Beyoncé Wanted a Part
As well as Britney Spears, another singing sensation nearly got a role in Chicago too. Beyoncé was absolutely desperate to play the role of Mama Morton. She and her manager called up the producers several times begging for the part, and Beyoncé even offered to perform for lower-than-average pay if she got the role.
Queen Latifah as Mama Morton in ‘Chicago’ 2002. Photo by Miramax / Producers Circle / Storyline / Kobal / Shutterstock
Unfortunately for her, the producers felt that she was just too young and inexperienced to take on the role, deciding that Queen Latifah was a better fit for the character. Beyoncé would have been brilliant, but Queen Latifah did a great job and received an Academy Award nomination for Chicago.