Hollywood is finally showing Mary J. Blige some respect.
The singer and actress has joined the cast of the upcoming Aretha Franklin bio-pic Respect. The Grammy-winner will play DinahWashington, the jazz singer and pianist who was big in the 1950s.
The cast already includes Jennifer Hudson as ArethaFranklin, with MarlonWayans, ForestWhitaker, AudraMcDonald and MarcMaron in supporting roles. (Deadline)