“It has to come from her perspective.” Watch the clip from TheWrap’s discussion with Jennifer Hudson talking “Respect” above.

There were times when I was like, ‘Jennifer, what have you done?’” The answer is “Respect,” the highly anticipated biopic sanctioned by Franklin, who handpicked Hudson for the role ...

Her version, just two years later, is the one that became a classic, and a part of American history Contributor Kelefa Sanneh asked Jennifer Hudson, "Why do you think that song, 'Respect,' has ...

Review: As Aretha Franklin, a soulful Jennifer Hudson keeps 'Respect' from hitting the wrong note Jennifer Hudson: Heads to Detroit to watch ‘Respect’ with Aretha Franklin's family Hudson's ...

When Aretha Franklin personally gave Jennifer Hudson her blessing to portray her in the biopic Respect, the Oscar winner was elated by the vote of confidence. Then reality set in. “Those are ...

On Friday, movie and music fans alike were treated to the first glimpse of Jennifer Hudson singing as music legend Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic RESPECT. In the 45-second teaser footage ...

For Jennifer Hudson, it’s a happy anniversary. “It was about 15 years ago when Aretha (Franklin) and I had our first discussion about my playing her,” says the star of “Respect.” ...

Jennifer Hudson deserves heavy Oscar attention for her knockout work as Aretha Franklin in MGM/UA’s “Respect.” It’s an act of daring to sing Franklin songs including “Respect ...

When Jennifer Hudson took the stage to honor Jamie Foxx at the Ultimate Icon Tribute, she didn’t just perform, she completely owned the moment. Her electrifying rendition of Ye and […] The post ...

“Respect’s” point of view is that Franklin was a legend. We already knew that. You can’t excitingly fill two and a half hours with the obvious. Jennifer Hudson plays singer Aretha Franklin ...

The show was ironically playing on the same block as “The Color Purple” when Franklin offered Hudson the “Respect” part. “I just knew it should not be a birth to death biopic -- it had ...