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Studios Deny Pushing Knowles Ahead of Hudson 2006-12-08

Hollywood studios Paramount and DreamWorks have denied speculation they are pushing Beyonce Knowles for a Best Actress nomination for Dreamgirls, ahead of the film's star Jennifer Hudson. Internet reports claim former American Idol contestant Hudson's contract includes a clause which gave the studios the right to defer her performance as Effie White to the Best Supporting Actress category, in favor of her famous co-star's turn as Deena Jones.

A Paramount spokesperson tells the New York Daily News, "It was not contractual." But a source tells the newspaper, "Jennifer doesn't see it as an issue. She can win as Supporting Actress. It's where she has the strongest chance."
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