Which actress played Deena Jones in the 2006 film Dreamgirls alongside Beyoncé?

Jennifer Hudson played Deena Jones in the 2006 film Dreamgirls alongside Beyoncé.

Dreamgirls is a musical drama directed by Bill Condon and adapted from the stage musical of the same name. Beyoncé played Deena Jones, the lead singer of the Dreams, while Jennifer Hudson played Effie White, another member of the group whose powerful voice and personal struggles drive much of the story.

The film also starred Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, and Anika Noni Rose. It was inspired in part by the history of Motown and the Supremes, although its characters and plot are fictional. Hudson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Effie, while Beyoncé’s role added a major film credit before later projects such as Cadillac Records and The Lion King.