The film Cadillac Records tells the story of the pioneering Chicago blues label Chess Records, starring Beyoncé Knowles, 27, as legendary singer Etta James.
Knowles makes a strong entrance on screen. She's introduced to the label's co-founder (played by Adrien Brody, 35) in a hotel room.
She's sprawled across a bed and says , "Don't be looking at me like I ain't wearing no drawers."
Her character curses at everyone and everything in sight before retreating to the bathroom. There she belts out the voice that launched a slew of classic R&B hits.
