Which Beyoncé role did she portray in the 2009 film Obsessed?

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Beyoncé portrayed Sharon Charles in the 2009 film Obsessed.

Obsessed is a psychological thriller directed by Steve Shill. Beyoncé plays Sharon, the wife of Derek Charles, a successful financial adviser portrayed by Idris Elba. The plot centers on a co-worker whose fixation on Derek threatens his marriage and family.

The film also stars Ali Larter as Lisa Sheridan, the co-worker, and Jerry O’Connell as Ben. Sharon is written as a protective wife and mother who becomes increasingly determined to defend her family.

This role is distinct from Beyoncé’s other screen characters. She played Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, Etta James in Cadillac Records, and voiced Nala in the 2019 version of The Lion King.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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