Beyoncé Knowles denies rumors of Jennifer Hudson feud

Natee471 · December 4th, 2006, 02:08 PM

You can put those rumors of a feud on the set of Dreamgirls to rest. Beyoncé Knowles says that she and her costar Jennifer Hudson, of American Idol fame, didn't have bad blood while filming the movie.

"I knew that the character that I played wasn't the star," Knowles, 25, told reporters on Saturday about knowing full well that her Diana Ross-esque role of Deena Jones was less meaty than Hudson's part as Effie White – a part that is already getting Hudson Oscar buzz. "She wasn't the underdog. She didn't have the struggle and the pain and the dramatic scenes that Effie had, and I was fine with that."

Taking the role was about proving herself as an actress. "I'm already a star. I already have nine Grammys. Everyone knows I can sing," she said. "I did this because I wanted people to know that I can act and I can play someone so different from myself."

So, what about the rumors of jealousy towards Hudson? "It's really unfortunate that everyone is saying I'm jealous of Jennifer. It hurts my heart because it's so clichéd.… They're saying that I'm mad when I knew going into this that I was playing Deena," said Knowles. "Because I'm a star they just automatically assume that I'm not humble enough to sit down and take a back seat, which I am."

But the R&B star did admit that she would have liked to have sung Effie's song, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," a showstopper that, in large part, helped get Jennifer Holliday a Tony Award for best actress for the original 1981 Broadway version of Dreamgirls.

"I mean," said Knowles, "I wish I could've gained 20 pounds and played Effie."

Asked if she'd really have packed on the weight for the part, Knowles said, "Yes. I absolutely would have, but Bill (Condon, the movie's writer-director) didn't even believe that I could be Deena. So imagine if I would've said, 'Bill, I want to be Effie.' "

And Knowles has high praise for Hudson's portrayal of Effie. "Jennifer Hudson had such a pressure, first of all, never being in a film and never have done an album and still having to live up to those expectations," said Knowles. "She did incredible."

SOURCE - www.people.aol.com

Goose · December 4th, 2006, 02:30 PM

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Taking the role was about proving herself as an actress. "I'm already a star. I already have nine Grammys. Everyone knows I can sing," she said. "I did this because I wanted people to know that I can act and I can play someone so different from myself."

So, what about the rumors of jealousy towards Hudson? "It's really unfortunate that everyone is saying I'm jealous of Jennifer. It hurts my heart because it's so clichéd.… They're saying that I'm mad when I knew going into this that I was playing Deena," said Knowles. "Because I'm a star they just automatically assume that I'm not humble enough to sit down and take a back seat, which I am."

"look at me, I'm a star, I'm a star" Get over yourself Beyonce.

SweetPea · December 4th, 2006, 02:33 PM

I still only hear - me me me me. She says "I'm a star" a lot. I think you have to be the star of a successful movie to be able to say "I'm a star".

sluce · December 4th, 2006, 03:00 PM

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"I mean," said Knowles, "I wish I could've gained 20 pounds and played Effie." [/left]

nice way of calling Hudson fat and making herself feel better!

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And Knowles has high praise for Hudson's portrayal of Effie. "Jennifer Hudson had such a pressure, first of all, never being in a film and never have done an album and still having to live up to those expectations," said Knowles. "She did incredible." [/left]

Ahh her nice way of pointing out the Hudson has no experience like she does!

Lobelia · December 4th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Did she mention that she was a star?

Laurent · December 4th, 2006, 03:10 PM

At least Beyonce is humble.

Goose · December 4th, 2006, 03:11 PM

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nice way of calling Hudson fat and making herself feel better!

Ahh her nice way of pointing out the Hudson has no experience like she does!

C'mon, Sluce. Beyonce has 5 (that's right, count 'em!) FIVE whole movies that she's done. If she doesn't know the business, then who does???

Natee471 · December 4th, 2006, 03:26 PM

I love her, but that comment was a LOW blow!

"I'm already a star. I already have nine Grammys. Everyone knows I can sing."

That came across as arrogant for her to say. Like this movie will make or break other people, but I'm A STAR regardless. And WTF does the number of Grammy's have to do with her ACTING ability? And NO beyonce you are NOT out of character playing a singer. That is what you've done your whole damn life! Big stretch.

"She did incredible."

She WAS incredible.

Dumb bitch can't even speak with correct grammar, but wants to get nominated for an oscar and win over people that can actually act.

She should have kept her mouth shut. There was no need to make this statement. If anything all this article did was convince me that there is a hint of jealousy there... Like Lauryn Hill once said, humility is overrated.

Brando · December 4th, 2006, 03:30 PM

Gah!....I hope she doesn't get any nominations for this movie. No golden globes, no Oscar, nothing!

SVZ · December 4th, 2006, 03:32 PM

I really hope she goes away soon...into a gutter.

AKAMissy · December 4th, 2006, 03:39 PM

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"She did incredible."

She WAS incredible.

Dumb bitch can't even speak with correct grammar, but wants to get nominated for an oscar and win over people that can actually act.

^So true. I watched her on The Today Show this morning and the way she talks is so annoying. She should really hire someone to help with that.

Dean James · December 4th, 2006, 04:53 PM

All this does is solidify the rumors imho. She's so high on herself, had the lead of this big movie, and her American Idol reject co-star is getting all the accolades.