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Jennifer Hudson was once a Chicago teenager with a voice and a dream. Now she's Aretha Franklin's voice in "Respect," a dream role for her, she says. Next dream role? Oprah.
Though “Respect” can feel a little soft in the drama department, it delivers the added pleasure of hearing Hudson re-create Franklin’s key songs.
Jennifer Hudson won an Academy Award in her first film role for Dreamgirls, one could easily think, where does she go from here? How about portraying arguably the greatest voice in music history? Aretha Franklin’s biopic, Respect, is set to hit theaters this August and the world premiere of the trailer has now arrived. Although a 90-second teaser dropped last June, as reported by TheGrio, in this new, full length trailer, Franklin’s life is portrayed from childhood in the early 50s through her prime years in the early 70s. Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin in “Respect.” We see
Ruth E. Carter Dressed the Coming 2 America Cast in “the Majesty of Contemporary Africa” The legendary costume designer on using bold colors and Ankara prints in the long-awaited sequel, and her influence as a trailblazer in the industry. By Leah Faye Cooper Quantrell D. Colbert Two years ago, when Ruth E. Carter won the Oscar for costume design for her work on Black Panther, both she and her profession were under a spotlight like never before. Carter was on panels, in magazines, and interviewed for TV shows, sharing how she created the world of Wakanda and emerging as the face...
In an interview with OprahMag.com, Ruth E. Carter opens up about creating "Coming 2 America's" gorgeous costumes and working with Eddie Murphy.