Tyler Perry: "It's a Very Difficult Time for" Jennifer Hudson

Us Magazine - February 19, 2009 10:37 AM PST
Story photo: Tyler Perry: Tyler Perry attends a screening of Tyler Perry's "Madea Goes to Jail" on February 18, 2009 in New York City. Jennifer Hudson poses in the press room at the 40th NAACP Image Awards on February 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.Us Magazine
Jennifer Hudson has returned to the spotlight in recent weeks, but she is still mourning the loss of her loved ones -- including her late brother, Jason, who would have celebrated his 30th birthday on Tuesday.

"It's a very difficult time for her. Her brother's birthday was yesterday," Tyler Perry told Usmagazine.com on Wednesday.

See Jennifer Hudson's touching family photo album.

Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were killed in Chicago last fall, and the filmmaker believes that Hudson -- who has made her first public appearances since their deaths this month -- will continue to rise above the tragedy.

"What I know about her, is her faith will clearly help her to rebound," he tells Us. "As you can see on the Grammys, it was a faith moment for her that made her be emotional. But she's doing well."

See red carpet photos from the Grammy Awards!

Perry would love to work with Hudson -- along with Gladys Knight, Marvin Winans and Mary J. Blige -- on his next project. Although he has approached the Grammy winner, Perry is willing to wait for the star.

"I just want her to know that whether she does it or not, I'll always be there waiting for her, and in support of her," he told Us at the premiere of his film, Madea Goes to Jail, in NYC's Lincoln Center.

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  • delym
    I AM PROUD OF JENNIFER , she has been thru a lot, if people just believe and have FAITH,n god u can make i no it' hard when lose someone that close due 2 murder, it's hard 2 accept. I to went thru the samething. i am sure some ur u have too. so let's pray that keep using the beautiful voice, that she has.
    report abuseposted May 1, 2009 10:28 AM PDT
  • Rena W
    She is my favorite. Just saw her on milllionaire personals site*** s e e k a m i l l i o n a i r e . c o m***last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.Is she single again now? looooooooool
    report abuseposted March 7, 2009 5:49 AM PST
  • b r i a n n a
    She is too pretty. i swear! what happen with her is a mess! I STILL LOVE
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 10:48 AM PST
  • b r i a n n a
    She is too pretty. i swear! what happen with her is a mess! I STILL LOVE
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 10:48 AM PST
  • b r i a n n a
    She is too pretty. i swear! what happen with her is a mess! I STILL LOVE
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 10:48 AM PST
  • b r i a n n a
    She is too pretty. i swear! what happen with her is a mess! I STILL LOVE
    report abuseposted March 5, 2009 10:47 AM PST
  • daddygurl123465
    leave her alone. ya'll would gain weight and be depressed if this every happened to ya'll and ya'll would want somebody there to support her so stop hatin and if ya like her music juss supprot and if ya don't stop hatin and get a life
    report abuseposted March 1, 2009 9:03 AM PST
  • Daisy K
    She is my favorite. Just saw her on milllionaire personals site___W e a l t h y M i n g l e. c o m___last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.Is she single again now? looooooooool
    report abuseposted February 28, 2009 3:14 AM PST
  • thickums
    it was still her voice.....
    report abuseposted February 26, 2009 5:59 AM PST
  • chi
    TONYL you are crass and such a eejit its amazing. Do you get amazed at your rubbish? i bet if i were you i would. get a life.
    report abuseposted February 26, 2009 2:30 AM PST
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