Holliday is Rooting for Hudson to Win Oscar

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:02pm

From Liz Smith:

"THE RAINBOW Room celebrated a real star last week when event planner Preston Bailey tossed a party for his new book, "Inspirations." His friend of years Jennifer Holliday came to lend support - and to sing as only she can.

Jennifer was the original "Effie" of Broadway's hit musical "Dreamgirls." And, yes, she blasted out "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" for Preston's guests, just as she did when she won the Tony Award 25 years ago.

She told the partygoers she is rooting for Jennifer Hudson, today's big-screen "Effie," to win an Academy Award, just as she has already won the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild awards.

When the movie of "Dreamgirls" opened weeks ago, Holliday says, "What I thought would be a dreadful experience has turned into a blessing. People are rediscovering the wonderful music and my part in bringing it to life. I'm so happy to have created something that has moved into a new century. And, thanks to people watching my version of 'Dreamgirls' clips on YouTube, I have hope."


http://www.nypost.com/seven/02042007/gossip/liz/a_fine_old_time_for_first_lady_liz_liz_smith.htm

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:02pm

*coughCRAZYcough*

[AC126748]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:03pm

Rooting for Ms. Hudson and yet making it all about her...

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:04pm

She and Smokey Robinson should get married.

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:07pm

Clearly, her prescription has finally been filled.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:09pm

Hey, at least she now seems to understands what legacy means, that she is ultimately a big part of the Dreamgirls legacy, and that there's enough room for two Effies in the world.

[Raviolisun]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:14pm

Amen, ray.

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:26pm

I honestly could not be happier that she has come to her senses.

[ABoyLikeThat]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:35pm

She's still crazy...and entertaining.

[Raviolisun]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:55pm

And crazy.

[WalkOn]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:01pm

Good for Holliday!!!

A little graciousness goes a long way. I love Holliday... she will always be the standard by which all other Effies are compared.

Updated On: 2/5/07 at 08:01 PM

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:01pm

Has she come to her senses or has her PR Manager?

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:39pm

While I'm still not so sure she's being genuine, at least her PR people have finally talked some sense into her.

Glad to hear she's staying positive.

[thevolleyballer]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:54pm

Well, she's come to senses with the fact that Hudson is a fantastic Effie, but she's still just as self-absorbed as ever.

[theaterdude87]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 9:13pm

Something tells me she put the clip on youtube.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 9:38pm

Wow. Mentioning YouTube in a favorable light.

I like this lady.

Why is everyone calling her crazy?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 9:40pm

There's actually a person named Preston Bailey?

[Parks]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 9:40pm

Oh my goodness! She mentioned the forbidden site!

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 9:45pm

I actually respect the fact that she's changed her mine. Didn't she say that she did her own management, she was her own agent, and did her own PR? I remember reading something to that effect in another thread.
Either way, if she says something bad about the film she gets bashed, if she says something good she gets bashed. She can't win.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 9:47pm

I hope she truly is okay with passing the Effie crown to Hudson. I mean, seriously, to cling that desperately to something that happened twenty-five years ago...

[Trekkie2]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 9:54pm

Ray, it's not that she bashed the movie, it's how she said that she had hoped to be offered a role that she played 25 years ago. That is what makes me think she's koo-koo for coco puffs.

[MovieGuy1031]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 9:57pm

And I am telling you she's off her rocker.

But hey, its sweet that she supports J-Hud!

Perhaps she is changing...

*Please pardon the puns...*

[soulman83]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 10:10pm

I feel like people took her saying that she hoped to play the role the wrong way. i never got the feeling that she meant to play the role at the present time but at a time before when she was younger and could have very well played the part in a movie version. Who wouldnt want to recreate that magic? get over it. The woman is a fierce living legend and i am glad she is being supportive. It was nothing personal towards hudson in the first place.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 10:19pm

Maybe she thinks if she smiles enough they'll just skip Hudson and give her the oscar...

[11/11/05]

Posted: 2/5/07 at 11:45pm

It's been reported on another message board that Entertainment Tonight recently did a brief segment on Jennifer Holliday at the event Liz Smith was talking about.

The BIG news is that ET reported that Jennifer Holliday will be attending the Oscars!!!

This has lead to some speculation regarding the specifics of her invitation...will she be in the audience rooting on Jennifer Hudson....or do the producers have a "surprise" up their sleeve....a stage appearance by Ms. Holliday to introduce Jennifer's performance of the nominated song "I Love You I Do"? Or perhaps there will be an OBC Dreamgirl reunion onstage to introduce Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce and Anika in a melody of their nominated songs?
Updated On: 2/5/07 at 11:45 PM