Beyonce fasted to lose Dreamgirls weight

Beyonce Knowles fasted for two weeks to lose 20 pounds (nine kilograms) for her latest film role, but she wants fans to know she still made sure she was getting the necessary vitamins and minerals.

The former Destiny's Child star took on the drastic diet because she didn't think she'd be able to lose the necessary weight quickly enough - before the filming of movie musical Dreamgirls began.