It's not always easy being Beyoncé.
in a new interview GQ Magazine to promote it New whiskey lineThe 43-year-old superstar was asked if his reputation as a self-described “perfectionist” has ever been a “burden” for him.
“I work at my own pace, on things that I hope will impact other people,” Beyoncé told the outlet. “I hope my work encourages people to look inside themselves and understand their own creativity, strength, and resilience.”
“I focus on storytelling, growth and quality,” she said. “I don't focus on perfectionism. I focus on growth, innovation and changing perception.”
“Working on the music for 'Cowboy Carter' and launching this exciting new project doesn't feel like a prison or a burden at all. In fact, I only work on what sets me free,” the 32-time Grammy winner said.
“It's the fame that sometimes feels like prison,” she said. “So, when you don't see me on the red carpet, and when I disappear unless I have art to share, that's why.”
“Texas Hold 'Em” Singers It is very private and does very few interviews or red carpet appearances.
Her only public appearance so far this year was at the Grammy Awards ceremony in February, where once again she failed to take home the award for Album of the Year.
In her interview with GQ, Beyoncé said that despite being one of the most famous people in the world, she tries her best to live a normal life for herself and her family.
“One of the things I've worked really hard on is making sure my kids have as much normality and privacy as possible, making sure my personal life doesn't turn into a brand,” Bay said. Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, 7, with husband Jay-Z.
“It's very easy for celebrities to turn their lives into performance art. I've tried very hard to stay true to my boundaries and protect myself and my family,” he said. “No amount of money is worth my peace.”
At the beginning of the interview, Beyoncé gave a rare glimpse of herself. very private life,
“I try to get up at 6 a.m. most days so I can get an hour or two of work done before the little ones wake up,” she said. “While working and raising kids, I keep moving forward, embracing the beauty and chaos of it all.”
She added, “Our house is always full of cousins and friends, impromptu talent shows and dominoes. I'm trying to focus on my health, taking supplements and eating very clean. I've given up meat this summer, except for turkey. I'm trying to get the strength to work out, but I can't do it today. Maybe tomorrow.”
Beyoncé has spoken about maintaining some semblance of normality since the beginning of her career. In 2004 she told Rolling Stone“I don’t want to get addicted to fame.”
“Then when I'm not famous anymore I won't know what to do, and I'll look desperate and lose my mind,” the singer added.
The singer's GQ interview drops a day after she was shut out of a 2024 CMAs nomination — despite topping the country charts with “Cowboy Carter.” Her father, Mathew Knowles, claimed that TMZ that race was a factor.