According to Reuters, Beyonce's appreciation of A Star is Born is pretty comprehensive. It's when she starts comparing herself to Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand that I chafe just slightly.
"It's when I became a fan of Barbra Streisand's. And I then saw Judy Garland's version of 'A Star Is Born' and I realized every 20 to 30 years a new star is born and a new talent represents that generation and era -- so I didn't think that I would ever get the opportunity to be the star," she said.
"I met with Clint and I was so nervous and I know that it is the biggest opportunity of my life. I will work as hard as I can," she said. "Because I can't wait. And I am so happy that he trusts me and I am in good hands and I am so fortunate."
First of all, no one becomes a fan of Barbra Streisand after watching A Star is Born. That's just impossible. Secondly, I don't know if "representing" an era as a "new star" is the right way to put it; the A Star is Born franchise is actually about established entertainers who've been famous for at least a decade. From Janet Gaynor to Judy Garland to Streisand, that's been the case. Hopefully Beyonce knocks it out of the park with the soundtrack single. I can hear it now: "Loveee... bootylicious as an easy chair..."
ยท Beyonce says Eastwood film makes her day [Reuters]