The film was a critical success, earning Jennifer Hudson an Academy Award for her portrayal of Effie White. Tagline: "Fame comes and goes... but dreams live forever.".
The group’s central trauma occurs when Curtis replaces Effie, the powerhouse soul singer, with Deena, whose "pop-friendly" look and softer voice are deemed more marketable to white audiences. Dreamgirls - Dreamgirls
The story follows "The Dreams" (Deena, Effie, and Lorrell) as they rise from backup singers to superstars under the manipulative control of Curtis Taylor Jr.. The film was a critical success, earning Jennifer