‘Respect’ Trailer: Jennifer Hudson Is The First Lady Of Soul, Aretha Franklin

(CNN)Jennifer Hudson is a perfect Aretha Franklin in the new trailer for the upcoming film, "Respect."The trailer for the biopic dropped during the BET Awards on Sunday. It features scenes from Franklin's rise to fame, her signing with a music manager and the legendary singer belting out the song "Respect" in front of giant neon letters spelling out the word.The movie also stars Marc Maron, Mary J.

Aretha Franklin's "Never Gonna Break My Faith," featuring The Boys Choir of Harlem, arrives at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart dated July 4. With the launch, the late Queen of Soul extends her streak of scoring

Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, has just been released – you can watch below.Jennifer Hudson stars as the Queen of Soul in the new film, due for release next January, directed by Liesl Tommy and written by Tracey Scott Wilson.The official synopsis outlines how Respect follows “the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international stardom.”Alongside Hudson, the film will star Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Mary J.

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Respect, had its debut on Sunday night at the . The trailer starts off with Jennifer Hudson—in a shimmering gold dress—belting out the song Franklin made iconic, "Respect." The word is lit up behind her in giant letters.

Jennifer Hudson transforms into late music icon Aretha Franklin in the trailer for upcoming biopic Respect.The trailer, which debuted during the 2020 BET Awards Sunday (June 28), launches with the silhouette of the singer on stage, before the word "respect" lights up in giant capital letters behind her.

Jennifer Hudson stunned as she transformed into the late Aretha Franklin in the latest teaser trailer for Respect.A new sneak peek arrived on Sunday, June 28, months after fans were gifted with an initial glimpse last December. Similar to the original teaser trailer, the preview kicks off with Hudson nailing Franklin’s vocals on “Respect.” From there, the clip shows a look into Franklin’s struggle to find success in the music business.Mary J. Blige appears as late singer Dinah Washington and

MGM on Sunday released the teaser trailer for its upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson. The film follows the rise of Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom.

transforms into Aretha Franklin in the new trailer for the Franklin biopic “Respect.” The film is set to premiere this December.The official trailer for “Respect” debuted during the BET Awards on Sunday night, with the Oscar winner’s powerful cover of “Respect” soundtracking the preview.The clip features scenes of Franklin performing and asserting herself during interactions with the men in her life and those in the music industry.

Jennifer Hudson has released a showstopping rendition of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Young, Gifted & Black’ today (June 28) for the 2020 BET Awards.The performance sees Hudson paying homage to the Queen of Soul’s early gospel roots and is immediately followed by a trailer for RESPECT.Watch the cover below:Hudson will play Aretha Franklin in an upcoming biopic of the legendary singer’s life, titled RESPECT. Franklin handpicked the 38-year-old to play her, still heavily collaborating on the film up until

The trailer for the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic Respect has been released!

Respect is one of the most anticipated performances of the year⁠—and now we have a preview of what's to come.The first full trailer for Respect premiered during the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday night, June 28, and let's just say Hudson has another awards season sweep on her hands. From these two minutes alone, it's clear Hudson has nailed the heart, passion, and drive of Franklin, a.k.a the Queen of Soul.

Jennifer Hudson is channelling Aretha Franklin for her BET Awards performance.

Jennifer Hudson is carrying on Aretha Franklin's legacy! During the virtual BET Awards on Sunday, the first trailer for the Queen of Soul's biopic,, debuted, with Hudson starring as the late singer.The trailer's debut came shortly after Hudson's stunning performance of Franklin's «Young, Gifted and Black.» Hudson, dressed in a gorgeous green gown, began on the piano before taking a stand.

At the 20th BET Awards on Sunday night (June 28), Jennifer Hudson delivered a stellar performance of the Queen of Soul's "Young, Gifted and Black."

Klaritza Rico Jennifer Hudson is earning everyone’s respect as Aretha Franklin in the new trailer for the upcoming biopic about the Queen of Soul.Released during the BET Awards, the trailer starts off with Hudson singing her iconic song “Respect” (which the film is coined after) with the word spelled out behind her in giant neon-style letters before clips of her rise to fame are shown.The long-awaited film follows Franklin’s life from singing in her father’s church, to becoming one of the most