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Watch: Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Respect’ starring Jennifer Hudson

August 9, 2021 4:34 pm

By Julie Nguyen

Brenda Nicole Moorer, Hailey Kilgore, Lodric D. Collins, Tituss Burgess, Skye Dakota Turner, Audra McDonald, Liesl Tommy, Director/Executive Producer, Marlon Wayans and Jennifer Hudson — Brenda Nicole Moorer, Hailey Kilgore, Lodric D. Collins, Tituss Burgess, Skye Dakota Turner, Audra McDonald, Liesl Tommy, Director/Executive Producer, Marlon Wayans and Jennifer Hudson (Eric Charbonneau)

Celebrating the legacy of Aretha Franklin was director Liesl Tommy and costars Marlon Wayans, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Audra McDonald, Tate Donovan, Hailey Kilgore, Saycon Sengbloh, Skye Dakota Turner, screenwriter Tracey Scott Wilson, producers Scott Bernstein, Jonathan Glickman and Stacey Sher, and more. Other guests included Timbaland, Jennifer Holliday, Debbie Allen, Michael K. Williams, Tori Kelly, Derek Hough, and Jordin Sparks.

Cast of ‘Respect’ at L.A. Premiere — Cast of ‘Respect’ at L.A. Premiere (Eric Charbonneau)

After the premiere, attendees celebrated outside, complete with food trucks and music from Donald Taylor and the LA Mass Choir. Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter Grace Franklin graced the audience with her grandmother’s favorite song, “Ain’t No Way,” and Aretha’s son Edward Franklin sang “My Girl.”

Jennifer Hudson at 'Respect' L.A. Premiere — Jennifer Hudson at ‘Respect’ L.A. Premiere (Eric Charbonneau)

About the Film

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. The film is directed by Liesl Tommy and screenplay by Tracey Scott Wilson. Respect will be released in theatre on August 13, 2021.

View the red carpet photos below:

Marlon Wayans at 'Respect' L.A. Premiere — Marlon Wayans at ‘Respect’ L.A. Premiere (Eric Charbonneau)

Jordin Sparks and Tori Kelly at 'Respect' L.A. Premiere — Marlon Wayans at ‘Respect’ L.A. Premiere (Eric Charbonneau)

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