Beyoncé Knowles: Singer, Actress and Star of Dreamgirls
Beyoncé Knowles is an American singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman. She first became famous as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child. She is best known for her solo debut Dangerously in Love (2003), the visual album Lemonade (2016) and Cowboy Carter (2024). In 2026 she released a 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of B’Day.
Beyoncé Knowles is the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. Her single “Crazy in Love” topped the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom while Dangerously in Love was also at number one in both countries. She was the first female artist to top the singles and albums charts in both countries at the same time.
Beyoncé Knowles profile
| Full name | Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter |
|---|---|
| Born | September 4, 1981, Houston, Texas, US |
| Age | 45 (as of November 2026) |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Dangerously in Love (2003), Dreamgirls (2006), Lemonade (2016), Cowboy Carter (2024) |
| Major awards | Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter (2025) |
| Profiles | Wikipedia |
How did Beyoncé Knowles get started?
Beyoncé Knowles started performing as a child in Houston. Her interest in music grew after she won a school talent show at age seven. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child.
Her screen career began with the 2001 musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera. A year later she appeared in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002). She also appeared as herself as a guest performer in Fade to Black, the Jay-Z concert documentary released on home video by Paramount in 2005.
What is Beyoncé Knowles best known for?
Beyoncé Knowles is best known for her run of solo albums:
- Dangerously in Love (2003)
- B’Day (2006)
- I Am… Sasha Fierce (2008)
- 4 (2011)
- Beyoncé (2013)
- Lemonade (2016)
4, Beyoncé and Lemonade all reached number one on the Billboard 200. Her best-known songs include “Crazy in Love,” “Single Ladies” and “Halo.”
On screen, her biggest film role came in Dreamgirls (2006), where she played Deena Jones. She also appeared in The Pink Panther (2006), Cadillac Records (2008) and the animated film Epic (2013). In 2019 she voiced a role in The Lion King. That same year she released Homecoming, both a concert film and a live album. Black Is King followed in 2020 as the visual companion to The Lion King: The Gift.
What is Beyoncé Knowles doing now?
Beyoncé Knowles is in the middle of a planned three-album project. It began with Renaissance (2022) and continued with Cowboy Carter (2024), which took her into country music.
After the Renaissance World Tour, she released Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, which she wrote, directed and produced. The Cowboy Carter Tour followed in 2025. In July 2026 she surprised fans with the archival single “Morning Dew (Donk).” A 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of B’Day followed on September 4, 2026 (as of November 2026).
Selected films and series featuring Beyoncé Knowles
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Black Is King | — | Film |
| 2019 | The Lion King | — | Voice role |
| 2019 | Homecoming | Herself | Documentary |
| 2013 | Epic | — | Voice role |
| 2008 | Cadillac Records | — | Film |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | Deena Jones | Film |
| 2006 | The Pink Panther | — | Film |
| 2005 | Jay-Z: Fade to Black | Herself | Documentary |
| 2002 | Austin Powers in Goldmember | — | Film |
| 2001 | Carmen: A Hip Hopera | — | Film |
Beyoncé Knowles awards and recognition
- 2025 – Grammy Award for Album of the Year. She won for Cowboy Carter (2024).
- 2025 – Grammy Award for Best Country Album. She won for Cowboy Carter, becoming the first Black woman to win this category.
- 2025 – Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. She shared this win with Miley Cyrus for “II Most Wanted.”
- 2023 – Four Grammy Awards for Renaissance. These wins made her the most-awarded artist in Grammy history.
FAQ
– How old is Beyoncé Knowles?
Beyoncé Knowles was born on September 4, 1981. She is 45 years old (as of November 2026).
– Where was Beyoncé Knowles born?
Beyoncé Knowles was born in Houston, Texas.
– What movies has Beyoncé Knowles been in?
Beyoncé Knowles has appeared in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), The Pink Panther (2006), Dreamgirls (2006), Cadillac Records (2008), Epic (2013) and The Lion King (2019). In Dreamgirls she played Deena Jones.
– What is Beyoncé Knowles’ latest release?
Beyoncé Knowles’ latest release is the B’Day 20th-anniversary deluxe edition, which came out on September 4, 2026 (as of November 2026). Before that, she put out the archival single “Morning Dew (Donk)” in July 2026.
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