Beyonce 'Gained Almost 15 Pounds' To Play Etta James In 'Cadillac Records'

Singer also talks about how film influenced her new album, I Am. By Jocelyn Vena Beyoncé Photo: George Napolitano/ Getty Images Beyoncé loved gaining weight — at least, she loved eating her way into a curvier shape for her role as legendary singer Etta James in the upcoming flick, "Cadillac Records." the film, slated for release on December 5, examines the rise and fall of the legendary Chicago-based blues-and-R&B label Chess Records during the 1950s. "I gained almost 15 pounds t...

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