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Jennifer Hudson Praises ‘Shero’ Queen Latifah as She Receives BET Lifetime Award

Jennifer Hudson couldn’t be happier for Queen Latifah, who just receive a lifetime achievement honor at the 2021 BET Awards.

“Extra’s” Rachel Lindsay caught up with Hudson on the red carpet, where she gushed, “Queen Latifah is one of those women that I have always looked up to. She is one of my sheroes, so to see her get her flowers tonight by her people and our culture is everything. That will definitely have me out of my seat.”

Hudson also touched on Black women being honored at the award show, saying, “I’m a Black woman, so to be around women who are powerful is so inspiring to me, so I’m happy to be here to celebrate, and then to be in the midst of such greatness in our women and in our culture.”

J.Hud also dished on what’s next for her, including the upcoming Aretha Franklin movie “Respect.” Watch!

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