The name of the movie may be Dreamgirls - but recent rumors make it seem like a more apt title would be Jealousgirls.
But Beyoncé Knowles is trying as hard as she can to squash talk that she was jealous of her co-star throughout shooting.
"I knew that the character that I played wasn't the star," Knowles told reporters on Saturday about her Diana Ross-esque role of Deena Jones, compared to the juicier part of Effie White, portrayed by Jennifer Hudson. "She wasn't the underdog. She didn't have the struggle and the pain and the dramatic scenes that Effie had, and I was fine with that."
But Beyonce just wanted to prove herself as an actress. After all, she's already dominated the music world. As she's not afraid to tell everyone.
"I'm already a star. I already have nine Grammys. Everyone knows I can sing," Knowles said. "I did this because I wanted people to know that I can act and I can play someone so different from myself."
Okay. We can deal with conceit when it's well-earned. But what about being jealous of the former American Idol contestant?
"It's really unfortunate that everyone is saying I'm jealous of Jennifer. It hurts my heart because it's so clichéd. They're saying that I'm mad when I knew going into this that I was playing Deena," said Knowles. "Because I'm a star they just automatically assume that I'm not humble enough to sit down and take a back seat, which I am."
Did Beyonce mention she's a star yet? More so than Vin Diesel, in case you were wondering.
However, the R&B singer did admit that she would have liked to have sung Effie's song, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," a showstopper that, in large part, helped get Jennifer Holliday a Tony Award for best actress for the original 1981 Broadway version of Dreamgirls.
"I mean," said Knowles, "I wish I could've gained 20 pounds and played Effie."
Ohhh, snap! What's next, saying Hudson is so fat she broke her leg and gravy poured out?
Ignore bitter Beyonce, Jennifer. Keep that chin, and weight, up. We don't want you ever going Nicole Richie on us.
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106 Comments
December 6th, 2006 10:30 AM
Beyonce needs to get over herself!! PLEASE!! Jennifer has more talent and character in her "gravy filled" pinkie finger than Ms. "I'm a Star" Be-otch Beyonce will EVER have!!
December 12th, 2006 6:48 PM
That's right everyone, keep the talk going, keep it moving all the way to mad crazy box office receipts. How come when there are women involved it's always made to look like a cat fight aka Fe-mal-e Feud! If you gonna go that route, I call equal time for the males… I'll start the game… "Jaime The Foxx Calls Eddie a Hound And Says He's Barking Up the Wrong Tree If He Thinks He's An Oscar Contender" Funny how because it's men a feud doesn't seem plausible. Sounds ridiculous, right? I knew you'd all agree.
December 16th, 2006 1:54 PM
i think Beyonce was jealous . But she 's already a star let someone else shine. and she should be behind Hudson 100% if, she's a real sister!
December 19th, 2006 11:39 AM
Beyonce and all you wanna be skinny bitches get over yourself Jennifer Hudson cant help it if shes a good actress
December 21st, 2006 3:51 PM
Pride comes before the fall.
December 21st, 2006 4:45 PM
I really hate beyonce SHE CAN'T SING. Jennifer looks more like Diane Ross then that cow Beyonce. I don't think Beyonce is better looking then Jennifer Diane Ross, was a rich ebony colored woman like Diana Ross. The cow Beyone isn't even black
December 21st, 2006 4:52 PM
I really hate beyonce. Beyonce is black she isn't better looking then Jennifer and she can't sing either. All this untalented fool doesn't is sake her ass. I am happy that real talent is now in fashion. Jennifer this is a real comeback story. I will being buying your next album and I bet you will outsell that cow beyonce.
December 23rd, 2006 11:30 PM
Beyonce is just an iron fisted cheerleader...in your face smiling, but watch out for the block of concrete she has in the other hand behind her back. I am so glad her dad didn't sign JenHud to a contract (i.e. prison). Look at Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams. He hasn't been kind to Letoya Luckett in the press. He also tired to sign Tamar, who is working with Prince. All I want to see is fresh talent. If she can't handle the heat, then go make nice with Jay-Z and get married. Go have little playmates for your nephew.
December 27th, 2006 12:45 AM
I think everybody should let up off Beyonce. They both are great singers, but you can't compare them. They sing in two different. The movie was great and I believe everyon in the did a stellar performance. Much love to the cast.
December 28th, 2006 4:32 PM
Beyonce and her parents need to grow up! Jennifer Hudson had talent as well as maturity. As long as she stays grounded she will go far. Beyonce is a mirror image of her parents, spoiled, arrogant and conceiced. Beyonce can somewhat sing, but she is not that great of an actress, she had ridden on her father's coat tail a long time. Move over and let someone else get in the spotlight!