Beyoncé
From Houston to Global Icon and Cultural Force
Net Worth
$800M
Born
September 4, 1981 (age 44)
Country
United States
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Businesswoman
Gender
female
Generation
Millennial
Marital Status
married
Children
3
Single Parent Household
No
Education
High School
Industries
entertainment, business, creative
Wealth Category
multi-millionaire
Wealth Origin
self-made
First-Gen Wealth
Yes
Overcame
- • Father pushed her relentlessly from young age
- • Destiny's Child faced multiple lineup changes and lawsuits
- • Suffered miscarriage before Blue Ivy was born
- • Faced intense media scrutiny throughout career
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. She rose to fame as the lead singer of Destiny's Child before becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time as a solo artist. She has won 32 Grammy Awards—the most of any artist in history—and is widely considered one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
Career Timeline
Notable Quotes
"Power is not given to you. You have to take it."
"I don't have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world."
"Your best teacher is your last mistake."
"I'm a human being and I fall in love and sometimes I don't have enough control."