Jennifer Hudson approached playing the legendary Aretha Franklin with the utmost reverence, giving a moving performance as the soul icon in the new film Respect. When we got her together with co-star Marlon Wayans, however, it became pretty hard for… Continue Reading
It’s always been a dream of Jennifer Hudson’s to play Aretha Franklin, and after years of waiting, it has finally come true. For the LA premiere of Respect on Aug. 8, Jennifer looked every bit the successor to Aretha’s Queen… Continue Reading
Si bien pueden haber sido competidores feroces durante su tiempo en «American Idol» hace aproximadamente un millón de años, Fantasia Barrino y Jennifer Hudson han formado un vínculo estrecho desde que aparecieron en el programa. De hecho, son tan cercanos… Continue Reading
It’s no secret that Aretha Franklin handpicked Jennifer Hudson to portray her in the upcoming biopic Respect. However, we’ve always wondered what it was about Hudson that made Franklin realize she was “the one.” Was it Hudson’s powerhouse vocals? Perhaps… Continue Reading
Image Source: Getty / Johnny Nunez Jennifer Hudson knows just how high the expectations are for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the late singer’s upcoming biopic, Respect. “That’s a lot, a lot, a lot of pressure,” the former American… Continue Reading