Which actor played Deena Jones in the film Dreamgirls?

Beyoncé played Deena Jones in the film Dreamgirls.

Released in 2006, Dreamgirls is a musical drama directed by Bill Condon and adapted from the stage musical of the same name. The story follows a fictional female singing group and the pressures of ambition, fame, management, and changing musical tastes.

Deena Jones is the group’s initially quieter member who becomes its lead singer and a major star. The character is fictional, although the film’s setting and themes are often discussed alongside the history of Motown and groups such as the Supremes. Beyoncé’s performance included songs such as “Listen,” which was written specifically for the film’s adaptation.

Jennifer Hudson played Effie White, the central character whose career and personal struggles drive much of the story. Hudson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, while Beyoncé’s role is sometimes mistakenly identified as a portrayal of Diana Ross; Deena Jones is an original fictional character.