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, MAY 13
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, MAY 14
Guests: Chris Stapleton is in the house to talk about his new album, “Higher,” and his upcoming “All-American Road Show” tour.
Jennifer also welcomes etiquette expert Myka Meier from New York, New York.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
Guests: The hilarious Wanda Sykes from “The Upshaws” discusses her “Please & Thank You” comedy tour.
Jennifer then welcomes father and daughter Chris Locke from Newark, Delaware, and Kat Locke-Jones, 33, from Baltimore, Maryland. Together, they founded the Sean Locke Foundation in 2018 after losing their son/brother Sean Locke to suicide. The foundation provides mental health resources for kids in high school all the way through college. They also have Sean’s House, a home that provides in-person support 24/7 for young adults to talk about mental health or substance use challenges with other young adult peer specialists who have lived experience with similar challenges.
THURSDAY, MAY 16
Guests: Dulé Hill visits to discuss his PBS documentary series “The Express Way with Dulé Hill.”
Jennifer highlights the national tour of “MJ the Musical.”
Jennifer then warmly welcomes identical twin sisters Cherry and Sherry Wilmore from Houma, Louisiana. Fondly dubbed “everybody’s favorite twins” by their community, Cherry and Sherry are known for their compassionate hearts and vibrant personalities. Placed in foster care at age 6, they have weathered numerous challenges but have always relied on their unbreakable bond to navigate difficult times together. Last year, they established the nonprofit organization CHeriSH Times Two— a blend of their names—to empower and support foster youth.
FRIDAY, MAY 17
Guests: Rapper and singer Wiz Khalifa stops by to chat with Jennifer.
Photos below courtesy Chris Millard/Warner Bros. & Robert Voets/Warner Bros.