Which 2006 Beyoncé film portrays her as pop singer Deena Jones?

Beyoncé portrays pop singer Deena Jones in the 2006 film Dreamgirls.

Dreamgirls is a musical drama directed and written for the screen by Bill Condon. It was adapted from the 1981 Broadway musical of the same name, which was inspired in part by the rise of Motown acts and the Supremes. Beyoncé plays Deena Jones, a member of the fictional girl group the Dreams.

The film follows the Dreams as they move from talent competitions toward mainstream success. Jennifer Hudson plays Effie White, Jamie Foxx plays Curtis Taylor Jr., and Eddie Murphy plays James “Thunder” Early. Deena eventually becomes the group’s lead singer after Curtis changes its musical direction.

Dreamgirls was released in December 2006 and received eight Academy Award nominations. Jennifer Hudson won Best Supporting Actress, while the film’s song “Listen,” performed by Beyoncé, became a prominent part of the soundtrack. Deena Jones is fictional, so the role should not be confused with Beyoncé playing a real singer.