Forbes named Beyoncé Knowles-Carter one of the world’s most powerful women. The singer was named No. 36 on the publication’s annual list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.
In the words of Forbes, “the 2023 Power List was determined by four main metrics: money, media, impact and spheres of influence.” It covers women who have had a global impact on policy, products, and political battles.
The announcement follows a great first weekend for her concert documentary, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” The film debuted first in North America, collecting $11.5 million on its opening night and $21 million throughout the weekend.
According to AMC, it was the first time in two decades that a picture grossed more than $20 million in its first weekend after Thanksgiving.
According to Forbes, Beyoncé rose from 80th to 36th place in 2022. While this is no small feat, some social media users noted that these positions were surprisingly low given that she is and has been one of the most popular artists of all time for decades.
The film’s success was only one of several for Queen Bey this year.
Beyoncé became the most awarded artist in Grammy history this February after winning the award for best dance/electronic music album for “Renaissance.”
And she didn’t slow down. She announced the Renaissance World Tour, which will kick out in early 2023 in support of her seventh studio album.Its 56-city tour began on May 10 in Stockholm, Sweden. Her final performance came on October 1 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The critically praised tour drew over 2.7 million spectators worldwide and grossed $579.8 million, the most ever earned by a Black artist. It also sparked a chrome renaissance in social media and the US economy.
Beyoncé’s songs frequently became popular on TikTok, whether it was “Cuff It” dances or the iconic “Diva” challenge.
This year, fans from all over the world spent a fortune on plane tickets, accommodations, and flashy metallic clothes to attend her concerts. As a result, Beyoncé’s tour is said to have boosted the economy. The New York Times calculated that the tour will create $4.5 billion for the US economy before it ended.