What was Beyoncé’s first feature film released in theaters?

Beyoncé’s first feature film released in theaters was Austin Powers in Goldmember, released in 2002.

She played Foxxy Cleopatra, an FBI agent and Austin Powers’s ally, in the third film of the Austin Powers comedy series. Mike Myers starred as the eccentric spy, while the cast also included Michael York, Seth Green, and Michael Caine. The movie was directed by Jay Roach.

Carmen: A Hip Hopera came earlier, but it was a television film rather than a theatrical feature. That distinction explains why the two titles are sometimes confused when discussing Beyoncé’s screen debut. Austin Powers in Goldmember introduced her to a large cinema audience while she was still developing her solo career.

Beyoncé also contributed the song “Work It Out” to the film’s soundtrack. The single was associated with Foxxy Cleopatra and became an early example of her music and acting careers appearing together.