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Mr. Television · 07-23-2011, 01:51 PM

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Beyonce Calls 'A Star Is Born' Her 'Biggest Opportunity'

Posted 20 hrs ago by MTV Movies Team in News

by James Dinh

Just call Beyoncé an overachiever. Despite having a shelf full of Grammys (16, to be exact), a string of movie roles under her belt and a catalog of sing-a-long hits, the pop superstar has recently scored the lead role in Clint Eastwood's remake of "A Star Is Born," an opportunity she calls "the biggest opportunity of my life."

Speaking with Reuters, B opened up about the iconic movie role (previously played by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland), sharing her jitters about the first time she met Hollywood heavyweight Eastwood.

"I met with Clint and I was so nervous and I know that it is the biggest opportunity of my life," she said. "I will work as hard as I can, because I can't wait. And I am so happy that he trusts me and I am in good hands and I am so fortunate."

B's resume résumé is filled with singing-superstar roles in flicks like "Dreamgirls," "Cadillac Records" and "The Fighting Temptations," so she won't be straying too far from familiar territory with "A Star Is Born." However, after years of watching earlier versions of the film, the big-voiced diva said she understands she has big shoes to fill.

"It's when I became a fan of Barbra Streisand's. And I then saw Judy Garland's version of 'A Star Is Born,' and I realized every 20 to 30 years, a new star is born and a new talent represents that generation and era — so I didn't think that I would ever get the opportunity to be the star," she explained.

There's still no confirmation on which actor will play opposite the singer, but it has been rumored that Leonardo DiCaprio may snag the role for the Warner Bros. film. Shooting is set to begin at the end of the year.

Are you excited to see Beyoncé's new flick? Sound off below!

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Beyonce Calls 'A Star Is Born' Her 'Biggest Opportunity' http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2011/07/22...-star-is-born/ Beyonce Calls 'A Star Is Born' Her 'Biggest Opportunity' Posted 20 hrs ago by MTV Movies Team in News by James Dinh Just call Beyoncé an overachiever. Despite having a shelf full of Grammys (16, to be exact), a string of movie roles under her belt and a catalog of sing-a-long hits, the pop superstar has recently scored the lead role in Clint Eastwood's remake of "A Star Is Born," an opportunity she calls "the biggest opportunity of my life." Speaking with Reuters, B opened up about the iconic movie role (previously played by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland), sharing her jitters about the first time she met Hollywood heavyweight Eastwood. "I met with Clint and I was so nervous and I know that it is the biggest opportunity of my life," she said. "I will work as hard as I can, because I can't wait. And I am so happy that he trusts me and I am in good hands and I am so fortunate." B's resume résumé is filled with singing-superstar roles in flicks like "Dreamgirls," "Cadillac Records" and "The Fighting Temptations," so she won't be straying too far from familiar territory with "A Star Is Born." However, after years of watching earlier versions of the film, the big-voiced diva said she understands she has big shoes to fill. "It's when I became a fan of Barbra Streisand's. And I then saw Judy Garland's version of 'A Star Is Born,' and I realized every 20 to 30 years, a new star is born and a new talent represents that generation and era — so I didn't think that I would ever get the opportunity to be the star," she explained. There's still no confirmation on which actor will play opposite the singer, but it has been rumored that Leonardo DiCaprio may snag the role for the Warner Bros. film. Shooting is set to begin at the end of the year. Are you excited to see Beyoncé's new flick? Sound off below!
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