Beyoncé is a global music icon, but many fans may not remember that she once had a promising Hollywood career. From starring in Dreamgirls to The Fighting Temptations, Queen Bey seemed poised to take over the film industry. However, in recent years, she has stepped away from acting. According to her mother, Tina Knowles, there’s a specific reason why.

Beyoncé’s early film roles showcased her ability to command the screen. She played memorable characters in movies like Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Pink Panther, and the critically acclaimed Dreamgirls, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Many expected her to continue acting, but she gradually shifted her focus back to music and business ventures.

Her last major on-screen role was in Obsessed, a psychological thriller that performed well at the box office. After that, she focused primarily on her music career.

In a recent Instagram post, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mother, revealed that her daughter has decided to step away from acting. Reflecting on Beyoncé’s role as Etta James in the 2008 film Cadillac Records, Knowles expressed her admiration for the performance and noted that Beyoncé chose not to continue her acting career.

She wrote, “This is still one of my favorite movies, and it makes me miss the fact that my 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 decided not to continue with movies.” She mentioned that Beyoncé “so unselfishly donated her salary to the Phoenix house”, a group of rehabilitation centers, highlighting her dedication to the role and the cause. Despite it, she ultimately decided that acting was not her true passion.

While Beyoncé has moved away from Hollywood, fans still wonder if she will ever return to acting. If she does, it will likely be for a project where she has significant creative input.

For now, Beyoncé continues to dominate music, business, and fashion—proving that she doesn’t need Hollywood to shine. Before you go, check out these creative looks from Grammys!