Jennifer Hudson: 'I Didn't Realize I Was So Like My Mother'

Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. (Getty Images)more pics »Jennifer Hudson's mom Darnell Donnerson was murdered along with her brother and nephew last year, but Jennifer believes her mother's spirit is both protecting her and guiding her as she raises her three-month-old son David. Asked if she feels her mom is with her all the time, Jennifer said: “Oh my God, yeah. Definitely. Wherever. Every day I’m like, ‘Wow! I didn’t realize I was so like my mother until now, you know? My mother was the strongest person I’ve ever seen.”

Jennifer and David Otunga (Getty)
Jennifer said motherhood had completely changed her life and is thankful for fiance David Otunga’s support. She told Access Hollywood: “Being a mom is the most amazing thing ever. But it’s hard to put into words because it’s something you have to experience to understand. I love every minute of it.”

When asked if David changes diapers, the Oscar-winning star replied: “He just changed one sitting here a few minutes ago.”

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