Jennifer Hudson didn’t let the rain ruin her appearance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.

The 43-year-old stole the show in a gorgeous red sequined dress that added a festive touch with a fur-lined hem and matching exaggerated collar.

The sparkly dress sparkled in the lights and hugged Jennifer’s curves as she performed a Christmas song from her debut Christmas album. The gift of love.

Jennifer’s daring look was completed with red knee-high boots and red gloves – and although she looked sensational, it was another accessory that caught fans’ attention during her appearance.

Due to the rain, Jennifer’s outdoor show needed a helping hand in the form of backup dancers who took turns holding a large umbrella over her to keep her dry – and the audience loved it.

“I’m obsessed with the way the dancers take turns holding an umbrella over Jennifer Hudson,” one commented on Someone Will Hold Me an Umbrella for That.

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Jennifer announced that she will be going on tour to promote her celebratory album. Their first performance took place last Sunday in Brooklyn, New York.

“My vacation tour starts tomorrow in NYC!” Jennifer excitedly announced on Instagram on Saturday. “I can’t wait to mess with you all! Which show are you coming to???”

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Jennifer shared some glimpses from the first night of the concert, including her absolutely stunning ensemble, an emerald green floor-length dress with matching gloves, a fur scarf, and diamond-accented jewelry.

While she included snaps of her interacting with the crowd and singing tracks from her holiday record, she mixed in moments of support from her smitten boyfriend, Oscar-winning rapper Common.

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The 52-year-old entertainer gifted his girlfriend a huge bouquet of red roses to celebrate the premiere and posed with her outside the Brooklyn theater. He even led a prayer circle backstage before the show began.

“Last night was special,” Jennifer gushed. “New York, thank you for coming out and making my first #TheGiftofLove show so memorable! Tonight I’m just incredibly grateful that I get to do what I love with people I love!”

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After a lengthy break from music, Jennifer spoke to Variety about her comeback. “I don’t feel like I ever left it.”

“I go from industry to industry and music is the basis of everything,” she explained. “No matter where I go, just because I said I would do a talk show doesn’t mean I would stop singing. Or if I go into acting, the music is still there.”

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The dream girl The actress continued: “As a creative you always feel the urge to create something and a Christmas album is something I’ve always wanted to do. I couldn’t think of a better time than now to do this and express my art.”

Jennifer will next perform in her hometown of Chicago on December 13th, followed by a show in Los Angeles and two final stops in Las Vegas on December 21st and 22nd.