Jennifer Hudson stopped by “The Angie Martinez Show” on Wednesday where she discussed her new film, Black Nativity soundtrack, new music and weight loss.

The Oscar winning actress wasn’t gungho on the film initially but after reading the script and seeing what the core values were such as Holiday and family, was excited to be a part of the cast that includes Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker.

Hudson appears on several tracks on the Black Nativity soundtrack, including the remake of Silent Night with Nas. As for her own album, she is working with heavyweights Pharrell and Timbaland and “the whole project is extremely different.”

Hudson has had an eventful year, receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star alongside Adam Sandler‘s and has been making the promo rounds with a new pixie cut, looking amazing.

The powerhouse vocalist attributes her image to maintaining an healthy eating lifestyle, which she began four years ago with Weight Watchers. It has become a family change with little David, eating more healthy as well.

Watch below as Jennifer Hudson sits with Angie Martinez and DJ Enuff.

-Chika Dunu