Mrs. Carter has officially graced us with her presence on Earth for 36 years today, Sept. 4, and what a magnificent career she’s launched in that time frame.
Peep the gallery below to glimpse some of Bey’s most spectacular moments that proved once and for all that she deserves the title Queen Bey.
Who could forget the moment Bey put on a high-energy performance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards and then showed off her growing baby bump at the end? (Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
The surprise release of “Beyoncé” had the BeyHive erupting with excitement back in 2013 and came complete with 17 video treatments for the visual album, including this one for “Drunk In Love.” (Parkwood Entertainment)
Fans couldn’t wait to feast their eyes on Bey’s newest bundles of joy, twins Rumi and Sir Carter. (@beyonce/Instagram)
Beyoncé’s second pregnancy announcement was just as stunning as the first — she was expecting twins! (@beyonce/Instagram)
You asked for a halftime show and Beyoncé delivered! The singer was also joined by her Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland (left) and Michelle Williams and longtime fans lost their minds as the power went out! (Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images)
When the “Formation” video was blasted as being “anti-police,” Beyoncé slammed the claim and said anyone who believes as much is “completely mistaken.” (Parkwood Entertainment)
Beyoncé’ shared the stage with the Dixie Chicks at the 2016 Country Music Awards. But when all mentions of Bey disappeared from the CMA’s social media, fans were up in arms. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images)
Just because Bey couldn’t throw down during a dance break doesn’t mean she didn’t put on a stunning show while pregnant with twins, no less! (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NARAS)
