Beyoncé’ talks about her alleged near breakdown

By April MacIntyre Oct 29, 2008, 16:47 GMT

Beyoncé’ is opening up about her near mental breakdown. EPA/CJ GUNTHER

Beyoncé’ is opening up about her near mental breakdown.

In Beyoncé’s first big interview since her media low-key wedding to Jay Z, she reacts to her recent Gotham Magazine cover story which quotes her saying that a couple years ago she was headed towards a breakdown.

The singer has backtracked on the Gotham interview: “My life is definitely not perfect…Along with everything great, there are sacrifices…I wouldn’t say I was on the verge of a breakdown. That’s a very strong thing to say.”

Was she misquoted? Beyoncé responds, “Maybe. I have been before.”

Beyoncé, who plays legendary singer Etta James in the upcoming movie, Cadillac Records, has put on a reported full stone plus in weight for the coveted role, and spoke to Extra while she was launching a clothing collection inspired by the movie.

Known for rarely talking about her private life, Beyoncé said, “I reveal myself in my music. That’s my therapy.”

When asked what her favorite indulgence was, Beyoncé reveals, “Butter pecan ice cream. I ate a lot of it when I was preparing for Cadillac Records...I was able to eat as much as I wanted because I asked the director about gaining 15 pounds. And it was a lot of butter pecan!”

“Extra’s” interview with Beyoncé airs tonight and for more on this story, click on here