Beyoncé's father, Matthew Knowles, manages Destiny's Child. Her mother, Tina Knowles, designs their glittering costumes. Solange Knowles, her sister (they're about 5 years apart), has released her debut album. She dances with her big sister during DC-3 concerts.

She and her group were discovered by Whitney Houston. One of her favorite songs is "Lovefool" by The Cardigans. Her favorite item of clothing is a pair of path work metallic boots. She writes & produces many of the group's songs, including smash hits "Jumpin Jumpin", "Bootylicious", "Nasty Girl", "Independent Women", "Happy Face" and "Apple Pie a la mode".


The Fighting Temptations (2003): $1,500,000
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002): $3,000,000

Lead singer of the singing group Destiny's Child. Toured with TLC as their opening act (1999) Attended The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas. Once appeared on "Star Search" (1983). Is a fan of Middle Eastern music and dance. The Radio Music Awards, MTV Europe Video Music Awards and Billboard Awards are among the awards shows she has performed on in 2003. She also performed at a South African AIDS benefit show in November 2003, organized by Bono of U2 to combat the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. She has Creole heritage on her mother's side of her family. Was voted number 1 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties She and Jay-Z are buying a house in Miami as well as in London, England. Ranked #7 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002). Sister-in-law of football player, Daniel Smith. Attended Welch Middle School in Houston, Texas. One of People Magazine's "50 Most beautiful People" for most wanted lips (2004) Ranked #1 on E!'s 50 Steamiest Southern Stars Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2003 Razzie Award nominating ballot. She was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actress category for her performance in the film Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), however, she failed to receive a nomination. Launched a clothing line, "House of Dereon", with her mother, Tina Knowles, in 2005. Has known R&B singer Alicia Keys since she was 14. Is a big fan of Aishwarya Rai. Was featured as #3 in Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100 of 2002" supplement. (2002) Studied acting with Ivana Chubbuck. Named #18 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006). Won Best International Female Solo Artist, Brit Awards. [2004] Beyonce and Shakira are collaborating on a song called "Beautiful Liar". The song will appear on a special-edition reissue of Beyonce's solo album, "B'Day". Ranked #16 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists. Best friends with Kelly Rowland since they were children. Was featured on the "Most Overrated of 2006" list. Ranked #4 in the 2008 Forbes The Celebrity 100 list. Won Best International Female Artist, NRJ Radio Awards, Europe. [2004] Before her trio became Destiny's Child they were known as Girls Tyme. She and Destiny's Child were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Won three awards for Best Female Artist, Best Song (for "Halo") and Best Video (for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"). She won the most awards at the 2009 ceremony. She was also nominated for Best Live Act. MTV Europe Music Awards. [2009] Winner of "World's Greatest Popstars" season, voted by the public - T4/4Music, United Kingdom. [2009] According to a TV interview with Steve Jones for Beyonce: For the Record (2009) (TV), Beyoncé said the music video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" was the cheapest video made, of all her singles released. This was because most of the budget was used for the single "If I Were a Boy". In 2010, she launched her new fragrance "Heat" at Macy's in Manhattan. On the TV commercial for the fragrance, Beyoncé sang "Fever," a song most popularized by Peggy Lee. Sang "At Last" (immortalized by Etta James) at the first presidential inaugural ball as Barack Obama and Michelle Obama danced cheek-to-cheek. Other featured artists in the venue included, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Sting, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Maroon Five's Adam Levine, etc. [Jan. 20, 2009]