Beyoncé Does ‘Marie Claire’ Magazine
Beyoncé Knowles is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new UK issue of Marie Claire magazine … in her coverstory interview, Ms. B confesses that she wants to outlive the pop star shelf life and transition into legendhood. Yeah, good luck with that Miss Thang:
Forget mere celebrity. Beyoncé says she aspires to icon status. “There is a time limit on being a pop star, yes,” the Grammy-winning singer tells the October issue of Marie Claire’s U.K. edition. “Being a legend, an icon? Absolutely not.” “I’m over being a pop star,” Beyoncé, 26, adds. “I don’t wanna be a hot girl – I wanna be iconic.” Still, she admits to being frustrated with the demands of her career: “There are responsibilities that come along with this life … trying to have a romantic meal without someone sneaking in to film the whole thing,” says Beyoncé, who married Jay-Z in April. “I have to work really hard and it’s fine because I like it, I love it, but it’s a lot of sacrifice.” Acknowledging the challenges of being a minority in Hollywood, Beyoncé gives a nod to her own role models: “I think I’m opening doors for more black women, just like Halle Berry and Diana Ross opened doors for me.” The singer also expressed a sense of excitement for the political future. Regarding Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, she says, “I’m really proud. I think we’re making a bit of progress, it’s an exciting time. We all feel part of our country now.”
At least she’s modest. After the jump, check out some other photos from her Marie Claire photospread …
I suppose the woman does deserve props for having the conviction to go after her dreams so feverishly. She is an insanely talented person and I really do think she can go far in the Entertainment biz. Will she reach the heights of Diana Ross, well, that remains to be seen … she seems to think so. She’s got the singing down pat, let’s see about working on that acting aspect, B, and then we’ll talk ;) What do y’all think, will Beyoncé ever be able to reach legendary status?
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September 4th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
she looks like a robot.
September 4th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
the way she stands makes it look like she’s missing a few ribs from her right side….
September 4th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Mebbe. She’s gotta come with something that’s never been done before though. And she’s got to trade up to a serious-hard-ass-don’t-f*ck-with-me type image from the silly, sweet, sometimes cheesey (Ring the Alarm video anyone?) thing she’s got going now.
These pictures are sooooo not flattering….
<3
September 4th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
She just might. Who knows? It helps to dream big.
September 4th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
The “we all feel like part of our country now” is so stuipd. Just because there is a black candidate shouldn’t make her feel like part of the country now. I am sure Beyonce really knows racial discrimination. Well other than the part of her that exhibits her own racist point of view. I normally like this girl but get a clue! So because I am gay and there isn’t a gay candidate or any candidate that is actually on my side should I feel not part of this country?!?! SO RIDIC!
September 4th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
That cover looks uber-Photoshopped. The two sides of her body don’t match up.
September 4th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
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September 4th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Hey Mr. Gyllenhaal i think your being a bit on the hyper sensitive side. She’s just making a comment that she is happy about a presidential hopeful.
I think she could definitely become an icon. She is so mainstream that people forget how talented she is.
PS. I hate to bad mouth one person to make another look good, but honestly how can we live in a world where Jennifer Hudson has an Oscor?!?! She had the easiest role of all time to play…I could pull off bitter and pissed off. Beyonce’s role required vulnerability and subtleness(not saying either of them deserved an Oscor but Beyonce did a great job and was totally overlooked). I will admit Jennifer Hudson has an AMAZING voice but her songs in the movie seemed to go on forever! By the time they ended I(and the 3 other ppl I was at the movie with) was relieved the song was done.
September 4th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I think she will definitely make it, she is a true cameleon and just keeps changing into bigger and better things.
September 4th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
two things.
1. mr gyllenhaal is gay? whaaaaaa?
2. ‘ i could pull of bitter and pissed off’ is the quote of the day.
September 4th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
mr gyllenhaal: I agreeee.
jenn: duh. :)
September 4th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
i think she can become an icon the way she’s going….
i thought she was pretty amazing in dream girls
September 4th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I didn’t enjoy Dreamgirls. At all. But, Jennifer Hudson wasn’t just “bitter and pissed off;” there was more to that role. Beyonce needs to experiment with portraying something other than a singer in order to be fully looked at as an actress…which doesn’t mean she’ll ever be more than just a good singer (re: Jessica Simpson). Though, she’s pretty dull in her roles already.
In this opinionated day and age, there’s no way she could become an icon. You know how people always say such and such show is ending, but their finale numbers didn’t come close to that MASH season finale? Well, there were only, what, 3 channels at that time? NO SHOW will ever come close to those numbers. It is my personal opinion that the word icon gets tossed around a lot anyhow. I think Madonna might be the last official one.
September 4th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
i think you all are haters. becuase beyonce is doing something with her life and she does not want to be all sexy and hoey. ya’ll need to go somewhere with all the dissin on my girl B…well anyways HAPPY B-DAY B
September 4th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I agree with A.. shes almost always playing a singer… shes needs some other roles…cause when shes in a movie… im almost always bored of her character. and personally, over the past year, i got sick of seeing her everywhere, that i would change the radio/tv as soon as she popped up. she was around tooooo much. ( but thats just my opinion )
as for those pics. the first 2 remind of something Tyra’s done/would do.
September 4th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
i agree with A. and nichole! girl needs to stop play a damn part that doesn’t require her to bust out into song in every movie she does! don’t get me wrong i love her music but it takes some serious hussle to get there, and some change in music style instead of staying static in one genre all the damn time! only time will tell with her! it might also help she stop photoshopping her damn face some much! i don’t even know what her actual skin tone is =S!
September 4th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
I think she definitely has the potential to be an icon. Did you see her perform with Miss Tina Turner in the Grammys? Not anyone can do that.
I never thought much of her until I saw clips of her concert DVD. Then I was blown away. I saw her in concert and she was nothing short of amazing.
Maybe she wont be known as a great actress. Who cares? She definitely seems like she can be around for a long time.
And Mr Gylenhal: Your comment about Jennifer Hudson had to be the most retarded comment ever. Watch a clip of her performing “And I Am Telling You” and tell me you can pull that off.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Oops sorry Gylenhal. I thought you made that inane comment. I mean commonsense. Sorry about that.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I dunno. I’m not really a big Beyonce fan. Her songs are catchy and cute, but I think in order to be a legend, you have to put out something legendary. Her music qualifies her to be a pop star, and she seems to have a diva complex. If she could show her human side a bit more, I’d probably like her a bit better.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Oh, and I agree that the ‘we all feel part of our country now’ remark was bizarre.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Beyonce is probably one of the most talented artists in the business right now. She might not be a “legend” to some of the adults reading this blog, but for the younger people she definitely shows potential to be an icon. I don’t know anyone - and I sincerely mean this - that can put on a show like her. Not only is she an amazing singer and dancer, she isn’t a tabloid whore and she keeps her life to herself. I’ve never heard anything but empowerment out of her mouth. I’d LOVE for someone to give me proof of her being a “diva.”
More power to you B.
September 4th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
OMG…..Beyonce…one word……wow
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September 4th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
She’s a little too full of herself. She’s not in any way ground-breaking, and she comes off as kind of a brat. Also, she’s a horrid actress. Look no further than the Pink Panther and Goldmember for all the evidence you need. She could out-sing nearly all her contemporaries, but over-sings every. single. song.
September 4th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
i totally believe in her. go beyoncism!
September 4th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
you know, i’m sure ms. B will reach that status one day. i mean, girl has immense talent, and she’s not afraid of telling the world she’s got what she’s got. i know she receives a lot of flack for wanting to be this ‘perfect’, ‘flawless’ thing, and might come across as pompous or whatever, but no matter what ppl say, the girl does work it. Talent is what makes you iconic, and not the haircut you rock, or the clothes you wear.
September 5th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Yeah the girl can sing but is she the stuff of legends?? Undoubtedly no.
September 5th, 2008 at 10:24 am
I really don’t think she’ll be an icon. She’s totally overrated and full of herself. I’ve quite enjoyed this time without turning on the radio and my ears bleeding from her howling and screeching!
September 5th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
when i went to see her at her numerous concerts — even early on in her career — i thought “wow legend in the making”. i truly believe she is here to stay. i don’t think she is obnoxious. it’s like the secret: positive thinking and truly believing you will get what you want. she’s just living her dream. can’t hate her for that.
beyonce you WILL become iconic.
September 14th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
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