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Happy 40th Birthday, Beyoncé!

 

Beyonce Harper's Bazaar

Source: Campbell Addy / Harper’s Bazaar

Happy 40th Birthday, Beyoncé!

 

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born on September 4th, 1981, in Houston, Texas.  She competed in many talent competitions as a child. Eventually,  Beyoncé would join a group called Destiny’s Child, and things changed forever.  Through several line-up changes, Destiny’s Child became the darlings of the chart with hit after hit.  Beyoncé was the standout member and eventually started working on solo projects.  Beyoncé began acting and scored memorable roles in Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Fighting Temptations, and Dreamgirls.  She and Jay-Z began a high-profile relationship that led to them getting married. Through ups and downs, the couple has maintained and are parents to three children.  Beyoncé is the superstar of the moment. Almost anything she touches is a talking point. We wish her the best on this milestone birthday!