What character did Beyoncé voice in the 2009 film Epic?

Beyoncé voiced Queen Tara in the animated film Epic.

Epic is a 2013 computer-animated fantasy film directed by Chris Wedge and released by 20th Century Fox. Beyoncé provided the voice of Queen Tara, the benevolent ruler of a hidden forest kingdom populated by miniature leaf people.

The film’s story follows a teenager named Mary Katherine, or M.K., who is transported into the forest world and becomes involved in a struggle between forces of life and decay. Colin Farrell voiced Ronin, while Amanda Seyfried voiced M.K.

Queen Tara is central to the film’s conflict because she chooses a successor who can help preserve the forest kingdom. Beyoncé also contributed the song “Rise Up” to the film’s soundtrack, connecting her vocal performance with the movie’s musical promotion.