Musician
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century, who rose to prominence as lead singer of Destiny's Child.
Act I — Origin
Biography
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.
Act II — The Work
- 2000s
- 2010s
- 2020s
Act III — The Numbers
Spotify data as of August 21, 2026
Born
Birthplace
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Age
45
Computed from the birth date on file (September 4, 1981).
Years active
23
since first credit (2003)
Albums
8
Counted from 8 discography entries on this profile.
Notable awards
3
Counted from the awards & recognition list below.
Spotify followers
43.5M
Spotify's own follower count, read from the public artist page — as of August 21, 2026.
Frequently asked
How old is Beyoncé?
Beyoncé is 45 years old, born September 4, 1981.
Where was Beyoncé born?
Beyoncé was born in Houston, Texas, U.S.
What is Beyoncé known for?
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century, who rose to prominence as lead singer of Destiny's Child.
What awards has Beyoncé won?
Documented awards for Beyoncé: Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album — Dangerously in Love (2004); Grammy Award for Song of the Year — "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2010); Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album — Lemonade (2017).
Act IV — Recognition
Awards & recognition
- Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album — Dangerously in Love (2004)
- Grammy Award for Song of the Year — "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2010)
- Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album — Lemonade (2017)
Closing Credits
Facts on this page are sourced and cited per Auteur Nova's editorial methodology. Hand-verified from Wikipedia, 2026-08-07 — real facts only. Spotify artist ID cross-verified via open.spotify.com/artist/6vWDO969PvNqNYHIOW5v0m (page titled "Beyoncé", discography URL matches) and kworb.net search results, 2026-08-21; follower count read directly off that page (Spotify's own follower figure, not a neutral or site-derived metric).