Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, more commonly known as “Beyoncé” is a singer-songwriter, actress, and fashion designer. Knowles first became famous as the lead singer and creative force behind the R&B girl group Destiny’s Child. Destiny’s Child was one of the most successful R&B pop groups of the early 2000s, releasing several top 10 hits and two number one albums. In 2003, Knowles released her first solo album, entitled Dangerously in Love. She has had great success as a solo artist, and taken her career to the big screen in films like Dreamgirls. She also has her own fashion line named House of Deréon, sold in most major American department stores, and many endorsement deals with brands like Pepsi, L’Oréal, and Samsung. She married rapper Jay-Z on April 4, 2008, and revealed earlier this year that the couple is expecting their first child.