Beyoncé Once Demanded A Redo Of A Poster That Made Her Look Skinny

Beyoncé played Foxxy Cleopatra in “Austin Powers in Goldmember” in 2002.

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She was in “Carmen: A Hip Hopera” a year before starring in the “Austin Powers” franchise.

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Beyoncé was only 19 when she landed the role in “Austin Powers.”

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Beyoncé said they made her look too skinny in the movie poster.

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It cost the marketing team “thousands of dollars” to fix it.

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Beyoncé was on a 1,200-calorie daily diet for the role.

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She had a bodyguard sneak doughnuts to her occasionally.

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The crew said Beyoncé’s performance on stage was stunning.

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They said she always nailed her roles no matter how many takes.

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