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.
Known For
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self
2025
Beyoncé Bowl
Self
2024
Mufasa: The Lion King
Nala (voice)
2024
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2024
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Self
2023
Beyonce: Limited Edition
Self
2023
Beyoncé & Solange Knowles
Self (archive footage)
2023
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2022
You're Watching Video Music Box
Self (archive footage)
2021
Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love
Self
2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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2021
Ezinma
Self
2021
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
Self
2020
Black Is King
2020
Dear Class of 2020
Self
2020
History 101
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2020
The Disney Family Singalong
Self
2020
A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant
2020
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Self
2019
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
Self (archive footage)
2019
The Lion King
Nala (voice)
2019
Africa Rising
Self - Musician (archive footage)
2019
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
Self
2019
On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z
Self
2018
Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
Self
2018
Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams
Self
2018
Quincy
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2018
Beyonce: On Top
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2018
Beyoncé: Live at Coachella
Herself
2018
Family Feud
Self
2018
Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief
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2017
4:44
Self (archive footage)
2017
Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour
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2017
Lemonade
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2016
Beyonce: Queen B
Self (archive footage)
2016
Global Citizen Festival 2015
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2015
Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015
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2015
Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival
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2015
Queens of Soul at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
2015
Lip Sync Battle
Self · (1 episode)
2015
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
Self
2015
Yours And Mine
Self
2014
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Self - Performer
2014
Bang Bang
Beyoncé
2014
Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
Self
2014
Beyoncé
Self
2014
Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous
Self
2014
New World Order: Communism by the Backdoor
Self (archive footage)
2014
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
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2013
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
Self · (5 episodes)
2013
Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City
Self
2013
P!NK: Staying True
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2013
Beyoncé: Rock In Rio 2013
Self - Singer
2013
Life Is But a Dream
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2013
Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live
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2013
The Sound of Change Live
Self
2013
Destiny's Child Video Anthology
Self
2013
Epic
Queen Tara (voice)
2013
The Women Concert for Change
Self
2013
Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond
Self
2013
Beyonce: Beyond the Glam
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2013
Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn
Self
2012
Lady Gaga: On the Edge
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2012
Me @ the Zoo
Self (archive footage)
2012
Back to Business (The Making of Revel)
Herself
2012
Oprah's Next Chapter
Self · (1 episode)
2012
A Night with Beyonce
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2011
Beyoncé: Live At Roseland - Elements of 4
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2011
Watch the Throne
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2011
Beyoncé: Year of 4
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2011
Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour
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2010
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Self - Destiny's Child (uncredited) (archive footage)
2010
Beyoncé: I Am...Yours - An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas
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2009
I Am...Sasha Fierce
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2009
Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored
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2009
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Self (archive footage)
2009
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
Self (archive footage)
2009
Wow Wow Wubbzy: Wubb Idol
Shine (voice)
2009
Obsessed
Sharon Charles
2009
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Self
2009
Cadillac Records
Etta James
2008
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
Self
2008
Soul Divas
Self
2007
The Beyoncé Experience Live
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2007
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self · (1 episode)
2007
This Is David Gest
Self · (1 episode)
2007
B'Day Anthology Video Album
Self
2007
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special
Self
2007
Dreamgirls
Deena Jones
2006
Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer
Self
2006
Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
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2006
Beyonce: Live at the BBC
Self
2006
BET Official Presents Beyoncé
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2006
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
Shine (voice) · (8 episodes)
2006
Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta
Vocals
2006
The Pink Panther
Xania
2006
Live 8
Self
2005
The Tyra Banks Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2005
Girls on Top 2
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2005
JAY-Z: Fade to Black
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2004
The X Factor
Self · (2 episodes)
2004
Beyoncé: Live at Wembley
Self
2004
Maxim: Hot Clips 2
Self (archive footage)
2004
Michael Jackson: The One
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2004
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Self (archive footage)
2003
The Fighting Temptations
Lilly
2003
All of Us
Self · (1 episode)
2003
The Sharon Osbourne Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Destiny's Child World Tour
Vocals
2003
Ford Presents Beyoncé Knowles, Friends & Family, Live From Ford's 100th Anniversary Celebration
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2003
Maxim: Hot Clips
Self (archive footage)
2003
Punk'd
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Beyoncé: Unauthorized
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2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (1 episode)
2003
VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Bo' Selecta!
Self · (1 episode)
2002
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Foxxy Cleopatra
2002
A New Day Has Come
Self
2002
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
2001
The Concert for New York City
Self
2001
Star Academy
Self · (4 episodes)
2001
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Carmen Brown
2001
Destiny's Child :TMF Mini Concert - Live In New York
Self
2001
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
Self
2001
Walt Disney World Summer Jam Concert 2000
2000
VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross
Self
2000
The Early Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1999
Rove
Self · (1 episode)
1999
Beverly Hood
Girl #1
1999
The View
Self · (5 episodes)
1997
Pacific Blue
Beyoncé · (1 episode)
1996
Intimate Portrait
Self · (1 episode)
1993
GMTV
Self · (1 episode)
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
1992
This Morning
Self · (1 episode)
1988
Kids' Choice Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1987
Victoires de la musique
Self · (1 episode)
1985
MTV Video Music Awards
Self - Nominee & Winner · (1 episode)
1984
MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (5 episodes)
1984
Entertainment Tonight
Self · (1 episode)
1981
Wetten, dass..?
Self · (3 episodes)
1981
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (5 episodes)
1975
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self · (1 episode)
1973
Top of the Pops
Self · (1 episode)
1964
The Grammys
Self · (8 episodes)
1959
Bravo Otto Verleihung
Self - Awardee / Performer · (1 episode)
1957
The Oscars
Self · (2 episodes)
1953
Today
Self · (2 episodes)
1952