In the upcoming issue of InStyle, Beyonce claimed she packed on an additional fifteen pounds to play soul legend Etta James in the film “Cadillac Records.”

“I gained almost 15 pounds to play the role. It was way easier, and tastier, than having to lose so much weight for Dreamgirls.”

Her legendary role didn’t only affect her figure, but it also rubbed off on her music. “Lyrically, it’s deeper than what I’ve done before,” the singer, who recently debuted two singles, says of her album due Nov. 18. “I wasn’t mature enough or old enough, or in touch with myself enough, to do this type of album before. I didn’t have the guts.”

Even with the extra weight, I don’t think Beyonce looks anything like Etta. But still, Beyonce might be better looking than Etta, but Beyonce isn’t quite as talented as Etta.

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