Jennifer Hudson reveals it's been her lifelong dream to play Aretha Franklin
Jennifer Hudson revealed that it has been her lifelong dream to play the role of Aretha Franklin in a new and upcoming project
Jennifer Hudson has revealed that it has been her lifelong dream to play Aretha Franklin on the screen. The singer spoke about playing the Queen of Soul in a new and upcoming project, after record executive Clive Davis confirmed that Hudson had landed the role.
Jennifer appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show and shared, "It's always been my dream to play Aretha, and it's actually happening" before noting that the film was already in the early stages of production. She also added that the late Franklin herself had asked for Hudson to play the role. "It blows my mind. I've always looked up to Aretha and to portray her—I cannot even speak about it because it's like, 'Oh, that's a huge task,'" she continued.
