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'Mama's Baby' Hudson Relied on God

Fiance also helped her through tragedy

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted May 14, 2009 7:34 AM CDT

(Newser) – Since her mother, brother, and nephew were murdered last year, Jennifer Hudson has relied on God for strength, People reports. “The thing that keeps me going is knowing God is in control. It’s like, if he placed me here then I must be... Read full story »

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