Jennifer Hudson discusses playing Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’

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Singer and actor Jennifer Hudson joins TODAY to talk about portraying Aretha Franklin in the new film “Respect.” She also talks about supporting Black female business owners in new initiative with Mastercard.

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