Which film stars Beyoncé as jazz singer Etta James?

Cadillac Records stars Beyoncé as jazz and blues singer Etta James.

The 2008 biographical drama, written and directed by Darnell Martin, follows Chess Records founder Leonard Chess and several artists connected with the Chicago label. Adrien Brody plays Chess, while Beyoncé portrays Etta James. The cast also includes Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters and Columbus Short as Little Walter.

Beyoncé recorded several songs for the film, including “At Last,” James’s signature ballad. Her performance introduced the historical figure and the song to many viewers, although the movie takes dramatic liberties with real events and relationships.

Cadillac Records is different from Dreamgirls, the 2006 musical film in which Beyoncé played fictional singer Deena Jones. It is also separate from Beyoncé’s roles in Austin Powers in Goldmember and The Lion King. The film was released in the United States on December 5, 2008.