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In 'Dreamgirls,' the movie musical based on the 1980s Broadway smash, BEYONCÉ plays Deena Jones, a DIANA ROSS-like diva who emerges as the frontwoman of the Motown-style group, The Dreamettes.
Beyoncé lobbied hard to land the role of Deena, in part because she felt such a strong connection with the character, having emerged from the power trio DESTINY'S CHILD to launch a successful solo career. But in order to look the part, Beyoncé had to drop a substantial amount of weight -- 20 pounds -- and keep it off!
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