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Beyoncé And Jay-Z: All The 'Crazy In Love' Photos Of The Couple
'All I need in this life of sin... is me and my girlfriend'
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the longest-standing, most frequently-collaborating, big money-making, pop culture-influencing and fascinating celebrity couples around (although Jay-Z has before explained how he really doesn't think of themselves as a celebrity couple: 'We're a couple who just happen to be celebrities').
First linked in the early noughties when Beyoncé embarked on her solo career, post Destiny's Child, teaming up with the Brooklyn rapper for debut single 'Crazy In Love' and joining Jay-Z on his single '03 Bonnie And Clyde', the couple have kept their relationship particularly private while simultaneously working and performing together.
In fact, both artists so rarely open up about their personal lives that the only time we do hear about, or have reason to speculate, on their relationship and marriage is through their music.
Occasionally venturing out into public for awards shows, Met Galas and basketball games, the couple married in 2008 at a small ceremony in their New York City apartment (reportedly welcoming only 40 guests), and had their first child together, Blue Ivy, in 2013, later welcoming twins Sir and Rumi in 2017.
Here are our favourite pictures of the superstar couple from over the past 20 years...
Beyoncé And Jay-Z Show Rare PDA, Kissing During Birthday Dinner
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have just about a million things to celebrate at the moment. For one, the superstar singer just landed, once again, on Forbes' list of 100 most powerful women in the world. But secondly, the pair headed out to celebrate rapper Jay-Z's 52nd birthday.
And in a series of snaps, posted to Instagram in the early hours of December 8, 2021, not only do we get a glimpse of Beyoncé wearing the crystal embellished blazer from Gucci's 'The Hacker Project' collaboration with Balenciaga, but also a rather intimate look at the couple packing on some PDA.
In two of the snaps in the Instagram carousel, the pair can be seen kissing, with Beyoncé lovingly cupping Jay-Z's face in her hands and also the singer laughing while the rapper kisses her face by the side of her ear, with his arm around her.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at Basketball Game, June 2021
The couple were pictured for the first time together since the Grammys in April - where Beyoncé made history - while watching the Brooklyn Nets play the Milwaukee Bucks.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z
For the date day, Beyoncé wore a black and silver oversized shirt by London-based designer David Koma.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at pre-Grammys brunch, February 2020
The couple took pictures before heading into Jay-Z's annual pre-Grammys Roc Nation brunch in February, 2020.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at a party, September 2019
Jay-Z and Beyoncé were one of many famous faces at Sean Combs (Diddy's) 50th birthday in Los Angeles.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at premiere, June 2019
The rapper attended the London premiere of The Lion King, where Beyoncé voiced the part of Nala in the live action remake opposite Donald Glover.
While at the premiere, the pair mingled with royalty, as they were photographed meeting Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at pre-Grammys brunch, February 2019
The couple were the coolest in the room at the event the year before in 2019 too.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z on stage, December 2018
Jay-Z and Beyoncé performing in South Africa at the Global Citizen concert.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z on stage, June 2018
Jay-Z and a Gucci-clad Beyoncé performing during On The Road II in Cardiff.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z on stage, 2018
The couple kissed at the end of their On The Run II concert in New Jersey in 2018.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the Diamond Ball, September 2017
Rihanna invited her mentor and the man who first signed her Jay-Z and Beyoncé to her annual Diamond Ball benefitting her Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the Grammy's, February 2017
The couple posed for the photographer at the Grammy's, where Beyoncé scooped two awards and attended in a red sequinned gown. She was pregnant with the couple's twins, Sir and Rumi at the time.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the Met Gala, May 2015
Beyoncé wore one of the most memorable Met Gala dresses of recent time, when she wore Givenchy for the theme of China: Through the Looking Glass.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z during New York Fashion Week, February 2015
The Carters supported longtime friend and collaborator Kanye West at his Adidas X Yeezy show during NYFW.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at New York Fashion Week, February 2015
The couple attended Tom Ford's AW15 collection viewing during NYFW.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the Grammys, February 2015
The couple cosied up while sat in the audience for the show.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the Grammys, February 2015
For the event, Beyoncé wore a black Proenza Schouler gown.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z at a Basketball game, 2014
Watching Jay-Z's beloved Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Centre in 2014.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z on stage, September 2014
Jay-Z hugged his wife on stage in Paris, France, during their 2014 OTR tour.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z on stage, September 2014
The couple left the stage hand in hand after performing at the Stade de France.
Olivia Blair is Entertainment Editor (Luxury) at Hearst UK, working across ELLE, Esquire and Harper's Bazaar. Olivia covers all things entertainment and has interviewed the likes of Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Michaela Coel and Ryan Gosling over the years.
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