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- Hudson will be recognized for her role as Claire Sardina in Craig Brewer’s “Song Sung Blue,” starring alongside Hiugh Jackman, Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi.
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- Popular on Variety Chandi continued, “From her breakthrough in ‘Almost Famous’ to her fearless turns in romance, comedy, and drama across her career, she has shown a remarkable ability to evolve as an artist.
- It is our privilege to honor her with the Icon Award, recognizing not just this performance but a body of work that continues to inspire.” Past honorees for the Icon Award include Glenn Close, Willem Dafoe, Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Lady Gaga, Paul Giamatti, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.
