Jennifer Hudson to be honored at Palm Springs International Film Awards – News 13 Orlando

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (CNS) — Jennifer Hudson Shall be honored with the Chairman’s Award On the Palm Springs Worldwide Film Awards for her efficiency in “Respect,” pageant organizers introduced Monday.

The award Shall be launched in particular person on Jan. 6 On the Palm Springs Convention Center And might kick off the Palm Springs Worldwide Film Festival, Which might run by way of Jan. 17.


What You should Know

  • Jennifer Hudson Shall be honored with the Chairman’s Award On the Palm Springs Worldwide Film Awards
  • The award Shall be launched in particular person on Jan. 6 And might kick off the Palm Springs Worldwide Film Festival
  • Hudson is a two-time Grammy Award-worthwhile recording artist, Academy Award-worthwhile actress and an Emmy Award-worthwhile producer
  • Inside the film “Respect,” Hudson brings to life Aretha Franklin’s rise from childhood gospel singer to international star

Hudson is a two-time Grammy Award-worthwhile recording artist, Academy Award-worthwhile actress and an Emmy Award-worthwhile producer. Hudson’s breakout position as Effie in the movie “Dreamgirls” gained her a Golden Globe Award, a Display Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA and an NAACP Picture Award.

“Respect” follows the story of Aretha Franklin’s profession from her childhood beginnings singing in a church choir to her rise to international stardom. Hudson was additionally an authorities producer of the film.

“In ‘Respect,’ Jennifer Hudson brings to life Aretha Franklin’s rise from childhood gospel singer to international star. Hudson transforms into the Queen of Soul singing her coronary heart out On this legendary efficiency,” Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said.

“It is our honor To acknowledge Jennifer Hudson’s phenomenal appearing and singing expertise with the Chairman’s Award.”