Through.” Wow. We liked her before, but now we’re serious J-Hud fans.
