In the 2006 film Dreamgirls, which singer did Beyoncé portray?

In the 2006 film Dreamgirls, Beyoncé portrayed singer Deena Jones.

Dreamgirls, directed by Bill Condon, is a musical drama loosely inspired by the history of Motown and the Supremes. Beyoncé played Deena Jones, a member of the fictional girl group the Dreams. The cast also included Jennifer Hudson as Effie White, Anika Noni Rose as Lorell Robinson, Jamie Foxx as Curtis Taylor Jr., and Eddie Murphy as James “Thunder” Early.

The plot follows the Dreams as they move from amateur performances toward commercial success. Deena gradually becomes the group’s lead singer after manager Curtis reshapes its sound and public image. Her role reflects tensions involving ambition, management, race, and the music industry.

Jennifer Hudson received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Effie. That award can cause confusion when identifying Beyoncé’s character, but Beyoncé’s role is Deena Jones, the singer who becomes the group’s polished public face.