What is the name of Beyoncé’s 2006 film about singer Deena Jones?

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Beyoncé’s 2006 film about singer Deena Jones is Dreamgirls.

Dreamgirls is a musical drama directed by Bill Condon and adapted from the stage musical of the same name. Beyoncé played Deena Jones, a singer whose career rises after she joins a female vocal group that becomes a successful commercial act.

The film’s cast included Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, and Anika Noni Rose. Its story draws on themes associated with the history of Motown and the rise of girl groups, although the characters and plot are fictionalized rather than a direct biography.

Beyoncé recorded several songs for the soundtrack, including “Listen,” a major solo number written specifically for the film. Jennifer Hudson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Effie White.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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