Beyoncé has starred in a number of films, but according to Tina Knowles, the 35-time Grammy winner’s big screen days are behind her.
The businesswoman revealed on Instagram March 7 that her superstar daughter has no plans to return to the big screen. Sharing a clip of Bey singing “I’d Rather Go Blind” while portraying Etta James in 2008’s Cadillac Records, Ms. Knowles wrote, “This is still one of my favorite movies, and it makes me miss the fact that my child decided not to continue with movies.”
“She killed it in this movie,” the designer added. “And she so unselfishly donated her salary to the Phoenix house.”
Phoenix House is a nonprofit that offers recovery treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse. Bey reportedly gave $4 million in earnings from Cadillac Records to the foundation.
The Darnell Martin-directed musical biography is just one of several films the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer has starred in, though it’s been many years since she last appeared on screen. She made her acting debut in the 2001 TV film Carmen: A Hip Hopera, after which she had roles in 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember, 2003’s The Fighting Temptations, 2006’s The Pink Panther and Dreamgirls, and 2009’s Obsessed.
Since then, Bey has stuck to voice roles in animated projects. In 2013, she voiced Queen Tara in Epic, and she also played Nala in 2019’s The Lion King remake and 2024’s Mufasa: The Lion King.
But while fans may miss seeing her on the big screen, the Ivy Park founder definitely has a lot of other projects on her plate. She’s currently gearing up to embark on her Cowboy Carter Tour supporting her Billboard 200-topping LP of the same name, which won best country album and album of the year at the 2025 Grammys. Last year, she also launched a new haircare brand called Cécred.
The musician still took time to honor one of her former costars, though, after Angie Stone — whom she appeared alongside in The Fighting Temptations — died in a car crash earlier this month. “Thank you for your voice, your strength and your artistry,” read a message dedicated to the R&B icon on Bey’s website. “Your incredible legacy will live on forever.”
This story originally appeared on Billboard
