American singer-songwriter Beyonce Knowles (Beyonce Biography) is also an actress, dancer, record producer, and vocalist. She became well-known in the late 1990s as the main vocalist for Destiny’s Child, an R&B female group. Beyoncé’s first solo album, Dangerously in Love, and her theatrical debut in Austin Powers in Gold member were released during their break. With five Grammy Awards and a number one US Billboard 200 chart debut, the album launched her as a global solo artist. It included the Billboard Hot 100 number one singles “Baby Boy” and “Crazy in Love.”
Birth Name
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles
Nickname
Sasha Fierce, Be, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Queen B, Bee, Mothe, JuJu, Queen Bey
Profession
Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Dancer, Record Producer
Genre
R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Soul
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Columbia Records, Parkwood Entertainment
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Beyonce Knowles was born on the 4th of September 1981, in Houston, Texas, United States.
Age
She is currently 43 years old.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Ethnicity
Multiracial
She has African-American ancestry on her dad’s side while she is of Louisiana Creole descent (Native American, African, and French) with distant Spanish and Irish roots on her mother’s side.
Religion
Methodist
Education
went to St. Mary’s Elementary School in Texas to receive an education. There, she also picked up dancing skills. She enrolled herself at Houston’s Parker Elementary School, a music magnet school, in 1990. She also attended Alief Elsik High School and High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
Family Details
- Father – Mathew Knowles (Medical-Equipment Salesman at Xerox)
- Mother – Celestine “Tina” Knowles (Hairdresser and Salon Owner)
- Siblings – Solange Knowles (Younger Sister) (Singer-songwriter, Actress), Bianca Lawson (Older Sister), Nixon Knowles (Younger Brother)
- Relatives – Daniel Julez Smith Jr (Nephew), Blue Ivy Carter (Daughter)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Beyonce Knowles has dated –
- Lyndell Locke (1993-2000) – Lyndell dated Beyonce from 1993 until 2000.
- Jay-Z (2002–present) – Beyonce married American rapper Shawn Corey Carter (better known by his stage name, Jay-Z) after dating him for several years. They began dating shortly after they first crossed paths in 2002 while on a tour together. The couple was married in secret in New York City on April 4, 2008, after becoming engaged in May 2005. The twins, Sir Carter (born June 13, 2017) and Rumi Carter (born June 13, 2017), and daughter Blue Ivy Carter (born January 7, 2012) are the couple’s three children.
- Sean Paul (2003) – In 2003, Beyonce was rumored to be going out with singer and rapper, Sean Paul. It all started when they were working on Beyonce’s single Baby Boy.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 6½ inches
- In centimeters – 169 cm
- In meters – 1.69 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 65 kg
- In Pounds – 143 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-26-36
- Bust – 35 inches
- Waist – 26 inches
- Hip – 36 inches
- Bra Size – 33C
Body Build
Voluptuous
Hair Color
Black (Natural)
She dyes her hair ‘blonde’, ‘dark brown’ and other shades.
Eye Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
She reportedly wears colored contact lenses to make her eyes look ‘Hazel’.
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Knowles songs and albums Dangerously in Love (2003), B’Day (2006), I Am.. Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011).
Movie Debut
She played the sensual Carmen Brown in the 2001 musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera. She made her acting debut in this film, playing the lead.
Release of the Album
Dangerously in Love, Beyonce’s first studio album, was released in 2003. Columbia Records was the label that released it. The album has 15 singles and is 60:52 minutes long, making it rather huge.
Debut on Television
Beyonce made an appearance as a guest on the television program MuchOnDemand in 1997. From 1997 until 2010, the television series was aired.
Beyonce Knowles Favorite
- Favorite Perfume – Tom Ford’s Black Orchid
- Favorite Food – Creole Food, Popeyes, Honey Nut Cheerios
- Favorite Fashion Idol – Célestine ‘Tina’ Beyincé (mother), Diana Ross, Tina Turner
- Favorite Color – Pink
- Favorite Place – 40/40 Club
- Favorite Rapper – Wyclef Jean
Beyonce Knowles Net worth
Beyonce Knowles has an estimated net worth of $800 dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
A Few Unknown Details Regarding Beyonce Knowles
- Knowles’ initial name at baptism was her mother’s maiden name.
- “Master P” is the name of Beyonce’s cat.
- When her dancing teacher at school began humming a song and Beyonce finished it, her singing ability was noticed.
- In 2012, she came in at number three on VH1’s list of the “100 Greatest Women in Music.”
- Beyoncé collaborated with shoe manufacturer House of Brands in 2005 to create a line of shoes for House of Deréon.
- Beyoncé Fashion Diva, a social networking-based “high-style” mobile game that features the House of Deréon collection, was released by Starwave Mobile in January 2008.
- She received the 2009 Billboard title of “Top Female Artist and Top Radio Songs Artist of the 2000s decade.”
- Jay-Z and Beyonce became the first-ever billion-dollar couple in the world’s music industry in 2013.
- Beyonce became the highest-paid Black musician in history in April 2014.
- Beyoncé and British fashion retailer Topshop inked an agreement in October 2014 to introduce an activewear collection.
- Forbes named Beyonce the most powerful woman in entertainment in 2015.
- Beyoncé received the Most Charitable Celebrity of the Year award in December 2016.
- Jackson had a good impact on her musical career.
- The first concert she attended was Michael’s. Beyonce was five years old at the time.
- Beyoncé, J Balvin, and Willy William worked together to release a remix of the song “Mi Gente” in September 2017.
- Knowles performed as the Coachella Music Festival’s main headliner during the first of two weekends on April 14, 2018.
- Beyoncé composed and recorded the song “Be Alive” for the biographical play King Richard in 2021.
