Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has famously lived much of her life in the public eye, as evidenced by countless tweets and videos, as well as the 2013 confessional documentary she directed. But for all that we think we know about Queen Bey, there are plenty of fascinating facts that may have flown under your radar. Here, in celebration of her birthday (September 4th), are 20 things you didn’t know about Beyoncé, all of which will make your love of Queen Bey continue to grow. So read on, and enjoy—and for more hilarious insight into your favorite musical acts, don’t miss the 30 Terrible Original Names for Your Favorite Bands.
1 She’s a huge Beatles fan.
When she was seven years old, Beyoncé won a school singing competition by performing John Lennon‘s “Imagine.” She received a standing ovation. And for more celebrity trivia, don’t miss The 30 Best Celebrity Style Evolutions.
2 She met her “Destiny” when she was just a kid.
The next year, Beyoncé met Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Robertson at an audition. She and her future Destiny’s Child bandmates were matched with three other girls as part of the all-girl group “Girl’s Tyme.”
