Washington DC, July 3 -- Singer-songwriter and actor Rita Ora shared how Beyonce was her "protector" during a difficult time, reported People.

During the recent episode of the Begin Again with Davina McCall podcast, the British singer and actress opened up about how Beyonce came to her defence.

On her 2016 album Lemonade, Beyonce appeared to allude to an affair between her husband and another woman, who is referred to only as "Becky with the good hair".

"He only want me when I'm not on there / He better call Becky with the good hair," she sings on "Sorry".

When asked about the 'Becky with the good hair' controversy, which was referenced in the song 'Sorry', Ora shared that she was "affected worse" by other things over the years.

"Bec...