'She's desperate to be taken seriously as an actress': Beyonce penning movie based on the tragic life of 'bum woman' Saartjie Baartman in bid for Oscar glory
She famously coined the term Bootylicious in her 2001 Destiny's Child hit of the same name.
And it looks like Beyonce is just as devoted to the female derriere now as she was back then as it's been reported that the singing sensation is penning her own film, based on the story of Saartjie Baartman, a woman who was exhibited in the 1800s for her large bottom.
The Drunk In Love hit maker is reportedly hoping the project will bag her an Academy Award - and has hired an entire team of acting coaches and writers to get there.
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Career transition: Singing sensation Beyonce is penning her own film, based on the story of Saartjie Baartman, a woman who was exhibited in the 1800s for her large bottom
'Beyoncé is desperate to be taken seriously as an actress. Even though she's had a string of well-received movies, she still feels her breakthrough role is yet to come,' a source told The Sun.
'She now wants to write a screenplay that gains her respect - and hopefully awards - from the film industry, and thinks Saartjie's story could be her ticket. Winning an Academy Award would mean everything to her, and she's a woman who is used to getting exactly what she wants.'
Baartman was believed to be just 25 when she died after being sold to a Scottish doctor in the 1800s, who put her on show in London because of the shape of her body.
Oscar glory: The Drunk In Love hit maker is reportedly hoping the project will bag her an Academy Award - and has hired an entire team of acting coaches and writers to get there
Before her tragic death, the South African woman - who was given the name Hottentot Venus - was involved in a court case after it was argued she was being forced to perform against her will, though she sadly lost.
It's claimed Beyonce - who will star in the movie herself - is so passionate about her new project that she has even requested countless books on Saartjie's life to ensure she does her story justice.
MailOnline have contacted Beyonce's representative for comment.
Previous roles: The Pretty Hurts hit maker made her feature film debut opposite Mike Myers as Foxxy Cleopatra in Austin Powers in Goldmember in 2002
Success: Beyonce also landed the leading role in 2006 musical drama Dreamgirls
While her singing career has seen Beyonce take home more awards than her arms could carry, her acting career has been less triumphant.
The Pretty Hurts hit maker made her feature film debut opposite Mike Myers as Foxxy Cleopatra in Austin Powers in Goldmember in 2002, before going on to star as Xania in Steve Martin's The Pink Panther.
While her performance in 2006 musical drama Dreamgirls earned her praise, the singer was overshadowed by co-star Jennifer Hudson who went on to win the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
Snubbed: The singer's performance was overshadowed by co-star Jennifer Hudson who went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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