Legendary singer Gladys Knight is back home after a scary illness landed her in the hospital … and, she’s leaning on her husband during this difficult time — wrapping her arms around her man.

TMZ has obtained a picture of the happy reunion between Gladys and her husband of almost 25 years, William McDowell … arms wrapped around him while she snuggles her face into his chest.

Knight and McDowell met back in 2001 … and, after just a few months together, they decided to take the leap and tie the knot. McDowell is Knight’s fourth husband.

It’s an emotional moment between the two after a frightening week … Gladys canceled her show in Jacksonville, Florida Saturday because of a nasty case of the flu.

Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin said Knight needed assistance from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue before the show … but, she left the venue “smiling and in good spirits.”

GK’s rep told us she was treated for the illness in Florida, then released overnight and headed back to her home in North Carolina to rest.

“Snow White” is in its big release week, but instead of excitement, the controversy is still going strong — and Ali Chapman tells us she totally gets why fans are frustrated.

We spoke with Ali, her hubby Matt McArthy, and their pal Jeff Beacher, owner of Beacher’s Madhouse, at Craig’s in L.A. Tuesday — where she told TMZ the whole point of the OG film was the 7 dwarfs … so that was 7 missed chances for actors like her who would’ve loved to be part of the live-action remake.

Catch the video — because they all have a lot to say! “Freakshow” star Ali added that Disney had the perfect opportunity to represent the Little People community, only to miss the mark and shut them out in the process.

For many celebs, tattoos serve as a major creative outlet, and some get pretty innovative with their designs — case in point: this inked-up star.

Now, the tattoos run all down the abs, and this star’s using them to flaunt that physique — so, can you guess who it is?