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NAACP Image Awards: Jennifer Hudson wins 'Entertainer of the Year'

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Jennifer Hudson attends the 4th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television presented by The Critics Choice Association at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.After Hudson accepted the award Saturday night, the singer-actor thanked the NAACP for inspiring "little girls like me." She beat out Regina King, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and Tiffany Haddish."I was just standing here thinking ’It was here – the NAACP Awards – where I watched so many legends and icons that inspired me," said the Oscar and Grammy winner. "Now, I’m standing here holding an award like this.

It’s because of seeing the Arethas, the Patti LaBelles, the Halle Berrys, all these legends right here on this stand that inspired me."Hudson played her idol Aretha Franklin in the film "Respect." She was summoned to meet with Franklin in 2007 to portray The Queen of Soul shortly after Hudson won an Oscar for "Dreamgirls."RELATED: SAG Awards set for Sunday night in Santa Monica"Respect" follows Franklin from childhood through the 1972 recording of the gospel album "Amazing Grace.""This is for Ms.

Franklin’s legacy," Hudson said after she earlier won best actress.The awards ceremony aired live on BET in Los Angeles with some talent appearing in person while others watched virtually.

There was no in-person audience.Acclaimed director Spike Lee and best-selling author James McBride talk about the 92nd Inf. Div., "Buffalo Soldiers," and how Lee's cousin, Pfc.

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