 She occupied the sixth place for "Time"'s Person of the Year in 2016, and in 2020, was named one of the 100 women who defined the last century by the same publication.Beyoncé was also included on "Encyclopædia Britannica"'s 100 Women list in 2019, for her contributions to the entertainment industry.Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas, to Tina Knowles ("née" Beyoncé), a hairdresser and salon owner, and Mathew Knowles, a Xerox sales manager.