In which musical film did Beyoncé play Deena Jones?

Beyoncé played Deena Jones in the 2006 musical film Dreamgirls.

The film, directed by Bill Condon, is loosely inspired by the history of the Supremes and other Motown-era groups. Deena is a singer who becomes the lead vocalist of the Dreams and later navigates the pressures of fame, ambition, and the music business.

Dreamgirls also starred Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, and Anika Noni Rose. Jennifer Hudson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Effie White, while Beyoncé performed songs including “Listen,” which was written for the film. Beyoncé’s role is sometimes mixed up with her performance as Etta James in Cadillac Records, but Deena Jones belongs specifically to Dreamgirls.