Jennifer Hudson sings the national anthem at today's Super Bowl in Tampa. This is the first public appearance for the 2006 Oscar winner ("Dreamgirls") since her mother, Darnell Donerson, brother Jason Hudson, and nephew Julian King were murdered in their Chicago home Oct. 28.
Dressed in a cropped jacket, skinny pants, a white top and gold jewelry, Hudson, 27, stepped onto a round dais at Raymond James Stadium for her pre-game performance.
Hudson took a deep breath and surveyed the field before launching into her rendition of the National Anthem. She ended the song with her head tossed back and a clenched fist raised to deafening applause.
Hudson's performance followed a tribute to the crew of U.S. Airways Flight 1542 and a performance of "America the Beautiful" by Faith Hill.
Hudson also is slated to sing at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala on Feb. 6 and the Grammy Awards on Feb. 8, both in Los Angeles.
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