The Jennifer Hudson Show

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."

Bebe Rexha promotes her new album "Bebe." Ego Nwodim chats about "Saturday Night Live."

Jesse Tyler Ferguson promotes his podcast "Dinner's on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson." Lily Rabe talks about her television show "Love & Death."

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.

Samuel L. Jackson chats about his television show "Secret Invasion."

Henry Winkler drops by to discuss the final season of "Barry." Laura Harrier chats about her upcoming movie"White Men Can't Jump."

Vanessa Williams chats about her reality television show"Queen of the Universe." Travis Bennett talks about his television show "Dave."

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."

Jeannie Mai Jenkins promotesOwl's Brew Boozy Tea. Robin Thede chats about her television show"A Black Lady Sketch Show."

Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev promote their Fresh Vine Wine.

Russell and Nina Westbrook discuss their Why Not? Foundation and the card game "Do Tell."

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."

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.

Holly Robinson Peete chats about her reality television show "Queens Court."

Rainn Wilson promotes his book"Soul Boom" and Peacock docuseries "Geography of Bliss." Lalah Hathaway discusses her newsingle "The Energy."

Christina Ricci stops by to chat about the latest season of "Yellowjackets." Ms. Pat discusses her television sitcom "The Ms. Pat Show."

Chloe Bailey chats about her debut album "In Pieces." Kelvin Harrison Jr. discusses his movie "Chevalier."

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.

Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez drop by to talk about their movie"The Way." Marsai Martin chats about her television show "Saturdays."

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."

Nicole Byer chats about her television show "Grand Crew." Folake Olowofoyeku discusses her television show "Bob Hearts Abishola."

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."

Brendan Hunt drops by to chat about"Ted Lasso." Tawney Cypress discusses the latest season of her television show "Yellowjackets."

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.

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.

Chris Hardwick chats about his game show, "The Wall." Ben Harper discusses his television series "Extrapolations," and his latest album, "Wide Open Light."

Vice President Kamala Harris sits down for an exclusive daytime talk show interview on "The Jennifer Hudson Show."

Tyler James Williams drops by to talk about "Abbott Elementary." Kristin Cavallari promotes her cookbook, "Truly Simple."

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.

Jennifer reminisces about her conversations with incredible women throughout the season, including Viola Davis, Lindsey Vonn, Hannah Waddingham, and Allyson Felix.

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.

Nikki & Brie Bella chat about "The Bellas Podcast" and their wine label Bonita Bonita. D.B. Woodside promotes his television show, "The Night Agent."

Tisha Campbell drops by to talk about her film, "Every Breath She Takes."

Rob Riggle promotes his documentary, "Plastic Earth." Sam Claflin stops by to discuss "Daisy Jones & the Six."

Tan France joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about his Netflix reality competition show, "Next In Fashion."

The Walls Group perform their song "I Need You" from their recent album, "Four Walls."

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."

Roy Wood Jr. stops by to chat about the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Cierra Ramirez joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss "Good Trouble."

Mayim Bialik and Julian Gant drop by to talk about "Call Me Kat." SWV perform their song "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)."

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."

Ashley Park promotes "BEEF." Jabari Banks joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss "Bel-Air."

Julie Bowen joins Jennifer in the studio as she promotes "Prom Pact." Method Man and Larenz Tate talk about "Power Book II: Ghost."

Reba McEntire promotes the Reba: Live in Concert Tour.

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."

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."

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."

Melanie Lynskey drops by to talk about "Yellowjackets." Brooklyn Peltz Beckham promotes the Silk Nextmilk campaign.

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!"

Charles Barkley promotes "Inside the NBA."

Mike Epps stops by to talk about "The Upshaws." Sarah Shahi chats about the new season of "Sex/Life."

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.

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.

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."

Retta visits the show to discuss her new movie, "Hit Man."

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bestselling author Sarah Jakes Roberts is here to talk about her book "Power Moves: Igniting Your Confidence and Becoming a Force."

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.

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.

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."

Ernie Hudson is in the studio to chat with Jennifer about his TV show "The Family Business."

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.

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.

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."

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

Rapper and singer Wiz Khalifa stops by to chat with Jennifer.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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."

Singer Meghan Trainor stops by to chat about her new album, "Timeless." Jennifer also welcomes Nexstar's Remarkable Women to the show.

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.

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."

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Giancarlo Esposito stops by to discuss his two new series, "Parish" and "The Gentlemen."

"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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

"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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

Jennifer welcomes "The Pickup" stars Eddie Murphy and Keke Palmer and director Tim Story to chat about the film.

"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.

"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.

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!

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.

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.

"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!

Singer-songwriter and rapper Bobby Brown and Jennifer talk about his Bobby Brown Coffee brand. Plus, tune in for a military homecoming surprise!

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"!

Vocal group En Vogue talk with Jennifer about their new tour. Plus, tune in for a special acoustic performance of "Hold On."

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.

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.

"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."

"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.

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.

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!

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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 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!

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.

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!

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.

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."

Actress Christina Ricci and Jennifer chat about the season finale of "Yellowjackets."

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.

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.

"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.

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."

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!

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 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.

Actor Dermot Mulroney drops by to chat with Jennifer about his new film "When I'm Ready."

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.

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 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!

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 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."

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!

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.

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.

Jennifer welcomes actress and singer-songwriter Hilary Duff.

Actor and host Wayne Brady stops by to talk about "Let's Make a Deal." Then, Imhotep and Alexis Coleman from Inglewood, California, make an appearance. They are the founders of Urban Scholar Academy, an Inglewood-based nonprofit providing academic enrichment and community support for underserved K–12 students. Jennifer welcomes Chinese-Canadian filmmaker and mindfulness expert Mel Mah from Los Angeles, California!

Iconic Spice Girl Mel B joins Jennifer to talk about the upcoming season of "America's Got Talent." Jennifer then welcomes Nexstar Remarkable Women!

Jennifer welcomes back comedian and actor Jay Pharoah! Then, the McBride family, Jules, Jevon, and their 9-year-old daughter Juliana — share their emotional journey after receiving a second chance at life, and how staying at Ronald McDonald House became a source of comfort, strength, and hope during their most difficult moments. Joined by Global President & CEO Katie Fitzgerald, we learn how Ronald McDonald House has supported more than 1.6 million families around the world by providing care, community, and a home away from home when it's needed most.

Actress Taraji P. Henson stops by to chat about her new Broadway show, "Joe Turner's Come and Gone." Jennifer welcomes 12-year-old Tony Barisano, aka "Tony Cash," from Westchester, New York. Tony has gone viral for his spot-on Italian pronunciation videos, love of Italian food, and his big Italian-American personality. Plus, Boston Celtic Jaylen Brown and Jennifer chat about his sneaker and apparel brand 741.

Actress Jenifer Lewis stops by for a special musical moment with Jennifer. Then, Jennifer welcomes the Parra family from Los Angeles, California. After unimaginable loss and life-threatening health complications, Jennifer and Cesar Parra opened their hearts and built the family they always dreamed of through foster care and adoption — proving that love, not only blood, is what truly makes a family whole.

Model and actress Winnie Harlow and Jennifer chat about her new children's book, "Simply Winnie." Then, body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards from Orange County, California, stops by. Plus, Jennifer welcomes viral 8-year-old basketball prodigy Faith Micknich from Horseheads, New York!

Actor and rapper Daveed Diggs stops by to chat about his new album "Magic Hour." Next, Jennifer welcomes Dr. Lucille O'Neal and Jolinda Wade, the mothers of NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade! Dr. O'Neal talks about her book "While I Have Your Attention: It's Never Too Late for a New Beginning."

Actor and comedian Craig Robinson and Jennifer chat about his show "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" and his upcoming stand-up dates. Next, actress Erika Alexander stops by to talk about her upcoming film "Is God Is." Plus, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Isley performs a song from her upcoming album "When the City Sleeps." Jennifer also welcomes the incredibly talented 6-year-old artist Lucas Shao!

Latin superstar Maluma stops by to chat about his latest singles "1+1" and "Con El Corazón." Then, Grammy-winning artist Jonathan McReynolds visits to chat about his album "Closer" and perform his song "Still."

Comedian Leslie Jones stops by to talk about her latest special, "Leslie Jones: Life Part 2," and her nationwide tour. Then, Jennifer welcomes Joel and Cesar Cruz and their children Jiovanni, Josar, and Caelyn from Punta Gorda, Florida! Joel and Cesar, proud dads to the three adopted children, share their inspiring foster-to-forever journey.

Jennifer welcomes "Running Point" stars Kate Hudson, Drew Tarver, and Scott MacArthur. Then, twin sisters Alexis and Alayah Collins, founders of the nonprofit Women in Pre Med Inc., stop by.

Grammy-winning singer Ziggy Marley talks about his new album "Brightside." Then, Jennifer welcomes etiquette expert, author, and entrepreneur Myka Meier from London and New York City!

Iconic hitmaker Mary J. Blige and Jennifer chat about her upcoming Las Vegas residency. Then, "Shrinking" stars Michael Urie and Jessica Williams stop by!

Comedian Nikki Glaser stops by to talk about her stand-up special "Nikki Glaser: Good Girl." Singer-songwriter Bilal performs his song "Lay Around" and chats about his Grammy-nominated album "Adjust Brightness." Next, Tre Lawson and his brother Corey Gaines from Macon, Georgia, make an appearance. Once a top-ranked track star told he'd never walk again, Tre defied the odds to stand at his brother's wedding and inspire his students by showing that courage and community can overcome anything. Then, the show welcomes back 12-year-old fashion designer Gabby Loftin and presents the dress she made for Jennifer!

Actor Jason Ritter stops by to talk about "Matlock." Fashion Alert! Jennifer welcomes back fashion and lifestyle creator Kira Abboud. She'll share some Spring Fashion Hacks. Then, Jennifer welcomes Alfredo and Eduardo Garcia from Waco, Texas. Eduardo and Alfredo are the co-owners of Helados La Azteca, a Mexican ice cream and popsicle company founded by Alfredo, and they have quickly gone viral for their paleta-making videos.

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. Plus, Jennifer welcomes Renee Watson from Hawthorne, California, and Maile Bellosi from San Juan Capistrano, California. What began as a shared teaching career became an extraordinary act of love when Renee donated a kidney to her longtime friend Maile, giving her renewed life and hope for the future. They share their remarkable story with Jennifer.

"Imperfect Women" cast members Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss, and Kate Mara stop by to chat about their new series. Jennifer welcomes back Max Mudd from Charlotte, North Carolina, and surprises him with a special visit from popular librarian, children's literacy advocate, and new host of the "Reading Rainbow" reboot Mychal Threets!

Comedian Lil Rel Howery and Jennifer chat about his "What's Funny Comedy Festival" and upcoming film "Animal Friends." Next, 5-year-old solar system expert Tyelan Frazier from Louisville, Kentucky, stops by! Then, Grammy-winning artist Durand Bernarr comes by to chat about his album "Bloom."

Iconic singer and actress brandy stops by to talk about her new memoir, "Phases." Plus, Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr performs her new song "Where Do We Go."

Jennifer welcomes Eva Longoria and they chat about her CNN original series, "Searching for France." Then, viral food influencer Keith Lee and Jennifer talk about his upcoming music and food festival, "Keith Lee's Familee Day."

Actor Joel McHale stops by to chat about his shows "House of Villains" and "Animal Control." Then, Jennifer welcomes back Carlos Cruz — the once-viral delivery driver turned reality TV star — from New York, New York! After winning "La Casa de los Famosos," Carlos talks with Jennifer about his new role as the lead in the upcoming Spanish reality dating series "El Soltero."

"You, Me & Tuscany" stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page stop by to chat about their new romantic comedy. Jennifer welcomes 6-year-old yoga instructor Phoenix from Houston, Texas. Phoenix is the youngest certified yoga instructor ever and leads yoga classes with more than 50 students, including both kids and adults, and has headlined full yoga festivals!

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!

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 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.

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!

"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.

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!

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!

"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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Oscar-nominated actor Delroy Lindo stops by to talk about the hit film "Sinners." Then, Jennifer welcomes "KPop Demon Hunters" singer EJAE!

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Actor Shemar Moore is back at the Happy Place to talk about his new series, "S.W.A.T. Exiles." "Adults" star and "In Your Dreams" podcast host Owen Thiele stops by!

Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor Riz Ahmed and Jennifer talk about his new film, "Digger." Jennifer then sits down with four members of The Breasties — Bri Majsiak, Trish Michelle, Allie Brumel, and Paige More — to hear how "the worst club with the best members" grew from small NYC meetups into a nationwide community, supporting thousands impacted by cancer.

Global superstar Tom Cruise makes his debut at the Happy Place! Jennifer and Tom chat all about his highly anticipated new film, "Digger."

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie stops by! Jennifer welcomes record-breaking rower Kelsey Pfendler from Salida, Colorado. Kelsey shares how she made history as the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, completing the 2,400-mile journey in just 43 days and becoming the fastest and youngest person ever to make the crossing. Tyler Cameron and Jackson Olson stop by to dish on the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" and what fans can expect! Plus, "DWTS" pros Emma Slater, Sharna Burgess, and Alan Bersten join the fun and put Tyler, Jackson, and JHud to the test with some dance moves of their own!

Actor Mike Colter and Jennifer chat about his upcoming new series, "Cupertino." "America's Got Talent" stars Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, and Mel B take on the hilarious game "Shake It or Share It."

Jennifer chats with Grammy- and Academy Award-winning artist H.E.R. about her new animated film, "Forgotten Island." Then, 10-year-old viral singer Eden Valor from Bowling Green, Kentucky, performs! Motown legend Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas stops by to talk about her latest album, "Searching." Plus, she and Jennifer team up for a special music moment!

Jennifer welcomes the cast of the "A Different World" reboot, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, and Chibuikem Uche, to the Happy Place! Then, the band Fuerza Regida stops by to talk about their upcoming tour and their album "111XPANTIA." Tune in to watch band members Jesús Ortíz Paz, Samuel Jáimez, Khrystian Ramos, José "Pelón" García, and Moisés López perform part of their song "For Eso Osos."

Comedian Jo Koy and Jennifer chat about his new Netflix comedy special, "Jo Koy: Blue in the Face." Jennifer welcomes 7-year-old tea expert Teddy Williams, who has gone viral for his reviews on his page "Tea with Teddy." Then, Jennifer chats with Forgotten Harvest employee Krista Poole and CEO and President Adrian Lewis. Forgotten Harvest is Michigan's largest food rescue organization. When Forgotten Harvest helped Krista feed her family during a time of crisis, it changed her life. Today, they both help lead the mission to fight hunger for hundreds of thousands of others.

Sofía Vergara, Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, and Mel B visit the Happy Place and talk about "America's Got Talent." Then, Bre-Z stops by to chat about the final season of "All American."

Actress and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Julia Stiles stops by! Jennifer welcomes Chaz McNelis and his 21-month-old son Grayson, aka "Baby G," to the Happy Place! The viral father-son duo join us to share their incredible story of overcoming hardship, navigating college baseball, and building a following that has captured millions of hearts. Actor Ernest Harden Jr. stops by to talk about his recent Emmy victory for his role on the award-winning series "The Pitt."

Actress Karen Pittman stops by the Happy Place to chat with Jennifer. Jennifer welcomes Leah Pump from Los Angeles, California! Leah is the president and CEO of The LadyLike Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on educating, mentoring, and empowering girls and young women from underserved communities. LadyLike focuses on the "total girl," helping with everything from tutoring and college applications to confidence, relationships, etiquette, public speaking, and basic life skills.

"Project Runway" judge, celebrity stylist, and image architect Law Roach stops by!

Actress and newest "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Jenna Dewan visits the Happy Place! Then, Jennifer catches up with "Project Runway" designer Christian Siriano.

K-pop sensations Le Sserafim perform their new song "Made My Night" and answer questions from superfans! Jennifer chats with award-winning actress Danielle Brooks about her upcoming film, "If I Go Will They Miss Me." Then, Kayla Daniels and her sons, MJ and twins Kaden and Jaden, from Bentonville, Arkansas, stop by. Kayla speaks with Jennifer about her journey to adopt the three biological brothers and keep them together, transforming all of their lives and redefining what family can look like.

Jennifer kicks off Season 5 with multi-hyphenate Tyler Perry, who makes his first visit to the Happy Place to talk about his new Netflix film, "Why Did I Get Married Again?" Plus, "Summer House" star and newest "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Ciara Miller stops by. Then, Jennifer welcomes back 9-year-old Luke Tillman, aka "Pastor Luke," from West Palm Beach, Florida!