Two-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress, and best-selling author, Jennifer Hudson blows us away with this performance of the title track from her new film, “Respect,” in which she portrays the legendary Aretha Franklin. The film, and the original motion picture soundtrack, are out now! JHud will also be bringing live music back to the world famous Apollo Theatre on August 19th for their first show back! All proceeds will also go to the Fearless Fund, a venture cap

So happy to share the Respect: The Aretha Franklin Movie soundtrack with u all! These are just a few of Aretha’s countless hits and it was my greatest honour to recreate them for this film. U can buy or stream it today ! | Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson accepting the Oscar for Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Effie White in DREAMGIRLS at the 79th Oscars. Bill Condon’s DREAMGIRLS (2006), starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover and Jennifer Hudson, received eight nominations at the 79th Oscars, winning two. | The Academy