Holliday is Rooting for Hudson to Win Oscar

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

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

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Clearly, her prescription has finally been filled.

Amen, ray.

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She's still crazy...and entertaining.

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.

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

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.

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Something tells me she put the clip on youtube.

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There's actually a person named Preston Bailey?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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