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Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
“Lighting Up Daytime!”
2025
Jennifer launches Season 4 with an exclusive interview with Grammy-winning rap superstar Cardi B, who stops by to discuss her highly anticipated new album, "Am I the Drama?" Then, Jennifer welcomes Kevin Berthia and retired California Highway Patrol Sergeant Kevin Briggs. Sergeant Briggs met Berthia after he talked him down from a ledge, and an image from that day went viral. The two reconnected eight years later when Sergeant Briggs was honored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for his years of exceptional service. They have since formed a deep friendship and now travel the country as advocates to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Plus, musical artist Charles Jones visits Jennifer.
Singer-songwriter and actress Reneé Rapp joins Jennifer to talk about her recent album "Bite Me." Then, Reneé performs her song "I Think I Like You Better When You're Gone." Jennifer welcomes Milaj Robinson and his mother Lakeya Harris from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two recently went viral for a video of Milaj honoring his mom at his graduation for all the sacrifices she made to help him get to where he is today.
Actor Josh Duhamel talks about his upcoming film "London Calling." Then, "Dancing with the Stars" judge and new host of "Extra" Derek Hough stops by! Jennifer also welcomes Ralmon McAfee and his 11-year-old daughter, Ma'Kynzeigh, from Houston, Texas. Ralmon made headlines after he posted a vulnerable video of himself watching Ma'Kynzeigh get several academic awards at her school graduation ceremony, breaking the stigma that men's emotions are a sign of weakness.
Multiplatinum recording artist mgk joins Jennifer to chat about his recently released album "Lost Americana."
Actors Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers join Jennifer to chat about the highly anticipated American sports horror movie "Him." Then, Jennifer welcomes breakout hip-hop and country artist BigXthaPlug to talk about his new album, "I Hope You're Happy."
Iconic TV personality Simon Cowell catches up with his longtime friend Jennifer Hudson to talk about "America's Got Talent." New host of "Next Gen Chef" Olivia Culpo stops by to talk with Jennifer about the series. Then, Jennifer welcomes 6-year-old Milo Garza from Carrizo Springs, Texas.Recently, a video of 5-year-old Milo reacting to his fourth-place finish in a livestock competition with his goat, Teddy Bear, went viral.
Jennifer welcomes the ladies of the new film "One Battle After Another" — Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, and Chase Infiniti. Plus, 12-year-old James Tucker, aka "Lil James," from Lake Charles, Louisiana, drops by. At age 6, he began posting weekly motivational videos for his followers, saying that a word would be laid on his heart that he felt others might need to hear. Since then, he has gained over a million followers. Kids, adults, and even celebrities love his inspirational messages, often saying they're exactly what they needed to hear that day.
Legendary actress and singer Jennifer Holliday stops by for her "Jennifer Hudson Show" debut to talk about her upcoming tour. Then, K-pop girl group aespa performs their new rock-inspired song "Rich Man."
Singer-songwriter and actress Gloria Estefan stops by for her first visit to the Happy Place to chat about her new album "Raíces" and movie "Gabby's Dollhouse."
Jennifer welcomes actor Tony Goldwyn to talk about his new film "One Battle After Another" and the series "Law & Order." Then, Adrienne White, her husband Jordan, and their son SJ from Athens, Georgia, join Jennifer to share their remarkable journey. Adrienne, a kindergarten teacher at a Title I school, often goes above and beyond for her students, providing food, supplies, and support to families in need. In March 2022, she met SJ, a student facing hardship after losing his grandmother while his father experienced homelessness. Adrienne and Jordan stepped in to care for him, offering love and stability. Over time, SJ became part of their family, and six months ago, he asked them to be his "forever parents." Today, their adoption is officially finalized!
Comedian and television personality Howie Mandel stops by to talk about his podcast "Howie Mandel Does Stuff." Then, Jennifer welcomes WNBA star and 2025 Rookie of the Year recipient Paige Bueckers. Plus, 10-year-old Everest Nevraumont from Georgetown, Texas, stops by. Everest is an adorable fifth grader with a passion for history and competition. Over this past summer, she became a world champion at the International History Olympiad!
Award-winning artist and legendary vocalist Mariah Carey makes a return visit to chat about her brand-new album "Here for It All." Then, popular social media comedian Jake Shane stops by to talk about his podcast "Therapuss with Jake Shane." Plus, musical artist Charles Jones makes an appearance!
Actor and television personality Alfonso Ribeiro and Jennifer talk about his shows "America's Funniest Home Videos" and "Dancing with the Stars." Jennifer also welcomes back Carlos Cruz from New York, New York! When Carlos was on the show, he was a UPS driver who went viral after a video was posted of him. Since then, he has become a beloved celebrity in the Hispanic community, appearing in the hit Hispanic reality series "La Casa de Los Famosos," presenting at award shows, and being featured in People en Español's "50 Más Bellos."
Jennifer welcomes singer, actress, and entrepreneur Jessica Simpson to the show to talk about her new album "Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1." Then, 11-year-old singer Taylor-Brinae Lane from Atlanta, Georgia, stops by! Taylor is a sixth grader who loves to sing and her content has gained a lot of attention online. A video of her riffing while washing the dishes recently went viral and celebrities like Tina Knowles have reposted her.
Award-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin makes an appearance to talk about his new single "He's Able." Then, tune in for a special music moment with Jennifer and Kirk! Plus, actor and singer JayDon performs "Lullaby" off his highly anticipated debut EP!
Emmy and Tony Award winner Courtney B. Vance returns to the Happy Place to chat about narrating the audio book "W.E.B. Du Bois: Biography of a Race, 1868-1919." Next, 15-year-old twins Chaze and Chazz Clemons from Long Beach, California, join the show. The brothers founded Glizzy Street, a hot dog stand that went viral after they shared their launch journey on social media. They spent a year working at their family's gas station to save for the cart and perfected their cooking with help from their older brother, Jay. Since their video blew up, fans have traveled from across the country to try their $5 bacon-wrapped hot dogs, and their goal is to secure a deal with major sports stadiums.
Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews stop by to talk about their new game show "99 to Beat." Jennifer welcomes The Brown Four — siblings Daelin, Daniya, Deanna, and Davion — a kid singing group from Memphis, Tennessee, who've gone viral with their gospel performances. With millions of views online, you won't want to miss their showstopping performance!
Hip-hop superstar Offset joins Jennifer to talk about his new album "KIARI." Jazz sensation Samara Joy chats about her new album "Portrait" and performs "You Stepped Out of a Dream."
Actress and activist Holly Robinson Peete discusses the HollyRod Foundation and her new series "Kings Court." Jennifer welcomes "American Idol" Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts, who chats about being part of the upcoming Brandy and Monica tour and performs "Nothing Compares." Mental health advocate and influencer Victoria Garrick Browne drops by to talk about her podcast "Real Pod."
Actor Jason George stops by to chat about "Grey's Anatomy." Jennifer then welcomes 6-year-old Winter Duboc and her 4-year-old sister Sky Duboc from Miami, Florida. The siblings went viral for their weightlifting and fitness videos, which have earned millions of views. Their parents, Michelle and Franco Duboc, began posting videos while Michelle was pregnant with Sky to inspire families to stay active. Now, Winter and Sky love working out with their parents and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Don't miss when the sisters show off their weightlifting skills!
Jennifer welcomes the cast of "The Neighborhood" — Cedric the Entertainer, Tichina Arnold, Beth Behrs, Max Greenfield, Sheaun McKinney, and Marcel Spears — to discuss the final season. Next, singer-songwriter Alex Warren talks about his hit song "Ordinary," which has surpassed 2 billion streams, and shares details about his new album "You'll Be Alright, Kid."
Actor Wilmer Valderrama stops by to chat about the new season of "NCIS." R&B singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist will perform a medley of "Is It a Crime" and "Burning Blue" from her new album "Hearts Sold Separately." Then, Jennifer meets Misty Combs, a nurse from Whitesburg, Kentucky, who went viral after helping a mother raccoon rescue her babies from a dumpster. She even performed CPR on one unresponsive baby raccoon that had ingested moonshine-infused peaches discarded by a nearby distillery. Thanks to Misty's quick thinking, that little raccoon survived and was eventually released back into the wild.
Actor and comedian Bill Bellamy returns to the Happy Place for a hilarious chat with Jennifer. Next, one of Jennifer's favorite kid guests is back! Seven-year-old Tatum Galberth and her dad, Jay, from Washington, D.C., make their fifth appearance on the show. Tatum chats about releasing her viral song "City Bop" and an album of affirmations and meditations for kids. True to form, she'll also perform her newest song! Then, Jennifer welcomes Devin Davis and his brothers — Jasin, Jakeb, Tobias, and Preston — from Lenoir City, Tennessee, to share their inspiring story. Earlier this year, Devin lost both of his parents just one week apart. Despite the unimaginable loss, this resilient young man stepped up to raise his four younger brothers. He proudly calls himself their "Big Brother Dove" and is determined to give them the best life possible.
Grammy-winning R&B singer Muni Long returns to talk about her new single "Delulu." Jennifer welcomes Amenemhet Ashenafi and his son, Nassor, from Charlotte, North Carolina, to discuss the video that went viral after their emotional college drop-off moment. As Amenemhet left Nassor at Western Carolina University, where he plays Division I football, he gifted him a king chess piece — a symbol of strength, protection, and legacy. The touching video, recorded by Nassor's mom, inspired millions and sparked a national conversation about positive Black fatherhood and emotional connection between fathers and sons. Then, breast cancer survivors Anna Wassman from Huntington Beach, California, and Karen Skirvin from Lake Forest, California, share their story of survival and friendship.
Jennifer welcomes former NBA player, host, and actor John Salley.
Backstreet Boys member and singer AJ McLean stops by to talk about his upcoming solo album, the Backstreet Boys holiday album, and the band's residency at Sphere. Plus, tune in for an episode filled with surprises!
Superstar Selena Gomez drops by for her first visit to the Happy Place to chat with Jennifer. Then, Jennifer and Selena are joined by "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" co-stars David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown.
Legendary actress Alfre Woodard and Jennifer talk about her new Apple TV show "The Last Frontier." Jennifer then welcomes 6-year-old piano prodigy Alec Van Khajadourian, aka "Alec Van," from Encino, California! Alec recently made headlines for being one of the youngest musicians to play at Carnegie Hall. Plus, hear the inspiring story of how Shay Taylor from New Haven, Connecticut, went from janitor to doctor!
Jennifer welcomes back singer and actress Halle Bailey. NBA All-Star Dwight Howard also visits Jennifer and they talk about his podcast "Above The Rim with DH 12." Then, Kristen Wells-Collins from Beaumont, Texas, stops by. Kristen is a cosmetic chemist and the founder of Black to the Lab, a program that introduces young Black girls to STEM through hands-on cosmetic chemistry kits and educational programs in schools.
Actress Allison Williams stops by to talk about her new film "Regretting You." Then, singer and drag queen Ada Vox chats with Jennifer about her upcoming residency "The Music in Me" in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Plus, tune in for a special performance with the talented Charles Jones. Next, Jennifer welcomes CultureCon founder Imani Ellis from New York City. CultureCon launched in 2017 and has rapidly grown into a premier gathering for Black and Brown creatives, offering a vibrant space for networking, professional development, and collaboration.
Actress Kat Dennings returns to talk about her show "Shifting Gears." Next, actor and Estée Lauder's new brand ambassador Nia Long stops by. Plus, JHud's friend musician Charles Jones makes an appearance.
The multi-talented and newly named spokeswoman of Weight Watchers for Menopause Queen Latifah joins Jennifer in the studio. K-pop superstar girl group Le Sserafim also stops by to chat with Jennifer and perform their new song "Spaghetti."
Award-winning recording artist and actress Janelle Monáe visits the show. Star of "IT: Welcome to Derry" Taylour Paige and Jennifer chat about the highly anticipated series.
Latin superstar Karol G and Jennifer discuss her new album "Tropicoqueta." Legendary tennis champion Venus Williams stops by to chat about her podcast series "Stockton Street," co-hosted with her sister Serena Williams.
It's Halloween at "The Jennifer Hudson Show"! Tune in for this spooky episode with special guests and surprises!
The iconic Morgan Freeman stops by to talk about his new film "Now You See Me: Now You Don't." Plus, "Dancing with the Stars" contestants Alix Earle and Dylan Efron chat with Jennifer about the dance competition show. Grammy Award-winning superstar Burna Boy chat about his latest album "No Sign of Weakness."
Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster discusses his show "Loot." Then, WNBA MVP and Las Vegas Aces player A'ja Wilson stops by. Next, Jennifer welcomes Judy Wang, a single mom of two from Galesburg, Illinois, who emigrated from China eight years ago. Judy worked multiple jobs while learning English before opening Judy's Family Café. When the pandemic hit, she turned to social media with fun videos touting her "best pancakes," which now earn over 60 million monthly views. Fans travel there from across the country, and Judy gives back by donating free breakfasts to local schools and supporting neighbors in need.
Global superstar Becky G talks with Jennifer about her documentary "Rebbeca." Jennifer also welcomes back 8-year-old mariachi singer Alessandra Gutierrez from Bakersfield, California.
"NBA on Prime" analysts Blake Griffin and Taylor Rooks visit the show. Plus, 8-year-old basketball expert Nathanial "Than" Collins from Houston, Texas, stops by and demonstrates his skills. Nathanial is a Junior Olympian, the top-ranked third grade basketball player in Texas, and number 9 in the country.
Businessman and legendary basketball player Magic Johnson returns for another visit to the Happy Place. Then, "Stranger Things" star Caleb McLaughlin and Jennifer talk about the highly anticipated final season of the hit show.
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis from "Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover" join Jennifer to talk about the show's new season. Then, Jennifer chats with WNBA superfans 4-year-old Iman Taylor and his mom Bianca Jean-Baptiste from Atlanta, Georgia. Plus, Iman gets a special surprise you won't want to miss!
Iconic female rap group Salt-N-Pepa members Salt (Cheryl James), Pepa (Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper) stop by! Jennifer also welcomes U.S. Air Force veteran Lindsay Gutierrez from Fort Meade, Maryland, who is one of just 280 double living organ donors in the nation. Lindsay shares her remarkable journey of service, sacrifice, and lifesaving generosity.
Reasonable Doubt's" Lori Harvey stops by to talk about the show. Then, Jennifer welcomes identical twin brothers and professional ballet dancers Naazir and Shaakir Muhammad from Brooklyn, New York. After nearly a decade, the brothers will reunite onstage for the first time — you don't want to miss it! Plus, actress Alfre Woodard and Jennifer talk about her new show "The Last Frontier."
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias and Jennifer talk about his upcoming stand-up night with Jo Koy. Fresh off her Grammy nomination, R&B star Summer Walker also stops by to talk about her upcoming album "Finally Over It."
Loretta Devine stops by to chat about her new Lifetime movie "Deck The Hallways." Author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt joins Jennifer to talk about her children's book "Kat & Brandy." Jennifer also welcomes Abdul Raheem and his wife, Shamiyan Hawramani, from Washington, D.C. The two run a social media page called "Abdul's Cats" on Instagram, where they feature their neonatal and bottle-fed foster kittens and share their journey until the kittens are adopted.
Tony Award–winning actress and "Hamilton" star Renée Elise Goldsberry stops by to talk about her documentary "Satisfied." Nobel Peace Prize winner and activist Malala Yousafzai and Jennifer chat about her memoir "Finding My Way."
"Celebrity Weakest Link" host Jane Lynch visits Jennifer to talk about the show. Then, actress and comedian Ms. Pat discusses the fifth season of "The Ms. Pat Show." Plus, Cirque du Soleil ‘Auana stops by for a special performance!
"Dancing with the Stars" co-host Julianne Hough and Jennifer chat about the current season of the hit competition show. Then, Jennifer welcomes Mya LaVoie from Salt Lake City, Utah, who recently went viral for her compilation of heartfelt video messages from her dad.
"The Hunting Wives" star Brittany Snow and Jennifer discuss the hit show and her new series "The Beast in Me."
Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley stops by to chat about "Baked with Love: Holiday." Then, Jennifer welcomes Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Raye. Plus, Raye performs her latest single, "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!"
Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson and former Milk Bar culinary director Courtney McBroom stop by to talk about their cookbook "Party People." Jennifer also welcomes Cash "Bubba" Harris and his father Chase from Fort Worth, Texas. This father-son duo captured the hearts of millions online through their inspiring journey of perseverance and overcoming obstacles. Plus, "Extra" and "Dancing with the Stars" host Derek Hough and Jennifer play the "Is That Extra?" game.
Actor Oliver Hudson and Jennifer discuss his new show "Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition." Then, Jennifer welcomes back 8-year-old Bella Baker from Los Angeles, California. Plus, social media star and New York Times best-selling author Eli Rallo stops by to talk about her book "Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?"
Grammy-winning artist Meghan Trainor and Jennifer chat about her new single "Still Don't Care," her upcoming album, and new tour! "A Man on the Inside" star Mary Steenburgen stops by to talk about the new season of her show.
Actress Tia Mowry and Jennifer talk about her new holiday film "My Secret Santa." Then, singer and drag queen Ada Vox joins Jennifer to chat about her upcoming residency, "The Music in Me." Next, Ada Vox joins the talented Charles Jones at the piano for a special performance. Plus, Jennifer welcomes 14-year-old Railyn "Rai" Holt and her mother, Malarie, from Montgomery, Alabama. The three discuss A Rai of Sunshine, a homegrown baking business with a community-driven mission that Rai founded on her 11th birthday!
Jennifer welcomes "Nobody Wants This" star Kristen Bell to talk about her hit show. Then, Calyssa Longoria from Sacramento, California, and her former kindergarten teacher, Mikako Fisher Hill, make an appearance. The two recently went viral after Calyssa posted a video wanting to reconnect with Mikako, who helped instill the value of education in her and inspired her to pursue a teaching career.
Jennifer welcomes back "Abbott Elementary" star Tyler James Williams!
Actress Niecy Nash-Betts and Jennifer chat about her new show "All's Fair."
Actress Ginnifer Goodwin stops by to talk about her recent box office hit "Zootopia 2." Jennifer welcomes 2025 Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year Scott Johnson and his 9-year-old student Jackson Farmer from Glasgow, Kentucky. When Scott noticed Jackson was wearing a fake hand to fit in, he secretly spent a year designing a 3D-printed working prosthetic hand for him. Jennifer, Scott, and Jackson discuss the inspiring story of innovation and empowerment.
Pop and R&B icon Christina Aguilera and Jennifer chat about her new holiday special, "Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris." Jennifer then welcomes back Aurianna Tuttle, founder of the nonprofit ROC Era, from Los Angeles, California. With Aurianna's community impact continuing to grow, she and Jennifer catch up on everything that's happened since her last appearance.
Host Alfonso Ribeiro returns to discuss the record-breaking season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Rising young viral singer Tate Butts from Anderson, South Carolina, talks with Jennifer about his new single "My Defender." He also performs "In the Stars" by Benson Boone.
Actress Zooey Deschanel and Jennifer talk about her new film "Merv" and her role in the beloved holiday film "Elf." Jennifer also welcomes father-son duo Frank and Brennan Bresee from Tulsa, Oklahoma. A heartwarming video of Frank — a Tulsa firefighter of 23 years — calling to tell Brennan he was accepted into the fire academy recently went viral.
Singer and actress Teyana Taylor and Jennifer talk about her recent Grammy-nominated album "Escape Room." Jennifer welcomes 11-year-old fishing enthusiast Joe "Juicy" Bleed from Chapin, South Carolina. "Juicy" recently went viral after sharing a video celebrating the biggest fish he's ever caught. He teaches Jennifer how to fish!
Jennifer welcomes back the multi-talented Josh Groban. Then, "Emily In Paris" star Lucien Laviscount stops by to talk about the newest season of the show. Plus, a special performance by the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus!
The Property Brothers stop by to talk about their show "Celebrity IOU." Social media sensation Noah Beck and Jennifer chat about his new film "Sidelined 2: Intercepted." Then, Jennifer Hudson performs "Mary Did You Know?" from her Grammy-nominated holiday album "The Gift of Love."
Singer and actress Andra Day and Jennifer talk about her new film "Is This Thing On?" Then, Kari Thorp from Bethel, Minnesota, stops by. Kari tells Jennifer about how she became an unexpected hero when her quick instincts helped save 22 children from a burning school bus outside her home!
Actress Thandiwe Newton stops by to talk about her new film "Anaconda." Then, "Bat-Fam" star Yonas Kibreab and Jennifer chat about the new WB Animation show. Jennifer welcomes Travis Gilmore from Austin, Texas. He shares his inspiring journey from a life-changing accident to reclaiming independence and joy!
Jennifer welcomes back legendary TV producer Shonda Rhimes to talk about the upcoming season of the hit series "Bridgerton" and the 10th anniversary edition of Shonda's book "Year of Yes." Father-son duo Charles and CJ Kuykendoll from Houston, Texas, also stop by. CJ gave an unexpected birthday toast to his father, and the emotional moment recently went viral. The two men and Jennifer chat about their heartwarming bond.
"The Neighborhood" star Beth Behrs stops by to chat about her boot line with Range Revolution. Then, Jennifer chats with "Dancing with the Stars: Live!" tour dancers Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Val Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, and Britt Stewart. Plus, the "JHud Show" staff and "DWTS" pros show off their ballroom skills! Jennifer also welcomes back Sean the Science Kid from Lilburn, Georgia.
Jennifer welcomes back singer Ciara to talk about her new single "Nice n' Sweet." Plus, 7-year-old Tatum and her dad, Jay Galberth, return and get a special surprise! Then, former corporate professional turned community leader Robert Levine III from Baltimore, Maryland, stops by. He shares how he uses the power of music to transform the lives of under-resourced youth through his nonprofit, Beyond the Natural Foundation.
Jennifer welcomes back award-winning actress Angela Bassett to talk about her show "9-1-1." Actor and author Henry Winkler stops by to discuss his children's book "Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole" and the paperback of his memoir "Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyond."
"Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph stops by. NBA player Kyle Kuzma and Jennifer chat about the men's skin care brand Margin.
Actor William Stanford Davis drops by to chat about "Abbott Elementary." Singer and Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean returns with a performance of "Can't Love You Anymore" from his recently released EP "hi my name is Alex."
Actor Chris Perfetti and Jennifer talk about his hit show "Abbott Elementary." Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur stops by to discuss his new films "In Cold Light" and "Primate."
Singer and TV personality Rita Ora stops by to talk about "The Masked Singer." Then, Jennifer welcomes viral food creator Courtney Cook Bales from Fayetteville, Georgia. This mother of four and full-time high school teacher has gone viral for sharing her unusual food combinations, last-minute meals, and sunny disposition! Watch Jennifer and Courtney taste test some of her latest viral food combinations. Plus, New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds and Jennifer talk about his book "Twenty-Four Seconds from Now."
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation honor the National Day of Racial Healing with a special episode focusing on how pop culture and creative expression can spark hope and inspire change. Jennifer also welcomes award-winning filmmaker Jon M. Chu. W.K. Kellogg Foundation CEO La June Montgomery Tabron joins Jennifer for an inspiring conversation. Then, Jennifer gives a special surprise to Lil' Filmmakers founder Janine Spruill from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Lil' Filmmakers is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through film and storytelling. Plus, watch a special dance performance from the cultural arts organization Nonosina Polynesia from Anaheim, California!
Actress and singer Michaela Jaé Rodriguez stops by to talk about the new season of "Loot" and her new single "Sticky." Then, Grammy-nominated artist Ari Lennox chats with Jennifer and performs her new song "Twin Flame."
Jennifer welcomes back comedian and actor Mike Epps to chat about the newest season of his show "The Upshaws" and his upcoming stand-up special "Delusional." Next, 6-year-old viral hairstylist Luka Jimenez from Palm Springs, California, stops by to demonstrate his skills! Then, David Heavens, a caregiver for the elderly and adults with disabilities from Los Angeles, California, shares the story of how he and his patient, Frank, went viral and formed a heartwarming friendship!
"Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter and Jennifer talk about the hit comedy series. Author, artist, and advocate Suleika Jaouad stops by to talk about "Alchemy Journal," her companion journal to "The Book of Alchemy." Then, Jennifer welcomes Michelle Davis from Detroit, Michigan! Michelle is the principal of Davis Aerospace Technical High School, a Title I public school dedicated to empowering students to become pilots or plane mechanics or learn how to fly drones. The two discuss how Michelle is making a lasting impact on her students and community!
Comedian and actor Ron Funches and Jennifer talk about his hit shows "The Traitors" and "Loot." Then, Jennifer welcomes back motivational speaker Alethea Crimmins from Lafayette, Louisiana, to talk about her upcoming affirmation deck "Have a Good Day on Purpose: 52 Affirmation Cards from Ya' Hype Girl." Plus, Jennifer welcomes 11-year-old aspiring makeup artist Gio Dominguez from Dallas, Texas! His makeup tutorials online have recently attracted millions of views, and he gives Jennifer a demonstration.
Jennifer welcomes Garcelle Beauvais and Boris Kodjoe to chat about their upcoming film "Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love." Then, entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" star Daymond John stops by!
Jennifer welcomes iconic chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay! Then, fellow "Next Level Chef" judges Richard Blais and Nyesha Arrington join to talk about the show. Plus, tune in for a special performance of his poem "Sunday Service" from Grammy-nominated artist Mad Skillz!
Actress and comedian Wanda Sykes and Jennifer talk about her show "The Upshaws." Then, author and TikToker Taylor Cassidy stops by to talk about her book "Black History Is Your History."
Actor Anthony Anderson and Jennifer chat about his new hosting gig for the reboot of "Star Search." Then, Jennifer welcomes Olympic gold medalist and "The Traitors" star Tara Lipinski! They talk about the hit reality show and the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Rapper and actress Eve stops by to discuss her new memoir "Who's That Girl?" Plus, Jennifer welcomes caregiver and content creator Romeo Bingham from Tacoma, Washington. Romeo recently went viral after creating an impromptu jingle for Dr Pepper that the brand used to create their next TV commercial!
Actor and rapper Omar Epps drops by to chat about his new movie "Moses the Black." Then, Jennifer welcomes 8-year-old Native American dancer and singer Opichee Day-Bedeau, also known as "Baby Opie," from the Peepeekisis Cree Nation! His dancing has captured hearts both online and within the Native community. His older siblings join him in the studio for a performance. Plus, Victoria Scott-Miller from Raleigh, North Carolina, stops by. She has been making headlines for reopening Liberation Station, North Carolina's first and only Black-owned children's bookstore.
Stars of the new film "Relationship Goals" Kelly Rowland and Method Man stop by. Plus, transformational life coach and best-selling author of "Spiritual Heartbeat" Oliveyah Fisch from San Francisco, California, shares some of her best practices. Jennifer welcomes back the talented Charles Jones.
Jennifer has the talk show exclusive interview with the "GOAT" cast. Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Ayesha Curry, Jenifer Lewis, and Jelly Roll chat with fellow co-star Jennifer Hudson about the new animated film.
Award-winning actresses Sofía Vergara and Octavia Spencer stop by to chat about the public health mission Detect the SOS. Then, Jennifer welcomes Jareem Gunter from Antioch, California! Jareem, an educator of 20-plus years, started a free basketball program, Dream Team, in his community to help disadvantaged young men develop into leaders, on and off the court. Plus, "Queer Eye" star Jeremiah Brent stops by to talk about the final season of the hit show.
A Valentine's Day celebration on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." "Love Is Blind" stars Nick and Vanessa Lachey stop by. Then, Jennifer welcomes back nationally recognized lifestyle and etiquette expert and founder of The Swann School of Protocol, Elaine Swann, from Carlsbad, Carlsbad! She'll share her expertise on modern dating etiquette.
Host of "The Traitors" Alan Cumming and Jennifer chat about the hit reality competition series. Then, Jennifer welcomes Savannah "Savy" King from West Hills, California! Savy talks about her inspiring journey of recovery after experiencing a heart attack at the young age of 20 and starting her nonprofit, Savy King of Hearts. Plus, 11-year-old viral dancer Mattie Mair from Plymouth, Michigan, stops by and performs a special contemporary dance.
Singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha stops by to talk about her new album and song "I Like You Better." Then, Jennifer welcomes Daneisha Lyles and her daughter, Londyn Banks, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Daneisha recently passed the NCLEX nursing exam after putting her career dreams on hold to care for her daughter, who was born with medical challenges. Jennifer chats with them about the emotional and joyful celebration that went viral.
Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak stops by to talk about his new film "K-Pops!" Then, Jennifer welcomes siblings Robin Daniels, Keisha Daniels, Penny Daniels, and Jessica Crummie from Los Angeles, California. The siblings founded Sisters of Watts, a women-led nonprofit that has become a trusted presence in Watts, providing food distribution, back-to-school support, youth programming, housing and reentry assistance, and access to essential resources through initiatives like their community safe house, laundry, and giving closet.
Jennifer welcomes "The Last Thing He Told Me" cast members Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Judy Greer, and author Laura Dave. Free solo climber Alex Honnold stops by to chat about recently making history by free soloing the Taipei 101 skyscraper! Plus, the Ravelo family from Delano, California, plays the viral slot machine matching game.
Jennifer welcomes back Aldis Hodge to talk about the new season of his show "Cross." Then, father and son Eric and Jack Koltes from Buckley, Washington, stop by. Jack, 15, is an autistic singer who has over 130 million views on social media in less than four months. He's been singing his entire life but found the confidence in recent years to perform in front of live audiences. Since then, Jack has played more than 50 gigs, including two-hour sets and singing for large crowds. His dad accompanies him on guitar and says performing has helped Jack evolve, gain confidence, and form close friendships.
Grammy-winning artist Lizzo talks with Jennifer about her new single "Don't Make Me Love You." Then, Grammy-nominated pop star Zara Larsson stops by to discuss her album "Midnight Sun" and her three-time platinum viral song "Lush Life." Plus, Jennifer welcomes the first Black American to win a medal in Olympic ice hockey, Laila Edwards from Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Actor Blair Underwood stops by to talk about his new film "Youngblood" and upcoming book "A Soldier's Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood." Following their conversation, Jennifer chats with Olivia Perkins from Brooklyn, New York. A video of Olivia finding out she was accepted into Brown University on a full-ride scholarship recently went viral. Then, Jennifer welcomes father and son Stephen and Garreth Bell from Miami, Florida. After Stephen had a spinal injury that changed his life forever, Garreth dedicated his life to helping others by becoming a physical therapist. Hip-hop artist E-40 stops by to talk about his new album "Rule of Thumb: Rule 2" and his latest single, "PESOS."
Oscar-nominated actor Delroy Lindo stops by to talk about the hit film "Sinners." Then, Jennifer welcomes "KPop Demon Hunters" singer EJAE!
Actress and dancer Debbie Allen stops by to talk about Broadway's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" and being honored with the Barbie Signature Tribute Collection. Then, Jennifer welcomes basketball player Analyss Benally and her dad Brian from Farmington, New Mexico! A proud Navajo athlete and one of the few Native American women to compete professionally overseas, Analyss shares her powerful journey — shaped by her family, culture, and community — and how she and her dad are dedicated to giving back to reservations across the country. Plus, "Ghosts" star Danielle Pinnock and Jennifer chat about her award-winning role on the show.
Comedian, actor, and television personality Ken Jeong visits to chat about "The Masked Singer." Then, Jennifer welcomes nationally recognized fine artist LaNia Roberts from Louisville, Kentucky! LaNia is known for her paintings that honor the depth and complexity of Black life and her viral motivational videos on social media. Plus, "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage" stars Montana Jordan and Will Sasso stop by!
Jennifer welcomes back comedian Gabriel Iglesias and they talk about his upcoming stand-up night "Gabriel Iglesias & Jo Koy: One Night Only!" Actress Ryan Michelle Bathe stops by to talk about the newest season of "Paradise" and hosting the show's official companion podcast.
Actor Mason Gooding and Jennifer talk about his newest films "Scream 7" and "The Gates." Then, a Fashion Alert with Kira Abboud! She talks to Jennifer about "Day to Night" fashion tips.
Actor Justin Hartley and Jennifer talk about the third season of his show "Tracker." Then, Jennifer welcomes longtime best friends Ammar Dyson from Frisco, Texas, and Adam Rehberg from Fredericksburg, Virginia! When Ammar asked Adam to be his son's godfather over a video call, it turned into a viral celebration of male friendship. Ammar and Adam discuss how their story shows the beauty of chosen family. World-renowned rock climber Sasha DiGiulian from Boulder, Colorado, joins Jennifer to discuss her historic milestone of becoming the first woman to free-climb Yosemite's El Capitan.
In this special episode, "The Jennifer Hudson Show" spotlights the legacy and influence of HBCUs and the impactful work of Student Freedom Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting HBCU students, and its inaugural fundraising concert, AWAREFEST. Hitmaker and film and TV producer Will Packer stops by to talk about his upcoming film "You, Me & Tuscany" and AWAREFEST. Then, president and CEO of the Student Freedom Initiative Keith Shoates and Jennifer talk about the organization's mission. Tune in for a special performance from DRUMLine Live, a theatrical performance group based on the HBCU marching band tradition founded by Don P. Roberts, a former drum major and trumpet player with the renowned Florida A&M University Marching 100.
Jennifer welcomes back actor Tyriq Withers to talk about the upcoming Colleen Hoover film adaptation "Reminders of Him." Then, Courtney Austin from McAllen, Texas, and Dr. Ebone Bady from Durham, North Carolina, stop by. Courtney, a deaf medical student about to graduate, formed a life-changing bond with Dr. Bady, a pediatric ENT surgeon. Their mentorship went viral as they show that disabilities are not a limitation and that accessibility in medicine matters.
Jennifer welcomes back "Paradise" star Sterling K. Brown to talk about the newest season of his hit show. Then, Grammy-winning artist Kehlani stops by to perform her hit song "Folded."
"St. Denis Medical" star Wendi McLendon-Covey and Jennifer talk about the new season of her show. Then, Jennifer welcomes back 10-year-old history expert Everest Nevraumont from Georgetown, Texas, to share fun facts about influential women in history in celebration of Women's History Month. Plus, psychology expert and renowned life coach Dr. Cheyenne Bryant stops by.
R&B sensation Jason Derulo joins Jennifer to chat about his latest album, "The Last Dance (Part 1)." Plus, 11-year-old conservationist Liddy Clever from Savannah, Georgia, stops by to chat about her ocean conservation initiatives and her book "Wave: A Sea Turtle's Story." Tune in to see Liddy get a special surprise from Jennifer!
Three-time Grammy-nominated rapper D Smoke drops by to chat about his latest album, "Wake Up Supa." Actor and rapper Utkarsh Ambudkar and Jennifer talk about the hit show "Ghosts." Church music director Monet Delmadge discusses going viral for her self-taught bass guitar covers of popular songs. Don't miss Monet's special performance!
"Queer Eye" star Karamo and Jennifer discuss the final season of the hit show. Then, youth boxing coach Tramaine Crook from Nashville, Tennessee, stops by! Tramaine founded Counter Punch Youth Academy, a no-contact boxing and mentorship program for youth in an underserved community.
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth and Jennifer chat about his new album "Whatever's Clever." Jennifer welcomes 8-year-old singer Lake Anthony from Chico, CA! Lake has gone viral for his immense talent playing instruments and singing. Plus, tune in for Jennifer's special surprise!
Jennifer welcomes Grammy-winning artist Wyclef Jean and talks about his upcoming album "Black Moses." Then, science expert and STEM equity advocate Maynard Okereke aka "Hip Hop MD" stops by. Maynard created Hip Hop Science, a platform that uses music and entertainment to teach science and encourage youth and underrepresented communities to pursue STEM Careers.
K-pop star TAEMIN performs his new song "Long Way Home." Jennifer welcomes "The Neighborhood" cast Beth Behrs, Max Greenfield, Cedric The Entertainer, and Tichina Arnold!
Jennifer welcomes Zendaya for a conversation about her highly anticipated new film, "The Drama." Then, "Extra" host Derek Hough stops by to chat about his upcoming tour "Derek Hough – Symphony of Dance: Encore." Plus, Jennifer and Derek join animal expert David Riherd for a visit featuring adorable baby goats, bunnies, and more!
Jennifer sits down for an exclusive interview with the cast of "Michael" -- Colman Domingo, Jaafar Jackson, and Juliano Valdi -- to discuss the highly anticipated film; a teacher donates a kidney to her friend.
2023
Jennifer welcomes superfan couple Traci and Pat Jean-Baptiste, from Los Angeles, CA who had a surprise special guest, Jennifer Hudson, show up on their wedding day, creating a moment that they'll never forget. Plus, Jennifer sits down with Tiare Lawrence from Lahaina, HI who recently gained national attention for her philanthropic work after the devastating Maui Fires.
"The Voice" coaches Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan join Hudson in-studio to talk about Season 24.
Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby will join Jennifer to discuss his book Xoxo, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness. Jennifer also welcomes Nina Wiley from Kansas City, MO, whose story went viral after her SKIMS bodysuit saved her life. On New Year's Eve, Nina was caught in the crossfires of a shooting outside of a local club and she was shot four times. Due to heavy holiday traffic, paramedics were delayed getting Nina to the hospital and Nina says her SKIMS bodysuit helped compress her wounds and kept her from excessively bleeding out.
Jennifer chats with comedian Cedric The Entertainer, talking about his debut novel "Flipping Boxcars" and his latest venture launching barbeque label AC Barbeque with fellow comedian, Anthony Anderson.
Season 2 premiere week wraps with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal who discusses his upcoming gala "The Event" held in Las Vegas.
Reneé Rapp chats about her album "Snow Angel" and performs her single "Tummy Hurts." Five-time NBA champion and former Los Angeles Laker Derek Fisher stops by. Jennifer welcomes motivational speaker and pre-K teacher Alethea Crimmins, who decided to "turn pain into purpose" after being bullied for years.
Tori Kelly stops by to chat with Jennifer about her EP "tori." Jennifer welcomes the Laffin family, who made headlines for discovering the children they adopted separately are biologically related.
Robin Thicke chats about "The Masked Singer," his television show on FOX. Jennifer welcomes pracademics Kristi Hadfield from Belpre, Ohio, and Molly Jones from Pennsboro, West Virginia.
Kevin Nealon stops by to talk about his new comedy tour. Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman, who have gone viral for their social media page "Foos in Medicine," highlighting what it's like being a Latino medical student.
Alex Rodriguez from the Minnesota Timberwolves chats about OraPharma.
Pentatonix come by to talk about their tour and album "Pentatonix: The Greatest Christmas Hits." Jennifer welcomes WRCB affiliate anchor couple Cornelia Nicholson and Riley Nagel from Chattanooga, Tennessee, whose on-air proposal video went viral. Jennifer welcomes Holliday's Helping Hands founder Katina Holiday "Miss Holliday" from Los Angeles, California. The nonprofit organization helps LA County's general unhoused population and young mothers released from incarceration get back on their feet.
Ms. Pat promotes her new BET judge series "Ms. Pat Settles It" and comedy tour "Ya Girl Done Made It." Jennifer welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salome Rivas ("Baby Salo") from Miami, Florida, who is known for her videos dancing to Latin music, especially reggaeton. Jennifer welcomes professor and The Princess Within Foundation founder Dr. Bernada Baker, and her 6-year-old daughter Bella Baker, from Houston, Texas, whom she adopted after a hurricane.
Tiffani Thiessen discusses her cookbook, "Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers." Jennifer welcomes 7-year-old author Cassidy Bridges from Brooklyn, New York, who went viral for her response to a stranger complimenting her hair, where she said: "Thank you, it's an Afro!". This May, Cassidy released a book titled "Thank You, It's An Afro", which became a #1 Amazon bestseller. Jennifer welcomes etiquette expert and best-selling author Myka Meier from New York, New York, who is the founder of Beaumont Etiquette and co-founder of the Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program.
Taye Diggs promotes his new podcast "You Had Me at Hello." Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman from Los Angeles, California, whose social media page "Foos in Medicine" went viral which highlights what it's like being a Latino medical student.
Tyler Cameron & Nick Viall promote FOX's "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test." Jennifer welcomes 3Ls: Literacy, Leadership and Liberation founder Sabrina "Bri" Moore from Oakland, California. The nonprofit organization founder teaches kids and adults in the community how to read.
Carrie Ann Inaba promotes "Dancing with the Stars." Jennifer surprises viral music group Biko's Manna, including NoBiko, Manna, and Mfundo. The trio of kids chat with Jennifer and perform. Jennifer surprises superfan Akilah Grace from Birmingham, Alabama, who wrote in to the show to share her breast cancer journey. Akilah was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2021. After two years of treatments, Akilah is happy to say she's now cancer-free and wants to celebrate by coming to the show with her 6-year-old daughter, Ava.
Derek Hough returns to promote "Dancing with the Stars."
Jaime Camil promotes his CBS game show "Lotería Loca." Jennifer welcomes pilot Zachary Anglin and his wife, Martyana, from Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2019, Zack became the world's first quadruple amputee commercial pilot and flight instructor. Despite encountering regulatory barriers and repeated denials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Zack's determination led him to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. Zack, who was born in Nigeria, is missing both of his hands and both of his feet.
Chelsea Handler returns to promote her comedy tour "Little Big Bitch." Jennifer welcomes 12-year-old viral TikTokker Varonica Mitchell from Henderson, North Carolina. Varonica's videos have garnered millions of views online and have caught the attention of numerous celebrities.
WNBA Las Vegas Aces' MVP champion A'ja Wilson
Chris Hardwick promotes his NBC game show "The Wall." Carly Pearce discusses her Country Music Made Me Do It Tour. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Jelijah Diaz from Miami, Florida, who is a talented piano player with perfect pitch. Jelijah started taking lessons at the age of 3 and has won first place in local Miami competitions. Jelijah chats with Jennifer and performs while blindfolded.
Coi Leray promotes her new album "Coi." Sheila E. chats with Jennifer about her CBS game show "Lotería Loca."
Smokey Robinson promotes his new album, "Gasms."
Octavia Spencer promotes the new projects she executive produced for ID/Discovery, "Feds" and "The Lost Women of Highway 20." Jennifer spotlights accordionist Irany from Mexicali, Mexico, who grew up in a musical family where she learned to play instruments. After Irany's father gave her an accordion, she taught herself how to play. Earlier this year, she was invited to play for global superstar Karol G's Tiny Desk concert and then joined her on her U.S. stadium tour. Irany chats with Jennifer and performs.
Alfonso Ribeiro promotes "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Jennifer welcomes first-grade teacher Sonja White from Desoto, Texas, who went viral after she created a mock trip to Mexico for her students in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Casey Wilson chats about her show "The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Edition." Jennifer welcomes Inzone Project founder Terrance Wallace from Chicago, IL, whose nonprofit organization provides educational opportunities for Chicago youth from disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Deon Cole discusses his Netflix stand-up special, "The Improv: 60 & Still Standing." 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte will teach Jennifer how to swim. Jennifer welcomes back 6-year-old Luke Tillman "Pastor Luke," and his parents Catrina and Ezra Tillman, from Fort Lauderdale, FL, who made his first appearance on the show during season one when he went viral for baptizing his Paw Patrol Dog in the bathtub.
12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte joins Jennifer in the studio. Jennifer welcomes viral UPS driver Carlos Cruz from New York, NY. Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Colbie Durborow, along with her mom Amanda, from Farmingdale, NJ and her mentor Steph Roach from Phoenix, AZ. Colbie was born 17 weeks premature with cerebral palsy (CP). Steph is an inspirational fitness coach who was also born with CP and is a 6-year cancer survivor. Colbie's mom, Amanda, and Steph met through social media in Feb 2021 and instantly formed a close bond.
John Stamos chats about his memoir "If You Would Have Told Me." Jennifer spotlights "America's Got Talent" tap dancer Justin Jackson.
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Israel Houghton stop by to chat with Jennifer. Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, TX, who is a best-selling author, speaker, teacher and body language expert.
Gabriel Iglesias promotes his comedy tour "Don't Worry Be Fluffy." Ariana Madix discusses competing on "Dancing With the Stars." Jennifer spotlights 14-year-old singer Reid Wilson from Montgomery, Alabama, who recently started posting singing videos on social media but has already caught the attention of millions. Reid will perform and chat with Jennifer.
Mike and Kyra Epps stop by to discuss their HGTV series, "Buying Back the Block." Jennifer welcomes Cori Salazar and her husband, Zak Salazar, from Mission Viejo, California, who are parents of three children: 4-year-old Juniper, 3-year-old Delaney, and 21-month-old Luna. Last spring, their lives changed when the couple each received a cancer diagnosis just months apart.
Grammy Award-winning artist, "Queen of Christmas," and icon Mariah Carey stops by as part of the show's "Legends" series. Mariah will discuss her "Merry Christmas One and All!" tour.
Chef and restaurateur José Andrés promotes his graphic novel, "Feeding Dangerously: On the Ground with José Andrés," and World Central Kitchen.
Country music superstar Blake Shelton discusses "Barmageddon" and the "Back to the Honky Tonk" tour. Jennifer welcomes 81-year-old Nora Langdon from Detroit, Michigan, a retired real estate broker turned professional powerlifter.
Lil Rel Howery promotes his new movie "Dashing Through the Snow." Olympic gold medalist and world champion Tara Lipinski discusses her podcast "Unexpecting."
Adam Sandler promotes his new movie "Leo" and the "I Missed You" tour. Jennifer welcomes teacher Alfred "Shivy" Brooks II and his wife Crystal from Atlanta. Alfred went viral after posting a video holding a sign in front of his classroom that read, "Free hug if you need one." Alfred's late son passed in April 2023 at the age of 16 while trying to save four children drowning in a rip current. Since his son's passing, Alfred says it's his duty to redefine who we see young Black males to be, and what it means to show up for young men. Jennifer spotlights viral sensation 8-year-old Ka'Nary "Kanary Yellow" Lynch from Tampa, whose rapping has garnered millions of views online. She's been reposted by numerous celebrities, from Missy Elliott to Viola Davis, and is taking the hip-hop world by storm. She will perform and chat with Jennifer.
Eric McCormack promotes "The Other Black Girl." Jennifer welcomes couple and educators Carrie and Brett Yancey, from Southside, Alabama, who are joined by their daughters Savannah, Sydney and Sarakate. The family recently made headlines for a night they will always cherish. On September 29, Brett, who has been fighting advanced esophageal cancer for six years, made the 50-yard walk down Southside High School's football field with his daughter Sarakate, who was crowned this year's homecoming queen. Carrie, Savannah and Sydney were in the stands as their community erupted in cheers.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph promotes her movies "The Holdovers" and "Rustin." Tyla discusses her single "Water." Jennifer welcomes high school senior and future first-generation college student Dana Bolden from Jackson, Mississippi, who recently made headlines for being awarded over $2.2 million in scholarships from more than 50 colleges. Dana feels proud to be able to represent her community and said it is rare to see positive stories coming out of her neighborhood.
Henry Winkler returns to discuss his book, "Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond." Jennifer welcomes educator Angelique Williams and her 6-year-old student Emora from Cleveland, Ohio. Angelique is the dean of students at East Academy and founder of the nonprofit Let Art Breathe, which helps her students with social-emotional learning through performing arts. Every day at school, Angelique's student Emora asks her "best friend" Angelique if she has found a husband yet. Last month, Emora decided to help Angelique by doing a little prayer at the lunch table. Angelique filmed Emora's prayer and the video has gone viral online.
Ellie Goulding promotes her new album, "Higher Than Heaven." Nick DiGiovanni promotes his cookbook, "Knife Drop: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook" and his brand Osmo Salt. Kristoffer Polaha discusses the movie"A Biltmore Christmas" and "The Shift." Jennifer welcomes back body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, Texas, who is a best-selling author, speaker, and teacher. Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide.
Winnie Harlow promotes her skin care line, Cay Skin. Dionne Warwick and Damon Elliott discuss their song "I Kneel."
Dove Cameron promotes herdebut album, "Alchemical." Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old bug expert Jeremiah Davis and his mom, Taneika Weaver, from Douglasville, Georgia. Jeremiah makes educational TikTok videos about his bug knowledge. Taneika first noticed her son's interest in bugs when he was 3 years old and began educating him on different species. Jeremiah's favorite bugs are spiders and roaches, and he wants to be an entomologist when he grows up.
Jeannie Mai promotes herCBS game show "Raid the Cage." Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios discusses his talk series "Good Trouble." Jennifer welcomes DJ Brian Phoenix from Saco, Maine, whose video of him DJ'ing a wedding went viral with over 9 million views. Brian, who has been a DJ for over 40 years, said he does not fit the typical stereotype of a DJ and people are amused by the fact he uses CDs. Brian hopes this video shows people that you're never too old to live out your passion.
Ayesha Curry discusses herskin care line Sweet July Skin. Jennifer welcomes back 11-year-old kid reporter Jeremiah Fennell and his mom, Lorraine Golden. Jeremiah will chat with Jennifer about what he's been up to since he was last on the show.
Darius Rucker promotes his new album "Carolyn's Boy."
Demi Lovato promotes her Roku special "A Very Demi Holiday Special." Ally Brooke discusses her Christmas EP "Under the Tree." Grammy-nominated artist Davido will perform a medley of his songs "Feel" and "Unavailable
Matthew McConaughey discusses hischildren's book "Just Because" and Pantalones Organic Tequila. Jennifer welcomes It's Bigger Than Us founder Tyrone Nance from Inglewood, California, whose nonprofit, established in 2020, provides solution-based resources to underserved families in South Los Angeles.
The cast of "American Fiction," including Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Erika Alexander stop by. Melissa Peterman promotes the FOX game show "Person, Place, or Thing."
Tony Shalhoub chats about "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie." Jennifer welcomes 15-year-old Dejuan "DJ" Strickland from St. Louis, Missouri, who made headlines for raising money to eliminate school lunch debt for students at his former elementary school through his initiative Team Tech Boy Lunch Heroes. DJ decided to create this initiative after he experienced what it was like not having enough money for school lunch when he was in fourth grade.
"Property Brothers" Drew and Jonathan Scott chat about "Celebrity IOU." Jennifer welcomes superfan 11-year-old Ar'Miah Gilchrist, her parents Mariah and Jamie, and her brothers Jamie, Cayden, and Christian from Prince George, Virginia. A few months after Ar'Miah was born, doctors told Mariah and Jamie that their daughter was blind and had a growth hormone deficiency. Growing up, Ar'Miah experienced everything from bullying at school to getting made fun of in public. To show the world her daughter was capable of anything she set her mind to, Mariah started recording motivational videos capturing Ar'Miah's infectious energy that have gone viral.
Janelle Monáe discusses her album "The Age of Pleasure."
The iconic Oprah Winfrey, director Blitz Bazawule and the cast of "The Color Purple," including Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Corey Hawkins and Colman Domingo are set to appear on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" for an exclusive cast talk show appearance airing on Friday, December 15. The new musical adaptation of "The Color Purple" will open in theaters on December 25.
Jason Momoa promotes his new film "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." Jennifer welcomes two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón from Laurel, MD. Originally from New Mexico, Raul was blinded at birth by an incubator after being born prematurely. He studied jazz at the University of Miami, and after college, he performed as a background vocalist for many renowned Latin artists. He went on to have a successful music career, working with industry legends like Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, and Sting. Jennifer welcomes coach and superfan Treena Moore from Baltimore, MD, who was surprised recently during with the show's first-ever "Knock Star" school visit! Jennifer had surprised Treena and the step team of Harlem Park Elementary-Middle School earlier this year.
Kumail Nanjiani discusses his new film"Migration." Teddy Swims performs his hit song "Lose Control" from his debut album, "I've Tried Everything But Therapy, Part 1."
Tia Mowry discusses her new cooking series"Not Like Mama" and her hair care line, 4U by Tia. Jennifer welcomes back motivational speaker Alethea Crimmins from Lafayette, LA, who will be providing motivation to start the new year. Jennifer welcomes Shundrika Houston and her husband, Edward, from Houston, TX, for a Zoom gender reveal. Shundrika wrote to the show, saying this pregnancy was a surprise and they were shocked to learn they are expecting twins due in May! Shundrika and Edward are already parents to two boys, Garrison and Gavin, and they can't wait to become a family of six.
Howie Mandel returns to the show to discuss"AGT: Fantasy League" and "Deal Or No Deal."
Roy Wood Jr. promotes hiscomedy tour, "America: For The Last Time." Chef and digital personality Joshua Weissman discusses hiscookbook "Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste" and does a cooking demo. Jennifer welcomes the Labastida Twins, 11-year-old Bryce and11-year-old Matt from Orange County, CA, who have gained a large following online with their dancing videos. They each say that having a twin brother has encouraged them to face their fears and not care what people think; they hope to inspire other kids to do the same.
Mario Lopez promotes his hosting duties on "Access." Jennifer welcomes back content creator Ulysses "Uly" Morazan. Ulysses will chat with Jennifer about dating in the new year and New Year's resolutions.
Garcelle Beauvais discusses "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Jennifer spotlights country-singing trio Remember Monday from London, U.K. The group is comprised of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, who originally found fame in the quarterfinals of "The Voice U.K." (2019) as part of Team JHud. They will perform and chat with Jennifer.
Jerry O'Connell promotes his game show "Pictionary." Jennifer welcomes Kelly Flowers from Dallas, TX, the founder of non-profit Women Leading Technology, which focuses on bringing diversity and equity into the tech space through programs for young girls. Jennifer welcomes 84-year-old skydiver Kim Emmons Knor from Denver, CO. She knew at age 5 that she wanted to one day jump out of a plane after her uncle returned home from World War II with a military parachute. Years later, she was one of only two women who competed against men in the U.S. team tryouts in 1961, and in 1962 she made history as a member of the first Women's Parachute Team, winning gold at the 6th World Parachuting Championships. She has completed over 600 jumps and is currently in pursuit of earning her Gold Wings for 1,000 jumps.
Rich Paul promotes his book "Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds." Saint Harison performs his hit song "Ego Talkin." Jennifer welcomes 6-year-old Nathan Katcher and his mother, Rachel, from St. Louis, MO. Nathan has been making headlines for his ability to solve long-equation math problems. Rachel started posting his videos on TikTok to share Nathan's love for math with the world. Nathan has always been fascinated by numbers and by age 4, he was counting to 6,000. Nathan solves all math problems in his head and hopes to be a math scientist when he gets older.
Molly Sims discusses her skincare line YSE Beauty and her podcast "Lipstick on the Rim." Niecy Nash-Betts discusses her movie"Origin." Jennifer welcomes Olympic fencer Arianna Choi from Orlando, FL, who is the top-ranked 9-year-old fencer in the USA. She won her first tournament within one week of learning to fence and has never looked back. Winning six gold medals in her first year of fencing, she added another 16 tournament wins at the end of her second year. Arianna will chat and teach Jennifer how to fence. Interview and performance by Grammy-winning poet J. IVY (album "The Light Inside"). He will perform spoken word with his wife, Tarrey Torae. J. Ivy was the first poet since Dr. Maya Angelou to win a Grammy.
Kaley Cuoco discusses her film "Role Play" and her pet line Oh Norman! Jennifer welcomes Arlene Felder from Burlington, New Jersey, who is the founder of Glassy Brown Cookies. After 15 years as a social worker, Arlene took a leap of faith and pursued her passion and now has two storefronts, ships nationwide, and leads cookie classes. She still loves giving back and supports her community by offering free consultations to small business owners and hosting free cookie classes for youth.
Craig Robinson promotes his Peacock comedy series "Killing It." Shanola Hampton discusses her NBC drama series "Found." Jennifer will spotlight singer Gabriel Henrique from Brazil, who was recently made it to the Top 3 on Season 18 of "America's Got Talent." He will perform and chat with Jennifer.
Reggie Watts discusses his book "Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos and a Tale of Coming Home Again." Jennifer welcomes closet therapist Shaniece Jones from Los Angeles, California, who is a biologist-turned-pro closet organizer and declutter expert. Having spent the last 10 years in the closets of celebrities, executives, and entrepreneurs, her inner researcher has continued to study people and the effects their home environments have on them. Shaniece's goal is to curate aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces that allow clients more time to live their lives.
Lilly Singh discusses her children's animated series "The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island." Jennifer welcomes body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Austin, Texas, who is a best-selling author, speaker, teacher, and body language expert. Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide. Jennifer welcomes finance expert Ramit Sethi (podcast, "I Will Teach You to Be Rich.")
Heidi Klum promotes "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League." Jennifer welcomes animal communicator Nikki Vasconez from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nikki is an attorney-turned-animal communicator who offers her clients readings with their pets and teaches them how to have two-way conversations with animals. Nikki will chat and do a reading with Jennifer.
Common promotes his new book, "And Then We Rise." Jennifer welcomes Tiffany Miranda from Los Angeles, CA, who is the founder of Girls Make Beats. The nonprofit organization empowers young girls in underserved communities to become music producers, DJs, and audio engineers. Tiffany's goal is to bridge the gender inequality gap in music production and give young women access to life-changing opportunities.
Anthony Anderson and Doris Bowman promote their game show"We Are Family." Jennifer welcomes back Leanne Zapanta, and her husband, Raz, from Mission Hills, CA. Leanne and Raz visited the show last season when we surprised Leanne's bridal party during the show and gifted the couple a honeymoon. Since then, Leanne and Raz got married and went on their honeymoon. Leanne and Raz will chat with Jennifer and will give her a life update.
Paris Hilton promotes"Paris In Love" and her podcast, "Trapped In Treatment." Paris is joined by her mother Kathy Hilton. Joel Kim Booster discusses his Freeform series"Chrissy & Dave Dine Out." Jennifer welcomes Dr. Kwane Stewart from San Diego, CA, who is known as "The Street Vet." Dr. Kwane is a veterinarian who has quietly volunteered his time walking the city streets of California and given free veterinary services to the pets of unhoused people. In 2020, Dr. Kwane founded the nonprofit "Project Street Vet" to expand this important work and provide more support to those in need. Dr. Kwane was recently named CNN's 2023 Hero of the Year.
Mel B discusses "America's Got Talent: Fantasy League." Jennifer welcomes celebrity chef Lorenzo Espada, aka "Eat with Zo," from Charlotte, NC, who is best recognized for posting popular cooking tutorials online. Growing up, Zo's parents always found a way to make something out of nothing and that family motto stuck with him. Zo started cooking in college, selling hot plates to students and locals to make ends meet. Now he's a sought-after chef and specializes in creating traditional classics with a twist. Zo will perform a cooking demo and chat with Jennifer.
Snoop Dogg discusses his new movie"The Underdoggs." Jennifer welcomes back etiquette expert and best-selling author Myka Meier from New York, NY, who is the founder of Beaumont Etiquette and co-founder of the Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program. Through her books, courses, and social media, Myka provides a wide variety of modern tips, tricks, and resources on etiquette. Myka will chat with Jennifer and demonstrate table etiquette. Jennifer welcomes Ryan Peter Murphy and Bradley Rittmann from Boston, MA, both who are students at the Berklee College of Music. They gained popularity online by busking on the streets and in the parks of Boston. Jennifer recently surprised them when she visited Boston to host the city's official tree lighting ceremony. They will perform and chat with Jennifer.
Charlie Wilson promotes his new single "Superman." Jennifer welcomes community activist Devine Carama from Lexington, Kentucky, who is a motivational speaker and runs the nonprofit ONE Lexington. The nonprofit group helps address and prevent crime among youth in Devine's community. Devine recently went viral for teaching his mentoring class of young boys about emotional intelligence and says he sees himself in many of the young kids and families he helps. He was once a struggling single father and now uses his experience to mentor kids and young adults.
Singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton stops by.
The Bachelor Joey Graziadei comes by. CEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. promotes the66th Annual Grammy Awards. Former Los Angeles Laker and five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher stops by.
DJ, actor, and producer D-Nice joins Jennifer on the show.
Pop icon Kylie Minogue stops by the show.
Rev Run promotes "Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story." Jennifer welcomes Los Angeles Room & Board founder Sam Prater from Los Angeles, California, whose organization helps ensure students can complete their college degrees without food and housing insecurities. The organization consists of four locations in the city that create a safe living space for 190 students each year. Originally from Detroit, Sam dropped out of high school and struggled to become independent. He later went on to earn a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate. His dream is to end homelessness in the city.
Chrissy Teigen discusses "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out" and her baking brand Cravings by Chrissy Teigen.
Beth Behrs promotes her CBS comedy series "The Neighborhood." David Guetta discusses his new single, "When We Were Young," featuring Kim Petras.
Grammy-winning R&B singer Monica stops by! Black Pumas will perform their latest single "Ice Cream (Pay Phone)" from their album "Chronicles of a Diamond." Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old preschool student Summer and her parents Marvin and Janyl, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Summer is an aspiring surgeon and loves talking about bones, surgical procedures, and anything related to the medical field. She is known online for her dinnertime conversations with her dad, Dr. Marvin Smith (an orthopedic surgeon), where she asks him about the surgeries he performed that day.
Jennifer Hudson gets ready for the Big Game! Musical artist Babyface promotes his album "Girls Night Out."
Donald Faison promtoes his comedy series "Extended Family." Bobby Berk discusses the new season of "Queer Eye" and his Tri Pointe Homes partnership.
Sarah Silverman promotes "Stupid Pet Tricks." Basketball coach "Lethal Shooter" Chris Matthews preps Jennifer for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Jennifer welcomes Amber Kemp-Gerstel from Miami, Florida, who is a child psychologist turned full-time crafter. She says her "doable-DIY" approach takes away the complication, intimidation, and frustration of crafting and gives you all the info you need to jump headfirst into the DIY life. Amber will do a Valentine's Day-themed crafting demo.
Coco Jones stops by the show for a special Valentine's Day Celebration. Astrologer Jennifer Freed, author of the book "A Map to Your Soul," offers a Valentine's Day astrology demo.
Gina Torres promotes her show "9-1-1: Lone Star." Jennifer welcomes back 5-year-old Lil Mike and his dad, Mike Jones, from Williamsburg, Virginia, who first appeared earlier in the season. Lil Mike showed off his basketball skills and was surprised by Shaq and received tickets to his first NBA game. Since then, he has started learning new skills, and Mike says people still recognize him from being on the show. Lil Mike will help prepare Jennifer to play in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
Billy Gardell discusses his comedy series "Bob Hearts Abishola." Jennifer welcomes Shay Jefferson from Belton, Missouri, who is the founder and Executive Director of Family Resource Center. The nonprofit provides support and resources for families in Missouri and has 12 centers across the state that provide essentials ranging from baby supplies, food, clothes, etc. all free of charge. Shay says fundraising for her nonprofit is a constant struggle and in order to keep the 12 locations open, she doesn't take a salary.
will.i.am discusses his two AI-powered entertainment initiatives, FYI.Ai and Sound Drive. Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt from "100 Day Dream Home" kick off HGTV Week!
HGTV Week continues with Erin & Ben Napier (HGTV's "Home Town"). Page Turner (HGTV's "Rock the Block") stops by. Brandy Clark discusses her self-titled album. Jennifer welcomes Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel from Swannanoa, NC, who recently made headlines as a one-armed D3 college basketball player at Warren Wilson College. Baileigh was born with a birth defect that caused her right arm to not fully develop. She started playing basketball in her freshman year of high school and was unexpectedly cut from the team during her senior year. She was determined to continue her basketball career and made her college team. Baileigh hopes to inspire others and show them that anything is possible.
HGTV Week continues with Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson from HGTV's "Married to Real Estate." Sanaa Lathan promotes her new Audible series "The Justice."
HGTV Week continues with Cole & Chelsea DeBoer (HGTV's "Down Home Fab." Kane Brown promotes his In The Air tour and his new single, "I Can Feel It."
HGTV Week continues with Drew & Jonathan Scott (HGTV's "Celebrity IOU"). Dave & Jenny Marrs (HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous" and "Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano") stop by. Lil Jon discusses his HGTV series "Lil Jon Wants to Do What?" Jennifer welcomes Dr. Theresa Price from Walnut, CA, the Founder and CEO of the National College Resources Foundation and the Black College Expo. The organization's mission is to reduce high school dropout rate and increase enrollment to degree and/or certificate programs among students in underserved and underrepresented communities. For 25 years, Dr. Price has helped over 600,000 students of color get into college and has helped secure over $5 billion in scholarships.
Derek Hough stops by to talk about the "Symphony of Dance" tour. Jennifer welcomes Route 1 founder Marcus Carpenter from Minneapolis, Minnesota, whose organization increases food access and decreases the racial hunger divide by empowering, encouraging, and educating BIPOC farmers. Jennifer is also joined by 11-year-old kid scientist Linda Pistun from Gainesville, Virginia, who founded Linda's Lab, a nonprofit focused on ending world hunger and improving science education in schools. To combat hunger, Linda created a chocolate bar using mealworm protein that she is working to make shelf stable. To help improve science education, she wrote a book called "Linda and the Mysterious Footprints" about girl who uses science to help fix the carbon footprint in her town. She will chat with Jennifer and perform a science demo.
Karen Pittman comes by to discuss her Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show." Jennifer then welcomes teen archers Caelan and Milla Shanklin — the Shanklin Twins — from Castle Rock, Colorado, who both hold state championship titles and records in their state. Jennifer welcomes viral couple Rita Smith and Theodore Smith Sr. from New Orleans, Louisiana, who have gained popularity through Rita's videos, which offer a glimpse inside their love life. The Louisiana native, who has been married to Theodore for four decades, has become a voice of wisdom with her advice on intimacy tips, valuing partnership, fun date nights, and the importance of feminine necessities, including perfume and lingerie. Jennifer welcomes Housing Resources Inc. Board of Directors Vice President Lawanda Chambers from Milwaukee, WI. The nonprofit organization helps individuals and families purchase their own homes. Lawanda who the organization once helped will chat with Jennifer.
"S.W.A.T." star Shemar Moore joins Jennifer in the studio. Jennifer then welcomes teen archers Caelan and Milla Shanklin — the Shanklin Twins — from Castle Rock, Colorado, who both hold state championship titles and records in their state. Caelan is also a national champion and aspires to compete in the 2028 Olympics. They love teaching archery and say it's a sport anyone can become good at, no matter their body type. They will chat with Jennifer and perform a demo.
The legendary Magic Johnson stops by to chat with Jennifer. Nicole Avant, author of the memoir "Think You'll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace and Gratitude," joins Jennifer to chat about her book.
La La Anthony of Starz's "BMF" joins Jennifer in the studio. Plus, Jennifer interviews Nichelle Lewis, who will perform "Home" from the original Broadway musical "The Wiz."
Tichina Arnold from "The Neighborhood" drops by. Jennifer welcomes back David Riherd, the co-founder of Wildlife Learning Center (WLC), a zoological park in Sylmar, California, with baby animals, including baby bunnies and a baby giraffe! WLC cares for more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals. Jennifer welcomes 72-year-old drummer Dorothea Taylor from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dorothea started playing drums when she was little and has captivated people across the world with her talent. Her grandson helped her start a TikTok during the pandemic, and since has amassed over 1.5 million followers. She will chat with Jennifer and perform.
Ziggy Marley discusses the documentary "Bob Marley: One Love." Pet trainer Brandon McMillan from "Lucky Dog Reunions" brings his furry friends to the show.
Jon Cryer and Abigail Spencer promote "Extended Family." Jennifer welcomes viral professional figure skaters Mariyah Gerber and Peter Gerber from Phoenix, Arizona, who met while performing for Disney on Ice in 2015. When the pandemic hit, they decided to do their routines at home and share the videos online, which have garnered millions of views. Jennifer welcomes Robyn Roberts from Las Vegas, Nevada, who has made headlines for graduating from college at age 63 while working as a truck driver and driving across the country. Most of her studies and schoolwork were done from inside the bed of her semi-truck. Obtaining her bachelor's degree was a big accomplishment for Robyn, as she once struggled with addiction and homelessness and never thought it was possible. She plans to attend law school next year and hopes to inspire others.
Daniel Dae Kim promotes his Netflix series "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Jennifer welcomes Melissa Carnegie from Charlotte, North Carolina, who created Kicks & Fros, a digital lifestyle brand and community that celebrates sneaker culture and Black and Brown women in the space. Melissa says women of color are often overlooked and undervalued in the sneaker world, even though they bring so much to the culture. Through Kicks & Fros, Melissa aims to address the underrepresentation of women in the sneaker world.
Offset visits to chat about his "Set It Off" tour. Jennifer welcomes Daughter Sister Stepper Dancer (DSSD) step coach LaTodda Wallace from Atlanta, Georgia, whose youth program serves ages 4 through college. LaTodda grew up in foster care and says her middle school step coaches saved her life. In 2016, she opened DSSD to provide support and mentorship to girls in her community. Today, LaTodda has helped over 3,000 female youth and their families, and her team has won numerous state and national awards. Jennifer will chat with LaTodda before she is joined by her 7-year-old daughter, Nyala, and two 16-year-olds from the team, Ravyn and Ondreja, who will showcase a few step moves. Governors Ball chef Wolfgang Puck gives an Oscars demo.
James Pickens Jr. will discuss "Grey's Anatomy." Jennifer welcomes Curls on the Block founder Analise Harris from West Covina, CA. As a Black educator in her Colorado school, Analise says she noticed Black students would gravitate toward her and witnessed girls being teased for their natural hair. She created the organization to build a bridge between STEAM and beauty for girls with curly hair. The students in the program learn how to take care of their natural hair while also implementing science and math skills. Jennifer welcomes Olympian Arianna Choi from Orlando, FL, who is the number one rated nine-year-old fencer in the USA and has won fencing competitions coast to coast. She won her first tournament within one week of learning to fence and never looked back. Winning six Gold Medals in her first year of fencing, she added another 16 tournament wins at the end of her second year. She will teach Jennifer how to fence.
"So You Think You Can Dance" judges JoJo Siwa, Allison Holker, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy stop by.
Jesse Palmer will promote "The Bachelor." Shaun Robinson will discuss TLC's "90 Day: The Single Life Tell All." Jennifer welcomes Savaree "Sav" Hazard-Chaney from Providence, RI, who founded Tuft X PVD, a studio space where she teaches the art of tufted rugs and recently opened a brick and mortar. She currently teaches workshops and has been featured in museums and high-end hotels. Savaree will teach Jennifer how to tuft a rug.
Minnie Driver will discuss her new movie "Uproar." Olympic gold medalist and freestyle skier Jonny Moseley stops by. "Love Is Blind" cast members Clay Gravesande, AD Smith, Johnny McIntyre & Amy Cortés reunite on the show.
Boris Kodjoe will promote his ABC drama series "Station 19." Jennifer welcomes viral sensation 4-year-old Christopher Bess and his dad Reginald, from Tarboro, NC, also known as "Coach Chris" for his hilarious videos helping his dad coach high school basketball. Chris became a beloved member of the local sports community and was recently named Youth Coach of the Year. Kate Flannery will discuss her new movie "The Prank" and perform a St. Patrick's Day cooking demo.
Joe Manganiello promotes "Deal or No Deal Island." Jennifer welcomes Dre'Shon Jackson from Florence, SC. Last month, a video of Dre'Shon reacting to his acceptance letter from Harvard University went viral. Dre'Shon said he is being recognized everywhere he goes and is referred to as the local "hero of hope." Dre'Shon says he lives in a rural town that faces a lot of challenges, and he hopes to be a beacon of light and inspiration to the youth in his community. After college, Dre'Shon aspires to be an attorney and politician and hopes to one day give back to his community.
Melissa Rauch discusses "Night Court." Joey Fatone & AJ McLean promote their "A Legendary Night" Tour.
Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, and Renée Elise Goldsberry discuss the new season of "Girls5Eva." Nathalie Emmanuel promotes "Arthur The King."
Toni Braxton & Cedric the Entertainer promote their Las Vegas residency "Love & Laughter." Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam, and Christina Elmore discuss drama series "The Girls on The Bus."
Phil Keoghan discusses "The Amazing Race." Lisa Rinna stops by.
Alison Brie discusses her new Peacock series "Apples Never Fall." Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old Leila Danai and her mother, Mildred Munjanganja, from Pompano Beach, FL, who went viral for telling her mom about how she stood up to a classmate who told her he didn't like her hairstyle. In the clip, Leila recalls the interaction: "(He said), 'I don't like that hair — it's crazy'. And I said, 'My mommy made it. And if you don't like it, I'll keep it for myself." Mildred and Leila will chat with Jennifer about their story and about the importance of instilling self-confidence at home. Jennifer welcomes Shaniece Jones from Los Angeles, CA, who is a pro closet organizer and declutter expert known as the "closet therapist" by her clients.
Jerrod Carmichael promotes his HBO series "Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show." Jennifer welcomes neuroscientist and popular online content creator Emily McDonald from Fort Lauderdale, FL. While studying neuroscience, Emily found it ironic that neuroscientists knew the importance of mental health, but none of them were taking care of their minds. She decided to apply neuroscience knowledge to help rewire her brain and improve her mental health. After noticing a huge difference in her mood with small changes, she began sharing the tips.
Gina Rodriguez discusses her ABC series "Not Dead Yet." Carla Hall ("Chasing Flavor") will perform a cooking demo. Jennifer welcomes Jenn Drummond from Park City, UT, a mom of seven who recently made history by becoming the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits. After recovering from a bad car accident in 2018, Jenn was inspired to climb a mountain for her 40th birthday. She began training, and eventually decided to set a world record and climb the Seven Second Summits, which she completed last summer. Jenn's new book, BreakProof, was released in January and she just returned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with three of her sons.
Kenya Barris discusses his BET+ series "Diarra From Detroit." Jamie Kern Lima promotes her book "Worthy."
Spring Celebration! Jenna Dewan promotes her ABC series "The Rookie." Jennifer welcomes Kina Evans from Hayward, CA. Kina is a middle school special education teacher at Caesar Chavez Middle School and founder of Bully Talk Inc., a nonprofit organization that equips kids with tools and leadership skills to decrease bullying and create positive practices. Kina has been a teacher for 5 years and says she is motivated and inspired by her students daily. She calls her students her babies and constantly goes out of pocket to provide them with anything they need.
Joel McHale chats about his television show "Animal Control."
Bill Bellamy promotes his upcoming comedy tour. Jennifer welcomes Tyara Lee from Upland, CA. Despite facing adversity as a foster youth in Compton, Tyara defied expectations and financed her education through four jobs. Overcoming instability, she credits her resilience to her faith and capacity for forgiveness. In 2018, Tyara founded She Is Foundation Network, a nonprofit aiding women with housing, employment, financial literacy, and empowerment, drawing from her own experiences. Jennifer welcomes Asjia O'Neal from Dallas, TX who made history in December as the #1 draft pick for America's first professional volleyball league, launched in 2024. Asjia gained fame for leading the Texas Longhorns to consecutive championship wins in 2022 & 2023. Despite overcoming two open-heart surgeries, she aims to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics. Asjia will teach Jennifer how to play volleyball on the show.
Tarek El Moussa discusses his television show "Flip Your Life: How to Find Opportunities in Distress." Jennifer welcomes Andini Makosinski, a young inventor and Gen Z financial expert. Most recently, Andini has taken on the role of on-screen host for the second season of her show 'Your World On Money.'
Sara Gilbert chats about her sitcom "The Conners." Jennifer welcomes Alex George from Philadelphia, PA. Alex is a TikTok creator on a quest to make every chocolate chip cookie recipe on the internet. She is documenting her baking journey on a spreadsheet with ratings, effort, comments, and links to the recipes. Alex will teach Jennifer how to make chocolate chip cookies on the show.
Patton Oswalt discusses his movie "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire." Jennifer welcomes 20-month-old Zoey Cartagena and her parents Alexis and Tony from Maplewood, NJ. A video of Zoey pointing to her skin and saying "so pretty" recently went viral. As a bi-racial couple, Alexis says it is imperative to teach her daughter the importance of loving the skin she's in. The couple gets emotional when talking about the struggles they faced expanding their family and said Zoey is their ‘miracle baby.' Alexis and Tony said the viral video is a reminder of the importance of pouring into young girls, and the love and positivity surrounding the video means the world to them.
"Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson stops by to kick off "Abbott Elementary" Week on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." Author and social media personality Tabitha Brown joins us to discuss her book "I Did a Thing: 30 Days to Living Free." Jennifer then welcomes Deanna Dixon, a single mom and full-time rideshare driver from Atlanta, Georgia. Known as the "RideShare Queen" on social media, Deanna's viral videos, which combine carpool karaoke, cab confessions, and life talk, have amassed over 20 million views. Her goal is to make sure passengers leave feeling better than when they arrived.
Tyler James Williams from "Abbott Elementary" stops by. Dorian Missick stops by to talk about his new film, "Shirley," a biopic about trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm. Jennifer welcomes Ford McLiney from Kansas City, Missouri, a high-level athlete who has found solace in diving amid struggles with his sexuality. Encouraged by an online friendship with openly gay swimmer Ryan Dafforn, Ford now works as a recruiter and diving coach, aiming to support other athletes.
Janelle James and William Stanford Davis from "Abbott Elementary" stop by the studio. Jennifer then welcomes Bryan Ross from Beaumont, California, a P.E. teacher and coach at Ánimo Venice Charter High School. His wife, Janet, wrote to celebrate Bryan's dedication to mentoring and coaching students in a Title 1 school. As a Watts neighborhood native, Bryan is driven by the area's challenges to give back through education, offering life experiences to bridge the gap for underserved communities.
"Abbott Elementary" stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Chris Perfetti visit the show. Jennifer then welcomes Scripps National Spelling Bee winner Dev Shah from Largo, Florida. Next, Anthony Sanchez from Fort Worth, Texas, stops by to chat with Jennifer. Anthony was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident seven months before the birth of his daughter Mia. Anthony believes his daughter's birth turned his life around. Dubbed "Wheelchair Papi," he's become a social media sensation, raising awareness for the wheelchair community, offering support, and inspiring others to thrive despite challenges.
Lisa Ann Walter from "Abbott Elementary" stops by. Chef Kwame joins Jennifer in a cooking demo. Jennifer welcomes 17-year-old Dr. Dorothy Tillman from Chicago, Illinois, who recently made headlines for earning her Ph.D. in Integrated Behavioral Health from Arizona State University. Dr. Tillman's educational journey includes earning her associate degree at age 10, her bachelor's degree at age 12, and her master's degree by age 14. In 2020, she founded the DorothyJeanius STEAM Leadership Institute for Kids in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. Despite her impressive accomplishments, she considers herself an average teenager and is currently preparing for prom.
Nikki and Brie Garcia from "The Nikki & Brie Show" join us in studio. "The Bachelor" alum, author, and financial expert Jason Tartick discusses his book "Talk Money to Me."
Iain Armitage, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Lance Barber, Zoe Perry, Annie Potts, and Emily Osment from "Young Sheldon" stop by for a visit. Jennifer also welcomes Linda Piston, a child science prodigy from Gainesville, Virginia. At 11 years old, she likens her school life to the TV show "Young Sheldon." Piston founded Linda's Lab, a nonprofit focused on two goals: ending world hunger and improving science education. She was recently named the national STEM champion for her research on mealworms, showing they can digest Styrofoam and complete their life cycle.
Singer Sheryl Crow chats with Jennifer about her new album, "Evolution." Sabrina Elba from S'ABLE Labs Skincare also stops by. Jennifer then welcomes Dr. Luke Wood of Sacramento, California. Last July, he became permanent president of Sacramento State, the youngest among all the nation's public four-year colleges and universities. Despite facing adversity, including being born while his biological mother was incarcerated, growing up in foster care, and facing housing and food insecurities, Dr. Wood graduated from college, crediting Sac State's support. Now, he aims to boost graduation rates for former foster youth, launching the Black Honors College initiative.
As part of our Legend Series, the iconic Rita Moreno joins Jennifer to talk about her film "The Prank." Dance superstars and brothers Val and Maks Chmerkovskiy visit. Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton discusses the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (ScottCares.org), which funds innovative cancer research.
"Saturday Night Live" star Ego Nwodim stops by. Jennifer welcomes Dakota Patton, a 6-year-old makeup artist from Savannah, Georgia. Known for her remarkable talent in special effects makeup, Dakota has garnered widespread attention online. Her journey into the world of makeup began at the age of 3, and her favorite canvas is her younger sister, Dylan. Dakota is the youngest person to conduct a live demonstration at the International Make-Up Artists Trade Show. Jennifer also welcomes Kelli Ritschel Boehle from Rockford, Illinois. In 2010, Kelli's youngest son, Nik, was diagnosed with cancer just before his 18th birthday. Nik was granted a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. When Nik discovered that individuals over 17 do not qualify for wishes, he was determined to change that. The night before he passed in 2012, Nik asked his mother to help, and The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation — also known as Nik's Wish, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — was born.
"Lopez vs. Lopez" star George Lopez joins Jennifer in the studio. Golda Rosheuvel, "Bridgerton's" Queen Charlotte, stops by. Jennifer welcomes Jack Dalton of Manchester, New Hampshire. Jack, an eighth-grade student, animal activist, public speaker, author, and educational YouTuber, is known as the "Kid Conservationist" for his dedicated work in orangutan conservation. In 2022, he won the President's Environmental Youth Award and was a Top 20 finalist for the 2020 TIME Kid of the Year. Passionate about environmental preservation, Jack advocates for treating every day as Earth Day. He aspires to inspire both children and adults to adopt a more eco-conscious lifestyle.
Giancarlo Esposito stops by to discuss his two new series, "Parish" and "The Gentlemen."
Elisabeth Moss visits the show to talk about her new spy thriller series, "The Veil." Jennifer welcomes Ossiereen "Ms. Ojay" Jones of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ms. Ojay reached out to share her journey as a Black small business owner. At the onset of the pandemic, she noticed a void in her community — the absence of a Christian bookstore and a secure gathering spot for locals. In response, she established Rejoice Christian Bookstore in 2021. Despite encountering challenges, Ms. Ojay finds solace in the knowledge that she's positively impacting lives. Jennifer chats with professional grocery store taste-tester Jordan Myrick of Los Angeles, California. Jordan and her colleagues specialize in researching and taste-testing grocery store items nationwide. Their evaluations consider factors such as taste, price, and accessibility to rank products effectively. Jordan showcases some of the top-rated products she has sampled and guides Jennifer through a tasting experience.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, host of the podcast "Dinner's On Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson," stops by the studio. Milla Jovovich chats with Jennifer about co-starring together in the new action thriller movie "Breathe." Jennifer welcomes Russ, Melody, Taysia, and Rylan Stein of Los Angeles, the founders of pi00a, an Asian-, deaf-, and CODA-owned pizza restaurant. Melody, the mom, is deaf and had trouble finding work in the culinary space. Seeing the need for change, her family opened pi00a and only employ deaf workers. Their business aims to shift perceptions about deaf employees and facilitate greater job opportunities for them in the culinary field.
Zendaya drops by to chat about playing a tennis coach in her new feature film, "Challengers." Jennifer welcomes Angelica May and Imeek Watkins from Wilmington, North Carolina, who recently gained attention following a viral video capturing Imeek's proposal to Angelica after she completed her final cancer treatment surrounded by family, friends, and their community. High school sweethearts, Angelica and Imeek recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary. Although Angelica's diagnosis of stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer last year was a difficult journey, the couple is now celebrating Angelica being cancer-free.
Mike Epps from "The Upshaws" stops by. Jennifer then welcomes Jonna Mendez of Reston, Virginia, a former CIA chief of disguise often likened to "Q" from the James Bond novels. Jonna served in the CIA from 1966 to 1993, mastering clandestine photography and disguises in some of the world's most perilous cities and earning the CIA's Intelligence Commendation Medal. Her memoir, "In True Face," released this month, recounts her career as a female operations officer in the CIA. Jonna is now an author, lecturer, and consultant on intelligence matters.
"Grey's Anatomy" stars Kim Raver, Caterina Scorsone, and Camilla Luddington visit the show. Next, siblings Biko, Manna, and Mfundo Nhlangothi from the viral musical group Biko's Manna stop by. Jennifer then welcomes Joy Lindsay from Gary, Indiana. Joy is the founder and CEO of Butterfly Dreamz, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on mentoring girls from underserved communities to become leaders and achieve their goals. Established in 2012 after her sister Kimberly died from gun violence, the organization honors Kimberly's life and belief in the potential of women and girls. Many Butterfly Dreamz mentees go on to be first-generation college graduates and community leaders. Joy is currently pursuing her master's degree at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Jennifer interviews Grammy Award-winning icon Cher! Next, Jennifer welcomes the Snelson family from McKinney, Texas. Ashley and her husband Theron are huge fans of Jennifer's and wrote to the show hoping to win a fun vacation for their family. Together since eighth grade, the couple has five children: Kenedi, Tre, Chase, Creed, and Zoe. Five years ago, they opened a "microschool" and a nonprofit to help kids and families in their community. They love to spend time together as a family and go above and beyond giving back.
Country music legend and "The Voice" coach Reba McEntire is in the house! Ray and Eilyn Jimenez from HGTV's "Divided by Design" also join Jennifer in the studio. Next, Jennifer welcomes Vincent Palmer from Dayton, Ohio, a 3-year-old presidential expert who can recite the names and order of service of each U.S. president. His fascination began with a president-themed book he received as a birthday gift, which quickly became his prized possession. Vincent is also an avid sports fan, cheering for the Cincinnati Reds and the University of Dayton Flyers basketball team. Vincent dreams of either becoming the president or a sports announcer for the Flyers. Jennifer also welcomes Dr. Mahalia Hines, who is promoting her new book, "Tomorrow's Children: How to Raise Children to Stay Human in a High-Tech Society."
Hannah Waddingham stops by to chat about "The Fall Guy" and "The Garfield Movie." Jennifer then welcomes Kay Cox of Houston, Texas, a kid golfer who recently went viral for hitting her first hole-in-one — a feat with odds of 1 in 12,500 for adults. She took up golf in 2020 after being inspired by an LPGA Tour commercial and has quickly risen to prominence in the sport. Kay was even among 12 girls invited to the U.S. Women's Open. Jennifer also chats with Larry Farrish Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky, a school bus driver who loves his job. He currently serves nine public schools and says the students are like his children. Last month, a story of Larry buying PJs for a student who didn't have them for Pajama Day went viral. Larry regularly goes above and beyond for the kids, buying them clothes, shoes, backpacks, and food, and being a friend to them. He says the children face a lot when they are not in his care, so he does whatever he can to lend a helping hand.
Singer Meghan Trainor stops by to chat about her new album, "Timeless." Jennifer also welcomes Nexstar's Remarkable Women to the show.
Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs from "Hacks" visit the studio. Jennifer then welcomes Mark Raymond Jr. from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mark is the founder and CEO of The Split Second Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the first adaptive gym in Louisiana. The foundation is dedicated to helping individuals with disabling conditions transition from inpatient rehabilitation back into society, with a focus on mental health support. Inspired by his own experience after a shallow diving accident in 2016, which resulted in a broken neck and paralysis, Mark opened the gym in 2021. To date, Mark has supported hundreds of families, who say his foundation is "life-changing."
The cast of "UnPrisoned" — Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Faly Rakotohavana, Jee Young Han, Marque Richardson and Jordyn McIntosh — are in the studio! Gospel legend CeCe Winans also stops by to talk about her newest album, "More Than This." Jennifer then welcomes public speaker and middle school substitute teacher Cindy Noir from Atlanta, Georgia. Last year, Cindy shared a TikTok about how "UnPrisoned" impacted her personal healing journey. Describing the show as a "whole therapy session," she revealed that the storyline helped her reconcile with her then-estranged father by seeing herself in Kerry Washington's character and gaining empathy for her father through Delroy Lindo's role. Jennifer then visits mom of three, Cricut expert, and content creator Joy Green from Houston, Texas.
The multi-talented Sherri Shepherd, star of "Sherri," is in the studio. Jennifer then welcomes Autumn Goodman, a teacher from Rolling Hills Elementary in Orlando, Florida. Autumn has garnered 5.7 million likes on TikTok, frequently going viral for her "Day in the Life of an Art Teacher" vlogs. She works with many students from challenging home environments and believes that art serves as an equalizer, opening up entirely new worlds for them. Despite the challenges of limited funding and the high cost of art supplies, Autumn often pays out of pocket to provide for her classroom.
Actress and best-selling author Valerie Bertinelli visits to discuss her new cookbook, "Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share." Olympic figure skater, actress, and TV commentator Tara Lipinski also stops by. Jennifer welcomes NICU nurses Taylor and Drew Deras from Omaha, Nebraska, to the show. The married couple recently made headlines by adopting 3-year-old Ella, a patient they cared for at work as her primary nurses. Born prematurely in May 2021, Ella faced numerous health challenges. When Ella became a ward of the state in December 2021, the couple stepped in as her foster parents, eventually adopting her in November 2023. Now a happy and thriving toddler, Ella has overcome significant health issues. Taylor and Drew describe their unexpected journey to parenthood as the greatest joy of their lives.
Jurnee Smollett, the star of "We Grown Now," stops by the studio. Next, Jennifer welcomes the cast of "All American" — Bre-Z, Daniel Ezra, Greta Onieogou, Michael Evans Behling, Monet Mazur, and Samantha Logan. Jennifer also chats with Brittany Love from Los Angeles, California. Brittany is an artist and DJ who happens to be obsessed with the show "All American."
Chris Stapleton is in the house to talk about his new album, "Higher," and his upcoming "All-American Road Show" tour. Jennifer also welcomes etiquette expert Myka Meier from New York, New York.
The hilarious Wanda Sykes from "The Upshaws" discusses her "Please & Thank You" comedy tour. Jennifer then welcomes father and daughter Chris Locke from Newark, Delaware, and Kat Locke-Jones, 33, from Baltimore, Maryland. Together, they founded the Sean Locke Foundation in 2018 after losing their son/brother Sean Locke to suicide. The foundation provides mental health resources for kids in high school all the way through college. They also have Sean's House, a home that provides in-person support 24/7 for young adults to talk about mental health or substance use challenges with other young adult peer specialists who have lived experience with similar challenges.
Dulé Hill visits to discuss his PBS documentary series "The Express Way with Dulé Hill." Jennifer highlights the national tour of "MJ the Musical." Jennifer then warmly welcomes identical twin sisters Cherry and Sherry Wilmore from Houma, Louisiana. Fondly dubbed "everybody's favorite twins" by their community, Cherry and Sherry are known for their compassionate hearts and vibrant personalities. Placed in foster care at age 6, they have weathered numerous challenges but have always relied on their unbreakable bond to navigate difficult times together. Last year, they established the nonprofit organization CHeriSH Times Two — a blend of their names — to empower and support foster youth.
Rapper and singer Wiz Khalifa stops by to chat with Jennifer.
Former star of "The Bachelorette" Tyler Cameron stops by to discuss his new house renovation series, "Going Home with Tyler Cameron." Jennifer then welcomes viral father-and-daughter duo Jay and Tatum Galberth from Washington, D.C. Jay is the founder of "Dads Do It Too," which promotes positivity about fatherhood and spotlights amazing dads online. The pair first went viral in February after posting a video of themselves singing to Muni Long's "Made for Me," earning attention from celebrities like Michelle Obama, Will Smith, and Mary J. Blig
Renowned rapper Fat Joe visits the studio and chats about Rewind It 10 hair color for men. South Korean girl group Le Sserafim — Sakura, Kim Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, and Hong Eun-chae — are here with their hit "Smart."
Diane Lane, star of "A Man in Full" and "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," stops by. Jennifer also welcomes fourth-grade teacher Marcus Bornslater, aka "Mr. B," from Dallas, Texas. The José "Joe" May Elementary School teacher often goes viral on Instagram and TikTok for his good looks and fashion sense, and he has become very popular among the students, staff, and community. Many of his students face tough lives, including homelessness and broken homes. Recognizing the need for a positive role model, Marcus created a safe space for his students. He keeps his classroom stocked with snacks, deodorant, and hygiene products. For Christmas, Marcus bought each student an item from their wish lists.
The incomparable Shonda Rhimes is in the studio as Season 3 of the wildly popular "Bridgerton" kicks off. "The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung chats about her drama series. Jennifer then welcomes "The 50" documentary director Brenton Gieser, retired correctional officer Sol Irving, and "The 50" member Cameron Clark. "The 50" explores the stories of 50 men serving life sentences in a dangerously overcrowded and drug-saturated prison in California. The men took part in the groundbreaking Offender Mentor Certificate Program and became the first incarcerated substance abuse counselors in the country. The group radically transformed the culture of their prison system, and many have been paroled and are now creating change in their communities and beyond.
Ernie Hudson is in the studio to chat with Jennifer about his TV show "The Family Business."
Comedian and actor Jay Pharoah is in the studio to talk about hosting his new game show, "The Quiz with Balls." Country singer (and Beyoncé collaborator) Tanner Adell stops by to chat about "Whiskey Blues."
Mindy Kaling sits down with Jennifer to discuss skin care line Lion Pose. Next, Jennifer visits with Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby, Lexie Brown, and Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks basketball team.
The iconic Pam Grier stops by to talk about Season 2 of her TV series "Them: The Scare." Jennifer then chats with second-grader Bailey Butts and first-graders Ashton Tyler and Bella Baker of Los Angeles, California, for a "Words from the Wise: Kids Edition" segment. Next, Jennifer welcomes award-winning chef Keith Corbin from Los Angeles. Prior to owning Alta Adams restaurant, Keith faced many challenges. He was raised in Watts and was in and out of prison for 10-plus years before he decided to change the trajectory of his life. Since his release in 2014, Keith has obtained a certificate of rehabilitation from Los Angeles County and uses his experience to give back to others. Keith only hires staff who wouldn't be given a chance anywhere else and says his restaurant is a place for community.
Bestselling author Sarah Jakes Roberts is here to talk about her book "Power Moves: Igniting Your Confidence and Becoming a Force."
Actor and singer Ben Platt stops by to talk about his third album, "Honeymind." Malika Andrews from ESPN's "NBA Today" and "NBA Countdown" also visits. Jennifer then chats with kid surfer AJ Iredell from Carlsbad, California. AJ, a regional champion who has been surfing since he was 3 years old, is a beloved member of the local surf community. He's also passionate about teaching others about the sport. Every year, he volunteers with the nonprofit Waves of Impact, which offers free surf camps for kids in need. Several of the campers come back annually to see AJ and say it's the best part of their year. Jennifer also welcomes back cancer survivor Phyllis Wright and her daughter, Imanni, from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, as they share an update on their lives.
The talented Morris Chestnut discusses his TV series "Diarra from Detroit." Next, "The Golden Bachelor" alums and "Golden Hour" podcast hosts Kathy Swarts and Susan Noles are in the studio.
Glen Powell is here to chat about his new noir comedy film "Hit Man." Next, "Hacks" star Carl Clemons-Hopkins stops by to talk about the hit series. Jennifer then welcomes stand-up comedian Jon Laster from Brooklyn, New York, who founded Blapp — the Black Shopping App.
Shay Mitchell visits to discuss her MAX series "Thirst with Shay Mitchell," where she explores drinks from around the world. "Divided by Design" stars Ray and Eilyn Jimenez also stop by.
The hilarious Ron Funches is here to talk about his TV series "Loot." Jennifer then welcomes Akayla Joseph from Houston, Texas, who teaches first grade at Winship Elementary, a Title I school where 100% of the students receive free breakfast and lunch. Akayla loves her students like family, attends every event and birthday party, and regularly goes out of pocket for them. Outside of helping with basic necessities, her favorite items to give her students are books. Since the pandemic, Akayla has been taking her students on "virtual field trips" and posts their adventures online. She also leads daily affirmations with her class and says the most important takeaway from her classroom is to "be kind."
The iconic star of "The Jeffersons" and "227" Marla Gibbs stops by to chat about her new role in the series "Not Dead Yet." Jennifer then welcomes engaged couple Samuel Evans and Tateona Adams from Chicago, Illinois. Together, Samuel and Tateona have a blended family of five sons: Devan, Tristan, Demari, Carter, and Josiah. Samuel grew up with two brothers in a rough neighborhood in Chicago. He decided to break the cycle with his own children, teaching them love and respect toward one's family is above all else. Each morning, the boys do a group hug before their youngest brother gets on the school bus. They also make videos to wish a great day to their followers online to spread love and positivity.
Retta visits the show to discuss her new movie, "Hit Man."
Country star Mickey Guyton is in the studio with her new single "Make It Me." "American Idol" winner and fellow country crooner Scotty McCreery also stops by to chat about his new album, "Rise & Fall." Then, expert floral designer Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is here to talk about his new book, "Flower Love: Lush Floral Arrangements for the Heart and Home."
Retired Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez is here to talk about owning the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, plus why he's teaming up with OraPharma. The Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner also stops by. Jennifer then welcomes actor and content creator Ulysses "Uly" Morazan, who recently posted a video explaining football for Taylor Swift fans to learn the sport. Ulysses will chat with Jennifer about his findings.
Ms. Pat from "Ms. Pat Settles It" is here to talk about her comedy tour "Ya Girl Done Made It." Jennifer then welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salomé Rivas ("Baby Salo") from Miami, Florida, who is known for her videos dancing to Latin music, especially reggaeton. Several of the biggest Latin music stars have reposted Salomé, who is originally from Venezuela, including Karol G. Jennifer also welcomes professor and The Princess Within Foundation founder Dr. Bernada Baker, and her 6-year-old daughter Bella Baker, from Houston, Texas. In 2017, Bernada moved to the Houston area from Chicago, and then Hurricane Harvey hit. Bernada helped with recovery efforts and raised money for a displaced dad and his baby daughter, Bella. She saw Bella's dad needed support and her father recognized he couldn't provide Bella the life she deserved. Bernada offered to adopt her and says adopting Bella has changed her life in the best way possible.
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Jennifer Hudson gets emotional as "The Jennifer Hudson Show" premieres on what just so happens to be her 41st birthday. The EGOT-winning star delivers a heartfelt speech and gets a surprise from the studio audience.
Hudson will chat with NBA legend Magic Johnson, followed by an interview and performance by Mickey Guyton, the first Black female solo artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination in a country category.
Comedian and Emmy Award-nominated actress from the hit series "Insecure" Yvonne Orji will join Hudson in-studio.
After Colman Domingo's Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series win at the Creative Arts Emmys for his role in "Euphoria," Jennifer welcomes the "Candyman" star to her couch. Emmy Award-winning star of "Ted Lasso" Hannah Waddingham will chat about the hit show and her new movie, "Hocus Pocus 2."
Premiere week will wrap with Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Viola Davis who will discuss her new film, "The Woman King."
Kristin Chenoweth tells Jennifer Hudson swap stories about growing up in the church. The star does an impression of how Steve Harvey reacted her "heinous" faux pas on "Family Feud" and shares the details of Ariana Grande's full circle moment with "Wicked."
Sheryl Lee Ralph gives Jennifer Hudson a mini masterclass on how to be a "Dreamgirl" 41 years after the "Abbott Elementary" star portrayed Deena Jones on Broadway, and 16 years after JHud's Oscar-winning performance as Effie White in the movie. Jennifer welcomes viral 10-year-old dancer Indy Bugg from Dayton, OH, to perform. She is known for being an expressive and energetic dancer.
Connie Britton and Jennifer Hudson bond over their past working on cruise ships. Connie shares how she also previously worked as an aerobics instructor and did murder mysteries before she found fame. Jennifer welcomes FOX 5 D.C. morning news anchor Jeanette Reyes and her husband, Robert Burton, the ABC 7 News morning anchor, both from Washington D.C. Jeanette and Robert went viral for posting news reports about their baby, Isabella, using their anchor voices. Their most popular "Baby News Network" video currently has 11 million views on Twitter.
Jennifer Hudson tells Randy Jackson that she wouldn't be here today without him as he appears on the show 18 years after choosing JHud as his wild card on "American Idol." The pair discuss never giving up and not blocking blessings! Jennifer welcomes 5-year-old Lena Avery Castro and her mom, Madeline Rivera, from Brooklyn, NY, who went viral on TikTok because of her passion for learning. She loves flags, chemical elements and reading the dictionary.
Zach Shallcross ("The Bachelor"); Michaela Jaé Rodriguez ("Loot").
Leslie Jordan Get ready to see the "Call Me Kat" star duet with Jennifer! Rachel Lindsay The first Black Bachelorette and "Extra" host follows JHud's sit-down with Zach Shallcross (the new "Bachelor" star's first-ever TV interview!).
The singer promotes her upcoming October album release, "Takin' It Back."
Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson reminisce about meeting at The Met Gala. Robin talks about writing wedding songs plus working with Usher, Lil Wayne, Michael Jackson and the one and only JHud! Allyson Felix The Olympic champion tells Jennifer why she launched a new footwear brand.
JHud welcomes Chandra to the studio as "Grey's Anatomy" fans get excited for the new season, which premieres Thursday, October 6.
"Dancing With the Stars" judge Derek Hough opens up about the pressures to succeed in the competitive world of dance and what he wishes he could tell his younger self.
The "America's Got Talent" judge stops by to chat about Simon Cowell and the importance of talking about mental health.
LL COOL J shares the interesting way he produces the melodies for his catchy tunes. Jennifer Hudson shares what happened the first time she heard her song on the radio as she compares experiences with the iconic rapper.
The Country music singer chats with Jennifer about his latest album, "Tulip Drive," ahead of his tour with Carrie Underwood. The "Queer Eye" interiors expert cozies up on the curved couch with JHud.
The comedian sits down with Jennifer to talk about his Netflix special, "The King's Jester."
The former "Big Bang Theory" actor joins Jennifer to talk about his new film, "The Storied Life of A.J Fikry."
The "Stargirl" actor brings the laughs and his one-wheeled skateboard to "The Jennifer Hudson Show"! "Dancing with the Stars" pro Gleb Savchenko performs in the studio with partner Shangela! The viral sandwich king shows Jennifer how to blowtorch delicious dishes.
The "Grey's Anatomy" actor visits the studio to talk about the return of the medical drama and shares how his children handle seeing their dad on screen. The K-Pop group chat with JHud and perform "2 Baddies" off their new album. Ghost Brothers: Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey explore the paranormal with Jennifer.
Taye Diggs ("All American"); 13-year-old runner Jaiya Patillo from Bellevue, Neb
Laverne Cox: The actress joins Jennifer to talk about new show,"If We're Being Honest with Laverne Cox." Jacob Collier: The singer performs "Never Gonna Be Alone" ft. Lizzy McAlpineand chats with Jennifer.
Nick and Vanessa Lachey: The couple chat all things "Love is Blind" and "NCIS: Hawaiʻi". Pepper Persley: Jennifer welcomes the 11-year-old sports reporter who has interviewed several WNBA players, MLB players, and President George W. Bush. She started her reporting career at the age of 6 and hopes to transition from covering sports to reporting on red carpet events.
The four-time Grammy Award winner talks about "The Curse of Bridge Hollow"and Destiny's Child. Dancers Mariandrea Villegasand and Phil Wright: Jennifer welcomes 14-year-old viral sensation from Torreón, Mexico and her choreographer from Santa Clarita, CA. Mariandrea and Phil, who went viral over the summer for a video of a routine they performed at a dance convention, will chat and perform a dance routine.
Max Greenfield: The comedy actor chats about his show "The Neighborhood"and children's book "This Book Is Not a Present." Tayler Harris: She will perform "Memory" from the musical "CATS."
Adam Lambert: The "American Idol" alum talks about his upcoming concert tour, "The Witch Hunt." Jalyn Hall: The actor talks about his new movie "Till" — centered around the true story of Emmett Till's life. Brianna Cameron: Jennifer welcomes the 9-year-old singer from Newark, NJ, who caught her attention when a clip of her performing at Apollo Theater's Amateur Night, was shared on social media. Brianna will chat with Jennifer and perform.
Daymond John: The "Shark Tank"star discusses Black Entrepreneurs Day and children's book "Little Daymond Learns to Earn." Cheyenne Jackson: The "Call Me Kat"actor talks "The Masked Singer" with Jennifer!
Jenna Dewan: "The Rookie" actress sits down on the couch with JHud. Babyface: The music artist sits down to chat about his album "Girls Night Out."
Chance the Rapper and Jennifer talk about growing up in Chicago and Chance's upcoming Black Star Line Festival.
The comedian sits down with Jennifer to chat about the new season of "The Neighborhood"
Following an appearance from his "The Curse of Bridge Hollow" co-star Kelly Rowland, the funnyman talks about his new Meta series "Oh Hell No... with Marlon Wayans."
The Oscar-winning actor discusses his new role in "The Good Nurse" on Netflix
Property Brothers: Drew and Jonathan Scott talk about their show "Property Brothers: Forever Home." Amber Ruffin: The funnywoman chats with JHud as Season 3 of "The Amber Ruffin Show" airs on Peacock.
The multi-talented Terry Crews joins in the Halloween festivities and tells Jennifer about his children's book "Terry's Crew."
Nicole Scherzinger and JHud exchange stories about their pasts working as amusement characters. Nicole tells "The Jennifer Hudson Show" the funny story of what happened when she had to perform a hoedown in a King Louie costume.
Comedian Fortune Feimstertalks about her Netflix stand-up special "Good Fortune." Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard collabs with JHud!
Alfonso Ribeiro tells Jennifer Hudson what it was like to get a visit from singing legend Tom Jones on the set of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." The "Dancing with the Stars" host tells JHud about his Thanksgiving tradition with the professional dancers.
Chaka Khan tells Jennifer Hudson exactly what she thought when she first met Prince. Chaka reveals she turned down Steven Spielberg after he approached her to appear in the movie "The Color Purple" and shares what role she was considered to take on.
Beth Behrs: The star of CBS series "The Neighborhood" joins Jennifer in the studio. Aldis Hodge: The "Black Adam" actor sits down on the couch with JHud.
Shania Twain: Country music superstar Shania Twain performs. Jodie Turner-Smith: The actress talks to Jennifer about her new political thriller film, "The Independent."
Jerry O'Connell tells Jennifer Hudson how he met Rebecca Romijn and explains why he thinks his wife should join the "Real Housewives" franchise. Jerry O'Connell tells Jennifer Hudson how his hyperactivity helped him discover his passion for acting and how one of his daughters may be following in his footsteps. The actor tells JHud he wouldn't mind her son dating one of his daughters!
Tamera Mowry-Housley admits she and her sister Tia have heard some questionable ideas for a "Sister, Sister" reboot. The actress tells Jennifer Hudson why she and her twin are waiting for the right opportunity to bring back the iconic '90s show. Tamera Mowry-Housley tells Jennifer Hudson about her new book "You Should Sit Down for This" and how the color scheme was inspired by her niece, who was killed in the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting. The actress admits her husband said including a list of her sex goals is "embarrassing."
Josh Groban recalls David Foster helping him get his start in music. The singer tells Jennifer Hudson why he didn't make it as a magician at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles.
Jonathan Majors tells Jennifer Hudson about his role as a fighter pilot in "Devotion." The actor shares how he's keen to get his pilot license after racking up 27 hours in the sky.
Kerry Washington: The actress is joined by Emayatzy Corinealdi to talk about Hulu's "Reasonable Doubt" which Kerry is executive producing. David Archuleta: The singer and "American Idol" alum promotes his latest single "Faith In Me" and his upcoming Christmas Tour.
Tichina Arnold, After her "The Neighborhood" co-stars Beth Behrs, Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield stopped by, the actress joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch. Jaren Lewinson, The actor chats with Jennifer about "Never Have I Ever."
Justin Hartley , The actor stops by to talk about his new movie "The Noel Diary." Stephen "tWitch" Boss and Allison Holker Boss promote the Disney+ special "The Hip Hop Nutcracker."
Sam Smith, The singer promotes their latest single "Unholy." May Morris, After receiving the Legend Award at this year's Soul Train Awards, the singer chats to Jennifer in the studio.
David Arquette, The actor talks about being a "Kindness Captain," as in his partnership with On Our Sleeves. Robin de Jesús, Robin sits down on the couch to talk about his Hulu series "Welcome to Chippendales."
The viral star does a cooking demo with Jennifer Hudson.
Toni Braxton, The music star speaks to Jennifer about executive producing Lifetime movie "A Christmas Spark," and her skin care line "Nude Sugar." Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Hudson's "Dreamgirls" co-star stops by to talk about "Let the Right One In" on Showtime.
The actor chats to Jennifer about the second season of the Disney+ series "The Mysterious Benedict Society."
Jameela Jamil chats with JHud about the Peacock series "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin" and her company I Weigh. Josh Dallas, The "Manifest" star joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch.
Following an appearance from co-star Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell stops by to talk about his new movie "Devotion."
Ken Jeong, After fellow panelists Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger graced the couch, comedy actor Ken Jeong chats to Jennifer Hudson about his role as a judge on Fox's "The Masked Singer." Ashton Sanders, The actor promotes the Whitney Houston biopic "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," in which he plays Bobby Brown.
Amber Rileystops by to talk about "The Black Beauty Effect."
Billy Porter chats about "Accused" and new memoir, "Unprotected." Haley Lu Richardson joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch to talk all things "The White Lotus."
Don Cheadle chats with JHud about his new movie "White Noise." Adrienne Bailon-Houghton helps Jennifer kick off the most wonderful time of the year with Day 1 of Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways.
JHud welcomes her friend Ciara as she prepares to host"New Year's Rockin' Eve." Howie Mandel helps Jennifer spread holiday cheer with Day 2 of Mama Hud's Holiday Giveaways.
Former US Ski Team racer Lindsey Vonn promotes her book, "Rise: My Story" and The Lindsey Vonn Foundation.
Blake Shelton visits "The Jennifer Hudson Show" to talk about "The Voice" and his new show "Barmageddon." James Corden tells Jennifer Hudson how he feels about ending "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and "Carpool Karaoke." James recalls JHud being one of his first guests on Carpool Karaoke.
Actress Regina Hall sits on the couch to chat about "The Best Man: The Final Chapters." Russell Dickerson stops by to chat about his new album.
"Avatar: The Way of Water" actor Sam Worthington joins Jennifer on the couch. Kendrick Sampson promotes "Something from Tiffany's." Sheléa performs her latest holiday song, "Mothers And Shepherds."
Matthew Perry discusses his memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing." Actress Greta Onieogou sits down with Jennifer and talks about her Russian roots, sharing that she still speaks her native tongue with her parents. Jennifer then surprises the "All American" star with New York Times bestselling author and viral star Tabitha Brown, whom Greta and her family adore.
Dionne Warwick recalls what it was like touring in the South with Sam Cooke during the civil rights era on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." She tells Jennifer a story of her confronting racism that nearly got her arrested. Dionne Warwick talks to Jennifer Hudson about her new documentary. The star also explains how her last name was changed at the beginning of her career.
Brian Tyree Henry promotes his Apple TV+ film "Causeway."
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton chats about her latest role as an "E! News" host. "Abbott Elementary" actress Lisa Ann Walterjoins Jennifer Hudson on the couch.
Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Jennifer on the couch to talk about "The Goldbergs." Kirby Howell-Baptiste chats about her children's books "Little Black Boy" and "Little Black Girl." Jennifer welcomes "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche to discuss spending habits for the New Year.
Morris Chestnut promotes Peacock's "The Best Man: The Final Chapters." Antonia Gentry stops by to chat "Ginny & Georgia."
Jennifer welcomes Kumail Nanjiani to the studio as the actor promotes the Hulu series "Welcome to Chippendales." Jermaine Fowler tells Jennifer Hudson how he became interested in comedy and got his start in acting. Jermaine opens up about taking a career break after the deaths of his mother and best friend Kevin Barnett.
"Access Hollywood" host Mario Lopez chats with Jennifer about "On with Mario Lopez" and the new season of "Too Hot to Handle." Todrick Hall tells JHud about his new HGTV show, "Battle of the Bling," and his new album, "Jim."
"The White Lotus" star Adam DiMarco stops by to chat with Jennifer. Ashlee Simpson Ross joins Jennifer on the couch to talk about her home line, Kempa Home.
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes shares an update on her first pregnancy as she tells Jennifer Hudson how she changed her mind about having children at age 40. The comedian explains why her sister knows the sex of her child, but she doesn't.
Justin Baldoni promotes his book "Boys Will Be Human." Angie Thomas and Dhonielle Clayton, two of the authors of the book "Whiteout," stop by the studio.
Gabriel Iglesias talks about his Netflix stand-up special "Stadium Fluffy" and his upcoming tour dates.
Jay Pharoah shares his hilarious impressions with the "Jennifer Hudson Show" audience. "Call Me Kat" star Kyla Pratt joins Jennifer on the couch.
Award-winning actor Michael Chiklis stops by to chat about FOX's "Accused." "Good Day New York" anchor Rosanna Scotto and her sister Elaina show JHud how to cook recipes from their book "Meatballs, Mangia & Memories."
Legendary actress Debbie Allen chats about the Debbie Allen Middle School.
The longest-running Black male TV host, Judge Mathis, visits the studio. Chase Rice performs his latest song, "Way Down Yonder."
Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer promotes the drama series "Truth Be Told."
Model Winnie Harlow talks about her sun care line, Cay Skin. Actor Marcus Scribner joins Jennifer on the couch.
Jennifer reminisces about some of the funniest moments from her show with Joel McHale, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, and Tony Hale.
La La Anthony chats about her role in TV drama "BMF" and her hair care line Inala. Bashir Salahuddin drops by to talk about his TV shows "South Side" and "Sherman's Showcase."
"S.W.A.T." star Shemar Moore joins Jennifer on the couch. Reneé Rapp promotes her debut EP, "Everything To Everyone."
Katharine McPhee Foster chats to Jennifer about her "An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee" Tour and her jewelry line, KMF Jewelry. Two-time Grammy nominated artist Samara Joy performs.
Actress Gabrielle Union talks about her film "The Inspection," which is in theaters now. Comedian Sam Jay promotes the Netflix film "You People."
Tia Mowry tells JHud about her new haircare line, 4U by Tia. Ledisi performs her upcoming song "I Need to Know."
Drew Carey promotes upcoming special episodes of "The Price Is Right" celebrating his 15th anniversary as host. Actress Storm Reid drops by to chat about her new movie "Missing."
Supermodel and NBC's "AGT: All Stars" host Heidi Klum joins Jennifer on the couch. Jacob Latimore promotes his new movie "House Party."
Fellow EGOT Rita Moreno chats about her new film "80 for Brady."
"Harlem" actress Meagan Good joins Jennifer on the couch.
Yvette Nicole Brown drops by to chat about "Act Your Age." Ron Funches tells JHud about his new film "80 for Brady."
Singing legend Patti LaBelle joins Jennifer Hudson in the studio to talk about her tour.
John Legend celebrates the 100th episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show." John performs "Nervous" off his album "Legend" and talks about his Loved01 skincare line.
Alison Brie chats about her new movie "Somebody I Used to Know." Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratttells Jennifer about her children's book "Good Night, Sister.'
Legendary actress Andie MacDowell promotes "The Way Home." Singer Tinashe joins Jennifer Hudson on the couch to talk about her album "333."
Tyrese Gibson stops by to chat about "Fast X" and his album "Beautiful Pain." Jennifer Hudson meets Muni Long as she promotes "Public Displays of Affection: The Album."
Kiersey Clemons talks about her new movie "Somebody I Used To Know."
Legendary actress Jackée Harry promotes "Days of Our Lives." "The Flash" actress Javicia Leslie joins JHud in the studio.
Jay Ellis talks about his new movie "Somebody I Used to Know."
Chelsea Handler drops by to talk about her Netflix special "Revolution." Nico Parker chats about her new series "The Last of Us."
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Jennifer in the studio! Melissa Rauch chats about her show "Night Court." Rotimi performs a medley of his songs "Love Somebody" and "Make You Say."
"Abbott Elementary" actress Janelle James brings the laughs! "Below Deck" star Captain Sandy Yawn promotes her book, "Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Women at the Helm."
Rita Wilson joins JHud on the couch as she promotes "A Man Called Otto." "Young Dylan" Gilmer promotes "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan." Dating expert Monique Kelley shares her tips!
Larry Wilmore promotes The Podcast Academy's Awards for Excellence in Audio. Grammy-nominated musician Adam Blackstone chats with Jennifer about his recent album "Legacy" after playing with Rihanna at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Joel McHale talks about his new show, "Animal Control." The actor then joins Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) co-founder David Riherd, who teaches Jennifer and Joel about different animals. WLC is a zoological park in Sylmar, California, that cares for more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals.
DJ Khaled talks to JHud about his new album, "God Did." Diego Boneta promotes "At Midnight."
Comedian Jo Koy promotes his world tour. Grammy Award winner Ashley McBryde promotes her album "Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville."
Legendary actor Ernie Hudson promotes "Quantum Leap." Madison Bailey drops by to talk about "Outer Banks."
Jennifer Hudson welcomes former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul to the studio! Jillian Michaels chats about The Fitness App and her podcast, "Keeping It Real."
"The Mindy Project" alum Adam Pally stops by to chat about his film "Who Invited Charlie?" "Pictionary" host Jerry O'Connell brings the game to "The Jennifer Hudson Show" studio!
Actor Boris Kodjoe promotes the ABC drama "Station 19."
Jay Shetty talks about his tour and his book, "8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go." Michael Urie promotes "Shrinking." Dean Lewis performs his latest single, "How Do I Say Goodbye?"
Sebastian Maniscalco talks about his Netflix special, "Sebastian Maniscalco: Is It Me?" and his podcast, "Daddy vs. Doctor." Mason Gooding promotes "Scream VI."
Chrissy Metz promotes her children's book, "When I Talk to God, I Talk About You." Nika King promotes "65."
Katie Lowes and Guillermo Díaz talk about their podcast, "Unpacking the Toolbox: A Scandal Rewatch." PJ Morton chats to Jennifer and performs his song "Good Morning."
Abbott Elementary" star Quinta Brunson stops by. Stephanie Mills promotes "Black Broadway: A Proud History, a Limitless Future."
Mike Epps stops by to talk about "The Upshaws." Sarah Shahi chats about the new season of "Sex/Life."
Charles Barkley promotes "Inside the NBA."
Coco Jones performs and chats about Peacock's "Bel-Air," and performs her hit song "ICU" off her album, "What I Didn't Tell You." Skai Jackson promotes her fragrance, "Bloom Up!"
Melanie Lynskey drops by to talk about "Yellowjackets." Brooklyn Peltz Beckham promotes the Silk Nextmilk campaign.
Tamar Braxton joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss "Queens Court." The Isley Brothers are in the studio to talk about their album "Make Me Say It Again, Girl."
Jesse Palmer talks about "The Bachelor." Tati Gabrielle chats about the latest season of "You." Grammy nominated R&B artist MAJOR. sits down for a chat andperforms his latest song, "Baby Will You Love Me."
Dermot Mulroney stops by to talk about "Scream VI." Jessica Williams chats about the series "Shrinking." Mathematician, professor, and television personality Hannah Fry promotes the Bloomberg Media series "The Future with Hannah Fry."
Reba McEntire promotes the Reba: Live in Concert Tour.
Julie Bowen joins Jennifer in the studio as she promotes "Prom Pact." Method Man and Larenz Tate talk about "Power Book II: Ghost."
Ashley Park promotes "BEEF." Jabari Banks joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss "Bel-Air."
Kevin Nealon chats about his book, "I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame." Xscape are in the studio to promote "SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B."
Mayim Bialik and Julian Gant drop by to talk about "Call Me Kat." SWV perform their song "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)."
Roy Wood Jr. stops by to chat about the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Cierra Ramirez joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss "Good Trouble."
Khloé Kardashian promotes her fashion brand Good American. The War and Treaty perform their song "Have You a Heart" from their upcoming album, "Lover's Game."
The Walls Group perform their song "I Need You" from their recent album, "Four Walls."
Tan France joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about his Netflix reality competition show, "Next In Fashion."
Rob Riggle promotes his documentary, "Plastic Earth." Sam Claflin stops by to discuss "Daisy Jones & the Six."
Tisha Campbell drops by to talk about her film, "Every Breath She Takes."
Nikki & Brie Bella chat about "The Bellas Podcast" and their wine label Bonita Bonita. D.B. Woodside promotes his television show, "The Night Agent."
Stephen A. Smith discusses his memoir, "Straight Shooter," and podcast, "Know Mercy." Matt Walsh asks Jennifer Hudson for singing advice, and JHud gives the comedian some pointers for delivering a song when you're not a singer. Matt shares how he got into pickleball and JHud gives him some special Jenniferized gear for his home pickleball court.
Jennifer reminisces about her conversations with incredible women throughout the season, including Viola Davis, Lindsey Vonn, Hannah Waddingham, and Allyson Felix.
Giancarlo Esposito joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about "The Mandalorian." Ben & Erin Napier stop by to discuss their television show, "Home Town Takeover.
Tyler James Williams drops by to talk about "Abbott Elementary." Kristin Cavallari promotes her cookbook, "Truly Simple."
Vice President Kamala Harris sits down for an exclusive daytime talk show interview on "The Jennifer Hudson Show."
Chris Hardwick chats about his game show, "The Wall." Ben Harper discusses his television series "Extrapolations," and his latest album, "Wide Open Light."
Seal stops by to chat about his 30th Anniversary Tour commemorating three decades of his landmark albums "Seal" and "Seal II." He also performs an acoustic version of "Kiss from a Rose.
Swizz Beatz discusses his "Godfather of Harlem" soundtrack. Jody Watley joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about "The Jody Watley Show — Wattage Vibes Rooted in the Music." Olympic silver medalist and UCLA gymnast Jordan Chiles drops by.
Brendan Hunt drops by to chat about"Ted Lasso." Tawney Cypress discusses the latest season of her television show "Yellowjackets."
Milo Ventimiglia discusses his television show "The Company You Keep." Tori Kelly chats about her new single "missin u." Sophia Roe joins Jennifer for a cooking demo and promotes her television show "Counter Space."
Nicole Byer chats about her television show "Grand Crew." Folake Olowofoyeku discusses her television show "Bob Hearts Abishola."
Meghan Trainor chats about her debut book, "Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie." Leona Lewis promotes her Apple TV+ series "Jane," which features her original song "One Step Closer."
Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez drop by to talk about their movie"The Way." Marsai Martin chats about her television show "Saturdays."
LSU women's basketball NCAA champions, including Angel Reese, Flau'Jae Johnson, and Alexis Morris, join Jennifer on the couch. Jennifer welcomes back life and relationship coach Rhea Williams from Los Angeles, California, who has been in the mental health field for 20 years.
Chloe Bailey chats about her debut album "In Pieces." Kelvin Harrison Jr. discusses his movie "Chevalier."
Christina Ricci stops by to chat about the latest season of "Yellowjackets." Ms. Pat discusses her television sitcom "The Ms. Pat Show."
Rainn Wilson promotes his book"Soul Boom" and Peacock docuseries "Geography of Bliss." Lalah Hathaway discusses her newsingle "The Energy."
Holly Robinson Peete chats about her reality television show "Queens Court."
Ike Barinholtz stops by to chat about his television show"White House Plumbers." Jennifer welcomes back "Vibe Check" podcast hosts Zach Stafford, Sam Sanders, and Saeed Jones.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas discusses her new film "Love Again" and the Amazon series "Citadel." Charity Lawson, Season 20 star of "The Bachelorette," sits down with Jennifer for her first on-camera interview. Lewis Howes chats about hisNew York Times bestselling book, "The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today."
Russell and Nina Westbrook discuss their Why Not? Foundation and the card game "Do Tell."
Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev promote their Fresh Vine Wine.
Jeannie Mai Jenkins promotesOwl's Brew Boozy Tea. Robin Thede chats about her television show"A Black Lady Sketch Show."
Wilmer Valderrama drops by to talk about the latest season of"NCIS." Tarek and Heather El Moussa chat about "Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa."
Vanessa Williams chats about her reality television show"Queen of the Universe." Travis Bennett talks about his television show "Dave."
Henry Winkler drops by to discuss the final season of "Barry." Laura Harrier chats about her upcoming movie"White Men Can't Jump."
Samuel L. Jackson chats about his television show "Secret Invasion."
Five-time Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Robert Glasper stops by to chat about the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, California. Life coach Rhea Williams joins Jennifer on the couch.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson promotes his podcast "Dinner's on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson." Lily Rabe talks about her television show "Love & Death."
Bebe Rexha promotes her new album "Bebe." Ego Nwodim chats about "Saturday Night Live."
It's the Season 1 finale! Issa Rae chats about her new movie "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." Bill Bellamy discusses his book "Top Billin': Stories of Laughter, Lessons, and Triumph."
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Angela Bassett of 9-1-1 stops by. Next, the MUSYCA Youth Choir of Los Angeles, California, performs in-studio. Jennifer then welcomes Sherllay Debe Petion from Cape Coral, Florida, who gave birth to her daughter, Bithiah, at 35 weeks in the back seat of a rideshare. With her husband away, Sherllay called a rideshare to get to the hospital but went into labor en route. The driver pulled over, and Bithiah was born under a Miami highway during rush hour. Sherllay wrote in to thank the two female officers who helped her that day.
Marlon Wayans joins Jennifer in the studio to discuss his "Wild Child" comedy tour and more. Jennifer then welcomes 5-year-old drill team captain Kenzley Reign of Sophisticated Sounds & Steppers Drill Team & Drum Squad from Los Angeles, California.
Leslie Jones stops by to talk about her comedy tour. Jennifer welcomes 6-year-old Alaya Armbrister from Broward County, Florida. Alaya won the 400 meters gold at the 2024 AAU Nationals, making her the fastest 6-year-old in the country. Her viral race videos have been shared by ESPN SportsCenter celebrities, and even Olympic athletes. Fans already line up for photos with her at meets. Her dad and coach, DeAndre, noticed her talent at age 3, and Alaya dreams of competing in the Olympics one day.
Dave Bautista visits to chat about his new action-comedy film, "The Killer's Game." Jennifer also welcomes Ralmon McAfee and his 11-year-old daughter, Ma'Kynzeigh, from Houston, Texas. Ralmon made headlines after sharing an emotional video of himself crying tears of pride over his daughter's academic achievements.
Demi Moore joins the studio to chat about her new critically acclaimed film, "The Substance." Jennifer then welcomes Terrica Williams and her son, 9-year-old Czar Glanton Jr., from Polk County, Florida. A heartwarming video of Terrica running football drills with her son after work has gone viral. Four years ago, when Czar first started playing football, Terrica noticed he wasn't getting picked for games. Determined to help him improve, she took matters into her own hands. Despite a demanding schedule as a full-time single parent working at a nursing facility, Terrica taught herself the game and began running extra practices with Czar. Now, this special time they share is not only helping him thrive but also bringing joy to people everywhere and inspiring moms across the country.
Rob Lowe from "9-1-1: Lone Star" and "The Floor" stops by. Jennifer then welcomes Zalah Vallien, a student from Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts in Norwalk, Connecticut, whose viral video singing the national anthem in her school's cafeteria earned her the nickname "powerhouse." Zalah opens up about Jennifer's influence on her life and how meeting her is a dream come true. Originally from central Louisiana, Zalah only sees her family once or twice a year. Raised by her young single mom and pastor grandmother, she shares a close bond with her younger sister, whom she calls her "baby," and is her biggest fan.
Terrence Howard drops by to chat about his new miniseries, "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist." Next, the 8-year-old "Green Twins," Marnie and Mylah Green, join Jennifer. These adorable kids from Burnley, England, are famous for finishing each other's sentences. Over the summer, they became internet sensations when their hilarious reaction to the price of two ice creams (£9) went viral. The sisters are enjoying their newfound fame and dream of opening an ice cream shop where kids eat for free and adults pay affordable prices. In addition to their viral stardom, they're also competitive dancers who have won multiple European championships.
Power couple Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe discuss their podcast "We Don't Always Agree." "The Curse of the Necklace" stars Violet McGraw and Madeleine McGraw chat with Jennifer about their film.
Flavor Flav joins Jennifer in the studio. Jennifer then welcomes Terrica Williams and her son, 9-year-old Czar Glanton Jr., from Polk County, Florida. A heartwarming video of Terrica running football drills with her son after work has gone viral. Four years ago, when Czar first started playing football, Terrica noticed he wasn't getting picked for games. Determined to help him improve, she took matters into her own hands. Despite a demanding schedule as a full-time single parent working at a nursing facility, Terrica taught herself the game and began running extra practices with Czar. Now, this special time they share is not only helping him thrive but also bringing joy to people everywhere and inspiring moms across the country.
Saweetie is here! Jennifer also welcomes 2-year-old math prodigy Devan Defreitas and his father, Duane, from Queens, New York. Devan became a viral sensation at 15 months for his math skills, with his first word being "seven." Now at age 2, he's solving sixth-grade math problems and memorizing over 160 digits of pi.
Alfonso Ribeiro from "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos" is here. Jennifer then welcomes Stephany Faublas and her daughter, Cadence, from Charlotte, South Carolina, whose viral video has millions of views. Stephany, a single mom, replaced Cadence's iPad with educational activities before kindergarten and was surprised by her daughter's positive reaction. Cadence now feels ready for school and dreams of getting a "good job" to buy a dog and her dream car.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff sits down with Jennifer in the studio. Next, Jennifer welcomes Angel Everett and her mother, Dorothy Johnson, from Montgomery, Alabama, to share their family's breast cancer journey. Angel cared for her sister Eboni through treatment and later faced her own diagnosis, undergoing a double mastectomy. Though both were declared cancer-free, Eboni's cancer returned, and she died in July. The family now honors her memory by continuing her advocacy for early testing and establishing a scholarship in her name
Gwen Stefani visits to chat about "The Voice." Jennifer then welcomes back etiquette expert Myka Meier. "Love Island" Season 6 winners Serena Page and Kordell Beckham also stop by.
Common and Pete Rock will join Jennifer in the studio to perform their song "A GOD (There Is)" from their latest album, "The Auditorium, Vol. 1."
Oscar winner and voice of Asha in Disney's Wish, Ariana DeBose is here to chat about her new film, "House of Spoils." Jennifer then welcomes Suborno Bari from the Bronx, New York, who recently made headlines as the youngest student in NYU's 200-year history. On a full-ride scholarship, Suborno is double majoring in math and physics, set to graduate in 2026, with plans to earn his Ph.D. by 2029. Jennifer also chats with Johnny Rodriguez from Orange County, California, a former pro lacrosse player and head coach at Mater Dei High School. After leading his team to national recognition, Johnny stepped down following an ALS diagnosis last October, just as his wife was expecting their second child. Despite the diagnosis, he remains positive and advocates for ALS awareness, partnering with Augie's Quest to launch "Athletes vs. ALS."
The one and only Jimmy Kimmel from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" stops by the show. Tems sits down for a chat and also performs "Love Me JeJe" a song from her album "Born in the Wild." Jennifer also welcomes Dr. Brian Rambarran, a urologist from Buffalo, New York, who is also a dedicated pilot. Once a month, Dr. Rambarran flies rescue missions to save animals, with a viral video of him unloading puppies garnering millions of views. For the past 12 years, he's been rescuing dogs from kill shelters and euthanasia lists in Asheville, North Carolina, and transporting them to Nickel City Canine Rescue in Buffalo. As a urological cancer surgeon, he saves lives — and he gives dogs a second chance at life, too.
Let's Make a Deal host Wayne Brady and members of his blended family, including Maīle Brady, Mandie Taketa, and Jason Fordham, stop by to discuss their reality series "Wayne Brady: The Family Remix." Khalid is here to talk about his album "Sincere." Jennifer also welcomes Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization. Currently on the front lines of Hurricane Helene relief, Feeding America partners with food banks and local programs to provide food for those in need and advocates for lasting solutions to hunger.
Kristen Bell (the voice of Anna in Disney's Frozen), Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Jackie Tohn, and Sherry Cola join Jennifer to chat about their Netflix series "Nobody Wants This." Jennifer also welcomes Maria Niemetz from Ontario, California, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month. Maria is an NICU nurse, grandmother, and breast cancer survivor. We'll show a heartfelt nomination video from her daughter Rosanna and former daughter-in-law Cristina, both in the audience, and invite them to join Maria onstage. To top it off, Maria's whole family, including her grandchildren, will walk out and surprise her.
Josh Groban is here to talk about his nonprofit Find Your Light Foundation and its upcoming annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education. Jennifer also welcomes William "Billy" Green Jr. from Harlem, New York. A proud Puerto Rican, Black, Italian, gay, and nonbinary teacher, Billy has taught chemistry and physics for over 20 years at A. Philip Randolph, a Title I high school. Named the 2023 New York State Teacher of the Year and Grand Marshal of the Queens Pride Parade, Billy's passion for teaching, shaped by his experience with homelessness, drives him to serve underserved schools, as well as the prison on Rikers Island. He also co-leads the school's LGBTQ affinity group and founded an LGBTQ youth support center in East Harlem.
Tia Mowry stops by the studio to chat about her reality series "My Next Act." GloRilla is also here to discuss her album "Glorious."
Actor and host Joel McHale stops by to chat about the new season of "Crime Scene Kitchen." Jennifer welcomes 12-year-old award-winning inventor Anirudh Rao from Lone Tree, CO. Anirudh will share the inspiration behind his groundbreaking invention — an early tornado detection system that extends the warning time from 15 to 45 minutes. His innovative work has earned him recognition across the STEM community.
R&B sensation Victoria Monét unveils the details of her highly anticipated album "JAGUAR II: Deluxe Edition." HGTV's hosts Keith & Evan stop by to chat about the new season of "HGTV's Bargain Block: New Orleans." NOTE: Blair Underwood ended up not appearing on this episode. He appeared on a later episode (October 30).
CNN Host Jake Tapper drops by and will be joined by his daughter Alice Paul Tapper to discuss her new book "Use Your Voice." Plus, "Sean the Science Kid" from Lilburn, GA, is here to share his enthusiasm about teaching others about science. His viral videos have become a beloved sensation, teaching people fun science facts and answering questions.
Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah on the inspiration behind his upcoming YouTube comedy stand-up special. Comedian Allison Reese will perform her spot-on impression of Vice President Kamala Harris. Next, Jennifer welcomes Assistant Principal Tony Wishard from Fredericksburg, VA. Tony's journey from teacher to administrator recently went viral, as he shared heartfelt memories of his students from over the years. In his 12-year career, Tony has gone above and beyond to support his students, not only in the classroom but also in their personal lives. He's known for using his own funds to provide essentials. Tony regularly eats lunch with students, celebrates their milestones, and serves as a coach and mentor to many.
Jennifer Hudson will give an exclusive debut performance from her new holiday album "The Gift of Love." Get ready for a magical musical moment that will light up your holiday season! Actors Tichina Arnold and Terry Crews join Jennifer to discuss the exciting reboot of "Everybody Still Hates Chris." Plus, Jennifer welcomes the Senters Family from Phoenix, AZ — Ryan and Sara Senters, along with their nine adopted children. Together, they will share their powerful journey of founding Ohana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in Arizona. Through Ohana, the Senters family provides life-changing opportunities, including mentorship programs, career services, and transformative experiences that help these young people thrive beyond their immediate communities.
Emmy Award-winning professional dancer and host Derek Hough swings by to chat about his upcoming dance tour, "Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays," and this season of "Dancing with the Stars." Next, former WNBA player Sheryl Swoopes sits down with Jennifer to discuss her advocacy work and personal journey with breast cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Actor and comedian Lamorne Morris drops by to chat about the new film "Saturday Night." Jennifer then welcomes Josiah Johnson and his grandmother Theresa from Sacramento, California. Their rap battle videos have gone viral, attracting attention from celebrities like Timbaland, Drake, and Snoop Dogg. In their lighthearted battles, Josiah jokes about Theresa's dentures and orthopedic shoes, while she playfully brings up his knee surgery at 21. Despite the teasing, they show the love between them.
Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman visits the show to talk about the second season of "Lioness." Joan Vassos makes an appearance to talk about being the first-ever lead of "The Golden Bachelorette." Plus, Jennifer welcomes 12-year-old Jack Carlin from El Paso, Texas. Over the summer, "Jack the Great" went viral for his excitement and love of watching the lights turn off. Since then, he's traveled around the country to see the lights turn off at sports games, event centers, stores, and popular destinations like the Alamo, the Vegas Strip, and the Empire State Building. Next, he'll be heading to Paris to watch the Eiffel Tower lights turn off.
Joel Madden stops by to chat about the new season of "Ink Master." Comedian Roy Wood Jr. drops by to discuss hosting CNN's "Have I Got News For You."
Hollywood power couple Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete discuss their exciting hosting journey in the new season of "Queens Court." Jennifer then welcomes Madison Crowell and her mom, Melissa Langley, from Hinesville, Georgia. Madison made headlines for receiving over $15 million in scholarships and being accepted to 231 colleges, choosing a full-ride scholarship to High Point University. As a first-generation college student, she aims to inspire underprivileged youth. President Biden congratulated her, calling her a future leader.
Actress and comedian Kathryn Hahn (the voice of Ericka in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and Hotel Transylvania: Transformania) stops by to chat about the new Disney+ series "Agatha All Along." Two-time Olympic bronze medalist Stephen Nedoroscik and his dance partner, Rylee Arnold, are here to chat about this exciting season of "Dancing with the Stars." Jennifer then welcomes Colette Louis and her daughter Cami from Charlotte, North Carolina, to the show. Their video went viral after Colette helped Cami prepare for her first father-daughter dance. Colette highlights the importance of instilling confidence and self-esteem in young girls, something she missed out on growing up, and aims to empower Cami and others.
Father and son Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. from My Wife and Kids join Jennifer at the show. The actors and comedians will be chatting about the CBS show "Poppa's House." Plus, SportsCenter's Hannah Storm visits to discuss her personal journey with breast cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mother-daughter duo Kenedi and Ellen Smith from Murrieta, California, stop by to share their inspiring journey through multiple surrogacies. They're now spreading awareness and education through their podcast, "Stop. Sit. Surrogate," where they discuss the many facets of surrogacy and the invaluable experiences it offers.
Actor Blair Underwood drops by to chat with Jennifer about the new STARZ series "Three Women." Jennifer welcomes popular TikTok sister duo Sarah and Emily Francati from Rochester, New York. The sisters share their inspiring story about how Sarah stepped up at age 15 to help raise her younger sister Emily, who has Down syndrome, after their mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. Despite the challenges, Emily felt love from Sarah. They formed a close bond, which remained even after their mom's disease went into remission. Now a senior in high school and a basketball coach, Emily hopes to inspire others about the capabilities of people with Down syndrome. Plus, a beauty alert! Jennifer welcomes back professional makeup artist Abby Wren. Abby will show how you can elevate your Halloween makeup with a few simple tricks.
It's "The Jennifer Hudson Show" Halloween Celebration! Tune in for a special episode of spooktacular fun, featuring performances, festive costumes, and special surprises! Award-winning musician and actress and the "Queen of Halloween," Janelle Monáe, stops by to show off her amazing costume! Singer Lance Bass joins the celebration to chat about the Paramount+ documentary "Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands."
Jennifer welcomes rapper and actor Ludacris to the show. They'll be discussing the new season of the music competition series "Rhythm + Flow."
Hip-hop legend Warren G visits Jennifer's stage to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his album "Regulate...G Funk Era" and his upcoming tour. Broadway star Ethan Slater then chats with Jennifer about his magical role as Boq in the highly anticipated film "Wicked." Plus, Jennifer welcomes back 7-year-old Bella Baker from Los Angeles to ask for Bella's take on what she would do if she were president!
Singer, songwriter, and actress Christina Milian chats with Jennifer about her new Netflix film, "Meet Me Next Christmas." Then, Jennifer Ellis and her husband Travis from Fayetteville, West Virginia, join the show and share their story of how the loss of a loved one brought them together.
R&B sensation Jason Derulo is here is chat about his newest single, "Make Me Happy." New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima stops by to share tips on ways to take care of yourself and protect your joy during Election Week. She'll also talk about her upcoming book, "Worthy."
HGTV's Drew and Jonathan Scott stop by to chat about their new series, "Don't Hate Your House with the Property Brothers." Plus, Jennifer welcomes Rachel Siegel, a dance instructor in Los Angeles who went viral after posting about being left at the altar and then going to her wedding reception solo to celebrate with friends and family.
Vocal legend Andrea Bocelli visits the show to talk about his upcoming concert film, "Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration." Tune in for a transcendent musical moment between Bocelli, Jennifer Hudson, and her pianist, Charles Jones. Jennifer also welcomes twin sisters Alex and Ashley Kern from Buffalo, New York, who share their inspiring story. In 2016, Ashley, a high school senior, was injured in a drive-by shooting that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She and Alex had planned to attend college together and pursue nursing careers as first-generation graduates. After months in the hospital and rehab, Ashley missed the chance to start college with Alex. Despite these challenges, she persevered and eventually graduated from nursing school alongside her sister.
R&B sensation Ciara will discuss her new song "Wassup" ft. Busta Rhymes. Eight-year-old Hannah Strickland and her mom, Dawn, from Port St. Lucie, Florida, chat about their viral video of Hannah joyfully picking out Christmas tree ornaments. The heartwarming moment quickly gained attention online. Tune-in to see Jennifer's big surprise for Hannah! Jennifer welcomes community leader Antonio Brown from St. Petersburg, FL. Antonio, owner of Central Station Barbershop & Grooming, offers free haircuts to kids in his ‘Competitive Readers Book Club." Inspired by barbershop culture as a safe space, he started the program to improve literacy in his community. Instead of paying for the haircut, kids learn about saving and financial literacy.
Actor Justin Hartley joins Jennifer to talk about Season 2 of his hit series "Tracker." Jennifer welcomes Noah Wilks and his mom, Jasmine, from Redford, Michigan, to the stage. Noah recently went viral when a video captured his newfound confidence and swagger after his first day of first grade.
Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence will chat about his comedy tour "Ya'll Know What It Is!" Plus, Jennifer welcomes theater teacher Alison Calder and her former student Cienna Dixon. Cienna shares how Alison made a lasting impact on her, especially during her mental health struggles. Cienna says she wouldn't be here without Alison's support, and as thank you, she got a tattoo of Alison's phrase "Always with you."
Jennifer will celebrate "Hurricane Heroes," highlighting inspiring stories of brave individuals who emerged as heroes during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This special episode spotlights the resilience and selflessness of first responders, community leaders, and everyday citizens who came together to support one another.
Jennifer sits down for an exclusive interview with the panelists of "The Masked Singer," Ken Jeong, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke, and Jenny McCarthy. Also joining Jennifer is viral kid food critic and "food taster" Reese Jackson from New Orleans, Louisiana. Reese has recently taken the Internet by storm with his reactions to his mom's elaborate home-cooked meals.
Multiple Grammy- and Oscar-winning artist Jon Batiste stops by to talk about his upcoming album "Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1)." Jennifer also welcomes 10-year-old Samuel Henderson and his mother, Lori, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the stage. Samuel recently went viral for a video his mother filmed that showcased his amazingly accurate bird calls at his school's talent show.
Actor and author Henry Winkler will talk about his children's book "Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole" and the paperback of his memoir "Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond." Giada De Laurentiis will chat about her food and lifestyle brand, "Giadzy."
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis stop by to discuss co-hosting the special "Honest Renovations: A Holiday Makeover."
Actor Courtney B. Vance will discuss the FX series, "Grotesquerie."
Join Jennifer Hudson for a festive Thanksgiving Show that celebrates the warmth and joy of the holidays! Actor Ted Danson visits the show to talk about the Netflix series "A Man on the Inside." Jennifer then welcomes best friends T'Mani Woodland from Charleston, South Carolina, and Amber Mckay from Columbia, South Carolina. The two will share how a video of them dancing went viral, plus the inspiring story of their friendship.
In a special episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show," Jennifer celebrates the music of R&B! Award-winning musician John Legend stops by the show to celebrate the release of "Get Lifted (20th Anniversary)." R&B superstar Muni Long will chat about her four Grammy nominations and her new album, "Revenge." Then, favorite dad and daughter duo, 6-year-old Tatum and Jay Galberth from Washington, D.C., are back, and Jennifer has a big surprise for them!
Jennifer sits down for an exclusive interview with "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast members Dorit Kemsley, Garcelle Beauvais, Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke, and Bozoma Saint John. Then, gospel music legend Marvin Sapp will chat and perform "Never Would Have Made It."
Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo visits the stage to discuss the highly anticipated film "Wicked." Plus, a magical music moment with Cynthia and Jennifer! Actors James and Oliver Phelps drop by to talk about their new show, "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.
Snoop Dogg stops by to chat about "The Voice" and is then joined by and his daughter Cori Broadus to discuss their docuseries "Snoop Dogg's Fatherhood: Cori & Wayne's Story." Jennifer also welcomes back 12-year-old kid reporter Jeremiah Fennell from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Yvette Nicole Brown joins the show to discuss the upcoming Motion Picture & Television Fund's telethon. Zoe Oli from Atlanta, Georgia — the 12-year-old CEO and founder of Beautiful Curly Me — joins the show. Zoe chats about the mission of Beautiful Curly Me to empower young Black and Brown girls by providing dolls, books, puzzles, and content that encourages self-love and confidence in their natural hair.
Rapper Latto sits down for her first talk show interview to chat about her new album "Sugar Honey Iced Tea" and Season 2 of "Rhythm + Flow" on Netflix. Plus, don't miss her epic performance. Jennifer then welcomes Rhiannah Gordon and her kids, Flynn and Rhiley, from Sacramento, California. They share the heartwarming story of the emotional viral video of Rhiannah and her kids finding out she passed the California bar exam. Rhiannah hopes her story encourages others to persevere.
Brian Tyree Henry joins Jennifer to talk about his new film, "The Fire Inside." Xylene DeCoteau and her father, Carlond, join the show to share their emotional story. Xylene is a pilot for Mesa Airlines and had the extraordinary opportunity to fly her dad for the first time as a passenger. A video of her inspiring speech went viral as she surprised her dad during the flight, honoring the sacrifices he made to help her achieve her dream of becoming a pilot.
The incredible Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor sits down with Jennifer Hudson to share why she changed her last name and how her grandmother inspired her performance in "Nickel Boys." Plus, she dishes on her favorite fashion moments and style icons!
Jennifer welcomes "The Real Full Monty" stars Anthony Anderson, Tyler Posey, Taye Diggs, and James Van Der Beek in an exclusive cast interview. They'll chat about "The Real Full Monty," a two-hour special in which a group of male celebrities will bare all to raise awareness for cancer research. Next, 9-year-old singer Mirabel Pan Weston from Boston, Massachusetts, joins the show to sing "Hallelujah" and talk about her passionate, award-winning performances around Boston.
Actress and singer Jennifer Love Hewitt drops by to talk about Lifetime's new film "The Holiday Junkie" and her new book "Inheriting Magic." Pat Houston and world-renowned musician Rickey Minor visit Jennifer and discuss the Whitney Houston concert film "Whitney Houston — The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)." Jennifer then welcomes Shiller Joseph and his kidney donor, Krissy Miller, from Provo, Utah, as they share their inspiring story. In 2020, Shiller needed a kidney transplant and moved to Provo for his daughter's education. Krissy, inspired to donate a kidney, met Shiller by chance while on a hike. Learning of his need, she offered hers and was a perfect match. Shiller is thriving after a successful transplant in April 2024, and they share a lifelong bond.
Actress and singer Halle Bailey and legendary musician Smokey Robinson join the show to chat about their new show, "A Motown Christmas Special." Jennifer welcomes back 7-year-old Luke Tillman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He gives an update on his upcoming holiday plans and going viral from his memes!
Award-winning musician Keith Urban joins the show to discuss his new album "High" and will perform "Wildside." Actor Aaron Pierre talks about the highly anticipated film "Mufasa: The Lion King."
Actress and member of the famed girl group "3LW" Naturi Naughton-Lewis joins Jennifer to discuss her latest projects. Grammy-winning artist Lucky Daye performs his hit "That's You" from his album "Algorithm."
Award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright stops by to chat about his new series, "The Agency." Jennifer welcomes the Izzo family from Buffalo, New York, to the show! Meggan and Allie have been fostering their three children for the past five years, and a recent video of David, Brooklyn, and Piper learning they finally have an adoption date recently went viral. Meggan and Allie hope to provide representation for diverse modern families and encourage others to consider fostering and adopting.
Jennifer has an exclusive interview with former First Lady Michelle Obama, who will make her first appearance on the show! They'll talk about Michelle's new book, "Overcoming: A Workbook." Additionally, they'll discuss Michelle's role as executive producer on the Netflix series "The Later Daters" and will be joined by cast members Logan Ury and Dr. Anise Mastin. Plus, Boston Public School's newest "Teacher of the Year," Ms. Tanisha Milton, visits the show.
The cast of the upcoming Netflix dramedy series "No Good Deed," featuring Ray Romano, Lisa Kudrow, Luke Wilson, Linda Cardellini, Teyonah Parris, and O-T Fagbenle, exclusively joins Jennifer to talk about their new series.
Jennifer has the exclusive interview with "The Six Triple Eight" cast — Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Pepi Sonuga, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, and Moriah Brown — to discuss their new movie.
The multi-talented D-Nice joins Jennifer to discuss his New Year's Eve concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and fifth anniversary of his iconic "Club Quarantine" sets. Up next, Jennifer welcomes the inspiring Coach Martin Bacon from San Dimas, California. Martin has been a dedicated football coach at Covina High School, where he credits the sport with transforming his life. Growing up in a single-parent household, Martin found father figures in his coaches, who not only guided him but also instilled lifelong values. Motivated by their influence, Martin now pays it forward by mentoring his players both on and off the field. Finally, the one and only Jennifer Hudson will perform "Find the Love" from her holiday album "The Gift of Love."
Television host Karamo stops by to talk about the new season of Netflix's "Queer Eye." Plus, tune in for even more from Jennifer's recent chat with former First Lady Michelle Obama in this never-before-aired bonus content!
Actor and host Joe Manganiello visits the show to talk about the newest season of "Deal or No Deal Island." Actress Tiffany Boone makes an appearance to talk about the highly anticipated Disney film "Mufasa: The Lion King." Plus, Jennifer welcomes Ladia Yates and 10-year-old Zamira Bankhead from L.Y.E. Academy in Memphis, Tennessee. After a successful professional career, Ladia wanted to create a safe place where dancers could have opportunities to excel. The dance studio has become a staple and positive example in the community. Her student Zamira's dance videos have been going viral for years.
Actor and rapper O'Shea Jackson Jr. drops by to talk about his new film "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera." Emmy-winning actor Lee Jung-Jae chats with Jennifer about the highly anticipated new season of Netflix's "Squid Games." Jennifer also welcomes Air Force veteran firefighter Durrell Council from Chesterfield, Virginia, to the stage. Durell was recently diagnosed with ALS and hopes to share his story with Jennifer, including how he chooses to let go of fear, speak with joy, and enjoy every moment of life.
Jennifer welcomes actress Jodie Turner-Smith to the show to chat about the hit series "The Agency."
Actress Stephanie Hsu stops by to talk about Peacock's new comedy series "Laid." Plus, TikTok content creator Ace Green from Los Angeles, California, visits the stage and teaches Jennifer and the audience a dance! Ace has gone viral for his livestreams teaching dance moves to different groups of people, including veterans, kids, healthcare workers, and more.
Actor Zachary Quinto visits to talk about his new show, "Brilliant Minds." Singer and rapper Aloe Blacc stops by to chat about his upcoming album "Stand Together." Plus, tune in for a special performance of his song "One Good Thing." Jennifer also welcomes Berhanu Dallas, aka "Dr. Drip," from Atlanta, Georgia, to the show. Dr. Drip is a marketing education teacher at Forest Park High School. Recently, he has gained lots of attention on social media for his humorous videos with his students and how he connects with them.
Grammy award-winning R&B legend Lalah Hathaway will discuss her latest album, "VANTABLACK." Travel expert Justin Walter from Los Angeles, CA, will share some of his winter travel tips on how to tick off your bucket list on a budget. The legendary Harlem Globetrotters will give a show-stopping performance and chat about their upcoming 2025 tour.
Jennifer welcomes "Abbott Elementary's" Chris Perfetti to the stage to discuss the fourth season of the popular show and more. Plus, tune in to watch Jeffrey Wall from Dayton, Ohio, teach Jennifer some martial arts! Jeffrey is a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati. He founded Golden Age Karate, where he leads free martial arts classes for senior citizens. His practices build self-esteem, promote empowerment, and help keep everyone social, happy, and healthy.
"Abbott Elementary's" Janelle James is welcomed back to the "Jennifer Hudson Show" stage! Jennifer and Janelle talk about the fourth season of the hit comedy series. Actress Mayan Lopez stops by to talk about the third season of NBC's "Lopez vs. Lopez."
Two-time Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard drops by to talk about her latest book, "Do It Anyway Devotional: 60 Days to a Bolder Faith." R&B sensation Mario chats about being on tour with Mary J. Blige and his album "Glad You Came." Plus, he will perform a medley of "Keep Going" and "Let Me Love You."
Jennifer welcomes actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar to talk about the second season of his show "Found." Next, couple Aki and Koichi from Irvine, California, stop by. They've gone viral for the "outfit of the day" videos their daughter Yuri posts of them. Within months, the couple gained over a million followers on Instagram. They've been flown to Europe for brand campaigns, appeared in Vogue, and more! Jennifer also welcomes Trell Thomas, founder of Black Excellence Brunch, to discuss his brunch events inspired by Sunday dinners at his mother's house in South Carolina. After moving to Los Angeles, he transformed his gatherings into a platform to showcase the achievements and contributions of Black professionals worldwide.
Singer-songwriter Andra Day makes a special appearance to talk about her song "Bricks" from the film "Exhibiting Forgiveness." Plus, Gina Zapanta and Mike Alder from Los Angeles, California, visit the show. The married couple are lawyers and have long been dedicated to giving back to their community. During the Los Angeles fires, they helped book free hotel rooms for those in need and have collected donations to distribute to disadvantaged people. Jennifer also welcomes back Inglewood, California, community leader Tyrone Nance. Tyrone is the founder of It's Bigger Than Us, a nonprofit organization that provides solution-based resources to underserved families in South L.A. During the devastating Los Angeles fires, Tyrone and his team bravely stepped into action to help first responders and fire victims.
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" partners with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to host a special episode focused on the National Day of Racial Healing. The special hour is dedicated to helping people of all identities and backgrounds come together, reflect, and begin or continue their journey of healing from the effects of racism. Actress and dancer Debbie Allen joins this special episode and will discuss the impact of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Plus, tune in for a performance from Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy!
Jennifer welcomes back actor Shemar Moore and they talk about his show "S.W.A.T." Actress Ryan Destiny stops by to talk about her film "The Fire Inside."
Actress Beth Behrs stops by to talk about the CBS show "The Neighborhood." Plus, tune in to watch Jennifer and Beth test out the latest social media food trends!
Jennifer has an exclusive interview with Christina Haack and Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa to discuss their HGTV hit series, "The Flip Off." Jennifer welcomes Ashley Benton, founder/CEO of The Green Team Helping Hands Inc., from Greensboro, North Carolina. The nonprofit organization accommodates families, unhoused individuals, and veterans with meals, clothing, and daily necessities. Now, Ashley is feeding hundreds of people monthly, has dozens of volunteers, and receives donations from people and organizations around the world. And tune in for a special demonstration with "The Great American Baking Show" winner Mackenzie Rubish, where Mackenzie and her family teach Jennifer how to make a traditional Samoan cake called puligi!
Stand-up comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery drops by to talk about the upcoming family film "Dog Man." Jennifer welcomes 2-year-old logo expert Devin and his parents, Trevor Derose and Tatiana Gipson, from Chicago, Illinois. Devin has memorized thousands of logos across various categories, including luxury designers, food and beverage companies, entertainment, and technology. When Devin was 18 months old, he learned the alphabet and became fascinated with learning different words that start with each letter. From there, he became interested in advertisements and logos. Plus, a Beauty Alert with Emmy Award-winning hairstylist Kiyah Wright. Tune in for celebrity hairstyling tips!
Singer and actress Kelly Rowland joins the show. Jennifer welcomes Hadiyah Cummings from Conway, Arkansas. A video of Hadiyah celebrating with her family after finding out she passed the bar exam recently went viral. She says passing the bar was a significant milestone for her being that she grew up in a low socioeconomic household and was a first-generation college student.
Actress Keke Palmer drops by to chat about her new film "One of Them Days." 10-year-old Grayson and his mother, Terica Roberts, from Altadena, California, join Jennifer to share their inspiring story. Grayson, who is legally blind due to a chromosomal disorder, lost his home in the Altadena Eaton Fire, evacuating with his family with only a few belongings. Despite losing his Braille items and beloved drum set, Grayson remains positive in a now-viral video, sharing his love for his neighborhood. In 2023, music lover Grayson was surprised by Travis Barker while raising money for visually impaired kids in Ghana. Most recently, Travis gifted him a new drum set! Grayson and his family are looking forward to rebuilding and playing music again.
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and her son Etienne Maurice visit the show! Sheryl chats about the hit series "Abbott Elementary," and her son discusses his organization WalkGood LA, which has been helping survivors of the recent Southern California fires. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Teddy Swims stops by to talk about his album "I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2)." Plus, Jennifer welcomes viral sensation Charlie Campbell from Birmingham, Alabama. The 12-year-old went viral after a video of him singing "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims at a basketball camp caught the attention of Teddy himself!
R&B legend Usher visits Jennifer to talk about his new Audible project and more. Plus, the Southern University and A&M College Marching Band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, appears on the show. Jennifer talks to the band director, Dr. Kedric Taylor, about their performance at the Honda Battle of the Bands at SoFi Stadium.
Jennifer welcomes "General Hospital" cast members Finola Hughes, Laura Wright, Cameron Mathison, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, and Maurice Benard to discuss the show's 62nd season. Next, 9-year-old Denzil Irving III, also known as "Professor D3" from Fort Pierce, Florida, joins the show to discuss his journey as an aspiring chemist. He teaches chemistry on his Instagram and YouTube channels, where he shares his love for STEM.
Grammy-winning artist Sheila E. will join Jennifer to chat about her new album "Bailar." Singer and actress Heather Headley is in the studio to dish about the newest season of her show "Sweet Magnolias." Plus, 6-year-old food critic Reese Jackson from New Orleans, Louisiana, stops by to taste some Super Bowl-themed snacks.
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" hosts a special Super Bowl episode! Actress Gina Torres stops by to discuss the final season of "9-1-1: Lone Star." Plus, Jennifer gets Super Bowl predictions from the adorable "Puppy Bowl" puppies!
Award-winning actor Colman Domingo visits to talk about his Oscar-nominated film "Sing Sing." Plus, Jennifer welcomes Royal Ramey from San Bernardino, California. Royal is the co-founder and CEO of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP), a nonprofit organization that provides career support to formerly incarcerated firefighters and those currently incarcerated in California's Conservation Camps who are interested in careers in the wildland and forestry sector. Their mission is to increase wildfire personnel from non-traditional and underrepresented communities, providing them the training, skills, resources, and experience needed to secure gainful employment.
Actress and singer Michelle Williams stops by to talk about her role in "Death Becomes Her" on Broadway. Bachelor star Grant Ellis sits down with Jennifer to talk about the newest season of "The Bachelor." 10-year-old kid conservationist Liddy Cleve from Savannah, Georgia, joins the show and shares how she was inspired at 6 years old to start hosting monthly community beach cleanups and become an ocean advocate. Through her nonprofit Save Sea Life with Liddy, she donates trash cleanup stations to local schools and creates bracelets made from recycled trash to inspire others.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Johnny Gill visits Jennifer to chat about New Edition's residency at The Wynn in Las Vegas. Jennifer welcomes 3-year-old Ace and his mother, Melissa Morris, from Detroit, Michigan. Melissa shares how Ace, an old soul with a passion for ’50s to ’80s music, amazed her with his knowledge at just a year old, quickly becoming an online sensation.
Iconic comedian George Lopez and Jennifer talk about his final comedy stand-up special "Muy Católico" on Prime Video. Rapper and singer Sexyy Red drops by to talk about her new music. Astronaut and bioastronautics researcher Kellie Gerardi from Jupiter, Florida, joins the show. As director of Human Spaceflight Operations at the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), she was one of the first payload specialists on a commercial spacecraft and the 90th woman in space. In 2026, she'll lead an all-female suborbital flight with Virgin Galactic. Kellie is dedicated to paving the way for future generations.
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" celebrates Valentine's Day! Music legend David Foster joins Jennifer to discuss the upcoming Broadway musical "BOOP!" 8-year-old Bella Baker from Los Angeles, California, returns to offer love and relationship advice. Jennifer also welcomes Brian McShea and his fiancée, Stephanie Raynor, from Altadena, California, to share their remarkable story of resilience and love. They lost their home last month in the Eaton Fire. Brian was out of town when the flames erupted, while Stephanie narrowly escaped with their pets. Returning to the ashes, Brian miraculously discovered the engagement ring he had hidden and proposed on the spot. A neighbor captured the emotional moment, and the photo quickly went viral, offering a glimmer of hope amid heartbreak. As they plan their wedding, Brian and Stephanie are committed to rebuilding their future alongside their beloved Altadena community.
Actor and comedian Bill Bellamy stops by to talk about his upcoming comedy dates.
Singer-songwriter Tyla visits to talk about the remix of her song "Push 2 Start" with Sean Paul. Jennifer also welcomes 13-year-old Judah Scott from Ottawa, Canada. Judah has gained social media fame for covering songs and posting them and performing with one of his favorite bands, LANY.
Oscar nominee Mikey Madison will talk about her film "Anora." Plus, comedian and actor Druski stops by to talk about his upcoming reality dating series "Coulda Been Love." Next, educators Stanley Alston and Tiffany Davis from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, join the show to share their inspiring work at Achieve Academy East, a transitional school for students struggling in traditional settings. Dean of students Stan and special education teacher Tiffany help students improve behavior, attendance, and academics before they return to their home schools. Two years ago, Stan began celebrating students' achievements and birthdays by bursting into classrooms with a boom box — videos of which have since gone viral. They say these small celebrations boost confidence and self-esteem for kids who often feel forgotten.
Actor Anthony Mackie comes down to talk about the newest Marvel film "Captain America: Brave New World." Jennifer also welcomes Brian McShea and his fiancée Stephanie Raynor from Altadena, California. Brian and Stephanie lost their home in the Eaton Fire last month. When they were cleared to visit where their house once stood, Brian was able to sift through the rubble and miraculously find the engagement ring he planned to give to Stephanie and proposed to her on the spot. Their story went viral on social media.
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" throws a surprise celebration — for Jennifer Hudson! Singer-songwriter and actress Coco Jones drops by to chat about her new music.
Ms. Tina Knowles joins the show for the first time to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her hair care brand, Cécred, and discuss its remarkable success. 6-year-old rap sensation Savannah "Van Van" McConneaughey from Charlotte, North Carolina, joins Jennifer to chat and perform a song from her debut album!
Adam Levine stops by to chat about the new season of "The Voice." Actor Aldis Hodge discusses his successful series "Cross."
Host Jesse Palmer will drop by to talk about the new season of ‘"The Bachelor." Jennifer welcomes the stars of "The Family Business: New Orleans," including Lela Rochon, Yvette Nicole Brown, David Banner, Brandon T. Jackson, and Pooch Hall. 9-year-old boxing prodigy Mia Perez from Miami, Florida, joins the show to share her journey from picking up the sport just 11 months ago to becoming a viral sensation. She hopes to inspire young girls to break barriers and pursue their dreams.
Actress Ego Nwodim stops by to chat about the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live." Supermodel Chanel Iman sits down with Jennifer Hudson and shares how a bold wink at Anna Wintour helped land her on the cover of Vogue. She also opens up about motherhood, her daughters, and celebrating her one-year wedding anniversary with her NFL beau. Dancers Storm DeBarge and AhniYah Berry from Los Angeles, California, join the show to share their experience starring in Kendrick Lamar's "Squabble Up" music video — and teach Jennifer some of their signature moves!
Actor Peter Krause drops by to chat about the new season of "9-1-1." Dr. Tiara Moore, a marine ecologist studying water quality and human impacts on the ocean, joins the show to share her journey. Inspired by a college ecology course, she pursued marine biology but faced racism during her doctorate, motivating her to drive change. In 2020, she founded Black in Marine Science (BIMS) to celebrate and connect Black marine scientists worldwide. Now a nonprofit with 350+ members across 30+ countries, BIMS continues to grow.
Actor Eric McCormack visits to talk about his new thriller series, "Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue." Jennifer also welcomes "Chicago's Lemonade Girls," who are helping their community on the South Side of Chicago with their lemonade stand. During a local heat wave last summer, Brittany Powell's daughters Jade, 12, and Joy, 11, started a lemonade stand to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Jade, who has type 1 diabetes, knows firsthand the challenges of spending time in the hospital and felt inspired to uplift other children facing similar experiences. The sisters had such a positive response to their fundraiser that they started helping other deserving causes. Plus, one-armed archer Gabriel George from Jacksonville, Florida, stops by to demonstrate his archery skills with Jennifer!
Actress Regina Hall stops by to talk about Searchlight Pictures' new film "O'Dessa." USA Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles also visits the studio to chat about her upcoming memoir, "I'm That Girl."
Jennifer welcomes the new "Matlock" cast — Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, and Leah Lewis — to talk about the reboot series. Plus, tune in to watch Jennifer learn how to play the bagpipes with Trevor Takahashi and two drummers from the City of Angels Pipe Band from Los Angeles, California! Trevor is the pipe major and creative director of the band, which was founded in 2021 to promote diversity within the international arena of competitive pipe bands.
Comedian and host Howie Mandel and reality competition star Parvati Shallow stop by to talk about Season 2 of "Deal or No Deal Island."
Producer and author Nicole Avant discusses the Netflix film "The Six Triple Eight" and her book "Think You'll Be Happy." Jennifer also welcomes sleep expert Dr. Cheri Mah from Sunnyvale, California, who shares tips on how to get the best sleep possible.
Iconic comedian Kevin Hart drops by to talk about the new adult animated series "Lil Kev" on BET+. K-pop superstar Jennie (from BLACKPINK) discusses her debut solo album, "Ruby."
Actress Melissa Rauch stops by to talk about NBC's "Night Court." Plus, Jennifer chats with Michele Byrd-McPhee from Jersey City, New Jersey. Michele is the founder of Ladies of Hip-Hop, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls within hip-hop culture. And Jennifer welcomes singing wedding couple Ethan and Sophia Elms from Cincinnati, Ohio. The newlyweds recently went viral for their surprise duet of "Endless Love" at their wedding reception.
Actress Laverne Cox visits to chat about her new Amazon Prime comedy series, "Clean Slate." Jennifer also invites top-rated stylist and color expert Rayne Parvis from Los Angeles, California, to explain what color analysis is and how to find your most flattering shades.
Award-winning rapper Big Sean stops by to talk about his new book "Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace." Plus, actress Brenda Song chats with Jennifer about her new Netflix show, "Running Point."
Actor and host Alfonso Ribeiro drops by to talk about "America's Funniest Home Videos." Jennifer welcomes bracket expert Mariah Rose from Atlanta, Georgia, who shares her breakdown of March Madness and tips on how to create a bracket. Mariah is a sports content creator with over 700K followers on socials and has a podcast called "Hoops for Hotties." She has gained popularity for posting videos where she explains sports and provides commentary for people who don't regularly watch. Plus, Italian operatic trio Il Volo performs "Who Wants to Live Forever" as they embark on a world tour.
Actress Kat Dennings stops by to talk about the ABC series "Shifting Gears." Plus, actress Kate Flannery teaches Jennifer about St. Patrick's Day traditions!
TV personality Antoni Porowski visits Jennifer to chat about his upcoming National Geographic series "No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski." Actress Gina Torres stops by to discuss the final season of "9-1-1: Lone Star." Jennifer also welcomes Jake and Lauren Beck from Toledo, Ohio. The two recently went viral for a video of the moment Jake found out Lauren is pregnant. The couple has struggled with infertility in the past, so they were overjoyed to learn they were able to conceive naturally after previously undergoing fertility treatments.
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias chats with Jennifer about his new Netflix special "Gabriel Iglesias: Legend of Fluffy." Plus, Jennifer welcomes Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen from Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Allen is an emergency medicine physician and the founder of Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care, the first African American-owned urgent care facility in the United States, with a chain of locations serving Greater Los Angeles and Orange County. Believing that building strong connections with patients and fostering community is just as important as the clinical aspects of health care, Dr. Allen has spent over 20 years ensuring accessible and equitable care for underserved populations in Southern California.
Host and actor Mario Lopez stops by to discuss his national radio show "On with Mario." Plus, Dr. Tommie Mabry from Jackson, Mississippi, visits to share the inspiring story of how he made his way out of one of the roughest neighborhoods in Mississippi by pursuing higher education. Now, as an educator and public speaker, he mentors and trains other educators, principals, and superintendents across the country on how to support students who face challenges. Dr. Tommie also established a scholarship out of his own pocket at his alma mater, Tougaloo College, where he has been able to support students like himself in pursuing their education.
Grammy Award-winning artist SZA joins Jennifer to talk about her highly anticipated tour with Kendrick Lamar and the release of "SOS Deluxe: Lana," the expanded edition of her chart-topping album. Jennifer also welcomes the Taylor family: Stephan, Erion, and their three children, Stephan II, Gianna, and Josephine, from Altadena, California. After losing their home in the Eaton Fire, the Taylors remain focused on what matters most: family, community, and rebuilding together. Known for their volunteer work with local youth, they inspire others with their strength and positivity. Their children say their resilience is a daily motivation, and Stephan and Erion believe Altadena's history reflects its close-knit, unbreakable spirit. Despite losing everything, the Taylors say they have everything.
Actress Uzo Aduba stops by to talk about her new Netflix series "The Residence." Actor Billy Zane chats about his new film "Day of Reckoning." Jennifer welcomes Kandee Lewis, CEO of Positive Results Center, to discuss her nonprofit's work in fostering healthy relationships and healing trauma. Since 2014, their annual prom attire giveaway has provided over 600 teens with free dresses, tuxes, and more. This year's event on March 29 will also support wildfire-affected families, but donations are slow — so Kandee hopes Jennifer can help spread the word!
Actor Randall Park and Jennifer discuss his new Netflix series "The Residence." Plus, Jennifer welcomes New York Times best-selling author Mel Robbins to talk about her podcast "The Mel Robbins Show" and her upcoming book "The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About."
Actor Omari Hardwick joins Jennifer to chat about his film "Star Trek: Section 31." And actor Shemar Moore stops by to play a game with Jennifer!
Actor Nathan Fillion stops by to talk about his hit series "The Rookie." Plus, Jennifer welcomes the viral Los Negrete family from San Fernando, California. Jaime, Cindy, Heloisa, and JJ went viral for their at-home musical performances on TikTok. Tune in to watch an exclusive performance from the family!
Actress and comedian Chelsea Handler drops by to talk about her new Netflix comedy special "Chelsea Handler: The Feeling" and her upcoming book "I'll Have What She's Having." Founder and CEO of STEM from Dance Yamilée Toussaint joins the show to share how her nonprofit empowers girls. Her free programs in nine U.S. cities engage girls ages 8 to 18 with mentorship and hands-on projects, blending computer science, coding, and choreography. By integrating STEM into dance, Yamilée inspires girls to see themselves as future engineers and innovators. Plus, a new Fashion Beauty Alert with Rebecca King Crews. She'll share some styling tips and a peek at her fashion line Rebecca Crews.
Actor and comedian Adam DeVine joins Jennifer to talk about Season 4 of Max's "The Righteous Gemstones." "School Spirits" star Peyton List stops by to discuss the hit show's success. Plus, Jennifer welcomes the viral granddaughter-grandmother duo Emma Grace and "Memama" from Port St. Joe, Florida. The two have over 1.4 million followers on TikTok and are known for their cute relationship, sugary recipes, and Southern style.
Actor Dermot Mulroney drops by to chat with Jennifer about his new film "When I'm Ready."
Actress Ellen Pompeo stops by to talk about her new Hulu show "Good American Family." Plus, Jennifer welcomes Dr. Richard Bridgewater from Miramar, Florida. Dr. Bridgewater is an obstetrician-gynecologist and for the past 30 years, he has been known for speaking words of affirmation to the newborns he delivers. Videos posted by his patients of these sweet moments have recently gone viral. He shares his positivity and encouragement with each baby so they are reminded of their worth and the love with which they are welcomed into the world.
Actors Seth Rogen and Lauren Rogen stop by to talk about their documentary "Taking Care" and Seth's new Apple TV+ show "The Studio." Plus, singer and actress Dove Cameron joins Jennifer to talk about her recently released single "Too Much."
Actress and singer Normani joins Jennifer to discuss her upcoming film "Freaky Tales." And 8-year-old salsa dancer Angelo Fabricio Munder from Miami, Florida, stops by to talk about his viral dancing videos. Plus, tune in for his showstopping performance!
Actor Simu Liu stops by to discuss his new competition reality series "Got to Get Out." Multiplatinum artist, record producer, and songwriter benny blanco chats with Jennifer about his new album with fiancée Selena Gomez, "I Said I Love You First."
"The Pitt" star Noah Wyle drops by to talk about the hit series on Max. Plus, Jennifer welcomes 8-year-old Olympic weightlifter Rayya Howard from Nashville, Tennessee. She recently made headlines by breaking three American records for USA Weightlifting, earning the title as the strongest girl in the U.S. for ages 13 and under. She is currently the youngest person to hold this title. Tune in to watch her demonstrate her weightlifting skills.
Business mogul and TV personality Barbara Corcoran and Jennifer talk about the 16th season of "Shark Tank." "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage" stars Montana Jordan and Emily Osment drop by to talk about the show.
Actor Forest Whitaker and Jennifer discuss his show "Godfather of Harlem." And "The Cleaning Lady" star Élodie Yung stops by to talk about the series. Jennifer then welcomes brother and sister Andy Peralta from Los Angeles, California, and Jazmine Pena from Bronx, New York. A video of Andy surprising Jazmine by paying her rent for a year recently went viral on TikTok.
Actress Christina Ricci and Jennifer chat about the season finale of "Yellowjackets."
Actor Jay Ellis and Jennifer chat about his new film "Freaky Tales." Kamohai Kalama and Tristyn Kalama kick off HGTV Week by showing Jennifer some of their skills and discussing their show "Renovation Aloha."
HGTV Week continues with the Property Brothers, Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott, discussing their new show "Chasing the West." Page Turner stops by to chat with Jennifer for HGTV week. Plus, Ladies of Hip-Hop founder Michele Byrd-McPhee from Jersey City, New Jersey, stops by. Ladies of Hip-Hop is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls within hip-hop culture.
Jennifer welcomes the cast of "G20," including Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Antony Starr, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Christopher Farrar, and Sabrina Impacciatore, to talk about the new film. HGTV's Ty Pennington and Jennifer chat about his show "Rock the Block." Plus, tune in for a performance from K-pop group ENHYPEN!
Actor and comedian Denis Leary stops by to discuss his sitcom "Going Dutch." HGTV's Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson give a demo and talk about their show "Married to Real Estate." Jennifer also welcomes the Sample family — Steven Sample, Sheila Sample, Keirrah Randle, and Jake Randle-Sample — from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A video of Jake surprising Steve on his birthday with the news that he was adopting Steve's last name recently went viral. Jake said he wanted to honor Steve and carry on his legacy by changing his last name to Sample. Though Steve is not their biological father, they say the video shows that family is defined by love.
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" hosts a spring celebration! Country music superstar Luke Bryan stops by to chat about "American Idol." Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll joins Jennifer to talk about his new single "Heart of Stone." 7-year-old food critic Reese Jackson from New Orleans, Louisiana, is back to sample the season's favorite dishes! Plus, Jennifer's longtime friend and piano player Charles Jones joins in on the fun!
The cast of "The Wedding Banquet," including Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Han Gi-Chan, and Kelly Marie Tran, stops by to discuss the new film with Jennifer. Plus, Jennifer welcomes back 4-year-old flag expert Vincent Palmer and his mother Jane Palmer from Dayton, Ohio. Tune in to watch Vincent demonstrate his flag knowledge and more!
"The White Lotus" star Tayme Thapthimthong joins Jennifer to talk about the show's third season. Next, Kira Abboud from Coral Springs, Florida, stops by with a Beauty Alert. Kira is a fashion and lifestyle content creator who goes by "Kira's Fashion Finds" on social media. Tune in for her advice on how to transition your wardrobe from spring to summer.
Actor Penn Badgley drops by to chat about the highly anticipated final season of "You." Plus, the star of Broadway's "Smash," Robyn Hurder, talks about the new production.
Singer Tamar Braxton and Ms. Evelyn Braxton are in the studio to discuss their show "Cooking Sessions with Tamar and Ms. E." Plus, Jennifer welcomes Gil Jay — aka "Mr. Dimples"— from Bakersfield, California. The owner of Dimples Food and Ice Creams truck went viral on TikTok for his cooking videos, earning over a million likes.
Emmy Award-winning TV host Jeannie Mai and Jennifer chat about her series "America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation." Comedian Bert Kreischer stops by to talk about his Netflix stand-up special "Lucky." Jennifer then welcomes Marley McNealy from San Francisco, California. At just 15 years old, Marley is a 19-time national boxing champion and a four-time Junior Olympic gold medalist. She's currently ranked number one in the country for her weight class and age group. She's also a member of the junior USA Boxing National Team.
Actor Joshua Jackson stops by to talk about his show "Doctor Odyssey." Jennifer also welcomes DeMira Pierre from Compton, California. DeMira is a volunteer youth basketball coach at the city of Carson Youth Sports program. One year ago, she founded Compton Fest, an event aimed at bringing resources to Compton and restoring pride in the community. Through this initiative, she aims to change the stigma surrounding the area by providing valuable resources such as health and wellness awareness, access to education, and opportunities for economic development and advancement.
Actors and stand-up comedians Tisha Campbell and Finesse Mitchell stop by to talk about the Dayum Gina! Comedy Tour. Jennifer welcomes Rachel Nieves, owner of Buddies Coffee in Brooklyn, New York, who went viral after sharing that her shop might close due to rising rent and a big café moving in next door. Since then, thousands of people, including celebrities Joe Jonas and Liza Koshy, have shown support in person and online. Plus, 9-year-old Janiya Smith and her mom Shirley from Sanford, Florida, drop by. Janiya and her mom wrote in to the show because they are huge fans and wanted to tell Jennifer about Janiya's rapping skills and the book she wrote called "Yes, I'm a Girl with Locs." Also known as Yung MKE, Janiya recently won Apollo night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has gained a lot of attention online for her freestyles. Tune in to watch Janiya freestyle rap!
Jennifer chats with Joel Kim Booster, host of the Bravo show "Love Hotel," about the new reality dating series. Jennifer welcomes Dr. Adedamola Badewa from Dallas, Texas, who went viral for graduating from Georgetown medical school while pregnant and carrying her toddler with her. The first doctor in her family, she now mentors young Black medical students and secured a top residency — all while balancing motherhood.
Legendary vocal group The Temptations stop by to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their number one song "My Girl." Plus, tune in for a special performance by the group! Singer-songwriter Leon Thomas drops by for his first talk show interview and discusses his upcoming album "MUTT Deluxe: HEEL." Plus, Jennifer welcomes Natalie Mott from Houston, Texas. Natalie is the founder of Lullabies and Chaos, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential resources and emotional support to expectant mothers. The organization was born out of Natalie's own experience of becoming a mom at age 18 and working three jobs as a single parent to make ends meet. Her organization helps moms and threw a "Bundle of Joy Bash" for them — a surprise baby shower where they receive brand-new essential items like clothes, baby gear, nursery furniture, and more.
Comedian and actor Mike Epps chats with Jennifer about his comedy tour and the series "Good American Family," which he executive produced. And Andrea Dalzell, widely known as "The Seated Nurse," from Brooklyn, New York, visits. Andrea was diagnosed with transverse myelitis at age 5, causing her to be fully wheelchair-dependent by the time she was 12. She is the first wheelchair-using registered nurse in New York state and now serves as the head of oncology nurse at the New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Brooklyn. Beyond tending to patients, Andrea has used her platform to champion disability rights, inspiring countless individuals through her advocacy work, and earning accolades such as New Mobility's Person of the Year in 2021.
Comedian and actress Sheryl Underwood talks with Jennifer about her Mix & Mingle Tour. Also stopping by are Holly Allgood and Jamie Lynn Dorr from Tupelo, Mississippi. Jamie's adopted son, Bowen, is on the autism spectrum and was born with a rare metabolic disorder that requires constant care to prevent serious neurological damage. In 2023, Bowen joined a preschool for kids with special needs, where his teacher Holly quickly became a source of strength and friendship for Jamie. When Bowen's condition worsened and he needed a liver transplant in early 2024, Holly made a life-changing decision — she offered to be his donor.
"Government Cheese" star and executive producer David Oyelowo makes an appearance. Plus, Jennifer welcomes the Sterner sisters, Kara and twins Alisha and Liz, from Macomb, Michigan, who became nurses in honor of their late mother, Kim, who passed away from appendix cancer when they were children. While their mom was undergoing chemotherapy, the sisters (then 10 and 11) took on the responsibility of helping her with everyday tasks and making her comfortable. They credit seeing the nurses care for their mom with sparking their desire to pursue careers in nursing.
Celebrate "The Jennifer Hudson Show's" 500th episode! Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris stops by to talk about her new album "D R E A M S I C L E." Plus, first-grade teacher Emily Gilreath from Pleasant Grove Elementary in Birmingham, Alabama, joins the show with her 7-year-old student Brooklyn Coleman. When Brooklyn couldn't attend the school's "Sneaker Ball" because her mom had to work, Emily stepped in, covering the costs and taking her herself. A video of their special night went viral!
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X and Jennifer discuss music from his new album "DREAMBOY." "Shark Tank" star and entrepreneur Lori Greiner stops by to share delicious treats from her brands The Pizza Cupcake and Y'all Sweet Tea.
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" celebrates Mother's Day! Jennifer sits down with award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson to discuss her film "Straw" and her Italian wine brand, Seven Daughters Moscato.
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" celebrates Nurses Week with an unforgettable surprise! Actor William Stanford Davis stops by to talk about the hit comedy series "Abbott Elementary."
Multi-platinum artist Kesha drops by to chat about her upcoming album ". (PERIOD)." Jennifer welcomes Brad Edwards and Kyra Betts from St. Louis, Missouri. Brad and Kyra are the co-founders of Dads to Doulas, a program that provides doula-level training to equip Black men and expectant fathers with the knowledge and skills to advocate for their families from pregnancy through infancy.
Actress Niecy Nash Betts and Jennifer talk about her show "Grotesquerie." Then, Jennifer welcomes 4-year-old LaR'iyah Jesireé, aka Ms. Shirley, from Starkville, Mississippi. Ms. Shirley has loved to dance ever since she was a baby, and at age 3, she began teaching herself the viral dances on TikTok. In February, Ms. Shirley's "Boots on the Ground" dance video went viral and has received over 16 million views.
Vocal group En Vogue talk with Jennifer about their new tour. Plus, tune in for a special acoustic performance of "Hold On."
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer and Jennifer chat about his lifestyle brand AC Barbeque. Grammy-winning Latin/pop/R&B artist Kali Uchis stops by to talk about her album "Sincerely." Plus, the famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs an excerpt from "Cry." Next, Jennifer welcomes Vanessa Imani and her dad, Antonio Truyols, from Queens, New York. Growing up with parents who are both professional musicians, Vanessa has been immersed in music since she was a baby. Antonio started posting videos online of Vanessa singing, and it didn't take long for her songs to go viral — her followers call her an "improv genius"!
Singer-songwriter and rapper Bobby Brown and Jennifer talk about his Bobby Brown Coffee brand. Plus, tune in for a military homecoming surprise!
"The Handmaid's Tale" star Elisabeth Moss and Jennifer discuss the final season of the show. "Sesame Street's" very own Elmo and Oscar the Grouch also make an appearance!
Actress Tabitha Brown visits Jennifer to talk about the third season of her show "Tab Time." All the way from Surrey, U.K., 11-year-old Jake Collisson stops by to chat with Jennifer about his viral moment at a music festival playing guitar with the band RPJ.
Drummer and producer Questlove and Jennifer discuss his new special "Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music." Tune in for a performance of "Let's Be Bad" with the cast of "Smash." Jennifer also welcomes Nexstar's Remarkable Women of 2025 finalists from across the country.
Celebrity chef Curtis Stone teaches Jennifer recipes using his line of cookware. Next, singer-songwriter and hitmaker Julia Michaels and Jennifer chat about her new EP, "Second Self." Then, 8-year-old mariachi singer Alessandra Gutierrez from Bakersfield, California, stops by. She has captured the heart of Internet users on TikTok with millions of views and over 6 million likes. Tune in for her special mariachi vocal performance!
"Shrinking" star Jessica Williams and Jennifer discuss the dramedy series. Pentatonix member and vocalist Kevin Olusola stops by to chat about his upcoming solo album, "Dawn of a Misfit," and performs with a cello! Next, Jennifer welcomes 6-year-old JoJo Resta, aka "JoJo Moto," from Thornton, Colorado. He is best known for being energetic and for his impressive motocross skills, which have gone viral on Instagram.
"Saturday Night Live" star Chloe Fineman stops by to talk about the hit show and to discuss her new film, "Summer of 69." Plus, Jennifer chats with Jordan Lloyd and his daughter, Noah, from Suffolk, Virginia. A video of Jordan talking to his daughter about her vitiligo and embracing her skin recently went viral.
Jennifer welcomes "The Pickup" stars Eddie Murphy and Keke Palmer and director Tim Story to chat about the film.
