Why is Jennifers Hudson's role not the main character in Dreamgirls?

The story pretty revolved around her character but why is she a supporting actress?

2008-03-23T08:10:03Z

The story of the movie pretty much revolved around her character. Why is it a supporting role?

lyrical2008-03-23T09:34:13Z

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it seems in everything beyonce is the leader eg.destiny's child,she was always the one who sang most of the lyrics of the song.plus maybe b'cos she is more famous the producer thought she'll catch more attention.i think jennifer hudson would have been a great leadbut who cares afterall she got the award
ps.not that i hate beyonce or anything like that

notyou3112008-03-23T15:20:30Z

No, the story was about the rise of the Dreamgirls. It was based on the story of the Supremes with Diana Ross. She was the main character and Beyonce played her. The Hudson character left the group and dropped out of showbiz for many years and then died.

Anonymous2008-03-23T17:35:18Z

Because Beyonce is the Queen B. I hate Jennifer Dudshit, she won B's Oscar.........doesn't that make her the lead role? URRRR

...2008-03-23T15:16:12Z

Because Beyonce was more famous.