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Revisit Jennifer Hudson Belting Out 'And I'm Telling You' On The 10th Anniversary Of 'Dreamgirls'

Still perfection.
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Senior Entertainment Editor, HuffPost

Christmas Day marks 10 years since “Dreamgirls” was released in movie theaters. The film, based on the 1981 musical of the same name, starred Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé and Anika Noni as the members of a Detroit girl group known as the Dreams. 

It went on to earn around $154 million at the worldwide box office and won the 2007 Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture ― Comedy or Musical, while Hudson won both the Golden Globe and the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Effie White. 

In honor of the film’s 10th anniversary, it’s time to revisit Hudson’s show-stopping rendition of “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going,” which she sings to Jamie Foxx’s character. 

You probably can’t hit those high notes, but that’s no reason not to sing along.

Before You Go

Jennifer Hudson Photos
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Jennifer Hudson arrives at the Do Something Awards at the Avalon on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Jennifer Hudson arrives at the Do Something Awards at the Avalon on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Jennifer Hudson, left, and J. Cole speak on stage at the Do Something Awards at the Avalon on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
DoSomething.org And VH1's 2013 Do Something Awards - Portraits(04 of36)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 31: Honoree Jennifer Hudson poses for a portrait at the DoSomething.org and VH1's 2013 Do Something Awards at Avalon on July 31, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for VH1) (credit:Getty Images)
28th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show(05 of36)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 18: Singer Jennifer Hudson performs on stage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 Grammys On The Hill Awards(06 of36)
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: Singer Jennifer Hudson sings at the 2013 Grammys on the Hill Awards at The Hamilton on April 17, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere Of Lifetime's "Call Me Crazy: A Five Film" - Arrivals(07 of36)
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 16: Actress/singer Jennifer Hudson attends the premiere of Lifetime's 'Call Me Crazy: A Five Film' at Pacific Design Center on April 16, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
85th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals(08 of36)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
85th Annual Academy Awards - Show(09 of36)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during the Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
QVC Red Carpet Style Event - Arrivals(10 of36)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 22: Actress Jennifer Hudson attends the QVC Red Carpet Style Event, at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles on February 22, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons Honoring L.A. Reid - Backstage(11 of36)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Singers Gladys Knight (L) and Jennifer Hudson attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring L.A. Reid held at The Beverly Hilton on February 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS) (credit:Getty Images)
US-MUSIC-GRAMMY AWARDS-PRE GRAMMY GALA ARRIVALS(12 of36)
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Jennifer Hudson arrives for the Clive Davis & The Recording Academy's 2013 Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons in Beverly Hills, California, February 9, 2013. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Pregame Show(13 of36)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: A group of 26 students from the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut perform America the Beautiful with singer Jennifer Hudson during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Pregame Show at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Samsung Galaxy "Shangri-La" Party in New Orleans Featuring Jamie Foxx(14 of36)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 02: Singer Jennifer Hudson at the Samsung Galaxy Shangri-La Party on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Samsung) (credit:Getty Images)
DC Celebrates Inauguration With Gala Balls(15 of36)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Actor and recording artist Jennifer Hudson sings during the Commander-In-Chief Ball celebrating the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama took the oath of office for his second term earlier in the day during a ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
President Obama And First Lady Attend Inaugural Balls(16 of36)
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Singer Jennifer Hudson performs 'Let's Stay Together' during the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister And Pete" Portraits - 2013 Sundance Film Festival(17 of36)
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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 18: Actress Jennifer Hudson poses for a portrait during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival at the Getty Images Portrait Studio at Village at the Lift on January 18, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Village At The Lift 2013 - Day 1 - 2013 Park City(18 of36)
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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 18: Jennifer Hudson attends Day 1 of Village at The Lift 2013 on January 18, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for VATL) (credit:Getty Images)
"The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister And Pete" Premiere - 2013 Sundance Film Festival(19 of36)
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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 17: Singer Alicia Keys (L) making a surprise appearance and actress/singer Jennifer Hudson at a volunteer screening of 'The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete' during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theater on January 17, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Samsung Galaxy Note II New York Launch Event(20 of36)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: Actress Jennifer Hudson attends the Samsung Galaxy Note II launch at Skylight at Moynihan Station, on October 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Samsung) (credit:Getty Images)
We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute To Whitney Houston(21 of36)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 11: Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson performs at a taping of We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute To Whitney Houston on October 11, 2012 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California. The show airs November 16, 2012. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hearst's 125th Anniversary Celebration And Private Screening Of New Documentary Citizen Hearst - Inside(22 of36)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Jennifer Hudson performs at Hearst's 125th anniversary celebration and private screening of the new documentary 'Citizen Hearst' at Hearst Tower on September 18, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Hearst Corporation) (credit:Getty Images)
MBFW Spring 2013 - Official Coverage - Best Of Runway Day 2(23 of36)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Singer Jennifer Hudson walks the runway at the Project Runway Spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on September 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 Concert For The Rainforest Fund - After Party(24 of36)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 03: Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson attends the after party for the 2012 Concert for the Rainforest Fund at The Pierre Hotel on April 3, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Smith Center For The Performing Arts Opens In Las Vegas - Show(25 of36)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Singer Jennifer Hudson performs during the opening night of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for The Smith Center) (credit:Getty Images)
43rd NAACP Image Awards - Backstage And Audience(26 of36)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Actress Holly Robinson Peete and Singer Jennifer Hudson attend the 43rd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 17, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards) (credit:Getty Images)
The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage And Audience(27 of36)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Jennifer Hudson backstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy) (credit:Getty Images)
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Jennifer Hudson arrives at the Screen Gems premiere of 'Think Like A Man' held at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on February 9, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMAR (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
amfAR New York Gala To Kick Off Fall 2012 Fashion Week - Arrivals(29 of36)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Jennifer Hudson attends the amfAR New York Gala To Kick Off Fall 2012 Fashion Week at Cipriani Wall Street on February 8, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Jennifer Hudson Book Signing For "I Got This"(30 of36)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 12: Singer Jennifer Hudson signs copies of her new book, 'I Got This' at Barnes and Noble at the Grove on January 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Good Housekeeping Cocktail Party To Celebrate Jennifer Hudson's New Book "I Got This: How I Changed My Ways And Lost What Weighed Me Down"(31 of36)
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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 10: Jennifer Hudson attends the Good Housekeeping cocktail party celebrating Jennifer Hudson's new book 'I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down' at the Hearst Tower on January 10, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul - Arrivals(32 of36)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 18: Jennifer Hudson attends VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Vh1) (credit:Getty Images)
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul - Backstage And Audience(33 of36)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 18: Jennifer Hudson backstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Vh1) (credit:Getty Images)
Jessica Alba Hosts Swarovski Elements And Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Ceremony(34 of36)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Actress Jennifer Hudson hosts Swarovski Elements and Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Ceremony on November 21, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2011 American Music Awards - Arrivals(35 of36)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Singer Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2nd Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York - Arrivals(36 of36)
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 14: Jennifer Hudson attends the 2nd Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala at The Museum of Modern Art on June 14, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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