Samuel L. Jackson Reaches Out to Jennifer Hudson at 'Soul Men' Premiere

Samuel L. Jackson walked the red carpet with the cast of 'Soul Men' at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem Tuesday night -- and ET was there! While it was a night for celebration, Jennifer Hudson 's personal tragedy -- and the memories of co-stars Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes -- was foremost on people's minds. "This is in my opinion the perfect last film for Bernie," said Sam. "We see him do something we've never seen him do -- sing and dance. I hope everybody's excited about it -- it's such a wonderful film. Getting up every day and seeing Bernie -- he was like the funniest grumpy old man in the world; we loved him." As for Jennifer Hudson, Sam said, "It's virtually impossible to say, 'I know how you feel,' but our hearts and prayers go out to her." Continue reading... Related stories: Person of Interest in Hudson Slayings to Get Parole Hearing Paula Abdul Gets Emotional About Jennifer Hudson

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Entertainment Tonight | October 29, 2008

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