article_snippet: And now Beyoncé is set to follow in the footsteps of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand by taking the coveted part in the latest version of A Star
article_snippet: The female lead was first created by Janet Gaynor in the original 1937 version, appearing with Fredric March.
article_snippet: The movie was remade in 1954 with James Mason and Judy Garland – who, like Janet Gaynor, was rewarded with a Best Actress Oscar nomination – and again in 1976 with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. '
article_snippet: Beyonce will follow in the footsteps of Judy Garland in 1954 (left) and Barbra Streisand in 1976 (right)
highlights_snippet: Beyonce will follow the lead of actresses Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand .
  