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Jennifer Hudson received a standing ovation at Super Bowl XLIII last night.

It was the first public appearance for the Oscar-winning former finalist on American Idol since the murders of her mother, brother and nephew.

Watch as Hudson ends the performance of our national anthem with her head tossed back and a clenched fist raised:

Jennifer Hudson at Super Bowl

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