It’s official — Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins is stepping behind the camera for A24’s long-awaited Ronnie Spector biopic, “Be My Baby.” And Zendaya? She’s already got the blessing of the Queen herself.
Based on Spector’s 1990 memoir “Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness” the film will trace the turbulent, iconic life of the Ronettes’ frontwoman — from her meteoric rise in the 1960s to the darkness she endured behind closed doors with troubled producer Phil Spector.
Before her death in 2022, Ronnie hand-picked Zendaya to portray her on screen. Now, with Barry Jenkins directing and A24 producing, the story of a woman who helped define a generation of sound and style is finally hitting the big screen.
The Music, The Madness, The Legacy
Ronnie Spector — born Veronica Bennett — didn’t just make hits. She defined them.
With chart-toppers like “Be My Baby”, “Baby, I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain”, she led The Ronettes to international fame with her unforgettable voice, sky-high beehive, and unapologetic stage presence.
But behind the glam and glitter was a devastating reality. Married to Phil Spector in 1968, she revealed in her memoir that he kept her virtually imprisoned in their mansion, battling control, isolation, and addiction as her career spiraled. The pain was real — but so was the power she reclaimed.
A24, Jenkins & Zendaya: The Power Team
This film reunites Jenkins with A24 after their Oscar-winning masterpiece Moonlight and Sundance hit Sorry, Baby. Screenwriter Dave Kajganich (Bones and All, Suspiria) is penning the script, while a powerhouse production team includes Marc Platt, Zendaya, Adele Romanski, and more.
Zendaya — already booked and busy with Spider-Man 4, Shrek 5, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — returns to the A24 fold with fire in her corner and a legacy role that could redefine her trajectory.
Why It Matters
Ronnie Spector wasn’t just a star — she was a survivor. This isn’t just another music biopic. “Be My Baby” is about reclaiming power, rewriting narratives, and celebrating the women who shaped pop culture from the inside out.
At KMOB1003, we’re watching this one closely. This film has all the markings of something iconic — legacy music, powerhouse talent, and a story that demands to be told.
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