Throwback Footage: Beyonce Is…Carmen

Long before she scored  Golden Globe nominations for her roles in the movies ‘DreamGirls‘ and ‘Cadillac Records‘, Southern belter Beyonce enjoyed a starring role in MTV’s television movie ‘Carmen’, loosely based on Bizet’s opera of the same name.

Starring alongside Mos Def and ‘Puppy Love‘ Rapper Bow Wow, Mrs. Carter’s role in the movie- much like the film itself-  has found itself lost in the shadows of the feats the entertainer has achieved since its release in May 2001.

Now refresh your memory by checking out a  pivotal scene from the Hip Hop Opera below….