Jennifer Hudson visits with Kansas City kids while promoting new show
The Jennifer Hudson Show debuts on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. on KMBC
The Jennifer Hudson Show debuts on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. on KMBC
The Jennifer Hudson Show debuts on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. on KMBC
It was a busy day in Kansas City for singer and actress turned talk-show host Jennifer Hudson.
"The Jennifer Hudson Show" debuts on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. on KMBC.
Hudson started her day with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City before putting on a Royals jersey and walking out onto the field.
"I got this. Hi," Hudson said.
Hudson's Kansas City visit included throwing out the first pitch at the Royals game. Her throw went straight down the middle to the catcher.
Her day began at another baseball event. She stopped at the Urban Youth Academy, not just to do a few laps, but to support the youth.
"Y'all, I been needing this exercise," she said.
She is one of the youngest performers to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony, also known as an EGOT.
She bought the group of boys and girls brand-new equipment and tickets to the Royals game.
"We create a new holiday, and we call it Jennifer Hudson Day," Mayor Quinton Lucas said.
Lucas surprised the superstar with a thank you, naming the day in her honor.
The kids loved the experience.
"I'm telling my mom all about you," one child said.
Upon request, Hudson sang a line that she performs in the movie "Sing."
She said her new show will tell the story of everyday heroes.