Hand-picked by Aretha Franklin to play her in the 2021 biopic Respect, Jennifer Hudson may have been the only performer with the combination of voice and acting chops to play the Queen of Soul on the big screen. The Oscar winner was mesmerizing in the role, and VIP Fan Auctions is giving fans an opportunity to claim a piece of Hudson’s transformation into Aretha by offering signature pieces of her screen-worn wardrobe from Respect, including her stunning silver dress (pictured), shoes and jewelry (click here for photos and more information) worn during the pivotal scene when Aretha is confronted by Dinah Washington and challenged to find her own voice – sending Aretha Franklin on the way to superstardom.
