Deena Dreamgirls
Beyonce Lyrics

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Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena,
Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena,
Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena,
Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena.

Uhhhhhhhhhhhh ...

Hello World

Well, I just bought a you
My dress : Paris.
My shoes: Rome
My fur: House of Déreon
And my fragrance: Diamonds

Well, I love Paris and I love Rome
But I always know when I' ve been way too long
It's when I start missing the man at home...

I'm your dreamgirl, boys
I'm back, are you happy ?
I'm your dreamgirl, boy
Show me how you care

I'm your Dreamgirl, boys,
How I hated to leave you!
If you wanna get me, all you gotta do is:
Hold me
Touch me
Squeeze me
Love me
Leave me
Caress me
Dress me
Undress me
Baby, baby, baby
I'll be there
I'll be there

I'll be there
I'll be there...

Overall Meaning

The song "Deena Dreamgirls" is about Beyoncé's character in the 2006 musical film "Dreamgirls," Deena Jones. In the film, Deena is a member of a girl group called The Dreams, who rise to fame and struggle with jealousy, love, and their professional and personal lives. The song is a representation of Deena's newfound success and her glamorous lifestyle.

The repeated phrase "Deena, Deena, Deena" throughout the song suggests that Deena has become a commodity, a figure who is being sold to the public. She lists off her expensive dress, shoes, fur, and fragrance, all of which are associated with luxury fashion brands. This is a commentary on the music industry and celebrity culture, where an artist's personal brand and style are just as important as their music.

However, amidst all the glamour and success, Deena still longs for the man she left behind. She sings, "But I always know when I' ve been way too long, It's when I start missing the man at home..." This lyric shows that no matter how much money or fame she has, there is still something missing in her life. This adds a layer of complexity to Deena's character and highlights the sacrifices that artists often make to attain fame.

Line by Line Meaning

Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena.
Repetition of Deena's name to show her importance and establish her persona as the Dreamgirl in the song

Hello World Well, I just bought a you My dress : Paris. My shoes: Rome My fur: House of Déreon And my fragrance: Diamonds
Introduction of Deena's luxurious lifestyle and brand name associations to emphasize her status and wealth

Well, I love Paris and I love Rome But I always know when I' ve been way too long It's when I start missing the man at home...
Deena enjoys traveling but realizes that she misses her partner, highlighting the importance of human connection and relationships

I'm your dreamgirl, boys I'm back, are you happy ? I'm your dreamgirl, boy Show me how you care
Deena presents herself as an object of desire and seeks validation from her male audience, asking them to prove their affection

I'm your Dreamgirl, boys, How I hated to leave you! If you wanna get me, all you gotta do is: Hold me Touch me Squeeze me Love me Leave me Caress me Dress me Undress me Baby, baby, baby I'll be there I'll be there I'll be there I'll be there...
Deena lays out a set of commands for her audience to follow if they want to win her heart or attention, essentially presenting herself as a trophy or prize to be won

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@AidanTheLoverBoyOhDwyer

3y↑2

if this were made in the eighties instead
deena - vanessa williams
marty - louis gossett junior
curtis - denzel
cc - blair underwood
michelle - stephanie mills
lorrell - peaches
effie - chaka khan
jimmy - teddy pendergass
not perfect but as close as one can get

All comments from YouTube:

@JMac7395

5y↑2.1K

Notice how Deena gave a submissive look when Curtis said "y'all gon do as your told..." but Effie continued to challenge him. Curtis wanted someone he could control & influence. He didn't have that power over Effie, unless everyone gathered against her. I think that's the real reason Curtis kicked her out. He couldn't control her but he could control Deena & everyone else.

@diana_prince_1

5y↑53

💯

@minnoahbrown

4y↑106

Sounds like what happened with the Supremes. 🤔

@mbinyamasai3150

4y↑175

Another way to also look at it is that deenas voice and persona was more appealing to the white crowd which is what Curtis wanted to exploit.

@alyssaberry9866

4y↑26

Noah I. Brown well that’s what this movie is about 😂

@ellssss_

4y↑15

Noah I. Brown isn’t dreamgirls based on the supremes?

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@joyajohnson2216

6y↑2.1K

“She’s right Curtis I cant” LMFAOOOOOOOO

@arethafranklinlove984

4y↑23

Joya Johnson 😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

@candianderson8062

4y↑100

Lmao Beyonce said it herself Jhud is a vocal queen

@milkyteawithbiscuits3555

4y↑72

Beyoncé’s still technically better lmao

@lourdesknowles4990

4y↑54

Candi Anderson no Deena said it herself, this is a movie. Beyoncé could take town JHud easily.

@candianderson8062

4y↑73

@@lourdesknowles4990 Lmao I'm a fan of both so it really doesnt matter to me but Beyonce herself has outside of the movie talked about how special Jhud voice is that's why I said Beyonce said it herself

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@natalieschannel7675

5y↑1.5K

“Nothing’s gonna break me and Jimmy up..Nothing!”
“I’m breaking you and Jimmy up because I’m sending Jimmy back out on the road and you girls are starting your own act.”
“Oh..Well that’s alright..I love me some Jimmy.. But I don’t wanna be singing behind him for the rest of my life...”

@Kaosha18

4y↑70

Natalie's Channel That part cracked me up 😂😂😂😂😂

@respectthedripkaren2371

4y↑29

Period😂

@kculture403

2y↑2

😭😭😭

@edwconr

2y↑3

....talk about 'miscommunication' being immediately addressed lol....one of my fave lines in this film.

@moviesinminutes4057

1y↑5

The laugh in the theater for this was only paralleled by the laugh for the mayonnaise Cadillac Car 😂😂😂

@caliqtpi4eva

11y↑1.6K

This was the part where I finally realized he only hooked up with Effie because he had no chance with the group unless he was on her good side. It was messed up how he played with her heart knowing he never cared for her.

@ocluver412

3y↑89

Pretty much. He looked at them and saw dollar signs. And Effie was the one in charge, was their lead singer, and had the strongest personality. You don’t win her over, you get none of them.

@rhiannamr

2y↑1

And she was to an extent using him. But yes, never really even noticed this. Good point.

@targetida3999

2y↑4

@@rhiannamr how? She loved him

@rhiannamr

2y↑2

@@targetida3999 but did depend on him to further her career too.

@carlyedwards1422

2y↑14

He couldn't control Effie and that's why he dropped her...he couldn't mold her into what his ideal woman was

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@VS257

7y↑2.5K

Sadly, the music industry is still about looks...

@MariaLouisaBrennan

6y↑62

Cam Johnson it’s sad, but mostly true. I feel with singers on the broadway scene it doesn’t matter what you look like.

@takingitonedayatatime7851

5y↑25

@@MariaLouisaBrennan depending on the show yes but usually they want the look no matter who's a better performer which is sad but true

@lordvoldemort5725

5y↑2

Peaches N Cream okay! So next time Beyoncé sings, I’ll tell her to not put any makeup on! And I will tell her to come in torn up shorts!

@lordvoldemort5725

4y↑12

ILoveMedia x22 😂 They still would be fans of her because she is Beyoncé. Sort of like when Whitney Houston was on drugs. Everyone still loves her and wanted to help her

@lordvoldemort5725

4y↑3

ILoveMedia x22 No, Curtis is the group’s owner and he fell in love with Deena. And he has grown defensive of Deena! And agreeing with her on the fact that Effie was always late, was a diva, and would let anyone else star in the song! And though it was the truth, he was blind by his love for Deena! Therefore, he never kicked her out because of Effie’s looks! It was because of the whole scene that happened before Effie sang “And I Am Telling You”!

P.S. Not all men who care about looks do that! It is just they want you to look great so he and you can get more money! If Beyoncé sings at a concert in torn shorts and a tank top, would anyone want to stay there and see that??? NO, instead they’d probably ask for a refund.

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@izzy_mariacovers737

9y↑1K

"I got the voice Curtis, I got the voice!" Luv u Effie :)

@Blaze6432

5y↑904

It's so ironic that Beyonce had this role, considering it's so reflective of her career in Destiny's child.

@k.alvarado6237

4y↑22

Blaze6432 - in what way is it reflective ?

@combatmedic3318

4y↑143

K Aaron She was the lead singer in destiny’s child, she was highly favorited and was the most popular.

@amarerearden

4y↑128

Blaze6432 not really, Beyoncé never put down her other members and seized control for her own time in the spotlight, they all shined on their own

@valenciajohnson352

4y↑78

Amare Rearden i agree with you. She also has a stronger voice than Kelly and Michelle, but that’s imo, which could be argued

@williamsb456

4y↑2

Somewhat

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@jaidahlove5988

10y↑419

"New look? We cant put her on a record!" great acting

@KateSingSpirit

10y↑45

*Nobody can see her on a/our record.
It makes more sense xd :) !

@renger0806

3y↑85

anika’s character is really cute and well played 😂

@googleuser4010

4y↑230

I feel bad for Deena for Effie’s constant belittling... but I also feel bad for Effie for the insecurity they just inflicted on her.

@lochofmceo

3y↑41

But Effie was a way better singer and she knew it and everybody did too.hard to be humble when you know for a fact you're the truth.

@orangebiscuits3848

2y↑36

girl Deena was only the lead because she was skinny and lightskinned with less afrocentric features at the time Effie had a right to be mad tbh

@lochofmceo

2y↑14

@@orangebiscuits3848 I don't think Deena is less black that Effie.I think it was weight more than skintone.

@Nyicolee

2y↑27

@@lochofmceo it was definitely about looks whether it's skin ton, weight, hair.. anything regarding looks was the main reason

@emmaivan8618

1y↑9

@@lochofmceo Being talented doesn't mean be rude and belittle others, she was selfish, always thinking about her

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@savioalves1234

5y↑93

"What am i suposse to do? Deena is beautiful and she always been beautiful, but i got the voice Kurty, I GOT THE VOICE!" I ALWAYS CRY...

@neeshaantonya2450

6y↑117

The way she says ‘Am I Ugly To You Curtis?’ 😭😪

@aliceorr6426

This really hurt me. I get tears in my eyes every time I watch the movie😢

@joymechell277

6y↑618

If people seriously think they don't give the "prettiest " girl the best job they're delusional 😂 I remember in high school , running for class president and having all these amazing points , a poster board , and a plan and this girl walks in and she was already popular and what not . She said like two words , and though everyone was happy and agreed with my speech , they made her president based on looks and made me her second , so she could use my ideas , but I'd just be in ten background. She didn't even show up for meetings 🙃🤔🤷🏽‍♀️ and they say looks don't get you places...may not get you far where it matters , but it gets you there faster sometimes

@alicewwonderland1860

6y↑58

Damn, that's tough. But you are really pretty. But i get what you mean "Best look, best chances". The good thing is beauty doesn't last forever and when it's gone...

@dominiqueosorio-davis6781

6y↑5

Well don't be ugly.

@seanb5339

5y↑56

@@dominiqueosorio-davis6781 i guess you would know.

@dominiqueosorio-davis6781

@@seanb5339 "rim shot"

@magicianrexofficial

4y↑16

Same experience, but I'm a male. My opponent was definitely not a good influence either, but he won. He was definitely more beautiful and much lighter

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@JefersonSantos-bt1ef

5y↑132

The most well deserved Oscar winning of all times, for me. Racism, beauty standart, illegal acts... Everything discussed on a 80s musical. Epic.

@skip031890

There's no such thing as racism and beauty standards are important.

@sunshinejewel2952

3y↑8

@@skip031890 you are ignorant. There is racism

@DevinWright181

3y↑1

@@skip031890 are one of those special needs people?

@skip031890

@@sunshinejewel2952 You must be one.

@skip031890

@@DevinWright181 Are you one of those people with low self-esteem?

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@jonathanbrown5618

4y↑48

As soon as Curtis said "Deena's gonna sing lead", he became the villain of the movie

@mysouptoocold1656

4y↑10

I disagree. When the dreams became famous, and he viewed Deena as a product, that's when he became the villain. Everything was a business move.

@christelr.6515

11y↑834

the problem is "the look" is all about Eurocentric beauty ideals... so light-skinned, thin women. Curtis understood the business is full of racism and he played into it....He correct, but he wasn't right.

@musicaltheatergeek79

6y↑42

J.O. yes, people pay lip service to embracing your natural beauty, but there is still a bias toward light-skinned women. It's still the mainstream.

@mysouptoocold1656

4y↑27

He picked Deena cause her voice had more appeal to the younger generation and white crowds compare to Effie's loud soulful voice. I say he caught feelings for Deena when they became world famous. He said that "her voice has no personality and he can shape her image"

@positivevibes5364

Yup

@soldecle

No but if he had made the difference putting someone who is not lightskin in the spotlight people wouldn’t have anything to say because they would still stab the talent

@bgcrp2005

4y↑9

Diana was in front cause she appealed to the white crowd and she was brownskin and Mary was considered the prettiest to people not the the newer fans who say Florence is and Mary SHES dark skin Florence the lightskin got the boot so Lmao back then and in the 90a and 80s 70s black woman were more appreciated in Media than nown

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@myfathersprincess

11y↑67

When Lorell was talking about her and Jimmy the way Curtis looked at her was crazy!!

@khadydiouf8267

6y↑75

No matter which character was supposed to have a stronger voice or not, or which actress is a better singer, JHudson stole the spotlight on this one

@alika207

6y↑199

I wish the clip hadn't ended there. If you continue watching the movie, Curtis says that it's because they needed a lighter voice as the lead singer to help appeal to a white audience. That was so interesting to me. I never thought about the reasoning behind that lighter, less in-your-face vocal quality found in some of the Motown singers back then.

@chyannemckeller9359

4y↑31

True that. The first time I watched this movie, I took him saying a "lighter voice" referring to Deena's looks. She was lighter skinned as well as lighter (as in weight). It was the second time that I realized he meant the sound of her voice but I think all 3 factors are supposed to be considered. Lighter skinned, skinnier, and light voices were/are prefered in pop because of the white audience.

@OneLoveRSR

4y↑21

It happened with Clive and Whitney. It's been said she did an earlier recording of Saving All My Love and presented it to Clive. He found the vocal "too black" on an Aretha gospel level, and was afraid it would alienate white audiences. So he had her re-record a softer vocal. It sucks, but the song charted at Number 1 in the UK, so...

@skip031890

3y↑2

@@OneLoveRSR It's called not being a one trick pony.

@s.g.7572

2y↑4

@@skip031890 No, it's called sucking uniqueness out of artists.

@xeyxeyjbubbles

6y↑64

I relate to Jennifer's character so hard it's unbelievanle

@marvinmelhorn2516

10y↑1K

Though Beyonce had the look, I think she was miscast as Deena. For one, her voice is too good. Deena, like Diana Ross, was only supposed to have a passable voice, but it was her pretty looks and magnificent stage presence that made her the star. Effie, like Florence Ballard, was the one with the big, powerful voice, which is a shame that Flo was never given her due.

Anyway, Beyonce tried to downplay her singing, but by the end she was like "screw it!" Furthermore, "Listen" was an out of character song. Neither Diana nor the stage Deena could/would sing such a powerful ballad, nor would Curtis allow her to. It was merely inserted into the movie to give Beyonce her own "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" type of female empowerment song and a possible Oscar win for Best Song. But it doesn't fit with Deena's character. In fact, on stage Deena is less sympathetic and more like the real Diana Ross. She jumps at the chance to be lead at all costs and, unlike Beyonce's Deena, doesn't bring Curtis down. C.C., Effie, and Marty do that on their own. Deena only leaves Curtis when his shenanigans and goings-on are revealed, but not by her. The movie makes Deena the hero in that regard.

@ashleyr140

9y↑81

I completely agree! Beyoncé can actually really sing

@privprav35

8y↑105

+Marvin Melhorn This movie was inspired by the Supremes, not based on them.

@musicaltheatergeek79

8y↑98

+Priv Prav in the Broadway musical, Deena doesn't have a strong voice and is very conniving on her way to the top (actually stealing Curtis from Effie) and doesn't have anything to do with Curtis' undoing. That was added to the movie to soften her image.

@christianjakoi3941

8y↑54

Actually deena was supposed to have a powerful voice in listen because the song was based on how she is her own woman and she does have a good voice. And Curtis couldn't see that. I thought listen went perfect with deena character and Curtis character relationship.

@musicaltheatergeek79

8y↑115

Christian Wilcox, in the original Broadway show, Deena was supposed to have a passable voice, not be a powerhouse. "Listen" was not even in the Broadway show. It was only written for the movie to give Beyonce her own "And I AM Telling You" anthem. But even in the movie the characters say that Deena does not have the voice, just the looks. The song "Listen" goes against Deena's character, and Curtis would never have allowed her to record a song like that.

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@SiebayPlays

16w↑5

I love Lorell. Anika’s accent solidifies her character. She deserved more credit for her performance in this film.

@alexc.1745

8y↑151

Jennifer Hudson is bae <3 what a great actress

@conc3it3d.prxncess

7y↑2

Rightt😍😜

@ifeelpretty5790

3y↑1

Her first movie as well 😍 and she won an Oscar for it!

@jhengleone

4y↑96

Gordy: “Florence, Diana’s gonna sing Lead.”
Florence: “Diana’s doing what?”
Gordy: “Lead”
Florence: “What do you mean? i always sing Lead.”
Smokey: “We’re trying something new Florence.”
-The Supremes

@likedbymany1

3y↑29

😂😂😂😂 Anika always made me crack up when she was spilling her guts.

@rello2fine

11y↑47

People say looks don't get you far. It got Deena LEAD singer.

@DessKaliyah

2y↑4

Actually her voice got her lead singer Curtis said they needa a lighter voice to appeal the white ppl basically bc Effie was to good of a singer. & as far as looks Jennifer Hudson is so beautiful.

@rello2fine

@@DessKaliyah He only said that to calm down Effie because the white people would want to see the skinnier girl in the front. Deena did not even want to be lead but Curtis saw her looks and thought differently.

@DessKaliyah

@@rello2fine umm that’s basically what I said and nah the voice part was true bc there’s no better singer then her n white ppl wouldn’t accept it from a black person so they needa Deena for a calmer voice n yea her looks to too

@tiaragolden9159

6y↑52

YALL JUST JEALOUS man he was lookin like “girl u trippin”

@warrenwalker520

5y↑2

Tiara Golden lolol

@godschildjcreigns2976

5y↑2

That was funny

@BBeauy2020

5y↑2

😂😂 Well she was 😂

@jasonvoorhees1765

5y↑43

Deena=Diana
Effie=Florence
Lorrell=Mary
Curtis=Berry Gordy
CC=Smokey

@DTS_I

2y↑3

Jimmy=James Brown

@TheLungile4

4y↑10

Lorrel's giggles give me so much life

@christianjamesbautista745

8y↑185

More like the supremes

Deena:Diana (Ross)
Effie: Flo

@vonvonnie1785

6y↑12

Christian Bautista thats what movie is based Florance and Dianna ross life

@jasonvoorhees1765

5y↑6

This movie is based on The Supremes

@jasonvoorhees1765

5y↑6

Lorrell=Mary Wilson

@jasonvoorhees1765

5y↑5

Curtis Taylor=Berry Gordy
CC=Smokey Robinson

@mysouptoocold1656

4y↑1

Jimmy: Rich James

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@heyvern

11y↑354

That part when Beyonce says "She's right Curtis, I can't" was sooooo hilarious because we know she has an incredible voice. And she can produce a soulful sound like Jennifer Hudson if she wanted. That is, in real life, not in the film haha. Effie was cruel when she said "...no one can see her on a record.." It was NOT her fault Curtis decided to put her as lead!

@DevinWright181

Exactly her acting is so dull. She should get more acting classes if she wants to do more acting.

@WavyWon12

Cuh no

@tarshandrarichards

2y↑20

She can sing but she can’t out sing Jennifer on her worst day!!! Don’t ever fool yourself again. Effie wasn’t cruel she just wasn’t about to let her talent go to waste all because of the color of her skin!!!😌💁🏾‍♀️💯

@stonerlifemeg

Exactly Effie had no right in being that bitchy

@Ilovechicago100

2y↑13

@@tarshandrarichards Jennifer is much louder with her voice than Beyonce but Beyonce can do much more than j. Hud with her voice.

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@dominiquehall3856

27w↑5

01:35-01:37 Curtis literally tucked his tie up to show he mean business 😂😂

@Ian18741

3y↑36

This scene is exactly what’s wrong with the entertainment industry.
I felt every single emotion that JHud felt here.
“I got the voice!” And suddenly your talent isn’t that important vs aesthetics.
“Am I ugly to you…?” It’s the biggest and most painful part of the truth. The media has pushed the Eurocentric looks and sounds so much. That most black people have to consistently reassure themselves that they’re enough.

@skip031890

14w

"the media" doesn't push anything. Black people do this to themselves and then blame white people for feeling insecure. 🙄

@savysky2

12y↑43

"Oh honey I'm fin with that, I mean I love me some Jimmy but I don't wanna be singing behind him the rest of my life!!!"

@kingpunisherboy4563

4y↑14

That Princess Tiana came out real quick Anika😂

@tyriqueforeman7182

3y↑3

RIGHTTTTT😂

@niasimone1740

5y↑16

Beyoncé and Jennifer have an amazing voice ❤️🔥

@dionneogarro7960

2y↑5

Curtis's face @ 00:19 when Lorell is bugging, I'm ctfuuuuuuuuuuuuu

@CJvid

5y↑12

I had to remind myself that this was only a movie, they are both very talented singers with A+ voices

@haileyivy2732

5y↑26

I don’t care what they say at the end of the day they still did Effie WRONGGGGG😭👌🏽✂️❗️

@izzy_mariacovers737

9y↑30

I got the voice Curtis, I got the voice!

@angelinema4330

9y↑2

izzy_mariacovers and she does <3

@fleetwood7538

5y↑19

"Well what am I suppose to think? Nala's beautiful & she's always been beautiful, but I've got the voice, Curtis I'VE got the voice. You can't put me in CATS you just can't!"

@michaelafleming5084

4y↑5

Fleet Wood Beyoncé did overpower Childish Gambino though with her voice. I’m just saying.

@ms.coleman8403

4y↑2

😩🤣🤣🤣

@sinakhokonkesphiwe541

5y↑9

"Deana's doing what...?" 😂😂

@joymechell277

6y↑152

Oh Effie 😪🤦🏽‍♀️...but it's not deena's fault she's pretty 🤷🏽‍♀️ people are going to automatically look at her and Curtis raggedy knew that . He did both of them dirty , so neither Effie or Deena won . Effie got kicked to the curb , and he made deena his personal meal ticket and little doll , nothing more than a beautiful object

@emixxixx3001

Shut up

@tyliekinc.

4y↑8

Eddie Murphy should of won a Oscar for Best Supporting Actor

@nbakeliso1004

11y↑36

I love how innocent beyonce is

@amaxwiththefacts

6y↑9

1:35 - Jamie Foxx was bad ass. "Listen, you're gonna do as I tell you." haha

@darielgods_servant5398

3y↑7

I remember being in 3rd grade and this scene broke my heart

@skip031890

3y↑2

3rd grade? Dang, I was a sophomore in high school when this movie came out, lol

@darielgods_servant5398

3y↑1

@Kel0390 yeah im 17 rn

@Starkardur

6y↑12

This movie is so theatrical - it's like watching a play.

@lan3864

3y↑4

well its based off a broadway musical

@JerseyBoy680

3y↑4

New look? Nobody can see her on a record. She is such a good actress...

@hannamae5361

8y↑100

Good thing Beyoncé didn't experienced this when she was in DC.

@JoCar229

8y↑19

Lol.. no chill

@edwardcoleman8251

8y↑9

1:48-2:00 it's funny because it is soooo true!!!! "am I ugly', "you like her looks".

@noticemegenki6049

8y↑44

I really like conflict like this, when you can't really label anyone as the bad guy or the good guy. Bad choices were made and people got carried away with their emotions but no one was 'the bad guy'. They were all just chasing their dreams and some dreams got in the way of others. Everyone felt attacked, and in order to defend their dreams they attacked back.

@ddbrownthahbic

28w

YESSS!!

@dukes7599

4y↑7

“No one can see her on a record” 😂😂😂

@Sciciyoung1

3y↑4

Deena was light and slight, that’s why she got the lead, that is what appealed to kids

@jacolby101

5y↑3

An iconic scene . Watching in 2019

@kamochill

2y↑3

Curtis done break this beautiful relationship between the girls, CC and Effie.

@JSHADE2010

9y↑191

Beyoncé=Denna
Kelly=Effie

Interesting how Beyoncé featured in her own biopic.

@mamita5356

9y↑20

Kellys voice is the problem unfortunately

@rjg042891

8y↑7

Lorell = Michelle Williams lol

@mamita5356

Dont be a stan though hun @deo

@cafecomjoe5204

Joseph G Lorrell: Anika None Rose

@Kiddofficial1

8y↑2

+Đéo Ai Được Yêu Em Lmfao ! 😂😂

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@lylotss

4y↑2

and this is the scene that won J. Hudson that damn oscarrrr

@Isabella-wm3th

3y↑8

One thing people seem to dont understand is: Beyoncé was HOLDING BACK her vocals the entire time to give life to Deena, while JHud had to give her best, strongest and souful vocals to make it obvious she was the lead singer. Yall are some fools to think Beyoncé cant sing higher than Jennifer, watch the Listen performance then lol Also, Deena was a submissive, she couldnt argue with Curtis or Effie, she was even scared to upset her mom cause she wanted to perform. In this scene you can see how Deena dont argue and keep her head down when Curtis say "You do it as I told you" while Effie dont hold back and argue. So yeah of course Deena's vocals would be 'light', weak and 'have no soul' as Curtis said later since she didnt even believed in herself when she says she cant sing like Effie. She actually showed her strongest voice, her vibratto, when she was done with Effie's attitude towards her after being accused and humiliated by her best friend in the 'Its All Over' song and when she 'woke up' about how toxic her relationship with Curtis was and sang Listen cause she was tired of being weak.

@zeyzeydavis5946

7y↑10

If I was their manager I would have switched it up every month one month, deena sing lead, next month, Lorelle sing lead then the month after, Effie sings lead and kept going in that order that would have been fair

@sunflowersoul4569

4y↑3

I could feel her self esteem when she did this part and omg the shade 😂😂 they did her wrong but I knew she felt in her gut they were messing around lol

@j.d.1001

4y↑4

Curtis's face at 00:21
😂😂😂😂

@ryanspencerlauderdale687

3y↑4

Curtis: Deena’s going to sing lead.
Effie: Am I a joke to you?

@justqua9510

6y↑19

This whole scene was shady 😂

@Rachel-qh7nn

Lorrell is so pretty with that cute lil smile😍

@thatbrownskingirl.

33w

God bless ❤.

@lamarylanea

45w↑1

“So deena gone sing the lead cause you like the way she looks “ Lmfaooooo byeeee😂😂😂😂😂😂

@JacobFlores2

8y↑139

When I first saw this movie, I was hating hardcore on Beyoncé and praising Jennifer for having the better voice.

But after all these years and all those fucking weight loss commercial jingles, I'm over Jennifer's hollerin. Beyonce's got an amazing voice and she definitely downplayed it in this movie.

It's easy to hate Beyoncé because she's perfect and yet has no personality (in the media), but she deserves all her success because not only is she incredibly talented, but the girl is hardest working woman in showbiz.

@lacurronec3815

8y↑32

don't listen to jennifer then.

@Wowitzkay

7y↑33

Jacob Alexander Beyoncé is not perfect. Stop forgetting that she is just like the rest of everybody on this damn earth the only difference is she is rich and famous.

@gracegriffin2148

7y↑7

Jacob Alexander right she have batter voice then Beyonce

@qb10002

7y↑5

I completely agree. I wouldn't say Beyoncé is perfect, but she definitely is a force to be reckoned with. Jennifer is great too but she screams too much. Beyoncé is more dynamic than her both vocally and performance wise.

@rg0229

3y↑5

Why people forget that Jhud and Bey play characters.. Lol its seem like people take to seriously 🤣🤣😭

@j.d.1001

5y↑3

"She's right, Curtis, I can't"

@JRob594

4y↑8

This movie proves how shady the industry can be sad but true

@emmabeya1379

This is so true! I'm totally agree with you

@jasonvoorhees1765

5y↑13

This movie is about the Supremes & Motown but it is fictional & they replace names

@DevinWright181

Yep

@staciehill6817

6y↑8

Jenniffer Hudson played that part

@antb419

7y↑7

Beyoncé only said that because Effie gave her that “You better tell him before I..!” Look!💀😂😂

@rangerange6108

6y↑3

Effie better LISTENNNNNNNN LOL

@ivanott7196

5y↑3

She can be in group and at the same time she can produce her own solo. Similar happened in real life to my friend when her company decided to choose someone else to lead even she has the best voice. But the company also promise that she also wil have her own single bcause of her quality.

@lacurronec3815

8y↑45

it is like britney and christina.
Britney's got the looks but Christina has got the voice.
Britney=Beyonce
Christina=Jennifer

@butterflyszn2342

8y↑32

Beyoncé is a far better technical vocalist than Jennifer. Having the larger or louder voice doesn’t mean you’re the better singer.

@lacurronec3815

8y↑6

you are just saying it bcos beyonce is prettier than jennifer. looks aren't everything you know.

@msfriendsfan4ever788

8y↑27

LaCurrone C Beyonce has a Big voice, just hear listen, the thing about her character is that Deena is not supose to have a huge voice like Effie does but in Real life Beyonce has a great voice, both are beautiful and talented.

@atolm1

7y↑18

Christina is prettier than Britney

@cartersmom0629

+Kingpablo Gosh that's the truth!

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@MZAWESOMEFORLIFERID

6y↑2

😂😂😂😂😂 Lmbo at Lorell she is too funny

@Jordysegs89

Jhud said in an interview “Saying Beyoncé ‘can’t sing like I can’ made her laugh cuz it’s totally untrue and she’s truly one of the greatest singers”

@mikayladelinciafrancis4563

This song Touch my heart

@starrinight6114

amazing acting i actually felt her pain

@shadelight310

6y↑13

I didn't feel bad for her in the movie simply because she honestly did begin to become self entitled.... you admit the girl was pretty but then down her voice .... man that was vanity

@minnoahbrown

4y↑6

But even Deena's mom told Curtis (as the girls were singing the song, "Dreamgirls") that she never thought Deena had too much of a voice. Then Curtis let her know that Deena has "quality!"

@thg_2728

4y↑3

But it’s true. She wasn’t blind, she knew Deena had “the look” but she’s not gonna belittle the fact that she had the voice outta the three

@terecee1204

🖤 love this movie

@desjoyx

4y↑7

Here’s the tea on it..Because Beyoncé is playing Deena it causes a little confusion as to why people are saying Effie is wrong for down playing Deenas voice. Negative sweetie. This movie is based on the supremes and barry gordy relationship even tho it’s not all historically accurate it is a play on Motown records come up. So Deenas character is based on Diana Ross and Effie is based off the late great Florence Ballard. Anyways everyone and their momma knows Diana Ross is NOT a singer. She is just face and stage presence and more “appealing” to the white audience and that’s what Curtis (barry gordy) wanted. That white money was gonna get him in rooms other Black people couldn’t even step foot in. Deena herself knew that she didn’t have the greatest voice. So yes Effies delivery was harsh but sis was telling the ENTIRE truth. Effie was being selfish because Curtis promised her stardom and a platform just to turn around and give it to Deena. It was a slap in the face so she acted off emotions. And also Effies voice doesn’t belong in background it’s too powerful for that but they needed to start thinking about making a business move to get them the attention and exposure in order to get in deep enough with the white audiences to start doing things the way they wanted. So nah Effie wasn’t being selfish here. She was acting off facts and emotions.

@PRIMEGospel

She also knew all this in the beginning when she stated that singing background is a trap. She knew it but her heart softened because everyone else wanted to do it. If she would've stuck to her guns at the beginning they may not have made it to this point but at least they would have stayed together as friends and family.

@ddbrownthahbic

5y↑7

Something that makes me so irratated is that CeCe betrays Effie too much as her brother

@aliciahones

12y

EFFIE WAS GREAT IN THE BEGINNING AND END

@RatchetRalph

7y↑17

That moment when Jennifer Hudson dethroned Beyonce's vocal ability and when she agreed... LMAO I love you still Beee... but i love watching this movie when you are in the background for once. LOL: "Deena's doing what?" GIRL PLEASE

@mikejustgothere1685

1y↑1

“She’s right Curtis I can’t”💀

@LinaJfairi

From 2020 Lina's Gon sing Lead!!!hehehe. The Dream Goddess xxx

@JR_Cargile

4y↑2

You know how hard it probably was for BEYONCÉ to agree that she couldn't sing as good as Jhud

@edwconr

2y↑1

Another 'memorable' and 'unforgettable' clip of this wonderful film that chronicles the life of the 'music industry' magnate Mr. Berry Gordy. As a film buff, this clip is important to me because it shows the importance of communication directly between the involved parties clarifying the matter(s) and issues to go upward and forward. Every Christian must now pray against the deceptions and lies of the antichrists who deliberately mislead people and harden hearts, but if you ask: 'who, what, when, where, why, who told you that, and how' in every 'confusing' instance, the light of truth shall break forth and dispel all obscurity, contrived, orchestrated or imagined.

@lorainemoreno6975

7y↑13

I like the movie but I feel like Effie is too selfish sometimes because she always say me this and me that.

@mataviaharrison553

4y↑3

I feel like the reason she said I got the Voice because that where she was Confident in her song not in her looks that why she said denna Beautiful always been beautiful but got the voice

@marcusbrown479

11y

I lovee this part

@princesspage9478

9y↑4

I love dream girls I watch it twice a day and I don't get tried of it

@JoCar229

you probably just lose your grammar skills :P

@Delaware84

12y↑10

No effy was right, she was the voice....

@AidanTheLoverBoyOhDwyer

3y↑2

@rebeccabrown1563

1y↑2

"She can't sing like I can".
No offence to Beyonce but Jennifer Hudson's voice is way better and I think Jennifer Hudson is underrated as an actress and singer.

@santhasiaellerbee1125

11y

amen

@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304

4y↑2

0:14 Tiana went for dat

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