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Fantasia Barrino Reflects on Winning 'American Idol' 20 Years Ago (Exclusive)

The 'American Idol' champ spoke with ET on the red carpet on Sunday following the Season 22 finale.

Barrino came by the jam-packed special to share advice and words of wisdom for the night's three finalists, and was there to cheer on new champion Abi Carter after she was named the new Idol. Speaking with ET's Denny Directo after Sunday's big show, Barrino reflected on her own win 20 years ago, and what she's learned since her breakthrough. Barrino explained that, over the past two decades of highs and lows, she's learned the importance of being her own boss, and making decisions for herself when it comes to her career.

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