Likewise, Hudson impressed opposite Beyonce and Eddie Murphy in “Dreamgirls.”
When it came to portraying the queen of soul, it was a total no-brainer.
And getting into character was something Hudson took just as seriously as nailing those all-important high notes.
And, even when filming began on the project, Hudson couldn’t believe her luck.
In fact, Hudson reckons that’s what helped her fully embody the queen of soul.
I felt the best way to do that though was to bare myself.
If I’m going to tell your story, then I should be just as bare doing it."
Regardless, as the actor toldCleveland.com, she was always meant to portray Aretha Franklin onscreen.
Hudson elaborated, “I mean, her voice.
Who she is to all of us.
There were times when I was like, ‘Jennifer, what have you done?'”
