Entertainment TV Jennifer Hudson Reveals She Does Squats Right Before Going on Stage for Her Talk Show – Here’s Why (Exclusive) The EGOT winner, who stars in the new sci-fi movie 'Breathe', spoke to PEOPLE for One Last Thing By Julie Jordan Julie Jordan Julie Jordan is an Editor at Large for PEOPLE. She has been with the brand for 25 years, writing cover stories and features and managing special issues including the Beautiful Issue and Sexiest Man Alive. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 26, 2024 09:15AM EDT Jennifer Hudson. Photo: Obidigbo Nzeribe Jennifer Hudson knows exactly what she needs to do right before going on stage to host her talk show. "Definitely pray," she tells PEOPLE in this week's issue. "Sometimes I even jog to the stage and do maybe about 10 squats just to make sure I’m awake. Because we’re like athletes, and I’ve got to have the energy to give to the crowd." Hudson, 42, who stars in the new sci-fi movie Breathe, chatted with PEOPLE for One Last Thing. The Jennifer Hudson Show 2024. Chris Millard Jennifer Hudson Reflects on American Idol Elimination 20 Years Later: 'From Idol to EGOT Baby!' Last girls’ dayI had a Mother’s Day gathering at my house. I told all the moms, “Don’t do anything. I just want them to cater to us.” We sat and listened to a harpist, and it was really relaxing. Last moment of self-careI like when I can polish my own toenails. To file them, maybe soak them a bit and moisturize them. Give yourself a foot massage. It’s just like a sweet moment to have with yourself. Last thing I learned about myselfHow much of a homebody I am. And how much I enjoy being still. Doing nothing, which I rarely get to do. Cher Performs 'Believe' Duet with Jennifer Hudson as She Receives Icon Award at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Last time I missed someoneDoes my cat Macavity count? I miss him when I’m at work. I don’t care what I’m in the middle of. I could be talking to the President, I could be getting ready to sing with Cher, and I’d be like, “I wonder what is my cat doing?” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Breathe is now playing.