Jennifer Hudson’s Monolog and Opening Number
Jennifer Hudson kicked off her Las Vegas residency with a powerful monologue about addiction and recovery. “This is my message to everyone about addiction: You are not alone,” she said. “We all have survived it, and we can survive it.” She also previewed some of the songs she’ll be performing during her two-year run at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Interview With Guest Viola Davis
Viola Davis recently sat down with the “Today” show to discuss her new film “Concussion.” Davis, who won an Oscar for her role in “The Help,” is also a singer and actress. The interview touched on her new project and her experiences working on the film.
Davis spoke about the importance of getting the film out there. She said that it can help raise awareness about concussion and its effects. Concussion is a serious issue that is often ignored by society. Davis hopes that “Concussion” can help change that.
The actress also shared some of her experiences working on the movie. She said that she was drawn to the project because it is important to talk about head trauma and its consequences. Davis urged people to get information about concussion and speak up about it so that more people can learn about its effects.
Viola Davis on Her Role in ‘The Help’ and Overcoming Obstacles in Her Career
It’s no secret that Viola Davis has accomplished a great deal in her career, but there were definitely some challenges along the way. In an interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Davis discussed her role in “The Help,” overcoming obstacles such as barely making it into acting school and facing discrimination throughout her career.”When I walked into [acting school] and started my first class and saw who was in my class and looked around, I felt like I was in the minority,” she recalled.Despite the obstacles she faced, Davis is extremely grateful for everything she’s gained from her journey, including opportunities to work with legendary filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.”I wake up every day very content with what I’ve done because it wasn’t easy for me,” she said. “The Help” premiered at the 2011 U.S. Sundance Film Festival where it won the Grand Jury Prize. The film went on to be nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actress- Viola Davis.
Musical Performance by Jennifer Hudson: ‘Giving Myself’
Jennifer Hudson sang a classic soulful “I Believe” accompanied by a gospel choir and backup singers. She also performed her latest single “Butterfly” which proved to be a crowd pleaser. Jennifer was in excellent vocal shape and looked really happy on stage. She interacted with the audience throughout her performance, thanking them for coming and urging them to stay until the end. Highlights from the Jennifer Hudson show included her powerful rendition of “I Believe,” an emotional performance of “Butterfly” and an entertaining duet with George Michael called “Never Gonna Give You Up.”
Funny Moments: Jennifer Hudson Impersonates Famous Singers
As the show began, Jennifer Hudson channeled Whitney Houston with a powerful rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” But things got even crazier when Hudson took on other famous singers, including Britney Spears and Celine Dion.
“I’m such a big fan of Britney Spears,” Hudson admitted. “Not only because she’s such an iconic figure in popular culture, but also because I think she’s really talented.” And Hudson was sure to take the opportunity to give Britney some props for her latest music video, asserting that it was well done.
But it was Celine Dion who stole the show—literally! Hudson impersonated the Canadian superstar by performing Dion’s signature hit song, “The Way You Loved Me.” Of course, Hudson didn’t miss a beat and delivered an amazing performance that left the audience in awe.
The Jennifer Hudson Show was a riotous experience full of amusing moments that are sure to make you laugh out loud. Be sure to check out the episode for yourself and see for yourself what makes this singer so funny and entertaining!
Recap and Review of Episode 114: A Powerful and Entertaining Show
Episode 114 of The Jennifer Hudson Show aired on Wednesday, October 3rd and was a powerful and entertaining show. Highlights included Jennifer’s performance of “I Will Always Love You” with Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina Morris and her guest appearance from the cast of Jersey Shore.
Other highlights included Jennifer’s discussion of her new album I’m Yours and a performance by Latoya Jackson. This episode was captivating television and provided us with some great performances by both Jennifer Hudson and her guests. We would definitely recommend watching this episode if you are interested in watching an entertaining show that is also filled with substance.
