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Jennifer Hudson Wears Aretha Franklin Shirt to 'Respect' Screening in Atlanta

Jennifer Hudson is continuing her press tour for her new movie Respect!

The 39-year-old singer and actress made a special appearance at a screening of her new movie on Tuesday evening (August 3) at the IPIC Theaters at Colony Square in Atlanta, Georgia.

For the event, Jennifer wore a shirt that had an old school photo of Aretha Franklin on it, paired with a sparkling copper-colored skirt and leopard-print heels.

Last week, Jennifer attended a screening of her new movie at the 2021 Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival.

Respect will chronicle Aretha’s rise to fame from singing in her father’s church choir as a child to becoming an international musical superstar and legend.

The film will be released in theaters on Friday, August 13th. Check out the latest trailer here!

If you missed it, Jennifer Hudson will soon be teaming up with this Golden Globe winner for a new movie.

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Jennifer Hudson Kicks Off 'Respect' Promo in Martha's Vineyard

Jennifer Hudson steps out for the special Respect screening and reception during the 2021 Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival on Thursday evening (July 29) in Edgartown, Mass.

The 39-year-old actress and singer spoke to the crowd about the upcoming movie, where she portrays legendary Motown singer, Aretha Franklin.

Jennifer also showed off one of the fabulous dresses Aretha once wore for a performance and spoke to the small get together about the flick.

The event came just before MGM released a brand new clip from the upcoming movie, which is out on August 13.

Respect will chronicle Aretha Franklin’s rise to fame from singing in her father’s church choir as a child to becoming an international musical superstar and legend.

Check out the clip below now!

Check out 30+ pictures inside of Jennifer Hudson hyping up the release of Respect at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival

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Jennifer Hudson Brings Aretha Franklin's Story To Life in 'Respect' Trailer - Watch!

Jennifer Hudson becomes the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in the brand new trailer for Respect.

Here’s a synopsis of the highly anticipated movie: “Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.”

Jennifer is joined in the movie by Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Kimberly Scott, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan and Mary J. Blige.

Respect, directed by Liesl Tommy, had been delayed in its debut due to the pandemic.

It will now premiere in theaters on August 11.

If you didn’t know, one of Jennifer‘s former co-stars also played Aretha in a limited series.

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Jennifer Hudson's 'Respect' Delayed by Seven Months Amid Pandemic

Jennifer Hudson‘s Respect is getting pushed back once again.

The upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, which was already moved to January 15, 2021, will now be released on August 11, 2021, MGM announced on Tuesday (October 27).

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The move comes as many studios scramble to figure out the best launch date for their projects amid the pandemic and theater restrictions due to social distancing regulations.

Here’s a plot summary: “following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.”

A trailer for the film was released back in June.

Jennifer Hudson might be part of another exciting musical project launching very soon, according to fan speculation.

Jennifer Hudson Transforms Into Aretha Franklin in 'Respect' Trailer - Watch!

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

Jennifer Hudson transforms into the Queen of Soul for the upcoming movie.

Here’s a plot summary: following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.

Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Tate Donovan, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, and Mary J. Blige all star in the film.

Respect was originally supposed to be released in theaters on October 9, but because of the pandemic, the film will now have a limited release on Christmas day, before a wide release on January 15.

Jennifer recently opened up about the “massive” pressure of playing Aretha in the biopic.

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Jennifer Hudson Is Aretha Franklin in 'Respect' - Watch the First Footage! (Video)

Jennifer Hudson is playing Aretha Franklin!

The 38-year-old Academy Award-winning actress and singer plays the late music icon in the upcoming film Respect, hitting theaters on October 9, 2020.

Here’s a plot summary: following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.

Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Tate Donovan, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, and Mary J. Blige all star in the film.

READ MORE: Jennifer Hudson Is Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’ Biopic – First Pics From the Set!

Watch the first teaser and see the poster inside…

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Jennifer Hudson Is Aretha Franklin in 'Respect' Biopic - First Pics From the Set!

This is the first look at Jennifer Hudson as the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin!

The 38-year-old singer and actress was seen filming scenes for the upcoming biopic Respect on location in Manhattan’s Harlem neighborhood on Saturday (November 2) in New York City.

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Jennifer was seen filming with co-star Marlon Wayans, who will play her on-screen husband, Ted White.

The scene reportedly takes place in 1966, when Marlon is seen talking and collecting money from prostitutes while Jennifer looks on from a car. Later on, they share a passionate kiss.

The movie is set to hit theaters in August of 2020, and is being directed by Liesl Tommy.

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