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American singer-songwriter and actress Beyoncé first became known as the lead singer of the R&B group Destiny's Child before she embarked on what would prove to be a hugely successful solo career, beginning with the album "Dangerously in Love," which was released in 2003 to rave reviews. Her subsequent albums, including "I Am...Sasha Fierce" (2008) and the visual albums "Beyoncé" (2013) and "Lemonade" (2016), led to myriad Grammy Award nominations; the 2010 Grammys ceremony saw Beyoncé capturing six awards, the most Grammy Awards collected by a female artist in a single night.

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Also Known As	Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter • Beyoncé Knowles • Beyoncé Giselle Knowles
Born	September 4, 1981 (age 43) • Houston • Texas
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (2025) • Grammy Award (2021) • Grammy Award (2019) • Grammy Award (2017) • Grammy Award (2010) • Grammy Award (2009) • Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (2005) • Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (2021): Best R&B Performance • Grammy Award (2021): Best Rap Performance • Grammy Award (2021): Best Rap Song • Grammy Award (2021): Best Music Video • Grammy Award (2020): Best Music Film • Grammy Award (2019): Best Urban Contemporary Album • Grammy Award (2017): Best Urban Contemporary Album • Grammy Award (2017): Best Music Video • Grammy Award (2015): Best R&B Performance • Grammy Award (2015): Best R&B Song • Grammy Award (2015): Best Surround Sound Album • Grammy Award (2013): Best Traditional R&B Performance • Grammy Award (2010): Song of the Year • Grammy Award (2010): Best Female Pop Vocal Performance • Grammy Award (2010): Best Female R&B Vocal Performance • Grammy Award (2010): Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance • Grammy Award (2010): Best R&B Song • Grammy Award (2010): Best Contemporary R&B Album • Grammy Award (2007): Best Contemporary R&B Album • Grammy Award (2006): Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals • Grammy Award (2004): Best Female R&B Vocal Performance • Grammy Award (2004): Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals • Grammy Award (2004): Best R&B Song • Grammy Award (2004): Best Contemporary R&B Album • Grammy Award (2004): Best Rap/Sung Collaboration • Grammy Award (2002): Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal • Grammy Award (2001): Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal • Grammy Award (2001): Best R&B Song
Notable Works	“4” • “B’Day” • “Beyoncé” • “Cowboy Carter” • “Dangerously in Love” • “Drunk in Love” • “I Am...Sasha Fierce” • “Irreplaceable” • “Lemonade” • “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” • “act i: RENAISSANCE”
Notable Family Members	spouse JAY-Z • sister Solange • daughter of Mathew Knowles • daughter of Tina Knowles • married to Jay Z (2008–present) • mother of Blue Ivy Carter (b. 2012) • mother of Rumi Carter (b. 2017) • mother of Sir Carter (b. 2017) • sister of Solange Knowles
Musical Acts	The Carters • Destiny's Child
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!" (2009) • "The Lion King" (2019) • "Epic" (2013) • "Obsessed" (2009) • "Austin Powers in Goldmember" (2002) • "Black Is King" (2020) • "Dreamgirls" (2006) • "The Pink Panther" (2006) • "The Fighting Temptations" (2003) • "Cadillac Records" (2008) • "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" (2001)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)	"Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé" (2019) • "Black Is King" (2020)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé" (2019) • "Black Is King" (2020)
Albums	"The Lion King: The Gift" (2019) • "I Am...Sasha Fierce" (2008) • "Lemonade" (2016) • "HOMECOMING: THE LIVE ALBUM" (2019) • "4" (2011) • "Dangerously in Love" (2003) • "B'Day" (2006) • "Beyoncé" (2013)
Associated Labels	Columbia Records
Twitter Handle	@Beyonce
Instagram Username	beyonce

Did You Know?

Beyoncé's "Lemonade" (2016) was released as a visual album; the hour-long film, which comprises a number of music videos and which features powerful visuals that touch on issues of race, gender, and politics, received four Emmy Award nominations.
Beyoncé's daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, made a notable appearance in JAY-Z's song "Glory" (released in 2012), which featured audio clips of the newborn baby's cries; the track debuted at number 74 on Billboard's chart for R&B and hip-hop music, making Blue Ivy the youngest person ever to reach a Billboard chart.