Beyoncé
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.
Acted in
Mufasa: The Lion King
2024
as Nala (voice)
Prince and His Songs at the BBC
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
2023
as Self
Beyonce: Limited Edition
2023
as Self
Beyoncé & Solange Knowles
2023
as Self (archive footage)
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
2022
as Self (archive footage)
You're Watching Video Music Box
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love
2021
as self
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
Ezinma
2021
as Self
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
2020
as Self
Black Is King
2020
Dear Class of 2020
2020
as Self
History 101
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Disney Family Singalong
2020
as Self
A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant
2020
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2019
as Self
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
2019
as Self (archive footage)
The Lion King
2019
as Nala (voice)
Africa Rising
2019
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé
2019
as Self
On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z
2018
as Self
Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
2018
as Self
Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams
2018
as Self
Quincy
2018
as Self
Beyonce: On Top
2018
as Self
Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief
2017
as Self
4:44
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour
2017
as Self
Lemonade
2016
as Self
Beyonce: Queen B
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Global Citizen Festival 2015
2015
as Self
Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015
2015
as Self
Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival
2015
as Self
Queens of Soul at the BBC
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Lip Sync Battle
2015
as Self
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
2015
as Self
Yours And Mine
2014
as Self
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
2014
as Self - Performer
Bang Bang
2014
as Beyoncé
Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
2014
as Self
BEYONCÉ
2014
as Self
Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous
2014
as Self
New World Order: Communism by the Backdoor
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
2013
as Self
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
2013
as Self
Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City
2013
as Self
P!NK: Staying True
2013
as Self
Beyoncé: Rock In Rio 2013
2013
as Self - Singer
Life Is But a Dream
2013
as Self
Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live
2013
as Self
The Sound of Change Live
2013
as Self
Destiny's Child Video Anthology
2013
as Self
Epic
2013
as Queen Tara (voice)
The Women Concert for Change
2013
as Self
Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond
2013
as Self
Beyonce: Beyond the Glam
2013
as Self
Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn
2012
as Self
Lady Gaga: On the Edge
2012
as Self
Me @ the Zoo
2012
as Self (archive footage)
Oprah's Next Chapter
2012
as Self
A Night with Beyonce
2011
as Self
Live At Roseland - Elements of 4
2011
as Self
Watch the Throne
2011
as Self
Beyoncé: Year of 4
2011
as Self
Beyoncé: Live at Glastonbury 2011
2011
as Self
Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour
2010
as Self
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
2010
as Self - Destiny's Child (uncredited) (archive footage)
I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas
2009
as Self
Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored
2009
as Self
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Wow Wow Wubbzy: Wubb Idol
2009
as Shine (voice)
Obsessed
2009
as Sharon Charles
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
2009
as Self
Cadillac Records
2008
as Etta James
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008
as Self
Soul Divas
2007
as Self
The Beyoncé Experience Live
2007
as Self
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2007
as Self
This Is David Gest
2007
as Self
B'Day Anthology Video Album
2007
as Self
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special
2007
as Self
Dreamgirls
2006
as Deena Jones
Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer
2006
as Self
Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2006
as Self
Beyonce: Live at the BBC
2006
as Self
BET Official Presents Beyoncé
2006
as Self
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
2006
as Shine (voice)
Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta
2006
as Self
The Pink Panther
2006
as Xania
Live 8
2005
as Self
Girls on Top 2
2005
as Self
Fade to Black
2004
as Self
The X Factor
2004
as Self
Beyoncé: Live at Wembley
2004
as Self
Maxim: Hot Clips 2
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Michael Jackson: The One
2004
as Self
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
2003
as Self
The Fighting Temptations
2003
as Lilly
All of Us
2003
as Self
The Sharon Osbourne Show
2003
as Self - Guest
Destiny's Child World Tour
2003
as Self
Maxim: Hot Clips
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Punk'd
2003
as Self
Beyoncé: Unauthorized
2003
as Self
Austin Powers in Goldmember
2002
as Foxxy Cleopatra
A New Day Has Come
2002
as Self
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001
as Self
The Concert for New York City
2001
as Self
Star Academy
2001
as Self
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
2001
as Carmen Brown
Destiny's Child :TMF Mini Concert - Live In New York
2001
as Self
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
2001
as Self
VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross
2000
as Self
Rove
1999
as Self
Beverly Hood
1999
as Girl #1
Britney Spears: The Videos
1998
as Self
Pacific Blue
1996
as Beyoncé
Intimate Portrait
1993
as Self
Kids' Choice Awards
1987
as Self
Victoires de la musique
1985
as Self - Destiny's Child
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self - Nominee & Winner
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
Top of the Pops
1964
as Self
Bravo Otto Verleihung
1957
as Self - Awardee / Performer
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Beyoncé - Happy B'day Party Live
as Self
Ford Presents Beyoncé Knowles, Friends & Family, Live From Ford's 100th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Destiny's Child - Jam In The Park
as Self
Destiny's Child Live In Germany
as Self
Beyoncé - KIIS-FM Jingle Ball
as Self
Destiny's Child - TMF Showcase
as Self
Destiny's Child - Party In The Park
as Self
Destiny's Child - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
as Self
Destiny's Child - Much Music
as Self
Beyoncé: Live at Coachella 2018
as Self