Respect Movie

Watch Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans Sing Each Other Aretha Franklin's Hits

Aug 18, 2021

Watch Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans Sing Each Other Aretha Franklin's Hits

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.

The $7 Beauty Product Respect's Makeup Artist Used to the Last Drop on Set

Aug 17, 2021

The $7 Beauty Product Respect's Makeup Artist Used to the Last Drop on Set

Transforming one generation's music legend into another generation's music legend sounds like it'd be no easy feat, but for Stevie Martin, the makeup department head tasked with re-creating Aretha Franklin's iconic looks on Jennifer Hudson in the newly released Respect movie, there was a lot of material to rely on — including past footage and insights from Franklin's family themselves.

Audra McDonald Is Following Aretha Franklin's Lead by "Paving the Way" For Future Generations

Aug 13, 2021

Audra McDonald Is Following Aretha Franklin's Lead by "Paving the Way" For Future Generations

Despite initially being wary of playing Aretha Franklin's mother, Barbara Siggers Franklin, in Respect, there was never a moment when Audra McDonald didn't want to be part of the movie.

Why Cristal Franklin, Aretha's Niece, Partnered With 100K+ Salons to Promote the Respect Film

Aug 13, 2021

Why Cristal Franklin, Aretha's Niece, Partnered With 100K+ Salons to Promote the Respect Film

From a young age to present day, the Black hair salon has always been a safe space for myself and others to converse about life and all it throws at us.

Jennifer Hudson Fully Embodies Music Royalty Aretha Franklin at the Respect Premiere

Aug 9, 2021

Jennifer Hudson Fully Embodies Music Royalty Aretha Franklin at the Respect Premiere

It's always been a dream of Jennifer Hudson's to play Aretha Franklin, and after years of waiting, it has finally come true.

Aretha Franklin Handpicked Jennifer Hudson to Play Her in Respect For 2 Simple Reasons

Jul 13, 2021

Aretha Franklin Handpicked Jennifer Hudson to Play Her in Respect For 2 Simple Reasons

It's no secret that Aretha Franklin handpicked Jennifer Hudson to portray her in the upcoming biopic Respect.

Aretha Franklin "Passed the Torch" to Jennifer Hudson When She Handpicked Her For Respect

Jun 28, 2021

Aretha Franklin "Passed the Torch" to Jennifer Hudson When She Handpicked Her For Respect

Jennifer Hudson knows just how high the expectations are for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the late singer's upcoming biopic, Respect.

Jennifer Hudson Is the Queen Incarnate in These Photos From the Aretha Franklin Biopic, Respect

Oct 20, 2020

Jennifer Hudson Is the Queen Incarnate in These Photos From the Aretha Franklin Biopic, Respect

If there's such a thing as the role of a lifetime, Jennifer Hudson has landed hers.

Jennifer Hudson Rises to Superstardom in Trailer For Respect, an Aretha Franklin Biopic

Jun 29, 2020

Jennifer Hudson Rises to Superstardom in Trailer For Respect, an Aretha Franklin Biopic

Jennifer Hudson is taking center stage as Aretha Franklin.

These 8 Aretha Franklin Performances Will Remind You Why She's the Queen of Soul

Aug 19, 2018

These 8 Aretha Franklin Performances Will Remind You Why She's the Queen of Soul

There are some artists who will always be remembered for their great music.