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Grammy Award-winning singerBeyoncémade her Oscars red carpet debut in 2005 alongside then-boyfriendJAY-Z— and later delivered three memorable performances onstage at theAcademy Awards.Since then, the superstar has joined the prestigious festivities a few times over the years, always making a mark with her presence. From showcasingher glamorous looksto representing Best Original Song nominations in musical medleys and a pre-taped performance, here are all the times Beyoncé has graced Hollywood’s biggest night with her presence.
Grammy Award-winning singerBeyoncémade her Oscars red carpet debut in 2005 alongside then-boyfriendJAY-Z— and later delivered three memorable performances onstage at theAcademy Awards.
Since then, the superstar has joined the prestigious festivities a few times over the years, always making a mark with her presence. From showcasingher glamorous looksto representing Best Original Song nominations in musical medleys and a pre-taped performance, here are all the times Beyoncé has graced Hollywood’s biggest night with her presence.
01of 172005: Beyoncé makes her Oscars debutGetty ImagesThe year was 2005.Destiny’s Childhad just announced their plans to split after their world tour, and Beyoncé already had one solo album under her belt — 2003’sDangerously in Love —and the filmsAustin Powers in Goldmember(2002) andTheFighting Temptations(2003).The singer made her Oscars debut on the red carpet, looking elegant in a black velvet Atelier Versace gown and dazzling diamond earrings.
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2005: Beyoncé makes her Oscars debut
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The year was 2005.Destiny’s Childhad just announced their plans to split after their world tour, and Beyoncé already had one solo album under her belt — 2003’sDangerously in Love —and the filmsAustin Powers in Goldmember(2002) andTheFighting Temptations(2003).
The singer made her Oscars debut on the red carpet, looking elegant in a black velvet Atelier Versace gown and dazzling diamond earrings.
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2005: Beyoncé performs for the first time at the Oscars
On theLive From E!red carpet pre-show, Beyoncé said the opportunity to perform three numbers was “surreal.”
“I can’t believe I’m here … I just keep saying that because it’s so surreal to me,” she told hostStar Jones. “I know it’s never been done … to perform three times. And for it to be me, I’m not worthy. I can’t wait to perform. I’m just excited to be here.”
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2005: Beyoncé performs for the second time at the Oscars
“I’m trying to remember the words, and my ear monitor’s turned off ― and my shoe is off of my foot, actually, inside of the dress,” Beyoncé saidduring a 2005 interviewwithOprah Winfrey. “So, I’m on one toe, and I’m in one heel, walking down the stairs, and I’m like, ‘Oh my god, shoe, please stay in my dress!'”
05of 172005: Beyoncé performs a duet with Josh Groban at the OscarsGetty ImagesFor her third and final performance of the night, Beyoncé took the stage alongsideJosh Groban— whose song “Believe” from 2004’sThe Polar Expresswas nominated — wearing a sparkly strapless gown.All three of the numbers Beyoncé performed lost the Best Original Song award, with “Al Otro Lado Del Río” from 2004’sThe Motorcycle Diariestaking home the coveted prize.
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2005: Beyoncé performs a duet with Josh Groban at the Oscars
For her third and final performance of the night, Beyoncé took the stage alongsideJosh Groban— whose song “Believe” from 2004’sThe Polar Expresswas nominated — wearing a sparkly strapless gown.
All three of the numbers Beyoncé performed lost the Best Original Song award, with “Al Otro Lado Del Río” from 2004’sThe Motorcycle Diariestaking home the coveted prize.
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2005: Beyoncé attends the ‘Vanity Fair’ Oscars afterparty
07of 172005: Beyoncé has a wardrobe malfunction at an Oscars afterpartyGetty ImagesA wardrobe malfunction later threatened to ruin the night, Beyoncé revealed to Winfrey.“I was at a party, and I sat down, and the boning curved because I was sitting down,” she said during her 2005 interview. “On my way out, all the paparazzi were still outside, and I said, ‘Oh my god, they’re going to say that I’m pregnant.'” (Her beau’s hand placement likely didn’t help matters!).However, little ones were still years down the line for music’s power couple: theywelcomed daughterBlue Ivyin 2012, whiletwins Rumi and Sirwere born in 2017.
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2005: Beyoncé has a wardrobe malfunction at an Oscars afterparty
A wardrobe malfunction later threatened to ruin the night, Beyoncé revealed to Winfrey.
“I was at a party, and I sat down, and the boning curved because I was sitting down,” she said during her 2005 interview. “On my way out, all the paparazzi were still outside, and I said, ‘Oh my god, they’re going to say that I’m pregnant.'” (Her beau’s hand placement likely didn’t help matters!).
However, little ones were still years down the line for music’s power couple: theywelcomed daughterBlue Ivyin 2012, whiletwins Rumi and Sirwere born in 2017.
08of 172007: Beyoncé attends Giorgio Armani’s Oscars pre-partyGetty ImagesAhead of the 2007 Academy Awards, Beyoncé got her sparkle on atGiorgio Armani’s pre-party at Green Acres Estates in Beverly Hills, posing with the designer for a few cute snaps.
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2007: Beyoncé attends Giorgio Armani’s Oscars pre-party
Ahead of the 2007 Academy Awards, Beyoncé got her sparkle on atGiorgio Armani’s pre-party at Green Acres Estates in Beverly Hills, posing with the designer for a few cute snaps.
09of 172007: Beyoncé graces the red carpet at the OscarsGetty ImagesTwo years after her iconic Oscars debut, the singer returned to thered carpet in 2007, looking like a Greek goddess in a mint green Armani Prive one-shouldered gown.
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2007: Beyoncé graces the red carpet at the Oscars
Two years after her iconic Oscars debut, the singer returned to thered carpet in 2007, looking like a Greek goddess in a mint green Armani Prive one-shouldered gown.
10of 172007: Beyoncé performs with her ‘Dreamgirls’ costars at the OscarsGetty ImagesBeyoncé took the stage that night alongside herDreamgirlscostars,Jennifer HudsonandAnika Noni Rose, to belt out a medley of the 2006 film’s nominated songs, including “Listen” and “Dreamgirls.”
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2007: Beyoncé performs with her ‘Dreamgirls’ costars at the Oscars
Beyoncé took the stage that night alongside herDreamgirlscostars,Jennifer HudsonandAnika Noni Rose, to belt out a medley of the 2006 film’s nominated songs, including “Listen” and “Dreamgirls.”
11of 172007: Beyoncé attends the ‘Vanity Fair’ Oscars afterpartyGetty ImagesAfter her powerhouseDreamgirlsmedley performance, Beyoncé hit theVanity Fairafterparty for the second time.
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2007: Beyoncé attends the ‘Vanity Fair’ Oscars afterparty
After her powerhouseDreamgirlsmedley performance, Beyoncé hit theVanity Fairafterparty for the second time.
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2009: Beyoncé hits the Oscars red carpet
13of 172009: Beyoncé performs a medley of movie musicals at the OscarsGetty ImagesWho could forget Beyoncé joining 2009’s hostHugh Jackman(as well asZac EfronandAmanda Seyfried) for a medley that paid tribute to musicals, including numbers fromHigh School Musical,Mamma Mia!andHairspray.
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2009: Beyoncé performs a medley of movie musicals at the Oscars
Who could forget Beyoncé joining 2009’s hostHugh Jackman(as well asZac EfronandAmanda Seyfried) for a medley that paid tribute to musicals, including numbers fromHigh School Musical,Mamma Mia!andHairspray.
14of 172015: Beyoncé attends the ‘Vanity Fair’ Oscars afterparty with SolangeGetty ImagesTherecord-breaking singertook a few years off before returning to theVanity Fairafterparty. In 2015, she partied on the dance floor with younger sisterSolange, wearing a whiteStella McCartneygown and sporting a blunt bob.
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2015: Beyoncé attends the ‘Vanity Fair’ Oscars afterparty with Solange
Therecord-breaking singertook a few years off before returning to theVanity Fairafterparty. In 2015, she partied on the dance floor with younger sisterSolange, wearing a whiteStella McCartneygown and sporting a blunt bob.
15of 172015: Beyoncé and JAY-Z enjoy an Oscars afterpartyGetty ImagesA decade after their Oscars debut, the Carters showed they’re still “Crazy in Love” at the 2015 afterparty.
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2015: Beyoncé and JAY-Z enjoy an Oscars afterparty
A decade after their Oscars debut, the Carters showed they’re still “Crazy in Love” at the 2015 afterparty.
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2022: Beyoncé opens the Oscars with pre-taped performance
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Queen Bey wasnominated for the first timefor Best Original Song for 2021’sKing Richard, theWill Smith-led sports biopic based on the Williams sisters’ father, Richard.
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2022: Beyoncé attends the Oscars following her taped performance
After opening the Oscars with her pre-taped performance of “Be Alive,” Beyoncé attended the ceremonywearing a strapless Valentino Haute Coutureyellow gown and matching gloves, diamond drop earrings and a bejeweled tennis ball purse.
Although the Best Original Song award ultimately went toBillie Eilish(along with her brother and producerFinneas O’Connell) for the song “No Time to Die” from the eponymousJames Bondfilm, Beyoncé was spotted applauding Eilish and O’Connell with a smile from her seat in the audience.
source: people.com
