Beyonce was born in 1981 in Houston, Texas to a fashion designer and music producer. She showed creativity from a young age and formed Destiny's Child at age 9, which became one of the most successful female R&B groups. The band struggled early on but achieved success with their 1997 single "No, No, No". Since then Beyonce has had a meteoric career with Destiny's Child and as a solo artist, selling over 33 million records and winning several Grammys. She has also had acting roles in films like Austin Powers in Goldmember. Beyonce is considered one of the great stars of global show business due to her musical success, beauty, and lucrative brand partnerships.