Jennifer Hudson on Playing the Legendary Aretha Franklin in New Biopic Respect

The songstress talks about taking on her dream role of playing the Queen of Soul

From the LifeMinute.TV Team

August 13, 2021

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson hit the red carpet earlier this week for the LA premiere of Respect, a biopic on the late legend Aretha Franklin. J.Hud stunned in a custom purple sequined Dolce & Gabbana gown, channeling the Queen of Soul.

Franklin personally picked the two-time Grammy winner to play her, one that Hudson calls her dream role. “For her to pick me to do this is beyond a blessing, a dream, an honor,” Hudson said on the big night.

See the American Idol sensation take on the role of her idol in the music-filled film out in theaters today.