Honors Memories - Jennifer Hudson Honors Oprah Winfrey

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Oprah Winfrey says it was like her best, prettiest, most exciting day rolled up into one at the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors. Hear more about how she felt and then see Jennifer Hudson pay tribute to Oprah by performing "I'm Here" from The Color Purple.

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