The 4-time MVP and 3-time champion visits the show again after yet another triumphant season
When A’ja Wilson walked onto the set of The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday morning, the audience erupted as if they were courtside in Las Vegas. The four-time WNBA MVP and three-time champion with the Las Vegas Aces had traded her jersey for a gray-colored suit, but her presence carried the same command and charisma that define her game.
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Hudson who knows something about awards as she is one of a few Hollywood entertainers to ever win the EGOT — an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony award — was elated to connect with Wilson. “Girl, you’ve been everywhere lately,” Hudson exclaimed to Wilson. “You’ve made history out here. How does it feel?”
Wilson just finished the single greatest year in WNBA history, winning the scoring title, the blocked shot title, the MVP, the Defensive Player of the Year award, the championship, and the Finals MVP.
After reading off Wilson’s long list of accolades and awards, J-Hud asked the basketball superstar what she is most proud of
“Whew!” Wilson said as she paused. “I think it’s this last championship. That there is like top-tier. I think that has to be my favorite, and it’s going to be my favorite for a long, long time, because no one thought that we could do it.”
The interview, equal parts celebration and reflection, touched on Wilson’s rise from high school and collegiate stardom (she was the Player of the Year and a title winner on both levels) to becoming the face of a WNBA dynasty. She spoke candidly about the pressures of leadership and the importance of using her platform to inspire others.
Hudson nodded in agreement. “You’ve taken what you love and turned it into purpose. And that’s what we try to do here — celebrate women who are changing the game, literally and figuratively.”
Wilson has also become a budding fashion icon. Hudson asked about Wilson’s life off the court — from her fashion choices to her pregame rituals. Wilson admitted she still gets nervous before big games. “I always listen to old-school R&B before tip-off,” she said, grinning. “It helps me settle in. And after the game? I usually celebrate with something sweet. Cheesecake, cupcakes, you name it — I’ve earned it!”
Hudson laughed, teasing her guest: “See, that’s the real MVP talk right there!” The audience joined in the laughter,
Hudson concluded the visit by presenting Wilson with a custom plaque honoring her recent MVP season and her impact as a role model. The studio crowd rose to its feet in applause. Wilson looked at the gift, then back at Hudson.
“Thank you for this,” Wilson said softly. “Thank you for giving women like me a platform to be seen — not just as athletes, but as people with stories, with voices, with dreams. I hope the next generation sees this and thinks, ‘If she can do it, maybe I can too.’”
Hudson smiled and replied, “You’re already doing that. You’re making history, and you’re doing it with grace.”