The Best of Jennifer Hudson Performing on the Show
Music June 13, 2023
Jennifer Hudson lives and breathes music, so it’s not surprising that she finds as many opportunities as possible to incorporate singing into her talk show!
Relive the best moments of Jennifer performing everything from jazz to show tunes to gospel on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” with her talented guests — including John Legend, Pentatonix, Dionne Warwick, Josh Groban, and many, many more. Plus, JHud takes the lead in a medley that will blow you away!
And don’t forget to check out the best of JHud riffing songs inspired by her live studio audience!
Jennifer Hudson & Anthony Hamilton Perform “Superstar”
Pianist Charles Jones joined Anthony Hamilton and Jennifer Hudson as they collaborate on “Superstar,” a cover of the 1969 song that appears on Anthony’s 2021 album “Love Is the New Black.”
Jennifer Hudson & Saint Harison, "And I Am Telling You"
Saint Harison collaborated with Jennifer and Charles Jones on the piano for an exhilarating performance of the "Dreamgirls" number “And I Am Telling You.”
Jennifer Hudson & Charles Jones Perform ‘O Holy Night’
Jennifer and pianist Charles Jones got the audience into the holiday spirit as they sang “O Holy Night.”
Jennifer Hudson & Smokey Robinson, ‘Ooo Baby Baby’
Music legend Smokey Robinson joined Jennifer by the piano to recreate his iconic “Ooo Baby Baby” moment with Aretha Franklin on “Soul Train.”
Jennifer Hudson & Pentatonix, ‘How Great Thou Art’
Jennifer told Pentatonix about the special connection she has to the song “How Great Thou Art.” The a cappella group then took to the stage with JHud to perform the track!
Jennifer Hudson & Robin Thicke, “Giving Myself”
Jennifer’s pop-soul ballad “Giving Myself,” off her self-titled debut album, was actually written and produced by Robin Thicke! During Robin’s appearance on the October 11 episode, the two teamed up to perform a powerful duet of the song — or a “reunion”, as JHud called it — with Robin on the piano.
Jennifer Hudson & Reneé Rapp, ‘Dangerously in Love’
Following their duet last season, Reneé Rapp and Jennifer Hudson reunite for another music moment! This time the soulful singers take on “Dangerously in Love” by Destiny’s Child (and later Beyoncé for her debut solo album).
Jennifer Hudson's ‘Sister Act’ Halloween Performance
JHud revealed her Whoopi Goldberg-inspired Halloween costume as she channeled Sister Mary Clarence from “Sister Act” and “Sister Act 2” while performing a medley of songs from the movies — including “I Will Follow Him,” “My Guy (My God),” and “Oh Happy Day.”
Jennifer Hudson & John Legend, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’
On the 100th episode celebration, John Legend took to the piano to duet with JHud on Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
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View StoryJennifer Hudson & Amber Riley, ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going’
Amber Riley and Jennifer Hudson, who both played Effie in “Dreamgirls,” belted out “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.”
Jennifer Hudson & Tori Kelly, ‘Hallelujah’
Tori Kelly and Jennifer teamed up for a duet of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” which happens to be JHud’s favorite song.
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View StoryJennifer Hudson & Adam Lambert, ‘Nessun Dorma’
Adam Lambert and Jennifer put their vocal ranges to the test when they joined Michael Orland — the pianist from their time on “American Idol” — to perform Puccini’s “Nessun dorma.”
Jennifer Hudson & Stephanie Mills, ‘Home’
After Jennifer told Stephanie Mills how much she adores the song “Home” from the musical “The Wiz,” the legend agreed to perform the tune — on the condition that JHud made it a duet!
Jennifer Hudson, Adam Blackstone & Charles Jones, ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
Adam Blackstone asked Jennifer for a jazz duet! The talented musician played the double bass, with Charles Jones on the piano, as JHud sang “Fly Me to the Moon.”
Jennifer Hudson & The Isley Brothers, ‘Shout’
Jennifer Hudson joined The Isley Brothers on vocals to perform their hit song “Shout.”
Jennifer Hudson & Dionne Warwick, ‘All the Time’
Jennifer’s dreams came true when she sang with music legend Dionne Warwick on the singer-songwriter’s 1979 tune “All the Time.”
Jennifer Hudson & Josh Groban, ‘The Impossible Dream’
Grammy-winning singer Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson teamed up to sing “The Impossible Dream” from the Broadway show “Man of La Mancha.”
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View StoryJennifer Hudson & Tasha Cobbs Leonard, ‘Amazing Grace’
Tasha Cobbs Leonard and JHud teamed up to perform the gospel tune “Amazing Grace.”
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