Dreamgirls earned Beyoncé a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Deena Jones.
Released in 2006, Dreamgirls is a musical drama loosely inspired by the history of the Motown group the Supremes and the rise of Motown-style pop. Beyoncé played Deena Jones, a singer whose group becomes commercially successful while facing difficult professional and personal pressures. Jennifer Hudson played Effie White, Jamie Foxx played Curtis Taylor Jr., and Eddie Murphy played James “Thunder” Early.
Beyoncé’s performance included songs such as “Listen,” which was written specifically for the film and became a major part of its soundtrack. She received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical for the role.
Dreamgirls is distinct from Beyoncé’s other acting projects. She played Etta James in Cadillac Records and starred in the thriller Obsessed, but Deena Jones belongs to Dreamgirls.