"Jennifer Hudson gets emotional as \u201cThe Jennifer Hudson Show\u201d 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.\n\nEmmy 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 \u201cheinous\u201d faux pas on \u201cFamily Feud\u201d and shares the details of Ariana Grande\u2019s full circle moment with \u201cWicked.\u201d"

"Sheryl Lee Ralph gives Jennifer Hudson a mini masterclass on how to be a \"Dreamgirl\" 41 years after the \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d star portrayed Deena Jones on Broadway, and 16 years after JHud\u2019s Oscar-winning performance as Effie White in the movie.\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer 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\u2019t be here today without him as he appears on the show 18 years after choosing JHud as his wild card on \u201cAmerican Idol.\u201d The pair discuss never giving up and not blocking blessings!\n\nJennifer 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 Ja\u00e9 Rodriguez (\"Loot\")."

"Leslie Jordan\n\nGet ready to see the \"Call Me Kat\" star duet with Jennifer!\n\nRachel Lindsay\n\nThe 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!\n\nAllyson Felix\n\nThe 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."

"\u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d 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.\n\nThe \"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\"!\n\n\"Dancing with the Stars\" pro Gleb Savchenko performs in the studio with partner Shangela!\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe K-Pop group chat with JHud and perform \"2 Baddies\" off their new album.\n\nGhost 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.\"\n\nJacob 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: Hawai\u02bbi\".\n\nPepper 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.\n\nDancers Mariandrea Villegasand and Phil Wright: Jennifer welcomes 14-year-old viral sensation from Torre\u00f3n, 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.\"\n\nTayler Harris: She will perform \"Memory\" from the musical \"CATS.\""

"Adam Lambert: The \"American Idol\" alum talks about his upcoming concert tour, \"The Witch Hunt.\"\n\nJalyn Hall: The actor talks about his new movie \"Till\" \u2014 centered around the true story of Emmett Till's life.\n\nBrianna 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.\"\n\nCheyenne Jackson: The \"Call Me Kat\"actor talks \"The Masked Singer\" with Jennifer!"

"Jenna Dewan: \"The Rookie\" actress sits down on the couch with JHud.\n\nBabyface: 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\u2026 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.\"\n\nAmber 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 \u201cThe Jennifer Hudson Show\u201d 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.\"\n\nGrammy 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 \u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.\u201d The \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d 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.\n\nAldis Hodge: The \"Black Adam\" actor sits down on the couch with JHud."

"Shania Twain: Country music superstar Shania Twain performs.\n\nJodie 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\u2019t 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 \u201cDevotion.\u201d The actor shares how he\u2019s 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.\n\nDavid 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.\n\nJaren 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.\"\n\nStephen \"tWitch\" Boss and Allison Holker Boss promote the Disney+ special \"The Hip Hop Nutcracker.\""

"Sam Smith, The singer promotes their latest single \"Unholy.\"\n\nMay 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.\n\nRobin de Jes\u00fas, 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.\"\n\nAnika 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.\n\nJosh 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.\"\n\nAshton 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.\"\n\nHaley 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.\"\n\nAdrienne 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.\"\n\nHowie 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.\"\n\nJames Corden tells Jennifer Hudson how he feels about ending \"The Late Late Show with James Corden\u201d 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.\"\n\nRussell Dickerson stops by to chat about his new album."

"\"Avatar: The Way of Water\" actor Sam Worthington joins Jennifer on the couch.\n\nKendrick Sampson promotes \"Something from Tiffany's.\"\n\nShel\u00e9a performs her latest holiday song, \"Mothers And Shepherds.\""

"Matthew Perry discusses his memoir, \"Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.\"\n\nActress 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 \u201cAll American\u201d 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.\n\n\"Abbott Elementary\" actress Lisa Ann Walterjoins Jennifer Hudson on the couch."

"Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Jennifer on the couch to talk about \"The Goldbergs.\"\n\nKirby Howell-Baptiste chats about her children's books \"Little Black Boy\" and \"Little Black Girl.\"\n\nJennifer welcomes \"The Budgetnista\" Tiffany Aliche to discuss spending habits for the New Year."

"Morris Chestnut promotes Peacock's \"The Best Man: The Final Chapters.\"\n\nAntonia Gentry stops by to chat \"Ginny & Georgia.\""

"Jennifer welcomes Kumail Nanjiani to the studio as the actor promotes the Hulu series \"Welcome to Chippendales.\"\n\nJermaine 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.\"\n\nTodrick 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.\n\nAshlee 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\u2019t."

"Justin Baldoni promotes his book \"Boys Will Be Human.\"\n\nAngie 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.\n\n\"Call Me Kat\" star Kyla Pratt joins Jennifer on the couch."

"Award-winning actor Michael Chiklis stops by to chat about FOX's \"Accused.\"\n\n\"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.\n\nChase 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.\n\nActor 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.\n\nBashir 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.\n\nRene\u00e9 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.\n\nTwo-time Grammy nominated artist Samara Joy performs."

"Actress Gabrielle Union talks about her film \"The Inspection,\" which is in theaters now.\n\nComedian Sam Jay promotes the Netflix film \"You People.\""

"Tia Mowry tells JHud about her new haircare line, 4U by Tia.\n\nLedisi 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.\n\nActress 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.\n\nJacob 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.\"\n\nRon 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.\"\n\nKatherine Schwarzenegger Pratttells Jennifer about her children's book \"Good Night, Sister.'"

"Legendary actress Andie MacDowell promotes \"The Way Home.\"\n\nSinger 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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 Jack\u00e9e Harry promotes \"Days of Our Lives.\"\n\n\"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.\"\n\nNico Parker chats about her new series \"The Last of Us.\""

"NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Jennifer in the studio!\n\nMelissa Rauch chats about her show \"Night Court.\"\n\nRotimi performs a medley of his songs \"Love Somebody\" and \"Make You Say.\""

"\"Abbott Elementary\" actress Janelle James brings the laughs!\n\n\"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.\"\n\n\"Young Dylan\" Gilmer promotes \"Tyler Perry's Young Dylan.\"\n\nDating expert Monique Kelley shares her tips!"

"Larry Wilmore promotes The Podcast Academy's Awards for Excellence in Audio.\n\nGrammy-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.\"\n\nThe 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.\"\n\nDiego Boneta promotes \"At Midnight.\""

"Comedian Jo Koy promotes his world tour.\n\nGrammy Award winner Ashley McBryde promotes her album \"Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville.\""

"Legendary actor Ernie Hudson promotes \"Quantum Leap.\"\n\nMadison Bailey drops by to talk about \"Outer Banks.\""

"Jennifer Hudson welcomes former \"American Idol\" judge Paula Abdul to the studio!\n\nJillian 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?\"\n\n\"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.\"\n\nMichael Urie promotes \"Shrinking.\"\n\nDean 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.\"\n\nMason Gooding promotes \"Scream VI.\""

"Chrissy Metz promotes her children's book, \"When I Talk to God, I Talk About You.\"\n\nNika King promotes \"65.\""

"Katie Lowes and Guillermo D\u00edaz talk about their podcast, \"Unpacking the Toolbox: A Scandal Rewatch.\"\n\nPJ Morton chats to Jennifer and performs his song \"Good Morning.\""

"Abbott Elementary\" star Quinta Brunson stops by.\n\nStephanie Mills promotes \"Black Broadway: A Proud History, a Limitless Future.\""

"Mike Epps stops by to talk about \"The Upshaws.\"\n\nSarah 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.\"\n\nSkai Jackson promotes her fragrance, \"Bloom Up!\""

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

"Tamar Braxton joins Jennifer on the couch to discuss \"Queens Court.\"\n\nThe Isley Brothers are in the studio to talk about their album \"Make Me Say It Again, Girl.\""

"Jesse Palmer talks about \"The Bachelor.\"\n\nTati Gabrielle chats about the latest season of \"You.\"\n\nGrammy 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.\"\n\nJessica Williams chats about the series \"Shrinking.\"\n\nMathematician, 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.\"\n\nMethod Man and Larenz Tate talk about \"Power Book II: Ghost.\""

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

"Kevin Nealon chats about his book, \"I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame.\"\n\nXscape 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.\"\n\nSWV perform their song \"Right Here (Human Nature Remix).\""

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

"Khlo\u00e9 Kardashian promotes her fashion brand Good American.\n\nThe 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.\"\n\nMatt Walsh asks Jennifer Hudson for singing advice, and JHud gives the comedian some pointers for delivering a song when you\u2019re 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.\n\nJody Watley joins Jennifer on the couch to chat about \"The Jody Watley Show \u2014 Wattage Vibes Rooted in the Music.\"\n\nOlympic silver medalist and UCLA gymnast Jordan Chiles drops by."

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

"Milo Ventimiglia discusses his television show \"The Company You Keep.\"\n\nTori Kelly chats about her new single \"missin u.\"\n\nSophia Roe joins Jennifer for a cooking demo and promotes her television show \"Counter Space.\""

"Nicole Byer chats about her television show \"Grand Crew.\"\n\nFolake 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.\"\n\nLeona 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.\"\n\nMarsai 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.\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nKelvin Harrison Jr. discusses his movie \"Chevalier.\""

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

"Rainn Wilson promotes his book\"Soul Boom\" and Peacock docuseries \"Geography of Bliss.\"\n\nLalah 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nCharity Lawson, Season 20 star of \"The Bachelorette,\" sits down with Jennifer for her first on-camera interview.\n\nLewis 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.\n\nRobin Thede chats about her television show\"A Black Lady Sketch Show.\""

"Wilmer Valderrama drops by to talk about the latest season of\"NCIS.\"\n\nTarek and Heather El Moussa chat about \"Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa.\""

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

"Henry Winkler drops by to discuss the final season of \"Barry.\"\n\nLaura 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.\n\nLife coach Rhea Williams joins Jennifer on the couch."

"Jesse Tyler Ferguson promotes his podcast \u201cDinner\u2019s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson.\u201d Lily Rabe talks about her television show \u201cLove & Death.\""

"Bebe Rexha promotes her new album \u201cBebe.\" Ego Nwodim chats about \u201cSaturday Night Live.\""

"It's the Season 1 finale! Issa Rae chats about her new movie \u201cSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.\" Bill Bellamy discusses his book \u201cTop Billin\u2019: Stories of Laughter, Lessons, and Triumph.\""

"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\u2019ll 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."

"\u201cThe Voice\u201d 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\u2019s 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 \u201cFlipping Boxcars\u201d and his latest venture launching barbeque label AC Barbeque with fellow comedian, Anthony Anderson."

"Season 2 premiere week wraps with NBA legend Shaquille O\u2019Neal who discusses his upcoming gala \u201cThe Event\u201d held in Las Vegas."

"Rene\u00e9 Rapp chats about her album \u201cSnow Angel\u201d and performs her single \u201cTummy Hurts.\u201d 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 \u201cturn pain into purpose\u201d after being bullied for years."

"Tori Kelly stops by to chat with Jennifer about her EP \u201ctori.\u201d Jennifer welcomes the Laffin family, who made headlines for discovering the children they adopted separately are biologically related."

"Robin Thicke chats about \u201cThe Masked Singer,\u201d 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 \u201cFoos in Medicine,\u201d highlighting what it\u2019s 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 \u201cPentatonix: 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\u2019s Helping Hands founder Katina Holiday \u201cMiss Holliday\u201d from Los Angeles, California. The nonprofit organization helps LA County\u2019s general unhoused population and young mothers released from incarceration get back on their feet."

"Ms. Pat promotes her new BET judge series \u201cMs. Pat Settles It\u201d and comedy tour \u201cYa Girl Done Made It.\" Jennifer welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salome Rivas (\u201cBaby Salo\u201d) 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, \u201cHere 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\u2019s Finishing Program."

"Taye Diggs promotes his new podcast \u201cYou Had Me at Hello.\" Jennifer welcomes medical students and friends Irvin Garcia and Alexis Aleman from Los Angeles, California, whose social media page \u201cFoos in Medicine\u201d went viral which highlights what it\u2019s like being a Latino medical student."

"Tyler Cameron & Nick Viall promote FOX\u2019s \"Special Forces: World\u2019s Toughest Test.\" Jennifer welcomes 3Ls: Literacy, Leadership and Liberation founder Sabrina \u201cBri\u201d Moore from Oakland, California. The nonprofit organization founder teaches kids and adults in the community how to read."

"Carrie Ann Inaba promotes \u201cDancing with the Stars.\u201d Jennifer surprises viral music group Biko\u2019s 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\u2019s now cancer-free and wants to celebrate by coming to the show with her 6-year-old daughter, Ava."

"Derek Hough returns to promote \u201cDancing with the Stars.\u201d"

"Jaime Camil promotes his CBS game show \u201cLoter\u00eda Loca.\u201d Jennifer welcomes pilot Zachary Anglin and his wife, Martyana, from Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2019, Zack became the world\u2019s first quadruple amputee commercial pilot and flight instructor. Despite encountering regulatory barriers and repeated denials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Zack\u2019s 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 \u201cLittle Big Bitch.\u201d Jennifer welcomes 12-year-old viral TikTokker Varonica Mitchell from Henderson, North Carolina. Varonica\u2019s videos have garnered millions of views online and have caught the attention of numerous celebrities."

"WNBA Las Vegas Aces\u2019 MVP champion A\u2019ja Wilson"

"Chris Hardwick promotes his NBC game show \u201cThe Wall.\u201d 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 \u201cCoi.\u201d Sheila E. chats with Jennifer about her CBS game show \u201cLoter\u00eda Loca.\u201d"

"Smokey Robinson promotes his new album, \u201cGasms.\u201d"

"Octavia Spencer promotes the new projects she executive produced for ID\/Discovery, \u201cFeds\u201d and \u201cThe Lost Women of Highway 20.\u201d Jennifer spotlights accordionist Irany from Mexicali, Mexico, who grew up in a musical family where she learned to play instruments. After Irany\u2019s father gave her an accordion, she taught herself how to play. Earlier this year, she was invited to play for global superstar Karol G\u2019s Tiny Desk concert and then joined her on her U.S. stadium tour. Irany chats with Jennifer and performs."

"Alfonso Ribeiro promotes \u201cDancing with the Stars\u201d and \u201cAmerica\u2019s Funniest Home Videos.\u201d 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 \u201cThe Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Edition.\u201d 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, \u201cThe Improv: 60 & Still Standing.\u201d 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte will teach Jennifer how to swim. Jennifer welcomes back 6-year-old Luke Tillman \u201cPastor Luke,\u201d 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 \u201cIf You Would Have Told Me.\u201d Jennifer spotlights \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d 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 \u201cDon\u2019t Worry Be Fluffy.\u201d Ariana Madix discusses competing on \u201cDancing With the Stars.\u201d 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, \u201cBuying Back the Block.\u201d 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, \u201cQueen of Christmas,\u201d and icon Mariah Carey stops by as part of the show\u2019s \u201cLegends\u201d series. Mariah will discuss her \u201cMerry Christmas One and All!\u201d tour."

"Chef and restaurateur Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s promotes his graphic novel, \u201cFeeding Dangerously: On the Ground with Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s,\u201d and World Central Kitchen."

"Country music superstar Blake Shelton discusses \u201cBarmageddon\u201d and the \u201cBack to the Honky Tonk\u201d 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 \u201cDashing Through the Snow.\"\n\nOlympic gold medalist and world champion Tara Lipinski discusses her podcast \"Unexpecting.\""

"Adam Sandler promotes his new movie \u201cLeo\u201d and the \u201cI Missed You\u201d tour.\n\nJennifer welcomes teacher Alfred \u201cShivy\u201d 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, \u201cFree hug if you need one.\u201d Alfred\u2019s 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\u2019s passing, Alfred says it\u2019s his duty to redefine who we see young Black males to be, and what it means to show up for young men.\n\nJennifer spotlights viral sensation 8-year-old Ka\u2019Nary \u201cKanary Yellow\u201d Lynch from Tampa, whose rapping has garnered millions of views online. She\u2019s 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 \u201cThe Other Black Girl.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nTyla discusses her single \"Water.\"\n\nJennifer 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\u2026and Beyond.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nNick DiGiovanni promotes his cookbook, \"Knife Drop: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook\" and his brand Osmo Salt.\n\nKristoffer Polaha discusses the movie\"A Biltmore Christmas\" and \"The Shift.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nDionne Warwick and Damon Elliott discuss their song \"I Kneel.\""

"Dove Cameron promotes herdebut album, \"Alchemical.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nAustralian tennis player Nick Kyrgios discusses his talk series \"Good Trouble.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nAlly Brooke discusses her Christmas EP \"Under the Tree.\"\n\nGrammy-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.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cAmerican Fiction,\u201d including Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Erika Alexander stop by.\n\nMelissa Peterman promotes the FOX game show \u201cPerson, Place, or Thing.\u201d"

"Tony Shalhoub chats about \u201cMr. Monk\u2019s Last Case: A Monk Movie.\u201d\n\nJennifer welcomes 15-year-old Dejuan \u201cDJ\u201d 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."

"\u201cProperty Brothers\u201d Drew and Jonathan Scott chat about \u201cCelebrity IOU.\u201d\n\nJennifer welcomes superfan 11-year-old Ar\u2019Miah Gilchrist, her parents Mariah and Jamie, and her brothers Jamie, Cayden, and Christian from Prince George, Virginia. A few months after Ar\u2019Miah was born, doctors told Mariah and Jamie that their daughter was blind and had a growth hormone deficiency. Growing up, Ar\u2019Miah 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\u2019Miah\u2019s infectious energy that have gone viral."

"Janelle Mon\u00e1e discusses her album \u201cThe Age of Pleasure.\u201d"

"The iconic Oprah Winfrey, director Blitz Bazawule and the cast of \u201cThe Color Purple,\u201d including Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Corey Hawkins and Colman Domingo are set to appear on \u201cThe Jennifer Hudson Show\u201d for an exclusive cast talk show appearance airing on Friday, December 15. The new musical adaptation of \u201cThe Color Purple\u201d will open in theaters on December 25."

"Jason Momoa promotes his new film \"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.\"\n\nJennifer welcomes two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist Raul Mid\u00f3n 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.\n\nJennifer welcomes coach and superfan Treena Moore from Baltimore, MD, who was surprised recently during with the show\u2019s 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.\"\n\nTeddy 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.\n\nJennifer welcomes back motivational speaker Alethea Crimmins from Lafayette, LA, who will be providing motivation to start the new year.\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nChef and digital personality Joshua Weissman discusses hiscookbook \"Joshua Weissman: Texture Over Taste\" and does a cooking demo.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cAccess.\u201d\n\nJennifer welcomes back content creator Ulysses \u201cUly\u201d Morazan. Ulysses will chat with Jennifer about dating in the new year and New Year\u2019s resolutions."

"Garcelle Beauvais discusses \u201cThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cThe Voice U.K.\u201d (2019) as part of Team JHud. They will perform and chat with Jennifer."

"Jerry O'Connell promotes his game show \u201cPictionary.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s 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 \u201cLucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds.\u201d\n\nSaint Harison performs his hit song \u201cEgo Talkin.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s 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.\"\n\nNiecy Nash-Betts discusses her movie\"Origin.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nInterview 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 \u201cRole Play\u201d and her pet line Oh Norman!\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cKilling It.\u201d\n\nShanola Hampton discusses her NBC drama series \u201cFound.\u201d\n\nJennifer will spotlight singer Gabriel Henrique from Brazil, who was recently made it to the Top 3 on Season 18 of \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent.\u201d He will perform and chat with Jennifer."

"Reggie Watts discusses his book \u201cGreat Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos and a Tale of Coming Home Again.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s goal is to curate aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces that allow clients more time to live their lives."

"Lilly Singh discusses her children\u2019s animated series \u201cThe Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer welcomes finance expert Ramit Sethi (podcast, \u201cI Will Teach You to Be Rich.\u201d)"

"Heidi Klum promotes \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent: Fantasy League.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJoel Kim Booster discusses his Freeform series\"Chrissy & Dave Dine Out.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nCEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. promotes the66th Annual Grammy Awards.\n\nFormer 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nDavid Guetta discusses his new single, \"When We Were Young,\" featuring Kim Petras."

"Grammy-winning R&B singer Monica stops by!\n\nBlack Pumas will perform their latest single \"Ice Cream (Pay Phone)\" from their album \"Chronicles of a Diamond.\"\n\nJennifer 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!\n\nMusical artist Babyface promotes his album \u201cGirls Night Out.\u201d"

"Donald Faison promtoes his comedy series \u201cExtended Family.\u201d\n\nBobby Berk discusses the new season of \u201cQueer Eye\u201d and his Tri Pointe Homes partnership."

"Sarah Silverman promotes \u201cStupid Pet Tricks.\u201d\n\nBasketball coach \u201cLethal Shooter\u201d Chris Matthews preps Jennifer for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.\n\nJennifer welcomes Amber Kemp-Gerstel from Miami, Florida, who is a child psychologist turned full-time crafter. She says her \u201cdoable-DIY\u201d 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\u2019s Day-themed crafting demo."

"Coco Jones stops by the show for a special Valentine's Day Celebration.\n\nAstrologer Jennifer Freed, author of the book \u201cA Map to Your Soul,\u201d offers a Valentine\u2019s Day astrology demo."

"Gina Torres promotes her show \u201c9-1-1: Lone Star.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cBob Hearts Abishola.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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\u2019t take a salary."

"will.i.am discusses his two AI-powered entertainment initiatives, FYI.Ai and Sound Drive.\n\nBrian and Mika Kleinschmidt from \"100 Day Dream Home\" kick off HGTV Week!"

"HGTV Week continues with Erin & Ben Napier (HGTV's \"Home Town\").\n\nPage Turner (HGTV's \"Rock the Block\") stops by.\n\nBrandy Clark discusses her self-titled album.\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nSanaa Lathan promotes her new Audible series \"The Justice.\""

"HGTV Week continues with Cole & Chelsea DeBoer (HGTV's \"Down Home Fab.\"\n\nKane 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\").\n\nDave & Jenny Marrs (HGTV's \"Fixer to Fabulous\" and \"Fixer to Fabulous: Italiano\") stop by.\n\nLil Jon discusses his HGTV series \"Lil Jon Wants to Do What?\"\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cSymphony of Dance\u201d tour.\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer is also joined by 11-year-old kid scientist Linda Pistun from Gainesville, Virginia, who founded Linda\u2019s 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 \u201cLinda and the Mysterious Footprints\u201d 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 \u201cThe Morning Show.\u201d\n\nJennifer then welcomes teen archers Caelan and Milla Shanklin \u2014 the Shanklin Twins \u2014 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\u2019s 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.\n\nJennifer 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."

"\u201cS.W.A.T.\u201d star Shemar Moore joins Jennifer in the studio.\n\nJennifer then welcomes teen archers Caelan and Milla Shanklin \u2014 the Shanklin Twins \u2014 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\u2019s 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.\n\nNicole Avant, author of the memoir \u201cThink You\u2019ll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace and Gratitude,\u201d joins Jennifer to chat about her book."

"La La Anthony of Starz\u2019s \u201cBMF\u201d joins Jennifer in the studio.\n\nPlus, Jennifer interviews Nichelle Lewis, who will perform \u201cHome\u201d from the original Broadway musical \u201cThe Wiz.\u201d"

"Tichina Arnold from \u201cThe Neighborhood\u201d drops by.\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cBob Marley: One Love.\u201d\n\nPet trainer Brandon McMillan from \u201cLucky Dog Reunions\u201d brings his furry friends to the show."

"Jon Cryer and Abigail Spencer promote \u201cExtended Family.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s 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 \u201cAvatar: The Last Airbender.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cSet It Off\u201d tour.\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nGovernors Ball chef Wolfgang Puck gives an Oscars demo."

"James Pickens Jr. will discuss \u201cGrey's Anatomy.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer 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."

"\u201cSo You Think You Can Dance\u201d judges JoJo Siwa, Allison Holker, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy stop by."

"Jesse Palmer will promote \u201cThe Bachelor.\u201d\n\nShaun Robinson will discuss TLC's \u201c90 Day: The Single Life Tell All.\u201d\n\nJennifer welcomes Savaree \u201cSav\u201d 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 \u201cUproar.\u201d\n\nOlympic gold medalist and freestyle skier Jonny Moseley stops by.\n\n\u201cLove Is Blind\u201d cast members Clay Gravesande, AD Smith, Johnny McIntyre & Amy Cort\u00e9s reunite on the show."

"Boris Kodjoe will promote his ABC drama series \u201cStation 19.\u201d\n\nJennifer welcomes viral sensation 4-year-old Christopher Bess and his dad Reginald, from Tarboro, NC, also known as \u201cCoach Chris\u201d 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.\n\nKate Flannery will discuss her new movie \u201cThe Prank\u201d and perform a St. Patrick\u2019s Day cooking demo."

"Joe Manganiello promotes \u201cDeal or No Deal Island.\u201d\n\nJennifer welcomes Dre\u2019Shon Jackson from Florence, SC. Last month, a video of Dre\u2019Shon reacting to his acceptance letter from Harvard University went viral. Dre\u2019Shon said he is being recognized everywhere he goes and is referred to as the local \u201chero of hope.\u201d Dre\u2019Shon 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\u2019Shon aspires to be an attorney and politician and hopes to one day give back to his community."

"Melissa Rauch discusses \u201cNight Court.\u201d\n\nJoey Fatone & AJ McLean promote their \u201cA Legendary Night\u201d Tour."

"Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, and Ren\u00e9e Elise Goldsberry discuss the new season of \u201cGirls5Eva.\u201d\n\nNathalie Emmanuel promotes \u201cArthur The King.\u201d"

"Toni Braxton & Cedric the Entertainer promote their Las Vegas residency \u201cLove & Laughter.\u201d\n\nMelissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Natasha Behnam, and Christina Elmore discuss drama series \u201cThe Girls on The Bus.\u201d"

"Phil Keoghan discusses \u201cThe Amazing Race.\u201d\n\nLisa Rinna stops by."

"Alison Brie discusses her new Peacock series \u201cApples Never Fall.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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\u2019t like her hairstyle. In the clip, Leila recalls the interaction: \u201c(He said), 'I don\u2019t like that hair \u2014 it\u2019s crazy\u2019. And I said, 'My mommy made it. And if you don\u2019t like it, I\u2019ll keep it for myself.\u201d Mildred and Leila will chat with Jennifer about their story and about the importance of instilling self-confidence at home.\n\nJennifer welcomes Shaniece Jones from Los Angeles, CA, who is a pro closet organizer and declutter expert known as the \u201ccloset therapist\u201d by her clients."

"Jerrod Carmichael promotes his HBO series \u201cJerrod Carmichael Reality Show.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cNot Dead Yet.\u201d\n\nCarla Hall (\u201cChasing Flavor\u201d) will perform a cooking demo.\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s 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 \u201cDiarra From Detroit.\u201d\n\nJamie Kern Lima promotes her book \u201cWorthy.\u201d"

"Spring Celebration!\n\nJenna Dewan promotes her ABC series \u201cThe Rookie.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cAnimal Control.\u201d"

"Bill Bellamy promotes his upcoming comedy tour.\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer welcomes Asjia O\u2019Neal 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 \u201cFlip Your Life: How to Find Opportunities in Distress.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cThe Conners.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cGhostbusters: Frozen Empire.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cso pretty\u201d recently went viral. As a bi-racial couple, Alexis says it is imperative to teach her daughter the importance of loving the skin she\u2019s in. The couple gets emotional when talking about the struggles they faced expanding their family and said Zoey is their \u2018miracle baby.\u2019 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."

"\u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d creator and star Quinta Brunson stops by to kick off \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d Week on \u201cThe Jennifer Hudson Show.\u201d\n\nAuthor and social media personality Tabitha Brown joins us to discuss her book \u201cI Did a Thing: 30 Days to Living Free.\u201d\n\nJennifer then welcomes Deanna Dixon, a single mom and full-time rideshare driver from Atlanta, Georgia. Known as the \u201cRideShare Queen\u201d on social media, Deanna\u2019s 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 \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d stops by.\n\nDorian Missick stops by to talk about his new film, \u201cShirley,\u201d a biopic about trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d stop by the studio.\n\nJennifer then welcomes Bryan Ross from Beaumont, California, a P.E. teacher and coach at \u00c1nimo Venice Charter High School. His wife, Janet, wrote to celebrate Bryan\u2019s dedication to mentoring and coaching students in a Title 1 school. As a Watts neighborhood native, Bryan is driven by the area\u2019s challenges to give back through education, offering life experiences to bridge the gap for underserved communities."

"\u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Chris Perfetti visit the show.\n\nJennifer then welcomes Scripps National Spelling Bee winner Dev Shah from Largo, Florida.\n\nNext, 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\u2019s birth turned his life around. Dubbed \u201cWheelchair Papi,\u201d he\u2019s become a social media sensation, raising awareness for the wheelchair community, offering support, and inspiring others to thrive despite challenges."

"Lisa Ann Walter from \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d stops by.\n\nChef Kwame joins Jennifer in a cooking demo.\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s educational journey includes earning her associate degree at age 10, her bachelor\u2019s degree at age 12, and her master\u2019s degree by age 14. In 2020, she founded the DorothyJeanius STEAM Leadership Institute for Kids in Chicago\u2019s Bronzeville neighborhood. Despite her impressive accomplishments, she considers herself an average teenager and is currently preparing for prom."

"Nikki and Brie Garcia from \u201cThe Nikki & Brie Show\u201d join us in studio.\n\n\u201cThe Bachelor\u201d alum, author, and financial expert Jason Tartick discusses his book \u201cTalk Money to Me.\u201d"

"Iain Armitage, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Lance Barber, Zoe Perry, Annie Potts, and Emily Osment from \u201cYoung Sheldon\u201d stop by for a visit.\n\nJennifer also welcomes Linda Piston, a child science prodigy from Gainesville, Virginia. At 11 years old, she likens her school life to the TV show \u201cYoung Sheldon.\u201d Piston founded Linda\u2019s 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, \u201cEvolution.\u201d\n\nSabrina Elba from S\u2019ABLE Labs Skincare also stops by.\n\nJennifer then welcomes Dr. Luke Wood of Sacramento, California. Last July, he became permanent president of Sacramento State, the youngest among all the nation\u2019s 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 \u201cThe Prank.\u201d\n\nDance superstars and brothers Val and Maks Chmerkovskiy visit.\n\nOlympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton discusses the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (ScottCares.org), which funds innovative cancer research."

"\u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d star Ego Nwodim stops by.\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nJennifer also welcomes Kelli Ritschel Boehle from Rockford, Illinois. In 2010, Kelli\u2019s 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 \u2014 also known as Nik\u2019s Wish, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit \u2014 was born."

"\u201cLopez vs. Lopez\u201d star George Lopez joins Jennifer in the studio.\n\nGolda Rosheuvel, \u201cBridgerton\u2019s\u201d Queen Charlotte, stops by.\n\nJennifer welcomes Jack Dalton of Manchester, New Hampshire. Jack, an eighth-grade student, animal activist, public speaker, author, and educational YouTuber, is known as the \u201cKid Conservationist\u201d for his dedicated work in orangutan conservation. In 2022, he won the President\u2019s 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, \u201cParish\u201d and \u201cThe Gentlemen.\u201d"

"Elisabeth Moss visits the show to talk about her new spy thriller series, \u201cThe Veil.\u201d\n\nJennifer welcomes Ossiereen \u201cMs. Ojay\u201d 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 \u2014 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\u2019s positively impacting lives.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cDinner\u2019s On Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson,\u201d stops by the studio.\n\nMilla Jovovich chats with Jennifer about co-starring together in the new action thriller movie \u201cBreathe.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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, \u201cChallengers.\u201d\n\nJennifer welcomes Angelica May and Imeek Watkins from Wilmington, North Carolina, who recently gained attention following a viral video capturing Imeek\u2019s 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\u2019s 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 \u201cThe Upshaws\u201d stops by.\n\nJennifer then welcomes Jonna Mendez of Reston, Virginia, a former CIA chief of disguise often likened to \u201cQ\u201d from the James Bond novels. Jonna served in the CIA from 1966 to 1993, mastering clandestine photography and disguises in some of the world\u2019s most perilous cities and earning the CIA\u2019s Intelligence Commendation Medal. Her memoir, \u201cIn True Face,\u201d 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."

"\u201cGrey\u2019s Anatomy\u201d stars Kim Raver, Caterina Scorsone, and Camilla Luddington visit the show.\n\nNext, siblings Biko, Manna, and Mfundo Nhlangothi from the viral musical group Biko\u2019s Manna stop by.\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s 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\u2019s degree at the Harvard Graduate School of Education."

"Jennifer interviews Grammy Award-winning icon Cher!\n\nNext, Jennifer welcomes the Snelson family from McKinney, Texas. Ashley and her husband Theron are huge fans of Jennifer\u2019s 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 \u201cmicroschool\u201d 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 \u201cThe Voice\u201d coach Reba McEntire is in the house!\n\nRay and Eilyn Jimenez from HGTV\u2019s \u201cDivided by Design\u201d also join Jennifer in the studio.\n\nNext, 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.\n\nJennifer also welcomes Dr. Mahalia Hines, who is promoting her new book, \u201cTomorrow\u2019s Children: How to Raise Children to Stay Human in a High-Tech Society.\u201d"

"Hannah Waddingham stops by to chat about \u201cThe Fall Guy\u201d and \u201cThe Garfield Movie.\u201d\n\nJennifer then welcomes Kay Cox of Houston, Texas, a kid golfer who recently went viral for hitting her first hole-in-one \u2014 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\u2019s Open.\n\nJennifer 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\u2019t 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, \u201cTimeless.\u201d\n\nJennifer also welcomes Nexstar\u2019s Remarkable Women to the show."

"Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs from \u201cHacks\u201d visit the studio.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201clife-changing.\u201d"

"The cast of \u201cUnPrisoned\u201d \u2014 Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Faly Rakotohavana, Jee Young Han, Marque Richardson and Jordyn McIntosh \u2014 are in the studio!\n\nGospel legend CeCe Winans also stops by to talk about her newest album, \u201cMore Than This.\u201d\n\nJennifer then welcomes public speaker and middle school substitute teacher Cindy Noir from Atlanta, Georgia. Last year, Cindy shared a TikTok about how \u201cUnPrisoned\u201d impacted her personal healing journey. Describing the show as a \u201cwhole therapy session,\u201d she revealed that the storyline helped her reconcile with her then-estranged father by seeing herself in Kerry Washington\u2019s character and gaining empathy for her father through Delroy Lindo\u2019s role.\n\nJennifer then visits mom of three, Cricut expert, and content creator Joy Green from Houston, Texas."

"The multi-talented Sherri Shepherd, star of \u201cSherri,\u201d is in the studio.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cDay in the Life of an Art Teacher\u201d 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, \u201cIndulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share.\u201d\n\nOlympic figure skater, actress, and TV commentator Tara Lipinski also stops by.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cWe Grown Now,\u201d stops by the studio.\n\nNext, Jennifer welcomes the cast of \u201cAll American\u201d \u2014 Bre-Z, Daniel Ezra, Greta Onieogou, Michael Evans Behling, Monet Mazur, and Samantha Logan.\n\nJennifer also chats with Brittany Love from Los Angeles, California. Brittany is an artist and DJ who happens to be obsessed with the show \u201cAll American.\u201d"

"Chris Stapleton is in the house to talk about his new album, \u201cHigher,\u201d and his upcoming \u201cAll-American Road Show\u201d tour.\n\nJennifer also welcomes etiquette expert Myka Meier from New York, New York."

"The hilarious Wanda Sykes from \u201cThe Upshaws\u201d discusses her \u201cPlease & Thank You\u201d comedy tour.\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s 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."

"Dul\u00e9 Hill visits to discuss his PBS documentary series \u201cThe Express Way with Dul\u00e9 Hill.\u201d\n\nJennifer highlights the national tour of \u201cMJ the Musical.\u201d\n\nJennifer then warmly welcomes identical twin sisters Cherry and Sherry Wilmore from Houma, Louisiana. Fondly dubbed \u201ceverybody\u2019s favorite twins\u201d 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 \u2014 a blend of their names \u2014 to empower and support foster youth."

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

"Former star of \u201cThe Bachelorette\u201d Tyler Cameron stops by to discuss his new house renovation series, \u201cGoing Home with Tyler Cameron.\u201d\n\nJennifer then welcomes viral father-and-daughter duo Jay and Tatum Galberth from Washington, D.C. Jay is the founder of \u201cDads Do It Too,\u201d 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\u2019s \u201cMade for Me,\u201d 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.\n\nSouth Korean girl group Le Sserafim \u2014 Sakura, Kim Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, and Hong Eun-chae \u2014 are here with their hit \u201cSmart.\u201d"

"Diane Lane, star of \u201cA Man in Full\u201d and \u201cFeud: Capote vs. The Swans,\u201d stops by.\n\nJennifer also welcomes fourth-grade teacher Marcus Bornslater, aka \u201cMr. B,\u201d from Dallas, Texas. The Jos\u00e9 \u201cJoe\u201d 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 \u201cBridgerton\u201d kicks off.\n\n\u201cThe Cleaning Lady\u201d star \u00c9lodie Yung chats about her drama series.\n\nJennifer then welcomes \u201cThe 50\u201d documentary director Brenton Gieser, retired correctional officer Sol Irving, and \u201cThe 50\u201d member Cameron Clark. \u201cThe 50\u201d 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 \u201cThe Family Business.\u201d"

"Comedian and actor Jay Pharoah is in the studio to talk about hosting his new game show, \u201cThe Quiz with Balls.\u201d\n\nCountry singer (and Beyonc\u00e9 collaborator) Tanner Adell stops by to chat about \u201cWhiskey Blues.\u201d"

"Mindy Kaling sits down with Jennifer to discuss skin care line Lion Pose.\n\nNext, 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 \u201cThem: The Scare.\u201d\n\nJennifer then chats with second-grader Bailey Butts and first-graders Ashton Tyler and Bella Baker of Los Angeles, California, for a \u201cWords from the Wise: Kids Edition\u201d segment.\n\nNext, 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\u2019t 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 \u201cPower Moves: Igniting Your Confidence and Becoming a Force.\u201d"

"Actor and singer Ben Platt stops by to talk about his third album, \u201cHoneymind.\u201d\n\nMalika Andrews from ESPN\u2019s \u201cNBA Today\u201d and \u201cNBA Countdown\u201d also visits.\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s 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\u2019s the best part of their year.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cDiarra from Detroit.\u201d\n\nNext, \u201cThe Golden Bachelor\u201d alums and \u201cGolden Hour\u201d podcast hosts Kathy Swarts and Susan Noles are in the studio."

"Glen Powell is here to chat about his new noir comedy film \u201cHit Man.\u201d\n\nNext, \u201cHacks\u201d star Carl Clemons-Hopkins stops by to talk about the hit series.\n\nJennifer then welcomes stand-up comedian Jon Laster from Brooklyn, New York, who founded Blapp \u2014 the Black Shopping App."

"Shay Mitchell visits to discuss her MAX series \u201cThirst with Shay Mitchell,\u201d where she explores drinks from around the world.\n\n\u201cDivided by Design\u201d stars Ray and Eilyn Jimenez also stop by."

"The hilarious Ron Funches is here to talk about his TV series \u201cLoot.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cvirtual field trips\u201d and posts their adventures online. She also leads daily affirmations with her class and says the most important takeaway from her classroom is to \u201cbe kind.\u201d"

"The iconic star of \u201cThe Jeffersons\u201d and \u201c227\u201d Marla Gibbs stops by to chat about her new role in the series \u201cNot Dead Yet.\u201d\n\nJennifer 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\u2019s 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, \u201cHit Man.\u201d"

"Country star Mickey Guyton is in the studio with her new single \u201cMake It Me.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerican Idol\u201d winner and fellow country crooner Scotty McCreery also stops by to chat about his new album, \u201cRise & Fall.\u201d\n\nThen, expert floral designer Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is here to talk about his new book, \u201cFlower Love: Lush Floral Arrangements for the Heart and Home.\u201d"

"Retired Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez is here to talk about owning the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, plus why he\u2019s teaming up with OraPharma.\n\nThe Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner also stops by.\n\nJennifer then welcomes actor and content creator Ulysses \u201cUly\u201d 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.\u202fPat\u202fSettles It\" is here to talk about her comedy tour\u202f\"Ya Girl Done Made It.\" Jennifer then welcomes viral dancer 6-year-old Salom\u00e9\u202fRivas (\"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 Salom\u00e9, 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."

"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 (\u00a39) 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 \u2014 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 Ma\u012ble 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 \u2014 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 Mon\u00e9t unveils the details of her highly anticipated album \"JAGUAR II: Deluxe Edition.\"\n\nHGTV'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 \u2014 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.\"\n\nComedian 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 Mon\u00e1e, 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\u2026G 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 \u2018Competitive 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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!\"\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nAlso 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).\"\n\nJennifer 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\u2026and Beyond.\"\n\nGiada 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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!\n\nAward-winning musician John Legend stops by the show to celebrate the release of \"Get Lifted (20th Anniversary).\"\n\nR&B superstar Muni Long will chat about her four Grammy nominations and her new album, \"Revenge.\"\n\nThen, 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.\n\nThen, 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!\n\nActors 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nZoe Oli from Atlanta, Georgia \u2014 the 12-year-old CEO and founder of Beautiful Curly Me \u2014 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.\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nXylene 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.\n\nNext, 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.\"\n\nPat Houston and world-renowned musician Rickey Minor visit Jennifer and discuss the Whitney Houston concert film \"Whitney Houston \u2014 The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban).\"\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nGrammy-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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\"\n\nAdditionally, 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.\n\nPlus, 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 \u2014 Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Pepi Sonuga, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, and Moriah Brown \u2014 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.\"\n\nSinger 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.\"\n\nJennifer 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.\n\nPlus, 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.\n\nJennifer 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 \u201cAbbott Elementary,\u201d 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 \u201cI\u2019ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2).\u201d Plus, Jennifer welcomes viral sensation Charlie Campbell from Birmingham, Alabama. The 12-year-old went viral after a video of him singing \u201cLose Control\u201d 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 \u201cGeneral Hospital\u201d cast members Finola Hughes, Laura Wright, Cameron Mathison, Donnell Turner, Tanisha Harper, and Maurice Benard to discuss the show\u2019s 62nd season. Next, 9-year-old Denzil Irving III, also known as \u201cProfessor D3\u201d 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 \u201cBailar.\u201d Singer and actress Heather Headley is in the studio to dish about the newest season of her show \u201cSweet Magnolias.\u201d Plus, 6-year-old food critic Reese Jackson from New Orleans, Louisiana, stops by to taste some Super Bowl-themed snacks."

"\u201cThe Jennifer Hudson Show\u201d hosts a special Super Bowl episode! Actress Gina Torres stops by to discuss the final season of \u201c9-1-1: Lone Star.\u201d Plus, Jennifer gets Super Bowl predictions from the adorable \u201cPuppy Bowl\u201d puppies!"

"Award-winning actor Colman Domingo visits to talk about his Oscar-nominated film \u201cSing Sing.\u201d 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\u2019s 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 \u201cDeath Becomes Her\u201d on Broadway. Bachelor star Grant Ellis sits down with Jennifer to talk about the newest season of \u201cThe Bachelor.\u201d 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\u2019s 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 \u201950s to \u201980s 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 \u201cMuy Cat\u00f3lico\u201d on Prime Video. Rapper and singer Sexyy Red drops by to talk about her new music.\n\nAstronaut 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\u2019ll lead an all-female suborbital flight with Virgin Galactic. Kellie is dedicated to paving the way for future generations."

"\u201cThe Jennifer Hudson Show\u201d celebrates Valentine\u2019s Day! Music legend David Foster joins Jennifer to discuss the upcoming Broadway musical \u201cBOOP!\u201d\n\n8-year-old Bella Baker from Los Angeles, California, returns to offer love and relationship advice.\n\nJennifer also welcomes Brian McShea and his fianc\u00e9e, 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."