Los Angeles:
Hollywood star Halle Berrydoubts she is the best actress to portray Aretha Franklin inan upcoming biopic, despite being personally chosen by thelegendary singer.
The 'Monster's Ball' star, who the 68-year-old soullegend recently tipped to portray her on the big screen,insisted she would be the wrong choice for the movie becauseof her lack of vocal talent, reported E! online.
"I can't sing! If I could carry a tune, I'd considerit. Someone should tell Aretha that I can't do her justice,"said Berry.
Her reluctance may not please Franklin, who recentlysaid she wanted the 44-year-old actress to portray her in thefilm based on her 1999 autobiography 'Aretha: From TheseRoots'.
"Halle Berry is my pick for the older me and a youngeractress has yet to be named," she said recently.
Franklin, who is currently recovering from surgery forwhat is rumoured to be pancreatic cancer, also wants actorsDenzel Washington and Terrence Howard on board the project.
The 'Monster's Ball' star, who the 68-year-old soullegend recently tipped to portray her on the big screen,insisted she would be the wrong choice for the movie becauseof her lack of vocal talent, reported E! online.
"I can't sing! If I could carry a tune, I'd considerit. Someone should tell Aretha that I can't do her justice,"said Berry.
Her reluctance may not please Franklin, who recentlysaid she wanted the 44-year-old actress to portray her in thefilm based on her 1999 autobiography 'Aretha: From TheseRoots'.
"Halle Berry is my pick for the older me and a youngeractress has yet to be named," she said recently.
Franklin, who is currently recovering from surgery forwhat is rumoured to be pancreatic cancer, also wants actorsDenzel Washington and Terrence Howard on board the project.
