The New York Post opines that Beyonce is unthrilled by the fact that her co-star, American Idol loser Jennifer Hudson, is getting all the raves for Dreamgirls. Even Oprah's giving B a frowny time.
Meet, once again won't you, Jennifer Hudson, the chills-inspiring, coast-to-coast ovation-getting new stunner who beat out 782 other hopefuls to play sidelined star Effie White, and inspired Oprah to say that listening to her sing was like "a religious experience . . . She makes the little hairs on the back of your neck stand up."But even someone with the power to give Oprah religion can't stop Hollywood from being Hollywood. In a case of life imitating art, the breakout Hudson is being pushed aside for the fabulous Ms. Beyoncé.
Overshadowed Beyonce, after the jump.
Although the new Diana Ross and the Supremes-tinged movie is an ensemble cast, the Paramount/DreamWorks team behind the $70 million Christmas release has been pushing for Beyoncé in its Best Actress campaign in Variety trade ads, while the scene-stealing Hudson is relegated to Best Supporting Actress."It's clear from the early reviews that Jennifer Hudson is the star," says Fred Mwangaguhunga, editor of MediaTakeOut.com, an African-American gossip site. "And it's unfortunate that the producers can't go with that because she's a great story."
"From what we understand, Oprah personally called Jennifer Hudson on her performance, and that same call wasn't given to Beyoncé," says Mwangaguhunga. "Getting a call from Oprah is to most entertainers probably more important than getting a call from the president of the United States. It's someone letting you know that you've arrived."
"If you look at it from Beyoncé's standpoint," he continues, "she's always been the star of whatever she's done. This is sort of a new situation, and she's not very comfortable with that role."
Well, she better get comfy. When a drag queen on Youtube does a much better job "performing" your song than you, it's time to get ill. I hope Jennifer wins an Oscar and makes sure to launch a big fat wink at Hova's future scrub from the podium. The only call Beyonce's gonna get from Oprah at this point is for maid service.
Jennifer Hudson Overshadows Beyonce [New York Post]
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ChristopherM
Perhaps Beyonce is acting all diva-ish, but before there were those reports, all talk regarding "Dreamgirls" was about Beyonce vs. Jennifer. Did anyone do that to Jamie Foxx and Colin Ferrell for the "Miami Vice" movie (not that anyone saw that movie, but still!)? Can two talented women not star in a movie without there being a bitch fight?
Dear god, I just made a serious post on ASL! Someone check my meds!
lorria says:
beyonce's stupid to think her and her thugs will get away with thinking we wont notice hudson by her being promoted for best actress. maybe the very fact they are reminding us that hudson is supposed to be supporting actress instead of best actress - BECAUSE SHE STEALS THE MOVIE FROM BEYONCE AS THE LEADING LADY - it just goes to show u - we should take this as something positive as beyonce cant act (or sing). lol, only realised beyonce cant sing after hearing hudson sing. that cow.
candy says:
fuck that.