Jennifer Hudson "Respect"

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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[@jdd9993]

Jennifer really preserves Aretha's legacy. Tonight's outfits were spectacular too.

[@penelope5534]

Those rhinestone boots!

[@raymondchollet3199]

That was 5 star

[@foodreacts837]

Aretah who

[@Summerdayareahead]

Yes yes 🙌

[@whfan007]

Jennifer is actually destroying Aretha's legacy as she is proving that she is better than Aretha on almost every song...

[@timothystancil8379]

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”!

[@sweetreny1155]

She would've been a 2x Oscar winner if she was snubbed this Oscar season but she's my Oscar winner this season to me no matter what.

[@zelkyo6160]

The best living is Mariah but still

[@blurdreamer]

she not underrated, you wouldn't even know her if she really underrated.

[@SoulKnightKing]

​@@sweetreny1155she was far better than Jessica Chastains Tammy Faye and was robbed of a nomination outright

[@steveheckle8847]

You obviously haven't clapped ya ears on MORISSETTE AMON LAMAR from the Philippines then have ya, she does the benchmark cover of this classic, Jennifer just shouted her way through that, that was just a mess.

[@MA1.5]

I can’t think of anyone better than Jennifer Hudson to play Aretha.

[@johnwattdotca]

Someone who looked more like Aretha Franklin would be better.

[@MA1.5]

@@johnwattdotca no. It’s a movie not a photoshoot

[@johnwattdotca]

@@MA1.5: I'm very used to watching movies. For another example, look at the reunited Guns and Roses, where Axl Rose, as an older man, has shorter hair and doesn't wear short pants like he used to, just faded jeans. Even as a musician, I would sooner see him with short pants on, looking like he used to, as much as regaining some of the voice he has lost.

[@FishFinga17]

@@johnwattdotca When Aretha tells you to play her. You play her. Period

[@johnwattdotca]

@@FishFinga17: Uh-oh! As movie directors we might have different attitudes. The person the movie is based on is the last person I'd consult about who plays you in the movie. It can get to be a vanity thing right away. What you're saying is new to me, and it sounds like promo hype, or as female divas go, it's a way of passing on your blessing for a younger persons' career, a classy way to be.

[@bartolomemusic]

Belting C6 and sustaining it with just opening a mouth and sounding so relaxed, only JHud can do so… queen slay 😨

[@Kikokiki_tt]

Miss Aretha knew exactly why she picked Jennifer Hudson.

[@alisonmadden6522]

Isnt that amazing? What a kudo

[@toveirenbecker2471]

Still, she is not Aretha Franklin.

[@Kikokiki_tt]

@@toveirenbecker2471 she can't be, she is Jennifer Hudson.

[@alisonmadden6522]

@@toveirenbecker2471 First of all pretty darn close, second Aretha picked her to player, third watch The fallColbert Show she has the baton now

[@curiousjaq]

@@toveirenbecker2471 ummm 🤔 I’m pretty sure that’s why her name is Jennifer Hudson, not Aretha Franklin.🤣 Different generation, paying RESPECT to an icon🧡

[@Bfoots1952]

Jennifer will one day be known as one of the greatest voices of her generarion. Personality and talent.

[@YDVDNVRR]

She already is…

[@janetboggs3004]

Bfoots1952, I don,t think So.

[@janetboggs3004]

David Navarro ,Wrong ,She,s the biggest imitator and mimicking ,Screaming and Hollering. But Not One of the greatest Singers,All the great Singers or Dead or either done got Old.

[@Bfoots1952]

@@janetboggs3004 Well....everyone, includes you and me, has a right to their opinionated, Janet. Good day.😄

[@garyrobertson6778]

@@janetboggs3004 hush fool

[@Video4164]

JHud can hit notes that don't even exist. Incredible!

[@chocolateangel8743]

Jennifer is a first Soprano. In a recent interview, she said she used to hit whistle notes all the time in high school. Later, she said she decided to start singing more from her chest and utilizing less of her head voice. I'm not sure if it was the black church influence or not. She didn't go into it. Now, she says that she will just whistle (with her lips) - like a normal person. She said that people said it still sounded like she was singing. I guess that, for her, it takes less effort. Oh, she also said that, for the movie, she changed up her singing approach. She was talking to Tom Jones. Jennifer knows him from working on the UK version of The Voice. He told Jennifer that one of the differences between how she sings vs. how Aretha sang was that Aretha sang "from the top of her head down." In contrast, he said Jennifer sings from "the bottom of her feet up." Fun Fact: Jennifer said that people calling her "Jennifer" is weird. People that know her in real life call her "Jenny Kate."

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

@@chocolateangel8743 She also said she can reach those high notes in full voice. I believe the black church will always have an influence cause those are her roots. She started in the church. =)

[@chocolateangel8743]

@@NIJEECAPRICORN23 Yeah, she also mentioned being able to hit those notes in full voice. I think she might do a bit of mixing but not a lot. I'm no professional voice person.

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

@@chocolateangel8743 yeah she does mixes. 👏🏾

[@love100057]

YEAH!

[@tcu1099]

Jeeeeeez that vocal power. You've seen singers struggle to hit notes and Jennifer just opens her mouth and they seem to flow out effortlessly.

[@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.

[@JamesAllmond]

she was Ms Franklin's Choice to play her, no less...I mean damn, she knew who to play her...

[@TheBrownIsland]

Ms. Aretha Franklin chose her for the Role. So you know she had to be good. It's a wonderful thing to be able to have a choice in who plays you in a Movie when you are no longer alive. Nina Simone did not have a choice with the Zoey Saldana actress they chose to play her when there are way more powerful actresses out there who actually resemble Ms. Simone.

[@Bfoots1952]

@@TheBrownIsland Viola Davis should have playéd Nina.

[@clarawindham8193]

Yes She Did!!

[@ravie6973]

No a singer should have played Nina Simone, or an actress who is a singer, not an actress who isn’t also a singer

[@talker51292]

first she honored whitney, jennifer holiday, and now aretha. She's her own legend.

[@JAYTofficial]

This woman is a Living Legend. There isn't to many living who can even do this!!!

[@michelewalburn4376]

There are some. I'm sure there's many that I'm unaware of also, but I can name a few.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Really... how many singers have you heard. That is just romancing you love for Aretha, well deserved, but untrue. By a long shot. Got to any church service....

[@marygoodson4920]

You are right, there aren't!

[@ghostriderx916]

She’s no Aretha Franklin

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

@@ghostriderx916 if you want the truth, she can technically sing better than Aretha ever could but she's holding back here.

[@gehrigbjr]

Never getting over how profoundly perfect this woman is.

[@cindyloomis-torvi3396]

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.

[@totalt6600]

Great story. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

[@elmolewis9123]

Finally, a good reason to go to church.

[@mrmartywaring]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@JennLynnTarot]

Wow Cindy! 😯😯😯🥰💓💗💗

[@loveme8141]

Your late father was very blessed to witness a star in the making.

[@BranFlores]

THOSE MIXED C6 JENNIFEEEEEER!!!!!!!

[@Jay2k2323]

Chest dominate mix

[@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.

[@alewisscott]

Wow, that is so cool! 😎 That's great that he was able to continue working with her.

[@gesk]

And the other guy was George from her season of American Idol!

[@jayb8927]

I recognized him too 😉 !

[@aaronaramburo2925]

i was wondering if i was the only one who noticed

[@PaparazziPete]

He was singing hiss ass off!

[@DianaandherGuitar]

Quick shout out to her backing band. Jennifer’s voice, the musicianship instrumentalists, vocalists, and arranger. They’re all-stars

[@reugreen]

Couldn't stop the tears from flowing. That performance touched me deeply.

[@totalt6600]

So glad I'm not alone. Ty

[@jareya]

Same here

[@davidelery1147]

Yep

[@corbelius6]

Tears of Joy! Thank you.

[@inbutnotoftheworld2237]

She has a way of doing that...

[@13thdisciple]

Unbelievable gift. You just can't train a voice like that! So proud of her achievements; so multitalented!!!

[@laalaa99stl]

And just like that. Aretha popped back to life for four minutes and 20 seconds. Just a little bit.

[@mattijuhani85]

Nice.

[@rex-racer]

For some reason I hear Carrie Bradshaw’s voice when I read this

[@katherineneagle7521]

Just a little bit....Just a little bit

[@COMPACTTVHD]

Respect

[@Loverofmusicc101]

Re , re , re ,re 👀........

[@revronvic]

I strongly believe Jennifer Hudson is a future legend, I'm glad to be here to hear and see her sing and perform!

[@cindistantial9901]

I have goosebumps hearing Jennifer singing Respect. Fantastic!

[@rebeccapresti9650]

Yep, here too! Along with tears at the unleashed power in her voice... just the same way I did when Aretha had me sobbing.... 💗

[@maryshields3306]

Imagine being in that audience!

[@gabrielapopescu7375]

..me too...first second she opened her mouth...amazing talent....

[@mannieballard762]

👑

[@suzannebrown2505]

Jennifer is incredible! As Aretha Franklin, she’s amazing and virtually like her sister! She’s adorable with a gorgeous voice that is capable of so much! Just WOW! 💖🎼🎶

[@cleopatrajones2024]

Saw this Thursday night and it was horrible. Jennifer Hudson was NOT playing Aretha, Jenner was playing Jennifer. This was supposed to be about Aretha NOT her. The movie was all over the place. Jennifer should have sang the songs as Aretha would've BUT it seemed like she PURPOSELY was trying to make the songs HERS and it was NOT supposed to be that. Marlon Wayans did an excellent job and Mary J STOLE the show. I don't understand why they didn't get an actual older actress to play CL Franklin's mother because CL looked older than the woman who played his mother. The woman who played Aretha in the Genius series did a way better job in acting and vocally portraying Aretha BUT Jennifer Hudson actually LOOKED more the part. All n all I give this a 2 star rating out of 5 because the only this Aretha and Jennifer have in common is their EGOS.

[@terenceoneal1297]

@@cleopatrajones2024 I agree, my opinion that Miss Hudson was a imperfect choice if not a miscast, is not lessened by the fact she was Aretha's choice. Ms. Franklin could have been shortsighted in her choosing, and used the criteria of looks, name recognition and how often a person has paid tribute to her. Which we know no has done as frequently as Jennifer Hudson. I was hoping she would approach Aretha similar to transformational brilliance Jaime Foxx show in the Ray Charles biopic. Sadl never once did I totally suspend belief and see Aretha's life unfold on screen.

[@hahahihi2214]

2:28 C6 2:46 C6 3:18 B5 She's a highnote monster!

[@peterjonesdelacruz]

3:18 is also a c6

[@laurawestenra]

I'm so glad she's finally getting a role worthy of her. Blessings upon blessing for Jennifer.💜💜💜

[@joshuaalexander6296]

I hope she got paid a nice salary too. At least 3.5 million. Hopefully.

[@TheBrownIsland]

Her role in the _"Mandela"_ Movie was worthy as well. So was the _"Dream Girls role"._ *Ms. Aretha Franklin chose her for the Role. So you know she had to be good.* It's a wonderful thing to be able to have a choice in who plays you in a Movie when you are no longer alive. Nina Simone did not have a choice with that Zoey Saldana actress they chose to play her when there are way more powerful actresses out there who actually resemble Ms. Simone.

[@joshuaalexander6296]

@@TheBrownIsland it’s a shame the Mandela movie was overlooked. It got a lot of bad press too because the family was kind of against it at a certain point.

[@roseamberzine5846]

All of her roles have been worthy of her because she made them worthy.

[@clarawindham8193]

Amen To That, So Well deserve.

[@nestordinnoo-alloy642]

J Hudson is not from this planet. OMG her vocals are amazing.

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Give this woman her propers and let's make this film a hit and pray for Hudson to win all the awards

[@littlebluebird522]

For real! I will be watching this movie for sure!

[@OmakaSammie_SamNaija]

That's what I'm praying for too! She ought to sweep them awards! She's such an actor, such a singer, and good heaven's she knows how to pay RESPECT!

[@HanHanMC]

I wanna see it in theaters, haven’t been in so long!!

[@cristianr.brarda4912]

Whaaaaaaat? Besides SANGING her heart out, she took R.E.S.P.E.C.T. To church and mixed to a C6 GIRRRRRRLLLLL #onlyJennifer #MindBlowing

[@JefferyBlue]

WOW she looked and sounded amazing!

[@phuongtoannguyen99]

At 2:47 , Her "C6" had Supported for Breath support and Larygeal muscle. I think her performance to be called to make "the best belting moment in 2021"!

[@yalcnbae6689]

what about this? 2:29

[@l.o.santana8123]

@@yalcnbae6689 they were all C6s

[@jaredvlogs8891]

watching this on a mediocre laptop. she about to burst out of my screen with her vocals and charisma. mind-blown.....

[@rapunzeleh546]

ditto! dancing in the dining room - this is as close as i will ever get to a religious experience.

[@ellaofficiel]

I almost feel like crying because this performance just felt so good!!! It's been a while hearing live music like this in such a depressing time..

[@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! ❤️

[@myspanisheyes7]

Did he really? what a snot.

[@nickbigd]

He praised her occasionally but definitely seemed to think she lacked “star” looks and was often more concerned about her wardrobe than what was coming out of her lungs and throat. She was my pick then and still is. Can’t wait to see this movie.

[@heidivernathorbjornsen475]

@@nickbigd Well, Jennifer proved that negativity wrong ! It’s a shame when someone can’t see how your talent & how a person can evolve! True artists are always working on themselves & honing their talent ! Jennifer worked hard to be the best she can be & I think she is awesome & gorgeous by the way -then & now ! 💕💕💕

[@bigrivtodagled8210]

Yes, i remember him making fun of her… pretty sure she shut him up with that Oscar she won.😂

[@TheLilly]

Simon is such a poor judge of talent. He's just on that show because he helped start it, otherwise, he really ain't supposed to be on there.

[@malikhagens9821]

I love that I see Davon Fleming, a former contestant on Jennifer’s team on the voice, in the background!! That’s dope that she kept that connection.

[@jewel-racquel]

Yes!!!!!,!

[@totalt6600]

A movie I will stand in line for.

[@TheFocusOfLovecom]

The outfit is everything… like her Voice Jennifer Much “RESPECT” ✊

[@slickvic40]

Best Stephen Colbert show this year. J-Hud came with her AAAAAAAAAAA game! Bravo!

[@CG-mj8di]

Glad to see there are still singers like her!! That is beyond amazing..

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Miss Aretha was spot on correct in choosing Jennifer Hudson to play her. Just close your eyes and listen. Then watch it again and see. Applauds! Brava!!!

[@Lttaylortt]

The vocal capabilities of this woman are out of this world, she deserves more love and attraction, absolutely adored her music and artistry for years

[@MuelPeterson]

Jennifer Hudson just took us all to church and it was the best sermon of 2021.

[@Francellabphotograph]

🤣 Best KZbin comment of 2021

[@ellenhater8764]

I have seen her in 2019, she did bring it to the church. She is the most genuine and talented person. Her voice is untouchable. I did get the honor of shaking her hand that day and she waved to me while she was singing. I have to be her biggest fan!! JHUD is amazing!!!

[@SeniorMank]

Holy crap. What a performance. Imagine sound checking that whole band for one song.

[@StewChicken42]

Wow... what a voice man... what a legend.

[@jundelgonz6236]

JHUD blew me away she hit that C6 sustained three times wow its very impressive

[@NewMessage]

My wife got up to give me the stink eye for blaring the volume at 4 AM... but she sat beside me and watched the whole thing instead.

[@t.c.5456]

Ha

[@ayeeshahm9078]

You both clearly have great taste, in people and music 😆

[@blind_t2]

I heard that! she’s like, why you got this on high this early? then the second thought came in like, alright, you bet tug sang girl!

[@bd3825]

You'd get more than a stink eye from me. You don't mess with my sleep. Lol

[@mannieballard762]

🤣❤️❤️❤️

[@edscott182]

WHAT A VOICE IS THAT JHUD!!! Slay

[@trishhobbsphillips3164]

Jennifer Hudson is a National Treasure! That voice is a gift from God. ❤️

[@michaelcallas9463]

Incredible performance. Can’t wait to watch the movie. What a tribute from one of the greatest artists of our time.

[@greeneyedlady5580]

Jennifer is an amazing talent, and absolutely the right talent to play Aretha. I haven't been to a movie for 18 months, but I'm going to go to this one ASAP. I can't wait to see her shine again on the big screen.

[@joanies6778]

Ditto... hope it plays in my town.

[@cindys2995]

I've seen VERY FEW people in my lifetime that I can see LOVE OF SINGING like her! What an amazing career she is having!

[@lizackermann2383]

If I were wearing shoes right now I would have thrown them both. RESPECT. So much talent and grace.

[@johndododoe1411]

Throwing shoes is a symbol of deep disrespect, symbolically trampling the person with your disembodied dirty feet.

[@TrevorNoremac]

@@johndododoe1411 In black culture, it's the opposite though and a sign of respect and being mindblown.

[@georgiesimmons5924]

To go through the HUGE tragedy this young woman lived through and to continue thriving being successful God bless her not many could do that at all.

[@janyceparks8326]

Don't you know Aretha was rockin' in heaven listening to this!

[@corbannguyen9640]

Amazing. She's is really keeping Aretha's legacy alive. Also, think she broke my airpods but in the best possible way.

[@HighHeelKnight]

I've never seen an all female brass section of a band before. Interesting.

[@johndododoe1411]

I vaguely recall an all-female orchestra somewhere.

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

Years ago there was an all female jazz band called The Sweethearts. You should check them out. By the way sista was playing that Sax.

[@HighHeelKnight]

@@NIJEECAPRICORN23 Thank you for the recommendation.

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

@@HighHeelKnight you're welcome

[@MB-nh9bx]

Not interesting but awesome 😊

[@sandhyanagarajan]

OMG that C6 in MIXED VOICE (not head voice, not whistle note, but MIXED VOICE WOWWWWWW) nobody can nail this like Jennifer!

[@alewisscott]

That was amazing! But I don't think the audience understood the ending went into a praise break, just like the ending Jon Batiste was playing after Jennifer sang with him and Stephen. (For those who may not know, praise break means you were feeling that music so much and it was so good you just had to take a moment to shout, dance, and praise the Lord!) Awesome performance Jennifer and band! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😊

[@galsawomensministrypresent1383]

She even did the praise dance 💃🏾!!!

[@alewisscott]

@@galsawomensministrypresent1383 You are so right! 😊

[@e-spy]

that was because Aretha Franklin did that a lot. She was in character.

[@heidivernathorbjornsen475]

♥️♥️♥️ HalleluYah!

[@Thiscantbereal24]

Right, I went through so many comments before hitting one that recognized that Jesus had entered the music and the building. Man, I have never heard Respect sang like that. Having grown up in an old school Black Baptist Church, I got a little scared for her when she started to do the Holy Dance to the secular music.

[@AndySaenz]

1:19 I LOVE that instrumental break with the saxophone! She killed it! These musicians are amazing! 🎷 🎸 🎹 🎼 🎶 🎵 🎙

[@Prettyblueshy]

She has the voice of an angel who knows how to invigorate and revitalize your soul. A true treasure ❤️

[@houstonturna]

When she took us to church with the praise break I said: o Aretha is on stage right now You can’t take church away from her and Whitney Houston- that’s what made them the greatest #Anionting

[@casper7319]

Her voice is just *chefs kiss* I also want this outfit 😍

[@tameramorrison8966]

If I had that out fit, I'd wear it as regular day wear.

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

How JHud is looking younger than she looked 15 yeas ago never ceases to amaze me

[@humbledriver2536]

Jennifer Hudson..omg. Stephen what a remarkable, unbelievable, unimaginable voice from the heavens resting on the drums in our ears. Also a fantastic act Stephen Is the brilliant trio brothers, The Melisizwe Brothers. Please book these fabulous young men but let's reflect on tonight's performance of the magnificent Jennifer Hudson.

[@marcmichales7141]

Ms Hudson is amazing, freaking amazing...and that all girl horn section plus the background singers, I'm blown away...

[@carolinetilbury8787]

They are the best in today's society Jennifer Hudson and Jessy J WOW. No one holds a candle to there vocals they are the best, so OUTSTANDING and they always sing live. God bless them. 🤩💖👩‍🎤

[@jessicaklonoski554]

My vocal cords hurt just watching her....you can't teach what she does. She's elite.

[@88cameras]

Jennifer Hudson is so great. Never realized how tall she is ether.

[@Lijaskurzeme]

She was wearing high heels perhaps stilettos.

[@gesk]

@@Lijaskurzeme she's 5' 9"

[@Lijaskurzeme]

@@gesk oh wow! Awesome. She can be with Gal as an Amazon warrior Princess 😀

[@davionsomerville9120]

She's 5'10 without a heel .. 👠

[@troysmauldon3669]

Unfortunately the 56 people that have thumbs down on this amazing performance don't understand the meaning of the word and song title Respect! That was standing ovation worthy and yes Stephen called it earlier J Hud tore the roof off the building! 💯🎶🔥👏

[@andreagale6058]

The Queen, Ms JHud!!!

[@geraldsonofgod]

I absolutely love the house she took it to church towards the end. Loved it.

[@elle6970]

Jennifer is magnificent! I had chills going up and down my body the whole time she sang. Amazing stage presence; we can see and hear why Aretha knew she was the woman who could portray her.

[@bowtoyoursensei554]

My girl Jennifer knocking it out of the park and doing Queen Aretha proud! 💕

[@Gobear1]

Ms. Hudson just took us to church!

[@alewisscott]

Exactly! 😊

[@DARWINZOO]

This Atheist agrees! Fantastic

[@avocadotortilla746]

No, she took the church herself 😩😩

[@ZanOrion]

She’s a class act! Hope “Respect” the movie, does well. May be bringing home another award.

[@Fents_Post_Productions]

Best version ever. AND backed by The Fifth Dimension! Church.

[@euleandrovieira]

she is an icon, she is a legend, she is the moment!!!!!

[@eargasm1072]

She sounds and looks great, always comes across as a genuine, down-to-earth sweet person as well

[@foodreacts837]

Looks very good

[@hakim6158]

Very talented. Notoriously NOT down to earth though lol.

[@jeffrivera3612]

@@hakim6158 you must know her in real life I’m guessing 🤔

[@mannieballard762]

👑

[@chainedelementals8034]

she really is. I like that she's humble.

[@faaug]

A Legend in the making portraying an actual legend. GO JENNIFER! 😍

[@droneshootz]

OMG - What an incredible performance. For these few minutes, to see this live, The Late Show audience were the world's luckiest people!!!

[@mayt2191]

We need to support the RESPECT movie soundtrack available today she’s amazing 🙌🏾🙌🏾👑

[@valeriebrown360]

I saw Respect today Jennifer was Amazing ,she is the reason the Queen of soul wanted her to play the part of her,she was amazing.

[@sallyskellington3024]

Oooh, those Blues Brothers moments. Aretha, you are and always will be respected by me!!🙏

[@rodrigolerenagutierrez3708]

that voice & her beauty 🤯🤯🤯

[@captainhickey2608]

RESPECT, Ms Hudson. Love, Love, LOVE IT. The female musicians totally rock.

[@shanleighxx]

she is so talented its incredible

[@keniciaj]

loved this performance. She didn’t do too much, and you can tell she had fun. ❤️

[@queenebony489]

Sing it Jennifer😍😍😍

[@willwalker24601]

Those C6s 🤯

[@tamikauter5166]

I felt chills when she started!!! Talented lady

[@comicozy8786]

Saw the movie last night and was blown away by her story and Jennifer Hudson. Jen is a powerhouse actress and singer, and blew the roof off of our small theatre.

[@blauespony1013]

CHILLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ... what a singer!

[@stephaniesnider7580]

Jennifer can really sing I love her voice she puts alot in to her music

[@marymclendon9516]

Jennifer Hudson took Hollywood to new heights!!

[@wayneburton8168]

WOW ! I'm seeing another Oscar in this superstar's near future. Bravo!.

[@bethwhite4131]

Just like with Aretha, I feel like I've just been to church. My hands were in the air, singing along. Jennifer Hudson is the only one who could do The Queen of Soul justice!!!

[@Mark-pm9nh]

Jennifer sounds & looks incredible + can we talk about the dress & shoes . Total DIVA ! Mark (Toronto) 💙💙💙

[@delightlovesmusic]

She's beautiful and awesome all at once.

[@kcc1311]

omg she belongs to all of us we're so very proud of her NO One and I mean NO One can compare to her authenticity keep up the excellency of your craft, just remember the next time someone asks you where did your voice come from plz say it's a gift from God handed down from your grandmother to YOU. Not Grandma herself. 👏🏼

[@brandontrinidad9091]

Jennifer Hudson really fits Aretha Franklin

[@ccefc_families297]

Amazing!!!!

[@kwesonabrams2906]

YESSSSSSSS MS JENNNNNIIFERRRRRR

[@gregbrogan9061]

Legend playing a legend! Both national treasures!

[@pierrepinckney]

Jennifer hitting that C6‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥