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Hudson Scores With Super Bowl Comeback

First performance since her family murders is emotional 'touchdown'

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(Newser) – Jennifer Hudson returned to the spotlight yesterday for the first time since her family tragedy, giving an emotional performance of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, AP reports. When she asked the producer how she did, “I told her ‘Touchdown!’” he said. “She’s in such a great place, with such great spirits and time can heal her wounds.” She will perform again at the Grammy Awards Sunday.

Jennifer Hudson sings the national anthem before the the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Jennifer Hudson sings the national anthem before the the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jennifer Hudson sings the national anthem before the the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Jennifer Hudson sings the national anthem before the the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Singer Jennifer Hudson performs the National Anthem at the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Singer Jennifer Hudson performs the National Anthem at the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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In her first performance since her family murder tragedy, Jennifer Hudson sang the National Anthem at Sunday's Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa.   (FlyAsUck)

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