Beyoncé Knowles

With stunning looks, a glamorous style and pop-star status, it was inevitable that this diva would eventually try her hand at acting. And while she's fared better than Mariah Carey, it remains to be seen whether Knowles can actually act or just act sassy. After topping the charts as part of the award-winning R&B trio Destiny's Child, she struck out on her own and scored a string of solo hits, often collaborating with rapper boyfriend Jay-Z. She made her acting debut on the small screen in Carmen: A Hip Hopera and quickly moved on to features with spirited turns in the comedies Austin Powers in Goldmember and The Pink Panther. But the diamond in her tiara was winning the lead in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, which earned her a Golden Globe nod.Beyoncé Knowles Fast Facts:

• Group Destiny's Child, formed in 1995 with cousin Kelly Rowland and a high-school friend, performed on Star Search and received only three out of five stars.
• Destiny's Child underwent several name changes: Girls Tyme, The Dolls and Cliché.
• Replaced Britney Spears as Pepsi spokeswoman in 2002.
• Launched clothing line House of Deréon with her mother in July 2005 in memory of her late grandmother.

• Beyoncé Knowles Relationships:
• Jay-Z - Husband
• Kelly Rowland - Cousin
• Matthew Knowles - Father
• Solange Knowles - Sister
• Tina Knowles - Mother
• Beyoncé Knowles Awards:
• 2003 Grammy: Best Contemporary R&B Album - Winner
• 2006 Grammy: Best Contemporary R&B Album - Winner
• 2003 Grammy: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
• 2000 Grammy: Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - Winner
• 2001 Grammy: Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - Winner
• 2003 Grammy: Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - Winner
• 2005 Grammy: Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - Winner
• 2000 Grammy: Best R&B Song - Winner
• 2003 Grammy: Best R&B Song - Winner
• 2003 Grammy: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration - Winner
• 2009 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
• 2004 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Musical Performer - Winner
• 2007 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
• 2007 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee