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As daughter Gabourey received awards-season love for her moving performance in “Precious,” Ridley appeared on “AGT” at age 57 in pursuit of her own dreams.

After her “AGT” elimination, Ridley continued to bring her music to various stages including New York’s Highline Ballroom and the daytime space with an appearance on Harry Connick Jr.’s talk show “Harry.”

After “AGT,” Ridley also released her debut album “Never Lost My Way” in 2016.

Students at the Terre Haute, Ind., elementary school where Goodall worked for 23 years encouraged him to audition for “AGT.”

Earlier this season, “AGT” broke an unlikely Guinness World Record: the record for the most people wearing underwear on their heads for at least one minute.