Beyoncé

Beyoncé

1981-09-04

Biography

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981), often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American R&B and pop recording artist and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child. Knowles rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the hiatus of Destiny's Child, Knowles released her debut solo album Dangerously in Love (2003), which spawned the number one hits "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy" and became one of the most successful albums of that year, earning her a then record-tying five Grammy Awards. Following the group's disbandment in 2005, Knowles released B'Day in 2006. It debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and included the hits "Déjà Vu", "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar". Her third solo album I Am... Sasha Fierce, released in November 2008, included the anthemic "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". The album and its singles earned her six Grammy Awards, breaking the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night. Knowles is one of the most honored artists by the Grammys with 16 awards—13 as a solo artist and three as a member of Destiny's Child. Knowles began her acting career in 2001, appearing in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera. In 2006, she starred in the lead role in the film adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, for which she earned two Golden Globe nominations. Knowles launched her family's fashion line, House of Deréon, in 2004, and has endorsed such brands as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal. In 2010, Forbes ranked Knowles at number two on its list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world; she was also listed as the most powerful and influential musician in the world. Time also included Knowles on its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World". Knowles has attained five Hot 100 number one singles as a solo performer and four with Destiny's Child, and as a solo artist, has sold over 35 million albums and singles in the U.S.; according to Sony, her total record sales, when combined with the group, have surpassed 100 million. On December 11, 2009, Billboard listed Knowles as the most successful female artist of the 2000s decade and the top Radio Artist of the decade. In February 2010, the RIAA listed her as the top certified artist of the decade.

Also appears in

Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

8.2

Carmen: A Hip Hopera

Carmen: A Hip Hopera

6.3

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

7.8

You’re Watching Video Music Box

You’re Watching Video Music Box

6.4

Live At Roseland - Elements of 4

Live At Roseland - Elements of 4

8.3

Beyoncé: Live at Glastonbury 2011

Beyoncé: Live at Glastonbury 2011

9.1

Destiny’s Child World Tour

Destiny’s Child World Tour

7.5

The Disney Family Singalong

The Disney Family Singalong

8.3

Fade to Black

Fade to Black

6.8

I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas

I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas

8.6

The Sound of Change Live

The Sound of Change Live

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Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute

Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute

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Wow Wow Wubbzy: Wubb Idol

Wow Wow Wubbzy: Wubb Idol

10.0

Live 8

Live 8

7.2

On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

7.8

Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special

Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special

5.5

Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City

Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City

9.4

Prince and His Songs at the BBC

Prince and His Songs at the BBC

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Michael Jackson: The One

Michael Jackson: The One

7.8

Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

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