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Early Life
I, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas on September 4, 1981. In 1990, I started Elementary School at St. Mary's Elementary School. Here I took ballet and jazz dance classes. -
Young Adulthood
In 1997, Whitney Houston signed Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and I to a record label. We called ourselves Destiny's Child, Not too long after, we recorded our first single "No, No, No" -
Adulthood
In 2002 I recorded my first single "Work It Out" for my first move Austin Powers where I played Foxxy Cleopatra. In 2003 I released my first album "Dangerously In Love" which later in 2003, won 5 Grammy awards. Later that year, I performed "Crazy In Love" with Sean Paul and my boyfriend of the time, Jay-Z. Also in 2003, I shot my second film "Fighting Temptations" where I played Lilly. In 2005 I starred in "The Pink Panther" with Steve Martain and played Xaina. -
Adulthood
In 2006 I starred in "Dreamgirls" as Deena Jones with Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Hudson. I also released my album B'Day in 2006. Two years later I married my boyfriend of 6 years, Jay-Z on April 4, 2008. Also in 2008 I performed in the movie "Cadillac Records" as Etta James. Later in 2008, I released a CD with my alter ego Sasha Fierce called "I am...Sasha Fierce" which includes the song "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" with a famous dance to go along with it. -
Adulthood
In 2009 I got to star in the movie "Obsessed" It was my first mysterious and violent movie! Later on in 2012 I released my album "4". January 7, 2012 is the day I brang Blue Ivy Carter into the world. Some people wonder why I named her Blue Ivy. My husband Jay-Z has named three of his album's "Blueprint" so that is where "Blue" comes from. Ivy comes from the roman numeral IV meaning 4. Both my & my husband's birthday is on the fourth day of September & December and we were married on 4/4. -
Educational Background
I started out in Parker Elementary School. But then when I went to St. Mary's Elementary School I really started to begin my love for the arts. I took jazz and tap dance classes there. I then went onto high school at Alief Elsik High School and then onto High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. By that time I had already started Destiny's Child so I couldn't attend college. But ever since, I haven't been out of work so I haven't needed to go to college! -
Family Life
My parents, Matthew and Celestine Ann, have always been very supportive of me. Along with them, by baby sister Solange has always been there for me through thick & thin. My husband Jay-Z is also and has always been one of my number one fans. I love my family and I don't know where I'd be without them.
