Beyonce loved gaining pounds the tasty way to play Etta James
October 22nd, 2008 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANIWashington, Oct 22 (ANI): Popstar Beyonce has revealed that gaining 15 pounds to play the role of soul singer Etta James was a pretty tasty experience for her.
Beyonce plays Etta James in her upcoming flick Cadillac Records.
“I gained almost 15 pounds to play the role, It was way easier and tastier than having to lose so much weight for Dreamgirls, People magazine quoted her as telling In Style magazine.
She revealed that the legendary role had also redefined her music.
“Lyrically, it’’s deeper than what I”ve done before, I wasn”t mature enough or old enough, or in touch with myself enough, to do this type of album before. I didn”t have the guts, Beyonce said. (ANI)
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