The much-anticipated Darnell Martin film Cadillac Records debuted on the big screen last week, and the incredible movie has garnered nothing but success as stars Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Mos Def and Beyonce Knowles start reaping the benefits of their smooth voices and acting talents. Cadillac Records chronicles the historic rise and fall of Chess Records in the 1950s in Chicago, and the standout actress in the film is Beyonce, who plays the famous early R&B/soul crooner Etta James. As Cadillac Records outlines the sex, drugs, race and rock ‘n' roll of the ‘50s, the film also follows the incredible careers of James, Muddy Waters (played by Jeffrey Wright), Leonard Chess (played by Adrien Brody), Chuck Berry (Mos Def) and Little Walter (Columbus Short).



Written and directed by Darnell Martin, Cadillac Records was also produced by Beyonce and Marc Levin, showing Beyonce's incredible all-around talents and efforts in the entertainment industry. Although she's been quite the busy lady lately shaking her hips while singing about all the single ladies, Beyonce still had time to contribute to the Martin film, which has already sparked critical acclaim. The talented vocalist's film domination marks another turning point in Beyonce's already amazing career, and the R&B crooner has truly come a long way from her musical debut as the centerpiece to the ‘90s R&B girl group Destiny's Child.

Beyonce Knowles got her musical start at age seven, winning singing and dancing competitions all throughout her youth, and in 1992 she made her public debut on Star Search alongside Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. Eventually boasting the lineup of Knowles, Rowland and Michelle Williams, Destiny's Child had no problem scoring a recording contract, jumping right into the pop realm in the ‘90s with smash singles like “Bills, Bills, Bills,” “Survivor,” “Say My Name” and “Jumpin' Jumpin',” among many others. Beyonce split from Destiny's Child in 2001 to pursue a solo career, and the stunning vocalist has absolutely blown out the R&B industry ever since, heralding dozens of Billboard hits while also making a name for herself in the film industry. The 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember kick-started Beyonce's film career as she starred as the luscious Foxxy Cleopatra, and the incredible entertainer hasn't looked back since.

Beyonce released her full-length solo debut in 2003 with Dangerously in Love, a multi-platinum selling album that won the singer five Grammy Awards and featured hip-hop heavyweights Sean Paul, Missy Elliott and Jay-Z. Amid a stellar music career, Beyonce continued onward with her burgeoning acting career, scoring big in 2006's Dreamgirls. The sultry singer most recently released the album I Am… Sasha Fierce, and the double-disc has already been clawing its way up the Billboard charts thanks to its first single “Single Ladies.” Beyonce has also taken her act on the road, so no matter whether you're a fan of Destiny's Child, Austin Powers, Etta James, Sasha Fierce or just Beyonce, be sure to check out http://www.stubhub.com/beyonce-tickets for Beyonce tickets to one of the incredible entertainer's live performances.