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Happy 42nd birthday, Beyoncé! See Queen Bey through the years

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Happy Bey Day! To celebrate Beyoncé turning 42 on Sept. 4, 2023, we're looking back at her life in photos, beginning with the Grammy Awards on Feb 5. 2023. The songstress took home statuettes for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album ("Renaissance"), Best R&B Song ("Cuff It"), Best Traditional R&B Performance ("Plastic Off the Sofa") and Best Dance/Electronic Music Recording ("Break My Soul)."
Happy Bey Day! To celebrate Beyoncé turning 42 on Sept. 4, 2023, we're looking back at her life in photos, beginning with the Grammy Awards on Feb 5. 2023. The songstress took home statuettes for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album ("Renaissance"), Best R&B Song ("Cuff It"), Best Traditional R&B Performance ("Plastic Off the Sofa") and Best Dance/Electronic Music Recording ("Break My Soul)."
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Beyoncé kicked off the world tour for her seventh studio album "Renaissance" in May. On June 27, 2023 she performed in Warsaw, Poland.
Beyoncé kicked off the world tour for her seventh studio album "Renaissance" in May. On June 27, 2023 she performed in Warsaw, Poland.
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The next month, she stunned at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The next month, she stunned at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Beyoncé shared the stage with a very special dancer, her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. The young talent (born in 2012) joined her mother on Aug. 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Beyoncé shared the stage with a very special dancer, her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. The young talent (born in 2012) joined her mother on Aug. 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Beyoncé made Grammy history, breaking the record for most-winning female artist and most winning singer, male or female, at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on March 14, 2021.
Beyoncé made Grammy history, breaking the record for most-winning female artist and most winning singer, male or female, at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on March 14, 2021.
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Beyoncés seventh solo album, "Renaissance" made the end of 2022 summer so much better. In "Renaissance," Queen Bey mixes hip-hop, soul, trap, dancehall and a well-placed Donna Summer sample across 16 tracks aimed to stimulate and provoke.
Beyoncés seventh solo album, "Renaissance" made the end of 2022 summer so much better. In "Renaissance," Queen Bey mixes hip-hop, soul, trap, dancehall and a well-placed Donna Summer sample across 16 tracks aimed to stimulate and provoke.
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Beyoncé envisioned "Renaissance"; as a three-act project she wrote and recorded during the pandemic.
Beyoncé envisioned "Renaissance"; as a three-act project she wrote and recorded during the pandemic.
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Beyoncés "Renaissance" contains 16 tracks and samples of songs from Robin S. (on "Break My Soul") and Donna Summer (on "Summer Renaissance").
Beyoncés "Renaissance" contains 16 tracks and samples of songs from Robin S. (on "Break My Soul") and Donna Summer (on "Summer Renaissance").
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Beyoncé performed "Be Alive" from the film "King Richard" during the 94th Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Los Angeles.
Beyoncé performed "Be Alive" from the film "King Richard" during the 94th Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Royalty met royalty when Queen Bey and husband Jay-Z chatted with Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry on the red carpet of "The Lion King" premiere in July 2019.
Royalty met royalty when Queen Bey and husband Jay-Z chatted with Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry on the red carpet of "The Lion King" premiere in July 2019.
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She stunned at the movie's world premiere in Hollywood days before in a crystal-embellished Alexander McQueen blazer dress.
She stunned at the movie's world premiere in Hollywood days before in a crystal-embellished Alexander McQueen blazer dress.
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In June 2019, Beyoncé and Jay-Z cheered during game three of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif.
In June 2019, Beyoncé and Jay-Z cheered during game three of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif.
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Beyonce appeared in a picture with her "Lion King" co-stars ahead of the premiere of the film, in which she voiced Nala, opposite Donald Glover's Simba.
Beyonce appeared in a picture with her "Lion King" co-stars ahead of the premiere of the film, in which she voiced Nala, opposite Donald Glover's Simba.
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Queen Bey took the stage as a headliner during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April.
Queen Bey took the stage as a headliner during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April.
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She performed during both weekends of the Coachella festival, switching up her yellow look for a bright pink one on the second weekend.
She performed during both weekends of the Coachella festival, switching up her yellow look for a bright pink one on the second weekend.
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Bey and husband Jay-Z attended a matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans in the second round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.
Bey and husband Jay-Z attended a matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans in the second round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.
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She and Blue Ivy Carter took a selfie at the NBA All-Star Game on February 18, 2018.
She and Blue Ivy Carter took a selfie at the NBA All-Star Game on February 18, 2018.
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Beyoncé was visibly pregnant when she performed at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, 2017.
Beyoncé was visibly pregnant when she performed at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, 2017.
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She posed in the press room with her awards at the same show.
She posed in the press room with her awards at the same show.
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Queen Bey hit the CMA Awards stage with Emily Robison, Natalie Maines, and Martie Maguire of Dixie Chicks at the 50th annual show in November 2016.
Queen Bey hit the CMA Awards stage with Emily Robison, Natalie Maines, and Martie Maguire of Dixie Chicks at the 50th annual show in November 2016.
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Talk about making a statement: Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé turned heads on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in August 2016.
Talk about making a statement: Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé turned heads on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in August 2016.
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Bey and Jay watched on as Serena Williams played at Wimbledon in July 2016.
Bey and Jay watched on as Serena Williams played at Wimbledon in July 2016.
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Beyoncé posed on the red carpet for the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.
Beyoncé posed on the red carpet for the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" Met Gala in May 2016.
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Beyoncé graced the Super Bowl stage again in February 2016, joining Bruno Mars and Coldplay.
Beyoncé graced the Super Bowl stage again in February 2016, joining Bruno Mars and Coldplay.
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Look back at it! Beyoncé looked stunning in her sheer Givenchy Haute Couture dress at the 2015 Met Gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass."
Look back at it! Beyoncé looked stunning in her sheer Givenchy Haute Couture dress at the 2015 Met Gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass."
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Remember when the time she completely owned the 2015 Grammys with her incredible performance, even though she didn't win album of the year?
Remember when the time she completely owned the 2015 Grammys with her incredible performance, even though she didn't win album of the year?
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British royalty: Meet America's royal couple. When Duchess Kate and Prince William came to the U.S. in December 2014, all eyes were on Beyoncé and Jay Z, who ran into the couple at a Brooklyn Nets game.
British royalty: Meet America's royal couple. When Duchess Kate and Prince William came to the U.S. in December 2014, all eyes were on Beyoncé and Jay Z, who ran into the couple at a Brooklyn Nets game.
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Blue Ivy presented her mother with her Video Vanguard award at the VMAs in August 2014.
Blue Ivy presented her mother with her Video Vanguard award at the VMAs in August 2014.
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This is how Bey launched her On the Run tour with Jay Z earlier that month.
This is how Bey launched her On the Run tour with Jay Z earlier that month.
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Fans got a surprise when the super private mom sweetly included Blue Ivy in her music video for "Blue" in June 2014.
Fans got a surprise when the super private mom sweetly included Blue Ivy in her music video for "Blue" in June 2014.
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Bey always makes waves on the Met Gala red carpet, and her sheer black Givenchy look in May 2014 was no exception.
Bey always makes waves on the Met Gala red carpet, and her sheer black Givenchy look in May 2014 was no exception.
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And shrugged off the hoopla from that epic elevator fight shortly thereafter at a Nets game with Jay-Z.
And shrugged off the hoopla from that epic elevator fight shortly thereafter at a Nets game with Jay-Z.
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She trekked to Cuba and looked island chic back in April 2013.
She trekked to Cuba and looked island chic back in April 2013.
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Bey showed us what it looked like to own a Super Bowl halftime performance in February 2013.
Bey showed us what it looked like to own a Super Bowl halftime performance in February 2013.
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She brought the house down when she reunited Destiny's Child.
She brought the house down when she reunited Destiny's Child.
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Beyoncé braved the freezing cold to sing at Barack Obama's second inauguration in January 2013.
Beyoncé braved the freezing cold to sing at Barack Obama's second inauguration in January 2013.
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Bey melted hearts when she released this sweet pic in February 2012 of her newborn daughter Blue Ivy with the note, "We welcome you to share in our joy."
Bey melted hearts when she released this sweet pic in February 2012 of her newborn daughter Blue Ivy with the note, "We welcome you to share in our joy."
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Bey stunned the world when she debuted her baby bump on the MTV VMAs red carpet in August 2011.
Bey stunned the world when she debuted her baby bump on the MTV VMAs red carpet in August 2011.
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She dropped the mike and proudly showed off her belly on stage later that night after performing "Love on Top."
She dropped the mike and proudly showed off her belly on stage later that night after performing "Love on Top."
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She stood with Dakota Fanning and Oprah Winfrey at Oprah's Farewell Spectacular in May 2011.
She stood with Dakota Fanning and Oprah Winfrey at Oprah's Farewell Spectacular in May 2011.
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Queen Bey looked regal in this Roberto Cavalli gown at the 2011 Met Gala red carpet.
Queen Bey looked regal in this Roberto Cavalli gown at the 2011 Met Gala red carpet.
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Beyoncé brought some star power to Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign in May 2011.
Beyoncé brought some star power to Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign in May 2011.
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Remember how fierce Beyoncé looked when she joined forces with Lady Gaga for "Telephone?"
Remember how fierce Beyoncé looked when she joined forces with Lady Gaga for "Telephone?"
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Calling all "Single Ladies:" Beyoncé told everyone to put a ring on it when she released her classic hit in September 2008.
Calling all "Single Ladies:" Beyoncé told everyone to put a ring on it when she released her classic hit in September 2008.
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Beyoncé went for a metallic look at the Golden Globes in January 2007.
Beyoncé went for a metallic look at the Golden Globes in January 2007.
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She looked elegant attending the Oscars for "Dreamgirls" in February 2005.
She looked elegant attending the Oscars for "Dreamgirls" in February 2005.
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Let's not forget about her Grammys performance with Prince in February 2004.
Let's not forget about her Grammys performance with Prince in February 2004.
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Young Bey won five Grammys in one night that year.
Young Bey won five Grammys in one night that year.
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