Beyoncé : A Star is Born

Rumours have been circulating for a while but Queen B has finally outed herself as the star of the classic movie A Star is Born.

The movie was first made in 1937 starring Janet Gaynor as an aspiring singer who arrives in Hollywood desperate for a break. It was remade in 1954 with Judy Garland; in 1976 with Barbra Streisand and 2012/13 will see Beyoncé in the lead role.

The new version will be directed by Clint Eastwood and star Leonardo DiCaprio as a musician who falls in love with Beyoncé’s character - a young, up-and-coming songstress.

She told Good Morning America: “Clint Eastwood? Can you believe that? I can't believe it still. When I met with him I was just in awe. I'm so, so honoured that he believes in me. And I can't wait to do this film. I represent this generation's talent and for me to be the chosen person, as an African American woman, is incredible.”

Beyonce wearing Julien Macdonald on Good Morning America

Modest isn’t she?! She has a point though, for Clint to cast her in a role that has been traditionally white is a vote of confidence in her singing and acting ability. He has won two Oscars for his directing work (Million Dollar Baby and Unforgiven) so we have high hopes for A Star is Born. After everyone but her seemed to have been nominated in Dreamgirls, maybe this film will be the making of her acting career.

Now we’re off to rent the 1976 version so we know what the film is actually about!