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When listening goes awry: Jennifer Hudson faces backlash after Eddie Murphy's interview
Jennifer Hudson faces internet backlash after fans accused her of not listening to what her guests are saying.
Image: Instagram/Jennifer Hudson
US singer and actress Jennifer Hudson is facing online criticism for seemingly not listening to her guests.
One clip from an interview in particular has sparked an online debate about Hudson and her interviewing skills.
Multi-award-winning actor Eddie Murphy appeared on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show', and the actress started asking about the wedding of his son, Eric Murphy.
'Are you going to sing at your son's … Is it your daughter's wedding right?'
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To which, Murphy replied that it is actually his son's wedding and it took place two weeks before.
The 64-year-old revealed that the couple decided to have an intimate ceremony, with just the two of them.
The award-winning actor shared that there will no longer be a wedding taking place.
However, Hudson still kept asking the question: 'Are you going to sing at the wedding?'
#EddieMurphy and #MartinLawrence are officially in-laws!
Eddie Murphy revealed on Thursday's episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show that his son Eric and Martin Lawrence's daughter Jasmin 'ran off and got married' a couple of weeks ago. — theJasmineBRAND (@thejasminebrand) May 29, 2025
In which Murphy replied: 'No, they didn't have a wedding.'
Despite Murphy telling Hudson that the big wedding will not be happening anymore, the TV host still asked: 'Are you still going to sing at the afterparty of the wedding?'
The 'Candy Cane Lane' star then continued to say: 'Will I sing at the wedding? No, I ain't singing.'
Fans expressed how they think that Hudson does not listen to what her guests are saying most of the time.
'Jennifer Hudson needs communications training. Her show has a lot of potential, but she does not listen to her guests well or retain what they're sharing, rather. Her interviews are just reactive responses - I need the skills sharpened immediately,' @xoJoyBelleox wrote.
Jennifer Hudson needs communications training. Her show has a lot of potential but she does not listen to her guests well, or retain what they're sharing, rather. Her interviews are just reactive responses — I need the skills sharpened immediately! 🫠 — Petty L'Belle ☾ (@xoJoyBelleox) May 29, 2025
@itsonlylizx3 commented: 'Finally watched interviews from Jennifer Hudson's show, and yeah, she's not a good interviewer at all. She doesn't even listen to her guest most of the time, she interrupts people at times, and it's a lot of 'wow' and cackling, no follow-up questions either."
Finally watched interviews from Jennifer Hudson show and yeah she's not a good interviewer at all. She doesn't even listen to her guest most of the time, she interrupts people at times and it's a lot of 'wow' & cackling, & no follow up questions either. — Liz (@itsonlylizx3) May 30, 2025
While @_RayReads_ added: 'Watching Jennifer Hudson's interview with Eddie Murphy made me realise how much we need real journalism back. Interviews aren't just about smiling and nodding; they're about listening and engaging.'
Watching Jennifer Hudson's interview with Eddie Murphy made me realize how much we need real journalism back. Interviews aren't just about smiling and nodding; they're about listening and engaging. — K. Ray (@_RayReads_) June 2, 2025
'The Jennifer Hudson Show' is popularly known for its iconic "Spirit Tunnel" that A-list Hollywood celebrities walk into, while the staff members of the show sing for the guests before their interview
