Academy Awards
Jan. 22, 2007 | 12:00 PM EST
Fantasia Has Oscar Dreams ... for Jennifer Hudson
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Even though
Jamie Foxx campaigned for
Fantasia Barrino to play Effie in
Dreamgirls –
Jennifer Hudson's Globe-winning role – Barrino isn't harboring any resentment (that we can see). The
American Idol winner is even rooting for her former castmate to nab an Oscar nomination. (Check back on
People.com for the latest on Oscar nominees as they're announced at 8:38 a.m. ET Tuesday.) "She's a powerhouse. I remember when I first met her, I told her she reminded me a lot of Jennifer Holliday, [who played Effie on Broadway]," Barrino tells PEOPLE. "I don't think nobody could have played the part any better." Barrino's even adopted a very karmic,
My Name Is Earl-style attitude about the whole thing: "When you're happy for someone else's blessing, you'll be blessed."
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