In 2006, Beyoncé starred in Dreamgirls as Deena Jones, a singer based on Diana Ross. She knew she had to jump at the chance when she heard about the role. “It was a big deal, this movie,” she ...

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And who better to play the lead singer of a girl group than Beyoncé! She lobbied to play the character of Deena Jones and won it after a successful screen test. Another pop queen who also lobbied ...