Jennifer beat over 780 competitors to win the Dreamgirls role of Effie White.
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10. Jennifer beat over 780 competitors to win the Dreamgirls role of Effie White.
After six months of auditions and two screens test, Jennifer beat nearly 800 other women to earn her place as the film supporting lady Effie White.