Star-struck Beyonce

Entertainment Star-struck Beyonce Jan 25 03:10pm Beyonce Knowles has revealed she still gets star-struck. The 25-year-old was so overwhelmed when she recently saw Diana Ross, she was too nervous to speak to her. Beyonce told a British newspaper: "I was so nervous, it was like she wasn't real.""She is such a legend, and I had been studying her for so long, and suddenly she was right next to me...I was too nervous to say anything because I didn't know how she felt about the movie, but she told me she was a big fan and wishes me luck. I felt I could breathe again."Beyonce's character in her new film 'Dreamgirls' is loosely based on, Diana Ross and was inspired by the true story of 60s singing sensations Diana Ross and The Supremes. This is Beyonce's biggest movie role to date.The former member of Destiny's Child, has also revealed she may focus on acting rather than singing in the future. She said: "After this movie, I feel that I'm an actor...If there's another movie like this that I'm able to be a part of, then I would be willing to put music to the side." The star also revealed she is hoping for Oscar success in the wake of the film's hat-trick of awards at the recent Golden Globes. She said: "I can't wait to hear what's going to happen with the Oscars."The star who has been on a publicity tour for the movie, braved freezing temperatures at a London premier of 'Dreamgirls' to show off her curves in a strapless dress. Although the singer admitted she wasn't planning on wearing the revealing outfit all night, as the temperature in London's Leicester Square plummeted towards zero, she made it down the red carpet shimmering in a sequinned gown created by top designer Elie Saab. She said: "I'm not wearing it for long, but it's worth the pain." Email Story Print IM This Leave your comments You must sign in to leave a comment
	Published: 2008-03-10 Provider: New Idea Magazine