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.
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- 2024 · Mufasa: The Lion King as Nala (voice)
- 2024 · Prince and His Songs at the BBC as Self (archive footage)
- 2023 · Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé as Self
- 2023 · Beyoncé & Solange Knowles as Self (archive footage)
- 2020 · Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times as Self
- 2020 · A Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant as
- 2019 · Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift as Self
- 2019 · Music Videos That Defined the 00’s as Self (archive footage)
- 2019 · Africa Rising as Self - Musician (archive footage)
- 2018 · On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z as Self
- 2018 · Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 as Self
- 2017 · 4:44 as Self (archive footage)
- 2017 · Beyoncé: The Formation World Tour as Self
- 2015 · Queens of Soul at the BBC as Self (archive footage)
- 2014 · Yours And Mine as Self
- 2014 · Beyoncé: X10 - The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour as Self
- 2013 · Beyoncé: Live in Atlantic City as Self
- 2013 · P!NK: Staying True as Self
- 2013 · The Sound of Change Live as Self
- 2013 · Destiny's Child Video Anthology as Self
- 2013 · The Women Concert for Change as Self
- 2011 · Live At Roseland - Elements of 4 as Self
- 2011 · Beyoncé: Live at Glastonbury 2011 as Self
- 2010 · Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days as Self - Destiny's Child (uncredited) (archive footage)
- 2009 · I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas as Self
- 2009 · Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored as Self
- 2009 · DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 as Self (archive footage)
- 2009 · Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4 as Self (archive footage)
- 2009 · Wow Wow Wubbzy: Wubb Idol as Shine (voice)
- 2008 · Elvis | Viva Las Vegas as Self
- 2007 · Soul Divas as Self
- 2007 · This Is David Gest as Self
- 2007 · B'Day Anthology Video Album as Self
- 2007 · Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2007 TV Special as Self
- 2006 · Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer as Self
- 2006 · Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall as Self
- 2006 · Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta as Self
- 2004 · Michael Jackson: The One as Self
- 2003 · Destiny's Child World Tour as Self
- 2003 · Maxim: Hot Clips as Self (archive footage)
- 1999 · Beverly Hood as Girl #1
- Future · Ford Presents Beyoncé Knowles, Friends & Family, Live From Ford's 100th Anniversary Celebration as Self
- 2023 · Beyonce: Limited Edition as Self
- 2022 · jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy as Self (archive footage)
- 2021 · You're Watching Video Music Box as Self (archive footage)
- 2021 · Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love as self
- 2021 · 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
- 2021 · Ezinma as Self
- 2020 · Black Is King as
- 2020 · Dear Class of 2020 as Self
- 2020 · History 101 as Self (archive footage)
- 2020 · The Disney Family Singalong as Self
- 2019 · The Lion King as Nala (voice)
- 2019 · Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé as Self
- 2018 · Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams as Self
- 2018 · Quincy as Self
- 2018 · Beyonce: On Top as Self
- 2017 · Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief as Self
- 2016 · Lemonade as Self
- 2016 · Beyonce: Queen B as Self (archive footage)
- 2015 · Global Citizen Festival 2015 as Self
- 2015 · Beyoncé: Live At Global Citizen Festival 2015 as Self
- 2015 · Beyoncé: Live at Budweiser Made in America Festival as Self
- 2015 · Lip Sync Battle as Self
- 2015 · Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute as Self
- 2014 · On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z as Self - Performer
- 2014 · Bang Bang as Beyoncé
- 2014 · BEYONCÉ as Self
- 2014 · Beyonce: Fierce and Fabulous as Self
- 2014 · New World Order: Communism by the Backdoor as Self (archive footage)
- 2013 · Beyoncé: Self-Titled as Self
- 2013 · Beyoncé: Self-Titled as Self
- 2013 · Beyoncé: Rock In Rio 2013 as Self - Singer
- 2013 · Life Is But a Dream as Self
- 2013 · Beyonce: The Sound of Change Live as Self
- 2013 · Epic as Queen Tara (voice)
- 2013 · Beyoncé: Baby and Beyond as Self
- 2013 · Beyonce: Beyond the Glam as Self
- 2012 · Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn as Self
- 2012 · Lady Gaga: On the Edge as Self
- 2012 · Me @ the Zoo as Self (archive footage)
- 2012 · Oprah's Next Chapter as Self
- 2011 · A Night with Beyonce as Self
- 2011 · Watch the Throne as Self
- 2011 · Beyoncé: Year of 4 as Self
- 2010 · Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour as Self
- 2009 · Obsessed as Sharon Charles
- 2009 · We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial as Self
- 2008 · Cadillac Records as Etta James
- 2007 · The Beyoncé Experience Live as Self
- 2007 · Keeping Up with the Kardashians as Self
- 2006 · Dreamgirls as Deena Jones
- 2006 · Beyonce: Live at the BBC as Self
- 2006 · BET Official Presents Beyoncé as Self
- 2006 · Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! as Shine (voice)
- 2006 · The Pink Panther as Xania
- 2005 · Live 8 as Self
- 2005 · The Tyra Banks Show as Self - Guest
- 2005 · Girls on Top 2 as Self
- 2004 · Fade to Black as Self
- 2004 · The X Factor as Self
- 2004 · Beyoncé: Live at Wembley as Self
- 2004 · Maxim: Hot Clips 2 as Self (archive footage)
- 2003 · Michael Jackson: Number Ones as Self
- 2003 · The Fighting Temptations as Lilly
- 2003 · All of Us as Self
- 2003 · The Sharon Osbourne Show as Self - Guest
- 2003 · The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- 2003 · Punk'd as Self
- 2003 · Beyoncé: Unauthorized as Self
- 2003 · Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
- 2002 · Austin Powers in Goldmember as Foxxy Cleopatra
- 2002 · A New Day Has Come as Self
- 2001 · Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration as Self
- 2001 · Star Academy as Self
- 2001 · The Concert for New York City as Self
- 2001 · Carmen: A Hip Hopera as Carmen Brown
- 2001 · Destiny's Child :TMF Mini Concert - Live In New York as Self
- 2001 · MTV Icon: Janet Jackson as Self
- 2000 · VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross as Self
- 1999 · The Early Show as Self
- 1999 · Rove as Self
- 1998 · Britney Spears: The Videos as Self
- 1997 · The View as Self
- 1996 · Pacific Blue as Beyoncé
- 1993 · Intimate Portrait as Self
- 1993 · GMTV as Self
- 1992 · The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Self - Guest
- 1988 · This Morning as Self
- 1987 · Kids' Choice Awards as Self
- 1985 · Victoires de la musique as Self - Destiny's Child
- 1984 · MTV Video Music Awards as Self - Nominee & Winner
- 1984 · MTV Video Music Awards as Self
- 1981 · Entertainment Tonight as Self
- 1981 · Wetten, dass..? as Self
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
- 1964 · Top of the Pops as Self
- 1959 · The Grammy Awards as Self
- 1957 · Bravo Otto Verleihung as Self - Awardee / Performer
- 1953 · The Oscars as Self
- 1952 · Today as Self
- Future · Destiny's Child - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as Self
- Future · Destiny's Child - Jam In The Park as Self
- Future · Destiny's Child - Much Music as Self
- Future · Destiny's Child - TMF Showcase as Self
- Future · Destiny's Child Live In Germany as Self
- Future · Destiny's Child - Party In The Park as Self
- Future · Beyoncé - Happy B'day Party Live as Self
- Future · Beyoncé - KIIS-FM Jingle Ball as Self
- Future · Beyoncé: Live at Coachella 2018 as Self