Overview

• Kesha disclosed she was an extra in the 2006 film Dreamgirls, working 16 hours for $120 in a downtown Los Angeles auditorium.
• The revelation surprised Jennifer Hudson, who starred in the film, during Kesha’s appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on May 13, 2025.
• Dreamgirls, directed by Bill Condon, was a pivotal film for Hudson, earning her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
• Kesha announced her sixth album, Period, set for release on July 4, marking her first project with full creative control under her own label, Kesha Records.
• The upcoming album represents a major milestone for Kesha, following years of legal battles over her master recordings and artistic autonomy.