American Idol Former 'Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson says she feels mom's presence 11/05/2009 Singer, actress and new mom Jennifer Hudson says she can still feel the presence of her mother, who was shot to death in Chicago last year. Read More RELATED NEWS Jennifer Hudson celebrates 100th episode of 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' with John LegendTina Knowles quits Instagram after Jennifer Hudson gaffe'American Idol' Season 3 contestant John Stevens hit by van and suffered fractured skull TAGS: Jennifer Hudson Access Hollywood