‘Thank You for Showing Up’ — a Daughter’s Emotional Message to Her Dad The Jennifer Hudson Show
Videos September 17, 2025
In this emotional conversation, Jennifer Hudson sits down with Joey Leal, his wife Kelly Leal, and daughter Sterling Dunagan to talk about the powerful story behind their viral video, which touched millions of hearts. Joey opens up about what fatherhood means to him and why watching Sterling grow has been one of his greatest blessings. Kelly shares how Joey was an answered prayer, stepping in to love her children as his own, while Sterling expresses the deep bond she has with the man she calls both her best friend and her dad.
From a small-town moment that unexpectedly went viral to the everyday joys of being a family, this interview is filled with gratitude, love, and the reminder that showing up makes all the difference.
