The mega R&B group, was formed by Beyoncé Knowles, LeToya Luckett (born on March 11, 1981 in Houston, Texas), LaTavia Roberson (born on November 1, 1981 in Houston, Texas) and Kelly Rowland (born Kelendria Rowland on February 11, 1981). It was Knowles and Roberson who first began singing together at age 10. Rowland joined the duo in 1992, with Luckett forming a trio the following year. With all four girls growing up in deeply religious Christian households, the group's name was taken from the Book of Isaiah - in which destiny and God's promise to the faithful are a central theme.

Knowles' father was an early influence, managing the fledgling group until a record deal with Columbia Records was signed in 1997. Their breakthrough hit came that same year, with their hit Killing Time featured on The Men In Black movie soundtrack. Their self-titled debut album was released the following year with the track No No No soon reaching the Top 10, followed by a string of additional hits including With Me and Get On The Bus.

The Writing's On The Wall, their second album, provided the group with their first No. 1 hit, Bills, Bills, Bills, in 1999. With the departure of Roberson and Luckett, Farrah Franklin and Michelle Williams joined the group in February 2000 to replace them. Shortly afterward, the quartet had their biggest hit to date with Say My Name, but another shakeup soon followed with the quick departure of Farrah Franklin, but Destiny's Child - now a trio - continued on with hit blockbuster singles including Independent Women Part 1 featured on the Charlie's Angels movie soundtrack.

Knowles became the creative force behind the group's third and highly successful album, Survivor, and in 2002 she made her acting debut as Foxxy Cleopatra in Austin Powers In Goldmember. The following year, she released her solo album, Dangerously in Love.

Most recently, Knowles reunited with Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland for their latest album, Destiny Fulfilled, released in 2004.