What character did Beyoncé play in the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember?

Beyoncé played Foxxy Cleopatra in the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember.

Foxxy Cleopatra is an FBI agent and undercover operative who helps Austin Powers investigate the film’s villain, Dr. Evil. The character is a playful tribute to 1970s blaxploitation films and funk-era style, combining detective imagery with flamboyant costumes and musical references.

Austin Powers in Goldmember was Beyoncé’s second major film role after her acting debut in Carmen: A Hip Hopera. The movie also starred Mike Myers, who played Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, and Goldmember, as well as Michael York, Robert Wagner, and Seth Green.

A common mix-up is confusing Foxxy Cleopatra with Beyoncé’s later film characters, such as Deena Jones in Dreamgirls or Sharon Charles in Obsessed. Foxxy Cleopatra remains one of Beyoncé’s most distinctive comedy roles.