I think Beyonce is extrememly talented. She has a GREAT voice and has the ability to make you cry with a few notes. I saw Destiny's Child in concert last summer and Beyonce def stood out; her performance was amazing! I personally think her recent songs have been original and I admire her courage to try something new and not stick to the current mainstream music trends. I respect her for the decisions she has made in her career, especially collaborating with Jay-Z (I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM!) because they are both at the top of their game.
That said, I have to be honest and comment on her public speaking skills. She has been in the public's view for a long time, so one would assume that she would have had a few lessons on how to articulate her thoughts when being interviewed. Whenever I hear a Beyonce interview, I cringe. Perhaps I am being too hard on her, but with the amount of money she is making, at least she can invest in building up her communication skills.
Nonetheless, as long as she keeps making good music, I'll continue to support her. As an actress I think she has potential, but I haven't seen her range. Hopefully when "Dream Girls" comes out we'll see just how much talent she has.