What Your Favorite Beyoncé Era Says About You
Your stage of Bey stanning says more than you think...
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Let The Era Talk for You - It’s been almost 20 years that we’ve been blessed with Queen Bey. Naturally, that means that our Beyhive Queen has gone through various eras in her career. Those phases — some longer than others — reflect a time in Bey’s life where she was evolving. So really, if you gravitated toward a particular period, it may point to your own personality traits. Come on, we know you have a favorite; what do you think it says about you? Check out our analysis. – Jon Reyes(Photos from Left: Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns, Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage)
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Early DC Era - If you’re really into the beginning stages of Destiny’s Child, then you’re all about hanging with your girls and coordinating outfits when you hit the streets. Listen, it’s alright. Bey did it, so you’re allowed to too!(Photo: Columbia Records)
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The New DC3 Era - That DC era that gave us Michelle Williams might be your favorite. If so, when it comes to burned bridges and fractured friendships, you know how to pick up the pieces and carry on. New girlfriends? You’re like, “Sure, no problem!”(Photo: Jason Kirk/Newsmakers/Getty Images)
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Solo Dolo Era - The glorious solo breakout stardom of 2003 — do you love it? Yes? Then you’re not afraid to break out on your own. In fact, when you do, it’s balls to the wall with short-shorts and stiletto pumps to boot!(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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Graduation Era - If DC’s swan song of 2004 is your favorite, then you love graduations and things that provide closure and celebrate what’s to come in life. It isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later!(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
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The Golden Era - Do you look back at the B’Day era — filled with Deluxe editions and acting roles — with heart-eye emojis? Then you’re all about spurts of creativity (don’t forget B’Day was made in three weeks), exploring other passions, and reserving no chill when it comes to telling someone “everything you own in a box to the left.”(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Alias Era - Does your heart flutter when you think of “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”? Then you, too, probably have an alter-ego (a “Sasha Fierce,” if you will) that you let out from time to time. Maybe it’s at the club, maybe it’s in the boardroom. Either way, let it fly!(Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images for AMA)
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4’s the Magic # Era - If Bey’s 2011 era kicked off by her 4 album is your fave, you’re probably ready to add some babies to your world — and maybe you’ll have a bangin’ baby announcement like Bey made at the VMAs in 2011.(Photo: Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
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Sneak Attack Era - When you think of the era brought in by Bey’s sneak-released 2013 eponymous album, do you get fired up? OK, you're about working hard under the radar and get a thrill from surprising the world with your talent. You may also be into exploring your sexier side. Go with it!(Photo: Bobby Bank/WireImage)
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On the Run Era - If you love this Beyoncé era of spousal team-up, you’ve got your own money on lock, but have no problem showing the world there's power in teamwork with your significant other.(Photo: Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)
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Shoulders Sideways Era - If new endeavors like “7/11” and “Feelin’ Myself” totally amp you up, you’ve probably been working hard for a hot minute and are just ready to cut loose and get a little wild with some new girlfriends.(Photo: Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records)