Even legends get caught off guard sometimes.
When the Grammy for Best Country Album was announced at last night’s award ceremony, Beyoncé was in utter shock to learn that the winner was none other than herself. Although she delivered a masterful country album (Cowboy Carter) that was met with widespread acclaim by both fans and critics, she was still overwhelmed by the news.
And thus, Bey was seen freezing in her seat when her name was called for the win. Her daughter, Blue Ivy, ever the dutiful manager, was the one who encouraged her to get up out of her seat and accept the trophy. Watch below.
It’s a refreshingly vulnerable moment from the mega star. It’s kind of nice to know that even an icon who dominates the industry, and a Virgo whose attention to detail is unmatched, can still be surprised by her own greatness.
Beyoncé went on to address her surprise while accepting the award. She said in her speech, “I’d like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this album. We worked so hard on it. I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists, and I just wanna encourage people to do what they’re passionate about and to stay persistent. Wow, I’d like to thank my beautiful family, all of the artists that were collaborators. Thank you. This wouldn’t have been this album without you. I’d like to thank God again and my fans, and I still am in shock, so thank you so much for this honor.”
It was only a matter of time before the endearing, relatable moment became a meme. Whether it’s getting unexpectedly called out on Zoom or the public’s collective confusion over Jelly Roll and Teddy Swims, (or even a scene from The Hunger Games), Shocked Beyoncé became applicable for nearly any situation.
Beyoncé is always inspiring us in more ways than one.
