# Beyoncé

Beyoncé is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. One of the world's best-selling music artists, she has won 32 Grammy Awards — more than any other artist — and is celebrated as one of the greatest entertainers of her generation.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** September 4, 1981
- **Birthplace:** Houston, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Businesswoman
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Net Worth:** $540M (est. 2024)
- **Also Known As:** Queen Bey, Bey

## Overview

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. Credited with shaping popular music, Beyoncé is often deemed one of the greatest entertainers of all time.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Beyoncé. American singer (born 1981)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyonc%C3%A9

## Timeline

### 1981 — Early life Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas, on September 4,...
Early life Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas, on September 4, 1981

### 1981 — Birth
Birth of Beyoncé.

### 1990 — In 1990, a nine-year-old Beyoncé enrolled in Parker Elementary School, a music...
In 1990, a nine-year-old Beyoncé enrolled in Parker Elementary School, a music magnet school in Houston, where she performed with the school's choir

### 1993 — After LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, Girl's Tyme continued performing as an...
After LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, Girl's Tyme continued performing as an opening act for established R&B girl groups

### 1995 — In 1995, Mathew left his job to manage the group, which halved the Knowles...
In 1995, Mathew left his job to manage the group, which halved the Knowles family's income, leading to them moving into separate apartments

### 1996 — Beyoncé in 2001 The group adopted the name Destiny's Child in 1996, based upon...
Beyoncé in 2001 The group adopted the name Destiny's Child in 1996, based upon a passage in the Book of Isaiah

### 1997 — In 1997, following an appearance on the soundtrack for the film Men in Black,...
In 1997, following an appearance on the soundtrack for the film Men in Black, they release

### 2001 — The media often used the term "bootylicious"—a portmanteau of "booty" and...
The media often used the term "bootylicious"—a portmanteau of "booty" and "delicious"—in reference to her curvaceous figure; the phrase was popularized by Destiny's Child's 2001 single of the same name

### 2003 — Writing for Rolling Stone, music journalist Touré noted that she became a...
Writing for Rolling Stone, music journalist Touré noted that she became a "crossover sex symbol" after the release of Dangerously in Love (2003)

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Beyoncé was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — Beyoncé, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — Beyoncé, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyonc%C3%A9"
> — Beyoncé, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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