Hudson didn't have to audition for the role because she was selected by the Queen of Soul herself to play this role.
During a recent interview when asked about Cynthia Erivo also taking on the role of Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson shared that if it's not the film, it's nothing.
Aretha Franklin's son Kecalf Franklin took to Facebook this past weekend to publicly share that he does not support the upcoming, Jennifer Hudson-led biopic about his mother. Find out why.
This event celebrating the Queen of Soul, encouraged Black Hollywood to bring out their best for the woman who was known for her fur and style.