Jennifer Hudson - Grammy Acceptance Speech 2009

On Sunday, February 8, 2009, Chicago native Jennifer Hudson won her first Grammy for Best R & B Album. The award was presented by Whitney Houston. Hudson received it for her self-titled album.

After hugging Houston and accepting the award, Hudson made her first public comments since the murder of her mother, brother, and nephew in Chicago the fall before.

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“I don’t really know what to say. First of all I’ve got Whitney Houston presenting me and wow. I’m just in awe right now.

But, I would first like to thank God who has brought me through. I would like to thank my family in heaven and those who are here today. Clive Davis. Mary Rice. Everyone at [not clear].

Walter my friend and everything. David who’s here with me tonight. My sisters who are here. I just don’t know where to start. Everybody. Thank you all. Thank you."

Related:

• Watch Jennifer Hudson’s Acceptance Speech
• Watch Jennifer Hudson Perform “You Pulled Me Through” at the Grammy’s.