Born in 1981 in Houston, Texas, Beyonce Knowles grew up to become one of the best known singers, dancers, and actresses in the world. Known to her fans as simply Beyonce, she has sold more than 130 million records during her career and has won numerous awards for her popular music. Performing onstage and in major motion pictures, she also finds time to give back to her community through charity. No challenge seems too big for this multitalented star.