Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, famous with her stage name Beyoncé is a very well known American singer and actress. She is one the most influential artists of this era who has revolutionized the world of popular music.
Beyoncé paved her way into the world of music as the lead vocalist of the R&B group Destiny’s Child. After this she launched her solo career with the album Dangerously in Love. Besides her singing capabilities, she has also acted in several movie including Dream Girls. Her contribution to music, dance, and fashion is simply phenomenal.
Quick facts about Beyonce
- Birth date: September 4, 1981
- Present age: 39 years old
- Birth Place: Houston, Texas
- Notable Works: “Lemonade”, “Irreplaceable”
- Founder Of: Destiny’s Child
- Occupation: Singer, actress, record producer, dancer, business woman, director
- Years active: 1997–present
- Net worth: $400 million
Early life and career of Beyonce
Beyoncé was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. At a very early age, she launched her music career by competing in various talent shows.
Beyoncé teamed up with her cousin Kelly Rowland and they landed a record deal in 1997 with Columbia Records. Soon after, Destiny’s Child became a popular R&B band, after the release of their first album.
After this, she launched her solo career in 2003 with the release of her first album, Dangerously in Love. The album sold million copies, and it won five Grammy awards.
Beyoncé has starred opposite to Jennifer Hudson, Jaime Foxx and Eddie Murphy in the movie Dreamgirls which was adapted from the hit Broadway musical bearing the same name.
What about her personal life?
Jay-Z and Beyonce are the power couple of the music industry. The couple got married on April 4, 2008. In June 2017, the twins, Rumi and Sir Carter were born to the couple.
What is the net worth of Beyonce?
Beyoncé’s net worth is estimated to be $400 million from her music, touring and endorsements. Beyoncé is one of the world’s highest-paid celebrities.
In 2019, Beyonce had earned $81 million, which made her rank as as No. 51 in the list of the richest self-made women in America. Beyoncé is also the most nominated woman in Grammy Award history with a total of 70 nominations. Beyoncé is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
