Jennifer Hudson chats with USA TODAY’s Bryan Alexander about “Jennifer-izing” Ellen DeGeneres’ former set for her new eponymous daytime TV talk show.
Question: So an exciting adventure as a talk show host, but a new world for you. What's it going to be like when that red studio light goes on?They will probably give me a red light. Or a green light. But I'm an actress. So can I get an"action!" instead? I have to learn what's the word they all use when it's time to start.Cue cards are a little unnatural to me. And when we did practice shows, I like to look people in the face and talk to them.
Q:"The Jennifer Hudson Show" is your new baby, will this mean we won't see you in movies or in the recording studios?No, I just finished a film called"Breathe" about a pandemic with no oxygen. I was the lead, and it was very challenging, very different from what I have done. I was really adamant, that just because I'm doing a talk show, does not mean I'm going to stop singing and acting and doing all of these things. This is who I am.
Q: In 2011, a Texas snowstorm delayed your plane and you were late for"The Oprah Winfrey Show." How will that affect how you treat late guests?I still have anxiety from that. You only got to tell me one time. It'll never happen again. We took every precaution. When does it snow in Texas? I flew back in and had to go straight to the show. I whipped my own tail because I didn't sleep for three days. So it was a lesson well learned.
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