Jennifer Hudson May Come Out of Hiding to Sing at Obama's Inauguration

Since the tragic murder of her mother, brother and nephew in Chicago in October 2008, actress and singer Jennifer Hudson has refused to make any public appearances. She may make her return to the spotlight on the national stage later this month, as it is said that Barack Obama wants her to perform the US national anthem at his Inauguration on January 20.

Hudson's publicist has thus far refused to comment.

Both Barack and Michelle Obama are said to be fans of the 27-year-old singer, who comes from a working class area of Chicago near Michelle's childhood home. Hudson previously sang the anthem at the Democratic National Convention in Denver this past summer.

When her mother Darnell Donnerson, 57, brother Jason Hudson, 29, and nephew Julian King, 7, were found dead in late October, Jennifer cancelled all public appearances. William Balfour, 27, the husband of Jennifer's sister Julia, has been charged with all three murders.

Here's the video of Hudson's performance at the DNC: