10 Surprising Beyonce facts

Beyoncé's full name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter.

Beyoncé was born and raised in Houston, Texas.

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Beyoncé began singing in her church choir at a young age and formed the all-girl group Destiny's Child in the 1990s.

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Beyoncé is married to rapper and business magnate Jay-Z and they have three children together.

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Beyoncé is known for her electrifying live performances and has won numerous awards, including 24 Grammy Awards.

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Beyoncé is an accomplished actress, having starred in films such as "Dreamgirls" and "The Lion King" (2019).

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Beyoncé is an activist and philanthropist, using her platform to advocate for issues such as gender equality, racial justice.

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Beyoncé co-founded the charitable organization, BeyGOOD, which provides aid to communities in need.

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