Jan 22, 2007, 8:00 GMT
Beyoncé Knowles still gets star-struck in Hollywood.
Beyonce Knowles - © Photorazzi
The 25-year-old star was so overwhelmed when she saw Diana Ross - who Beyoncé's 'Dreamgirls' character is loosely based on - that she was too nervous to speak to her.
Beyoncé told Britain's Daily Telegraph 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."
'Dreamgirls', which was inspired by the true story of 60s singing sensations Diana Ross and The Supremes, is Beyoncé's biggest movie role to date.
The multi-talented star shot to fame with girl group 'Destiny's Child' before having huge success as a solo artist.
Beyoncé, whose is rumoured to be engaged to US rapper Jay-Z, is hoping 'Dreamgirls' will be a real boost for her movie career.
She also revealed she may focus on acting rather than singing in the future.
Beyoncé 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."
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