Beyoncé made a show-stopping arrival at the premiere of her Renaissance tour film in London on Thursday while accompanied by her A-list guests Taylor Swift and Blake Lively.
It marks her first red carpet since her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson fired back at ‘racist and self-hating’ critics who accused the star of ‘lightening’ her skin.
For her big night, Beyoncé, 42, flashed the flesh in a glitzy black peekaboo dress with a long, glamorous train.
Taylor, 33, gave her a run for her money with a glittering silver sequined dress, while Blake, 36, showcased her stellar figure with some carefully designed cutouts.
Beneath the woman of the hour’s sparkly frock was a busty black bodysuit with a gold flower embroidered just below her abdomen.
Beyoncé made a show-stopping arrival at the premiere of her Renaissance tour film in London on Thursday that boasted A-list guests like Taylor Swift and Blake Lively
For her big night, Beyoncé, 42, flashed the flesh in a glitzy black peekaboo dress with a long, glamorous train
Beyoncé was still rocking platinum blonde tresses — which she debuted over the weekend — styled into an elegant half up, half down look.
She oozed confidence posing for shutterbugs with her hands on her hips and her curvy legs crossed.
Beyoncé had on edgy black vinyl fingerless gloves and shiny silver drop earrings.
As for her shoes, the A-lister stood on platform boots with laces.
Taylor, who has been holed up with boyfriend Travis Kelce in Kansas City, opted for old school Hollywood glamour in a glittering sequined Balmain gown.
Taylor’s dress displayed plenty of leg thanks to its epic, thigh-high slit while the star wore her blonde locks in soft waves and sported her signature feline flicks of liner and red lipstick.
She accessorized with glittering jewelry from Anito Ko and black platform heels by Giuseppe Zanotti.
The star is supporting her friend Beyoncé at the premiere after the Crazy In Love hitmaker attended her own The Eras Tour movie premiere in LA earlier this year — and she flew into the UK capital on her private jet.
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Beneath her sparkly frock was a busty black bodysuit with a gold flower embroidered just below her abdomen
Beyoncé was still rocking platinum blonde tresses — which she debuted over the weekend — styled into an elegant half up, half down look
She oozed confidence posing for shutterbugs with her hands on her hips
Taylor, who has been holed up with boyfriend Travis Kelce in Kansas City, opted for old school Hollywood glamour in a glittering sequined Balmain gown
Taylor’s dress displayed plenty of leg thanks to its epic, thigh-high slit while the star wore her blonde locks in soft waves and sported her signature feline flicks of liner and red lipstick
Taylor accessorized with glittering jewelry from Anito Ko and black platform heels by Giuseppe Zanotti
She towered in black open-toe heels, which revealed her crimson pedicure
She was one of the centers of attention after hosting her own star-studded concert film premiere, which Beyoncé attended
Taylor showed off her flawless visage and bright red lipstick as she posed up a storm
Blake set temperatures soaring with her collar-free tweed Chanel jacket.
The look complemented Beyoncé’s black ensemble, but also stuck to the theme thanks to jagged silver sequin designs around the jacket’s hem.
The look was left partially open, and the Gossip Girl star didn’t wear a top underneath it, instead revealing a triangle of her toned midriff.
She showcased her trim legs in black Louboutins that strapped around her ankles, and she covered up with striking sheer black gloves.
Beyoncé was also accompanied by her stylish daughter Blue Ivy, 11, who joined in on the photo fun ahead of the screening.
Blue, who joined her mother on her Renaissance tour as a dancer, wore a one-shouldered black gown with a structured shoulders and futuristic shades.
Other attendees included Beyoncé’s Destiny’s Child bandmate Michelle Williams and Will.i.am.
Michelle shimmered in a silver dress with silver-accented open-toe heels.
Blake Lively was among the celebs attending the premiere — and an integral part of Taylor’s girl squad. She showed off her toned legs as she posed
The look was left partially open, and the Gossip Girl star didn’t wear a top underneath it, instead revealing a triangle of her toned midriff
The look complemented Beyoncé’s black ensemble, but also stuck to the theme thanks to jagged silver sequin designs around the jacket’s hem
She joined stylish daughter Blue Ivy, 11, on the red carpet
Beyoncé had on edgy black vinyl fingerless gloves and shiny silver drop earrings
Destiny’s Child alumna Michelle Williams made an appearance. She shimmered in a silver dress with silver-accented open-toe heels
will.i.am was among one of the big names in attendance. He looked as if he was ready to go skiing with a thick beige jacket and matching pants, as well as brown boots and an odd black helmet with built in goggles
The Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am looked as if he was ready to go skiing with a thick beige jacket and matching pants, as well as brown boots and an odd black helmet with built in goggles.
Montana Brown showcased her curves on the red carpet with a sheer blue dress that left little to the imagination, though she covered up a bit with an opaque black bra and modesty-preserving black panels on the skirt.
Jourdan Dunn looked glamorous in a black off-the-shoulder jumpsuit and a puffy black coat with an over-the-top collar spread out behind her.
The model Sabrina Dhowre Elba matched her in all black. She rocked a slinky bodysuit with a black velvet jacket and a striking cape tied around her shoulders.
Leomi Anderson had legs for days while wearing a skimpy silver mini dress that was loosely draped over her trim figure and was covered in silver sequins and spangles.
The singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock looked glamorous in a plunging pale pink satin dress that was ruched over her midriff. She topped it off with a gorgeous array of tightly wound curls.
Georgia South and Amy Love of Nova Twins presented a united front as they hit the red carpet. Georgiashowed off a heart-shaped segment of her midriff in her silver off-the-shoulder dress, which had shredded strips of fabric dangling as her skirt.
Amy Love rocked a gray–gold mini dress with puffy, wrinkled sleeves, and she wore a long braid draped down her shoulder
Montana Brown showcased her curves on the red carpet with a sheer blue dress that left little to the imagination, though she covered up a bit with an opaque black bra and modesty-preserving black panels on the skirt
Jourdan Dunn looked glamorous in a black off-the-shoulder jumpsuit and a puffy black coat with an over-the-top collar spread out behind her. The model Sabrina Dhowre Elba matched her in all black. She rocked a slinky bodysuit with a black velvet jacket and a striking cape tied around her shoulders
Leomi Anderson had legs for days while wearing a skimpy silver mini dress that was loosely draped over her trim figure and was covered in silver sequins and spangles
The singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock looked glamorous in a plunging pale pink satin dress that was ruched over her midriff. She topped it off with a gorgeous array of tightly wound curls
Georgia South and Amy Love of Nova Twins presented a united front as they hit the red carpet. Georgiashowed off a heart-shaped segment of her midriff in her silver off-the-shoulder dress, which had shredded strips of fabric dangling as her skirt
Amy Love rocked a gray–gold mini dress with puffy, wrinkled sleeves, and she wore a long braid draped down her shoulder
Munroe Bergdorf put on a striking display in a silver latex dress that accented her hourglass figure.
AJ Odudu was effortlessly elegant in a black dress covered in sequins and intriguing dangling chains.
Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, woe a pale white dress covered in sequins and featuring a high slit, along with a glamorous furry white coat.
Mabel rocked a lustrous black miniskirt and a complementary jacket with textured, ribbed midriff. She also had on a chic pair of slim black sunglasses.
The writer and poet Otamere got the memo about the silver theme. He wore pants and a tunic with puffy sleeves covered in sequins, along with a shiny charcoal vest.
Edward Enninful kept things casual with a black overcoat covering his black button-up shirt and matching jeans, along with stylish black sneakers.
Among Beyoncé’s guests, Taylor was the biggest surprise addition, as she had previously skipped the closer Los Angeles premiere due to a conflict with a show she was doing in Brazil that night.
A source close to Taylor told DailyMail.com said: ‘Taylor and Beyoncé have been chatting a lot since Beyoncé surprised her at her Eras film premiere. They would seem like unlikely friends but the two of them truly get each other. In a world of copycats and wannabes both are at the top of their game.
Munroe Bergdorf put on a striking display in a silver latex dress that accented her hourglass figure
AJ Odudu was effortlessly elegant in a black dress covered in sequins and intriguing dangling chains. Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, woe a pale white dress covered in sequins and featuring a high slit, along with a glamorous furry white coat
Mabel rocked a lustrous black miniskirt and a complementary jacket with textured, ribbed midriff. She also had on a chic pair of slim black sunglasses
The writer and poet Otamere got the memo about the silver theme. He wore pants and a tunic with puffy sleeves covered in sequins, along with a shiny charcoal vest
Edward Enninful kept things casual with a black overcoat covering his black button-up shirt and matching jeans, along with stylish black sneakers
‘Beyoncé cemented such a special place in Taylor’s heart in 2009 when she shut Kanye down. They both know now that karma took care of Kanye exactly as they believed it would.
‘At the time, Taylor was not the powerhouse she is today. It was just so showing of who Beyoncé really is and ever since that moment the two of them have celebrated each other’s successes. Their music is very different. Their fans are very different, and their lives are so different.
‘But one thing that they can both relate on is that they are a master of their craft. There is nothing that Taylor would not do for Beyoncé, and she will go to bat form this woman until the day she dies.’
A source told The Sun that it was ‘the most tightly guarded premiere this year’ as it brought Swifties and the Beyhive together.
‘Because of the stars’ fan bases, crowd control measures were put in place to make sure everyone was safe,’ they dished.
Beyoncé supported Swift at the premiere of her Eras Tour concert tour at The Grove in Los Angeles.
The Crazy In Love songstress wowed in a silver chrome breast plate styled with a skintight black catsuit as she hit the red carpet.
Taylor gave Beyoncé a shout-out after the premiere, posting a fun boomerang of the duo sitting inside the movie theatre as they shared a bowl of popcorn.
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It marks her first red carpet since her mother Tina (right) fired back at ‘racist and self-hating’ critics who accused the star of ‘lightening’ her skin after she debuted blonde hair over the weekend
‘I am sick and tired of people attacking her,’ Knowles wrote in a lengthy caption to the video in which she denied commenters’ concerns
‘I’m so glad I’ll never know what my life would’ve been like without @beyonce’s influence,’ she captioned the clip. ‘The way she’s taught me and every artist out here to break rules and defy industry norms.
‘Her generosity of spirit. Her resilience and versatility. She’s been a guiding light throughout my career and the fact that she showed up tonight was like an actual fairytale.’
Beyoncé’s London bash comes after the Los Angeles premiere of the Renaissance film, which was held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
It attracted a star-studded crowd including her Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.
And the film’s latest trailer gave a peek at Beyoncé reuniting with the former members on stage for an epic performance.
The LA premiere was a private affair with guests receiving a ‘save the date’ invite that only included the time and a dress code which requested ‘cosy opulence’.
According to Variety, the location of the theatre was only revealed to Beyoncé’s guests just 24 hours before the screening took place.
The publication reported that guests were advised to ‘take a ride share to an address in Beverly Hills, where they were then directed to the location of the screening’.
An announcer told guests no photos or recordings were permitted in the theater as Beyoncé entered when the lights were dimmed.
For her big night, the multi-Grammy Award-winner turned heads in a rear-length platinum wig and a stunning silver Versace gown.
Beyoncé’s premiere guests included mom Tina as well as Lizzo, Janelle Monáe and Lori Harvey.
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Beyoncé arrived at Harry’s Bar in London Mayfair after the starry UK premiere
Beyoncé — who wowed on the red carpet hours earlier — was photographed hopping out of the backseat of her black SUV in a stunning bedazzled bodysuit
The pop superstar, 42, was joined by her husband Jay-Z, 53, and their 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy
It had a striking 3D starburst design decked out with Swarovski crystals, pearls and sparkling sapphire stones on the chest
It exposed her curvaceous legs and allowed her to show off her sky-high heels
According to the official synopsis for the film, the project ‘accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri.
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will hit theaters on December 1.
Photos of Beyoncé rocking her blonde wig from the LA premiere surfaced online Sunday and she soon faced skin ‘lightening’ accusations.
Some had suggested that the hitmaker ‘was white now,’ while others complained that ‘she’s not a Black woman!’
Her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson furiously struck out at online critics in an Instagram video posted Tuesday.
‘I am sick and tired of people attacking her,’ Knowles wrote in a lengthy caption to the video in which she denied commenters’ concerns.
She also compared her daughter’s outfit to styles worn by Black entertainers going back at least as far as Etta James.
‘Came across this today and decided to post it after seeing all of the stupid ignorant self, hating racist statements about her, lightening her skin, and wearing platinum hair wanting to be white,’ Knowles began her lengthy caption.
She explained that Beyoncé’s look was solely for her Renaissance documentary, ‘where the whole theme is silver with silver hair, a silver carpet, and suggested silver attire and you bozos decide that she’s trying to be a white woman and is bleaching her skin?’
‘How sad is it that some of her own people continue the stupid narrative with hate and jealousy,’ she seethed. ‘Duh, she wore silver hair to match her silver dress as a fashion statement clown. ALIEN Superstar duh!’
She also castigated Black commenters on social media who had accused her daughter of trying to lighten her skin, calling them ‘bozos.’
Taylor’s appearance comes over a month after Beyoncé supported her at the premiere of her Eras Tour concert tour at The Grove in Los Angeles
Taylor gave Beyoncé a shout-out after the premiere, posting a fun boomerang of the duo sitting inside the movie theatre as they shared a bowl of popcorn
According to the official synopsis for the film, the project ‘accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri
‘Lying and faking and acting like you’re so ignorant that you don’t understand That black women have worn platinum hair since the Etta James days,’ she wrote. ‘I just went and looked at all the beautiful talented black celebrities who have worn platinum hair and it has been just about everyone of them at one time or another. Are they all trying to be white?’
Knowles added that she was ‘sick and tired of people attacking her.’
‘Every time she does something that she works her a** off for and is a statement of her work ethic, talent and resilience. Here you sad little haters come out the woodwork,’ she wrote.
She accused her daughter’s critics of perpetuating ‘Jealousy and racism, sexism, double standards,’ instead of ‘celebrating a sister or just ignoring if you don’t like her.’