Jennifer Hudson "Respect"

Published 2021-08-13
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 capital fund built by women of color for women of color. #Colbert #RESPECT #JenniferHudson

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All Comments (21)
  • @CWonderworld
    Miss Aretha knew exactly why she picked Jennifer Hudson.
  • @jdd9993
    Jennifer really preserves Aretha's legacy. Tonight's outfits were spectacular too.
  • @Video4164
    JHud can hit notes that don't even exist. Incredible!
  • The most underrated vocalist of my lifetime! Jennifer Hudson is, by far, the best vocalist alive today! She will soon be introduced as “Two time Oscar winner, Jennifer Hudson”!
  • @MA1.5
    I can’t think of anyone better than Jennifer Hudson to play Aretha.
  • @Mark_Brooks
    It is the unmistakable sign of talent to be on that stage and own it. This is the role of a lifetime. She fits the role marvelously.
  • @talker51292
    first she honored whitney, jennifer holiday, and now aretha. She's her own legend.
  • @Bfoots1952
    Jennifer will one day be known as one of the greatest voices of her generarion. Personality and talent.
  • @laalaa99stl
    And just like that. Aretha popped back to life for four minutes and 20 seconds. Just a little bit.
  • My late father maintained the elevators in Little Rock Baptist Church, and he could hear Aretha rehearsing when she was about 18-19 years old. So he’d go back to the sanctuary and slip in the back to listen to the sheer power in her voice.
  • @bartolomemusic
    Belting C6 and sustaining it with just opening a mouth and sounding so relaxed, only JHud can do so… queen slay 😨
  • @gehrigbjr
    Never getting over how profoundly perfect this woman is.
  • @adamtak3128
    One of the backup singers is Davon Fleming (guy with longer curly hair), a contestant on The Voice who was on Jennifer's team.
  • @JAYTofficial
    This woman is a Living Legend. There isn't to many living who can even do this!!!
  • @HighHeelKnight
    I've never seen an all female brass section of a band before. Interesting.
  • @bolaadetiba8220
    I remember how Simon was talking trash about this woman and her weight on American Idols! He said she would never make it bc she was too fat. Look at her now, she really worked on her talent and herself. Way to go Ms Hudson! ❤️
  • Quick shout out to her backing band. Jennifer’s voice, the musicianship instrumentalists, vocalists, and arranger. They’re all-stars