ABOUT THE SHOW
The series will feature celebrity interviews, topical stories, community heroes, viral sensations, and music. Hudson will use her powerful voice in a new way, bringing fun, uplifting conversations to the forefront, shining a light on extraordinary stories, talents, and passions. The Jennifer Hudson Show will be a destination to laugh, learn, and feel inspired.
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MONDAY, JULY 29
Guests: Jurnee Smollett, the star of “We Grown Now,” stops by the studio.
Next, Jennifer welcomes the cast of “All American” — Daniel Ezra, Greta Onieogou, Michael Evans Behling, Monet Mazur, Samantha Logan, and Bre-Z.
Jennifer also chats with Brittany Love from Los Angeles, California. Brittany is an artist and DJ who happens to be obsessed with the show “All American.”
TUESDAY, JULY 30
Guest: Joel McHale chats about his TV show “Animal Control.”
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Guests: The cast of “UnPrisoned” — Kerry Washington, Faly Rakotohavana, Jee Young Han, Marque Richardson, and Jordyn McIntosh — are in the studio!
Gospel legend CeCe Winans also stops by to talk about her newest album, “More Than This.”
Jennifer then welcomes public speaker and middle school substitute teacher Cindy Noir from Atlanta, Georgia. Last year, Cindy shared a TikTok about how “UnPrisoned” impacted her personal healing journey. Describing the show as a “whole therapy session,” she revealed that the storyline helped her reconcile with her then-estranged father by seeing herself in Kerry Washington’s character and gaining empathy for her father through Delroy Lindo’s role.
Jennifer then visits with mom of three, Cricut expert, and content creator Joy Green from Houston, Texas.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
Guests: Elisabeth Moss stops by the show to talk about her new spy thriller series, “The Veil.”
Next, Jennifer welcomes Ossiereen “Ms. Ojay” Jones of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ms. Ojay reached out to share her journey as a Black small business owner. At the onset of the pandemic, she noticed a void in her community — the absence of a Christian bookstore and a secure gathering spot for locals. In response, she established Rejoice Christian Bookstore in 2021. Despite encountering challenges, Ms. Ojay finds solace in the knowledge that she’s positively impacting lives.
Jennifer also 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.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
Guests: Bill Bellamy chats with Jennifer about his comedy tour.
Jennifer welcomes Tyara Lee from Upland, California. Despite facing adversity as a foster youth in Compton, Tyara defied expectations and financed her education through four jobs. Overcoming instability, she credits her resilience to her faith and capacity for forgiveness. In 2018, Tyara founded She Is Foundation Network, a nonprofit aiding women with housing, employment, financial literacy, and empowerment, drawing from her own experiences.
Jennifer welcomes Asjia O’Neal from Dallas, Texas, who made history in December as the top 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 and 2023. After overcoming two open-heart surgeries, her aim was to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics. Asjia will teach Jennifer how to play volleyball on the show.
Photos below courtesy Chris Millard/Warner Bros. & Chris Haston/Warner Bros.