Which actress did Beyoncé portray in the 2006 film Dreamgirls?

In the 2006 film Dreamgirls, Beyoncé portrayed singer Deena Jones.

Dreamgirls, directed by Bill Condon, is a musical drama adapted from the stage musical of the same name. It follows the fictional singing group the Dreams and the ambitions, rivalries, and personal costs surrounding their rise in the music industry.

Deena Jones is the group’s lead singer who becomes the public face of the act after manager Curtis Taylor Jr. reshapes its image. Beyoncé performed several songs for the film, including “Listen,” which was written specifically for the movie and became a major international single.

A frequent mix-up concerns Jennifer Hudson’s role. Hudson played Effie White, the group’s original lead vocalist, and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Beyoncé played Deena, the character who ultimately replaces Effie as lead singer.