Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman who first gained fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child. She is considered one of the most influential women in music history and the most awarded artist in Grammy history. Known for her vocal abilities, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she has sold over 200 million records worldwide. Her 2013 self-titled album popularized surprise releases and revived the music video as an art form. Beyoncé continues to shape pop culture with her innovative work and philanthropy.