What was the name of Beyoncé’s character in the 2009 thriller Obsessed?

Beyoncé played Sharon Charles in the 2009 thriller Obsessed.

Obsessed, directed by Steve Shill, stars Beyoncé as Sharon Charles, the wife of Derek Charles, played by Idris Elba. The story begins when Lisa Sheridan, played by Ali Larter, develops an obsessive interest in Derek and begins disrupting his marriage and family life.

The film was released in the United States on April 24, 2009. It was Beyoncé’s first major dramatic film role after earlier appearances in Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Fighting Temptations, and Dreamgirls.

Obsessed is sometimes confused with Beyoncé’s music-centered film roles because its promotional campaign emphasized her celebrity and the climactic confrontation. However, Sharon Charles is a fictional character created for the thriller, not a portrayal of a real musician or historical figure. The film’s cast also includes Jerry O’Connell and Scout Taylor-Compton.