Beyoncé is frequently referred to as the celebrity’s celebrity because of her ability to make even the biggest stars fawn at the sight of her. The 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony turned into an impromptu Beyoncé meet and greet as stars, including comedian Trevor Noah, actor Meryl Streep, and pop star Olivia Rodrigo, lined up for some face time with Queen Bey.

Need consistent reminders that Beyoncé is beloved by the stars? There’s an Instagram fan page, @celebslovebey_, that chronicles Beyoncé’s interactions with other celebrities. From prestigious actors to world-class athletes, the Houston native’s professional precision and kindness have earned her a shining reputation in Hollywood and beyond - including professional athletics.

Serena Williams Has Nothing But Pure Praise For Beyoncé

This Sports Legend Recognizes Queen Bey's Excellence

Tennis trailblazer Serena Williams is one superstar outside the entertainment sphere who’s publicly doted on Queen Bey. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has had ties to Beyoncé for years, notably appearing in the music video for “Sorry” from 2016’s Lemonade. The pair’s connection was spotlighted in 2021, when Beyoncé released the original track “Be Alive” for the film “King Richard.” The biographical sports drama movie follows the lives of Serena and Venus Williams and their father, who was their coach.

In an interview following Beyoncé’s performance of the Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated “Be Alive” at the Oscars, Serena Williams lauded Queen Bey on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (via Sportskeeda) for her humility and ability to inspire the masses. Serena praised Beyoncé’s genius idea of filming the performance on the same tennis court Serena and Venus practiced on as kids.

Beyoncé is a genius. I think she is, obviously, the most amazing person and performer ever and I really liked her idea behind [the performance]. Like to have the idea to come up and perform where we grew up. Because I went back and I thought, "Can I even begin to fathom having such a superstar come back and do that at those courts."

Beyoncé Is As Iconic As She Is For A Reason

She Puts In The Time And The Effort

Serena’s praise affirms the legacy Beyoncé has built over nearly 30 years. Hailing from Houston, Beyoncé rocketed to stardom in 1997 as a member of Destiny’s Child and went on to notch nine solo No.1 singles and become the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. Her career's foundation is decades of hard work and creative evolution. Beyoncé took dance and vocal lessons to sharpen her craft as a young girl. Her mother, Tina Knowles, taught young Bey that her only competition is herself (Hot New Hip Hop), a sentiment that prevails in Beyoncé’s music.

How Beyoncé's Legacy Continues To Endure

Queen Is ing The Torch

Queen Bey is instilling a similar work ethic in Blue Ivy, her eldest child. The 13-year-old is already putting in the work alongside seasoned dancers on tour with her mom. Blue made her first onstage appearances during 2023’s Renaissance Tour, when she danced next to her mother during “My Power” and “Black Parade.” She returned to the stage in a larger capacity for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, which kicked off back in April. Her growth in just a couple of years is proof that another entertainer is blossoming from the Knowles-Carter family tree.

Beyond ing on her stellar determination, Beyoncé changed the game as a trailblazer for Black people in the entertainment business. She seamlessly transitioned into the streaming era as one of the most influential pop acts of all time. In 2025, Beyoncé became the first Black artist to win the Grammy for Best Country Album and the first Black woman since Lauryn Hill in 1999 to win the coveted Album of The Year award.