6 Times Beyoncé Perfectly Summed Up The Beauty Of Motherhood
Striking a balance between public and private is always a conundrum when you live your life predominantly in the limelight. But, since becoming parents to Blue Ivy, eight, and three-year-old twins Sir and Rumi, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have managed to shield their growing brood from prying eyes for the most part.
Peppered throughout rare interviews, Bey has shared some intimate details about the beauty of motherhood, and the trials and tribulations that come with parenting. Not to mention, since welcoming all three children into the world, the Lemonade singer has consistently challenged and changed the narrative on women’s pregnant and postpartum bodies.
“Something cracked open inside of me right after giving birth to my first daughter,” British Vogue’s December 2020 cover star reveals. “From that point on, I truly understood my power, and motherhood has been my biggest inspiration. It became my mission to make sure she [Blue Ivy] lived in a world where she feels truly seen and valued. I was also deeply inspired by my trip to South Africa with my family.”
Earlier this year, Bey dedicated her sensational visual album, Black Is King, to her son. In the cover interview, she continues: “And, after having my son, Sir Carter, I felt it was important to uplift and praise our boys and to assure that they grow up with enough films, children’s books and music that promote emotional intelligence, self-value and our rich history. That’s why the film is dedicated to him.”
From giving birth to being present in her children’s lives, we look back on Beyoncé’s most touching quotes about teaching, inspiring and raising her three children.
ROBYN BECK1/6On giving birth
“Everything that scared me just was not present in that room,” she told US Vogue in 2013, on the subject of giving birth. “So for me to really let go and really appreciate every contraction... it was the best day of my life.”
Instagram: @Beyonce2/6On her postpartum body
“Right now, after giving birth, I really understand the power of my body,” she told US Vogue in 2013. “I just feel my body means something completely different. I feel a lot more confident about it. Even being heavier, thinner, whatever. I feel a lot more like a woman. More feminine, more sensual. And no shame.”
Instagram: @Beyonce3/6On watching your child grow (in every way)
“When I wake up in the morning, the best thing in the world is seeing her face,” she said, of Blue Ivy, in 2013. “She’s starting to talk. It’s just such a beautiful time in my life to have a child and every day see something new and see her learn something new.”
Noam Galai/MTV16174/6On being present
“I think the most stressful thing for me is balancing work and life,” she told Elle in 2019. “Making sure I am present for my kids – dropping Blue off at school, taking Rumi and Sir to their activities, making time for date nights with my husband, and being home in time to have dinner with my family – all while running a company – can be challenging.”
VALERIE MACON5/6On expanding her family
“I would like more children,” she said during a guest appearance on Good Morning America before welcoming twins Sir and Rumi. “I think my daughter needs some company. I definitely love being a big sister. And I am very protective. I just want to make sure that she can have a healthy, safe, normal life. In the back of my mind, she’s my priority. And life is completely different now. I feel really, really just lucky that I can still do what I love, and now have a way bigger meaning. And that’s to be her mother.”
Alberto E. Rodriguez6/6On finding time for herself
“I tried to make sure I got five minutes by myself in the bathtub every day,” she said in a 2020 Ivy Park x Adidas video. “It was still difficult, and I still heard, ‘Mommy! Mommy!’”
