Watch Oprah Winfrey & Jennifer Hudson talk 'Respect' in OWN special; Jerrod Carmichael added to 'Irma Vep'; & more

July 19, 2021

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Watch Oprah Winfrey Jennifer Hudson talk Respect in OWN special; Jerrod Carmichael added to Irma Ve...

Photo credit: Courtesy of OWN/Huy Doan

OWN has released a preview clip for Oprah Winfrey‘s new primetime special OWN Spotlight: Oprah and Jennifer Hudson.

Centering on Hudson’s upcoming portray of Aretha Franklin in Respect, the special will air Tuesday, July 20 at 10 pm ET. on OWN. It will then be made available on Discovery+ the following day. In addition to discussing her new role as the legendary singer, J-Hud will share the impact that the church had on her life and perform the classic gospel song Amazing Grace.

In related news, ahead of Respect‘s highly anticipated release August 13, Fandango

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