Beyoncé was the breakout star of the 1990s girl group Destiny's Child, and her career has soared since the release of her debut solo album Dangerously in Love in 2003. Today, 'Queen Bey' has sold over 200 million records worldwide, and in 2023 she broke the record for the most Grammy wins ever with 32. As of today, she has 35 Grammys, winning Album of the Year for her 2024 album Cowboy Carter.

Beyond her music achievements, Beyoncé has displayed shrewd business acumen, boosting her fortune with money-spinners like her Ivy Park clothing line and Cécred hair brand. She's also ventured into acting, taking on diverse roles from the musical drama Dreamgirls (2006) to voicing a character in the reboot of The Lion King (2019). In late 2025, Forbes officially declared that the star had joined the billionaire club.

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