''It Blows My Mind'' Jennifer Hudson On Playing Her Hero Aretha Franklin

Imagine landing a major role in a movie depicting the life of one of your heroes, and landing the role because that hero wanted you to play her in the movie! Well that's what happened Jennifer Hudson. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/06135252/JenniferHudson_0609.mp3"][/audio] Aretha Franklin actually requested that Jennifer plays her in the movie 'Respect'. Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson joined Dermot and Dave to chat all about the movie and just how far she has come since her first audition in American Idol, over 16 years ago! Click the Play button above to hear the full chat.

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''It Blows My Mind'' Jennifer Hudson On Playing Her Hero Aretha Franklin