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Beyoncé Biography

Birth Name:Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter

Birth Place:Houston, Texas, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actress, Producer, Director, Music department, Writer, Editor, Costume designer

Fast Facts

Featured on the cover as the No․ 1 selection of People magazine's "Most Beautiful" feature in 2012
Has supported numerous non-profit organizations and concert events in the past including Hope for Haiti, the Survivor Foundation, Goodwill and others
Was named the highest-ranked entertainer on the Forbes Power Women list in 2015
Is close friends with former President Barack Obama and wife Michelle, often appearing at fundraisers for various causes the couple supports
Gave birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter in 2012 and twins Sir and Rumi Carter in 2017
Married rapper Jay Z in 2008
Won 35 local talent shows in a row at an early age
Started out performing with the group GirlsTyme, which earned a spot on the talent show "Star Search․"
Quote: "Nothing feels like I'm respected, when I get on the stage and see I'm changing people's lives․ Those are the things that matter, and at this point in my life, that's what I'm striving for․ Growth․ Love․ Happiness․ Fun․ Enjoy your life, it's short․ That's the message․"
Quote: "I feel like something about the aggression of 'Bow Down' and the attitude of 'Flawless' - the reality is, sometimes you lose․ And you're never too good to lose, you're never too big to lose, you're never too smart to lose, it happens․ And it happens when it needs to happen․ And you have to embrace those things․"
After achieving critical and commercial success with Destiny's Child in the early 2000s, she would go on to pursue other avenues for her talent including hugely popular solo albums
Best known for her ability to sing and dance full-out at the same time
Became the first billion-dollar couple in music in 2017 alongside her husband, Jay Z
Admits that she uses the alter ego of "Sasha Fierce" as her on-stage persona to get over shyness
Her first name comes from her mother's Creole maiden name

Awards

2001Black Reel-Best Song: nominated
2001Grammy-Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: nominated
2002ASCAP Award-Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures: winner
2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Breakout Performance, Actress: nominated
2003Black Reel-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2003Black Reel-Best Song: nominated
2003Blimp Award-Favorite Female Butt Kicker: nominated
2003MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Female Performance: nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Breakout Star - Female: nominated
2004BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Box Office Movie: nominated
2004Black Reel-Best Song: winner
2004Black Reel-Film: Best Actress: nominated
2004Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2006MTV Movie Award-Sexiest Performance: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006Stinker Award-Worst Song or Song Performance in a Film or Its End Credits: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2007Black Reel-Best Actress: nominated
2007Black Reel-Best Song: nominated
2007Critics Choice Award-Best Song: winner
2007Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2007Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2007Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2007MTV Movie Award-Best Performance: nominated
2007OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: winner
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Liplock: nominated
2008Grammy-Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: nominated
2008Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2009BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
2009Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2009OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: winner
2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: nominated
2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Rumble: nominated
2010Grammy-Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: nominated
2010MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: winner
2010Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2012Grammy-Best Long Form Music Video: nominated
2014Black Reel-Outstanding Voice Performance: nominated
2015Dorian Award-TV Musical Performance of the Year: nominated
2015Grammy-Best Music Film: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: nominated
2016VMA-Breakthrough Long Form Video: winner
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special: nominated
2017BET Award-Album of the Year: winner
2017Black Reel-Outstanding Television Documentary or Special: winner
2017Grammy-Best Music Film: nominated
2017Trending Award-: winner
2019Black Reel-Outstanding TV Documentary or Special: nominated
2019HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Feature Film: nominated
2019IDA Award-Best Music Documentary: winner
2019National Film and Television Award-Best Performance in an Animated Movie: winner
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Animated Movie Star: winner
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Music Direction: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2020Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: nominated
2020Cinema Eye Honors Award-Outstanding Achievement in Broadcast Nonfiction Filmmaking: nominated
2020Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
2020Grammy-Best Music Film: winner
2020Grammy-Best Song Written for Visual Media: nominated
2020GMS Award-Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film: nominated
2020HFCS Award-Best Song: nominated
2020Huading Award-Best Global Original Song: winner
2020Blimp Award-Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie: winner
2021Black Reel-Outstanding TV Documentary or Special: nominated
2021Grammy-Best Music Film: nominated
2021Image Award-Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special: nominated
2021Image Award-Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album: nominated
2021Sierra Award-Best Song: nominated
2021VHS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022Oscar-Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song): nominated
2022Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: nominated
2022CIC Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022CinEuphoria-Best Song (Original or Adapted) - International Competition: nominated
2022CACF Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
2022DFCS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022DFCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: winner
2022Gold Derby Film Award-Original Song: nominated
2022Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
2022GMS Award-Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film: nominated
2022HFCS Award-Best Song: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Original Song: winner
2022LEJA Award-Best Song Written for a Film: nominated
2022NDFS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022Satellite Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Costume Design: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Documentary: nominated