Zara Larsson is in her blossoming era — and on The Jennifer Hudson Show, she proved once again why there’s absolutely no stopping her. We first featured Zara ten years ago, calling her an up‑and‑coming artist to watch. Hundreds of posts later, in 2026, she’s not just a pop star — she’s a full‑fledged pop‑princess dynasty.
The newly minted Grammy‑nominated phenom sat down with Jennifer to reflect on her pre‑teen dreams, her early competition‑show beginnings, and the surreal full‑circle moment of performing on the very stage where she once sat in the audience. She opened up about manifestation, ambition, and the long road that led her to her most personal album yet, Midnight Sun.
Zara shared the exact moment she learned about her Grammy nomination — during soundcheck for the biggest show of her tour. Surrounded by her band, dancers, and crew, her manager called with the news, sparking a wave of tears, celebration, and a call to her mom. “It’s crazy to be inside the dream,” she said, describing the moment she realized her childhood speeches and pretend‑award rehearsals had become real life.
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She also looked back on her start at just 10 years old on Sweden’s Got Talent, the only show that allowed kids her age. “I’ve always just wanted to be on stage,” she said — a truth that’s carried her through nearly two decades of performing.
And of course, Jennifer had to ask about the unstoppable, juggernaut, ginormous viral dance trend that has resurrected her decade‑old hit “Lush Life.” Zara explained how it all began with one girl in Amsterdam — Julia — who confidently held up her phone reading I know the dance. Zara pulled her onstage, and the rest is TikTok history. “She ate us up,” Zara laughed, crediting Julia for reviving the song and sparking a global dance moment.
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From meeting Pitbull (and dressing like him), to crafting her most intimate album, to watching fans breathe new life into her music, Zara radiates gratitude, joy, and the unstoppable energy of an artist fully stepping into her prime.
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