Jennifer Hudson's Favorite Viral Videos
Music February 28, 2023
Jennifer Hudson loves finding hilarious, touching, and memorable videos on the Internet and then bringing the people in those incredible videos to the “Jennifer Hudson Show” studio!
Here are some of JHud’s favorite moments with viral sensations!
Confident Little Girl Who Loves Her Hair
Leila Danai and her mom Mildred Munjanganja joined Jennifer in the studio after a video went viral of Leila proudly explaining how she stood up to a classmate who told her he didn’t like her hairstyle.
Mildred explained to Jennifer how she’s raising her daughter not to let other people’s opinions affect the way she feels about herself.
Teen’s Viral Harvard Acceptance Reaction
A video of Dre’Shon Jackson from Florence, SC, featuring him reacting to his acceptance letter from Harvard University, went viral!
During his sit-down with Jennifer, Dre’Shon told her how he hopes to run for U.S. President in 2040!
Viral Toddler Who Loves Her Black Skin
Jennifer Hudson welcomed 20-month-old Zoey Cartagena and her parents, Alexis and Tony, after a video of Zoey pointing to her skin and saying “so pretty” recently went viral.
As a biracial couple that struggled to expand their family, Alexis and Tony told Jennifer that it is imperative to teach their “miracle baby” the importance of loving the skin she’s in.
The ‘Rideshare Queen’ Deanna Dixon
Deanna Dixon from Atlanta, Georgia, is a single mom and a full-time rideshare driver. She enjoys her job because she has a passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives. Deanna is known on social media as “The Rideshare Queen.” Videos of Deanna singing and interacting with her passengers while driving have gone viral, with over 5 million views!
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View Story“I created this alter ego for myself because I had transitioned from Los Angeles back to Atlanta for my daughter, and I wanted to find a way to still keep my crown on my head no matter what my circumstances are,” she told Jennifer. “I call myself ‘The Rideshare Queen’ because you’re going to have a royal experience in my car.”
Jennifer had a huge surprise in store for Deanna — her hero, Tabitha Brown, walked out onstage with a custom gift for her!
Viral Engagement
Jennifer welcomed Angelica May and Imeek Watkins, who recently gained attention following a viral video capturing Imeek’s proposal to Angelica after she completed her final cancer treatment.
During their appearance on the show, the high school sweethearts reflected on the support they’ve received, and then Jennifer surprised them with a trip!
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View StoryMotivational Speaker Alethea Crimmins
Pre-K teacher Alethea Crimmins from Lafayette, Louisiana, records herself delivering enthusiastic speeches, and her videos have since racked up millions of views on TikTok.
Alethea helped give advice to JHud’s live studio audience and provide some motivation to tackle the new year strong.
The Evans Family
The Evans family from Chicago, Illinois — dad Samuel Evans, mom Tateona Adams, and their five boys: Devan (9), Tristan (8), Demari (7), Carter (6) and Josiah (3) — regularly posts videos featuring the brothers being loving toward one another. Each morning, these adorable 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, in hopes of spreading love and positivity to others.
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View Story“We just wanted to start spreading a lot of positivity and love within the Black community,” Samuel told Jennifer. “As a Black family, you know, having all these boys in the house, I want them to understand that loving each other is important and that should always be at the forefront before anything else.”
Check out more of JHud meeting the stars of your favorite viral videos!
‘Scarlet Takes a Tumble’
Paige Reynolds, otherwise known as “Scarlet Takes a Tumble,” spoke to Jennifer Hudson about what compelled her to film herself singing while standing (then falling) off a table and the circumstances of her accidentally going viral.
Paige later shared how she sees her unintentional fame as a blessing and how her video garnering over 30 million views has led to new opportunities.
Kid Hip-Hop Dancer Eseniia Mikheeva
Eseniia Mikheeva is a 7-year-old from Moscow, Russia, whose dancing skills have made her an internet sensation. Jennifer Hudson chatted with Eseniia and her father, Alex, about her passion for all styles of dance, then Eseniia wowed JHud and her studio audience with an incredible hip-hop routine!
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View StoryThe Bradford Family’s Alphabet Challenge
The Bradfords are known as the silly family in their hometown of Dallas, Texas! Nicole and Kyle Bradford are big on family time and supporting their three children — Kristen, Kyle Jr., and Kaitlyn — in everything they do! The energetic family received a lot of attention for their fun take on the Alphabet Challenge on TikTok! JHud joined the family for another round of the viral challenge!
5-Year-Old Pastor Luke Tillman
Five-year-old Luke from Grand Blanc, Michigan, became an Internet sensation when a video showing him using his bathtub to baptize his “Paw Patrol” stuffed dog went viral.
The pastor's son came by the January 11 episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show”with his mom Catrina and his dad Ezra to take the whole studio audience to church!
The NFL’s Youngest Reporter, Jeremiah Fennell
Jeremiah Fennell from Las Vegas, Nevada, recently went viral when he was given the opportunity to be a sideline reporter for his favorite team, the Las Vegas Raiders. While interviewing wide receiver Devante Adams, Jeremiah was so professional, polished, and knowledgeable that you’d never think he was just 10 years old!
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View StoryRoblox Mom & Daughter
Chariel Watson and her 11-year-old daughter Miracle Golden recently went viral after Chariel made a post on Facebook sharing the hilarious measures she took to contact her daughter when Miracle wasn’t answering her calls.
Chariel signed on to the popular interactive game Roblox to see if her daughter was online. Once she found her in the Berry Avenue game, she was able to deliver her message: Take the food out of the freezer so she could cook that evening!
TikTok Dater Amber Smith
Amber Smith from Iowa went viral when she filmed a TikTok of herself giving a PowerPoint presentation about all the dates she went on in 2022. She appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” to share some dating horror stories and reveal her dating dealbreakers.
“If he doesn’t own a couch, which was a problem more often than I’d like to admit,” Amber told JHud. “If you’re dating me, I’d like you to have a couch.”
Music Looper Queen Ife
Queen Ife makes beats using everyday objects like shampoo bottles, water glasses, hairspray, rubber bands, and other things you can find lying around the house. She records the sounds, then “stacks” them on top of one other to create a fully fleshed-out tune. She came by “The Jennifer Hudson Show” to teach Jennifer how to create a beat out of everyday objects, then loop them over one another to create a song!
Physics Professor Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova
Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova’s engaging lectures and over-the-top science experiments at Texas A&M University have always been a hit with her students, but she’s now loved by people all over the world thanks to videos of her engaging experiments going viral on TikTok!
The eccentric educator appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” to show how you can perform unbelievable physics experiments at home without any special scientific equipment.
‘Boops,’ the 3-Year-Old Michael Jackson Impersonator
JHud interviewed 3-year-old Landon Dickerson Jr., aka “Boops,” from Fort Worth, Texas, who went viral for dancing to the King of Pop’s “Smooth Criminal” on TikTok. Landon said he loves to play Michael’s music and dresses like the iconic singer every day.
“His dad danced to Michael Jackson when he was younger,” his mother, Erika, explained. “So basically, it passed down to him.”
“It’s in his blood,” his father, Landon Sr., added.
10-Year-Old Dancer Indy Bugg
The dancer and social media sensation appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” to perform a rousing hip-hop routine set to Lizzo’s “About Damn Time.” JHud loved her so much, she had her back on the show to deliver another powerhouse performance!
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