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Born: 4 September 1981 · Age: 45
Beyoncé is 45 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 4 September 1981.
Beyoncé turned pop stardom into an art of total control. She plans every album as a complete statement, from sound to visuals to release. Surprise drops changed how the music industry launches records. Lemonade explored betrayal and black womanhood. Renaissance and Cowboy Carter reclaimed the black roots of dance and country music. Her live shows are famous for their precision. Her influence on how pop stars present themselves is hard to overstate. Many younger artists name her as their model.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( bee-ON-say; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century.
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Profile
American singer, born 1981
Beyoncé was born in Houston on 4 September 1981.
She first found fame with Destiny's Child.
Her visual album Lemonade came out in 2016.
She has won more Grammy Awards than any other artist.
Career highlights
Did you know?She played Etta James in the film Cadillac Records.
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Last reviewed: October 2026