Beyoncé was kept apart from original 'Dreamgirls' star Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph, the actress who originated the role that Beyoncé played in the 2006 movie "Dreamgirls," might have had some advice to share with the singer. After all, in 1981, Ralph was the first person to portray Deena Jones, a character loosely inspired by Diana Ross of the Supremes. Her performance in the original Broadway production earned her a Tony Award nomination.