Beyoncé’s Top 20 Magazine Covers

From Vogue to GQ, Mrs. Carter serves face wherever she goes.

Who Run the World? - Wife. Mother. Businesswoman. It's befitting for King Bey to grace this year's March cover of Vogue's power issue in a classy Givenchy gown.  By Patrice J. Williams   Get ready for the BET Experience, featuring Beyoncé and many more. Go here for more details and info on how to buy tickets.    (Photo: Vogue Magazine)

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Who Run the World? - Wife. Mother. Businesswoman. It's befitting for King Bey to grace this year's March cover of Vogue's power issue in a classy Givenchy gown. By Patrice J. Williams Get ready for the BET Experience, featuring Beyoncé and many more. Go here for more details and info on how to buy tickets.  (Photo: Vogue Magazine)

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First Time's a Charm - Beyoncé’s inaugural Vogue cover in April 2009 featured the singer looking casual yet chic with a tightly pulled back ponytail and natural looking makeup. (Photo: Vogue Magazine)

Beyoncé on GQ  - GQ released its spicy Beyoncé cover of its February "The 100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century" issue and all we can say is, "Wow!" On the cover, Bey is wearing nothing but her Madalyn animal-print briefs and a cropped football jersey, which is fitting since she's set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 3.   (Photo: GQ Magazine)

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Hottest Chick in the Game - This February, GQ named Baddie Bey the hottest woman of the 21st century and we certainly agree. She showed off her killer post-baby body in a cropped T-shirt and Agent Provocateur panties. (Photo: GQ Magazine)

Beach Chic - Only the second African-American woman on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, Beyoncé mixed a playful and sexy vibe for the 2007 music issue.   (Photo: Sports Illustrated Magazine)

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Beach Chic - Only the second African-American woman on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, Beyoncé mixed a playful and sexy vibe for the 2007 music issue. (Photo: Sports Illustrated Magazine)

Foxy Lady - Bey opens up to Ebony magazine in their April 2009 issue. Unlike most of the star's interviews, this time she gave a deeper peek into her personal life, like what it's like being Jay-Z's wife. (Photo: Ebony Magazine)

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B-Girl Stance - We're used to seeing her with sleek, honey locs, but for the 2009 cover of Ebony, Beyoncé rocked darker curls with a fierce pose. (Photo: EBONY Magazine)

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Beyoncé - Superwoman? Supermodel? We’d go with both. In the midst of promoting 4, Beyoncé gets caught up in a whirlwind of "Who Run the World (Girls)" lyrics in this sexy black-and-white shot for the August/September issue of Complex. Disrespect us, no they won’t!  (Photo: Complex Magazine)

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Gone With the Wind Fabulous - Who needs color when your cover girl looks this hot? The August/September 2011 Complex featured Bey's windblown hair in a classic black and white photo. (Photo: Complex Magazine)

High Hopes - "Basically, I want my solo record to be successful, but I don’t expect it to do as well as Destiny’s Child," Beyoncé said in the April 2003 issue of Complex. Ten years later, she's a top solo artist. (Photo: Complex Magazine)

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High Hopes - "Basically, I want my solo record to be successful, but I don’t expect it to do as well as Destiny’s Child," Beyoncé said in the April 2003 issue of Complex. Ten years later, she's a top solo artist. (Photo: Complex Magazine)

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Give Me a Break - Looking laid back and relaxed, Beyoncé penned the July 2011 cover story for Essence and discussed her need to take a much needed break from the industry. (Photo: Essence Magazine)

Star Bar - Beyoncé loves all things sparkly and glittery and that's what she stuck to for the September 2011 InStyle cover. Her starry Dolce & Gabbana mini had her practically popping off the page.   (Photo: Instyle Magazine)

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Star Bar - Beyoncé loves all things sparkly and glittery and that's what she stuck to for the September 2011 InStyle cover. Her starry Dolce & Gabbana mini had her practically popping off the page. (Photo: Instyle Magazine)

All Hoops Everything - Looking easy and breezy on the November 2008 cover of InStyle, Beyoncé shared her must have accessory. "I’m not dressed unless I have earrings on, like big hoops. I’ve always worn big earrings."  (Photo: Instyle Magazine)

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All Hoops Everything - Looking easy and breezy on the November 2008 cover of InStyle, Beyoncé shared her must have accessory. "I’m not dressed unless I have earrings on, like big hoops. I’ve always worn big earrings." (Photo: Instyle Magazine)

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Sasha Fierce vs. Beyoncé - One cover for the January 2009 issue wasn't enough. Elle issued two, one with sweet Beyoncé and the other with her edgy alter ego, Sasha Fierce.  (Photo: ELLE Magazine)

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Sasha Fierce vs. Beyoncé - One cover for the January 2009 issue wasn't enough. Elle issued two, one with sweet Beyoncé and the other with her edgy alter ego, Sasha Fierce. (Photo: ELLE Magazine)

Shine Bright - Beauty magazine Allure made it all about Beyoncé’s glowing skin and bright smile on the August 2002 cover.   (Photo: Allure Magazine)

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Shine Bright - Beauty magazine Allure made it all about Beyoncé’s glowing skin and bright smile on the August 2002 cover. (Photo: Allure Magazine)

Sexy Back - On the November 2005 issue of Vanity Fair, the singer nailed an over-the-shoulder pose, showing off her long locks and a backless shimmery gown.   (Photo: Vanity Fair Magazine)

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Sexy Back - On the November 2005 issue of Vanity Fair, the singer nailed an over-the-shoulder pose, showing off her long locks and a backless shimmery gown. (Photo: Vanity Fair Magazine)

Brown Sugar - In March 2004, Rolling Stone asked "what makes the shy girl so hot?" Where do we start?  (Photo: Rolling Stone Magazine)

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Brown Sugar - In March 2004, Rolling Stone asked "what makes the shy girl so hot?" Where do we start? (Photo: Rolling Stone Magazine)

She's Focused - Although fans fell in love with the boldness of Sasha Fierce, the singer says the alter-ego has been put to rest. "I don’t need her anymore. I am Sasha Fierce," she tells Dazed and Confused. (Photo: Dazed & Confused Magazine)

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Hot Like Fire - What's hot enough to melt an ice cream cone? Bey's July 2011 Dazed & Confused cover with a midriff-baring top, high-waisted shorts and electric blue eyeliner. (Photo: Dazed and Confused Magazine)

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Rocker Mom - The pregnant diva dished on her pregnancy and sported a beaded Ferragamo coat for 2011’s Harper’s Bazaar.   (Photo: Harper's Bazaar Magazine)

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Rocker Mom - The pregnant diva dished on her pregnancy and sported a beaded Ferragamo coat for 2011’s Harper’s Bazaar. (Photo: Harper's Bazaar Magazine)

Billboard Blazing - May 14, 2011 - As if blazing the Billboard Awards stage and winning the Millennium Award wasn't enough, Beyoncé then proceded to cover Billboard magazine  in a simply breathtaking '70s-inspired shoot. That 'fro would make Angela Davis proud.(Photo: Billboard Magazine 2011)

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Retro Vixen - Billboard gave her the Millennium award in 2011 and Beyoncé went for a vintage-inspired look with billowy curls and a belted wrap jumpsuit. (Photo: Billboard Magazine)

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Woman on Top - When you're declared the woman of the year by Billboard in 2009, no over-the-top clothes or hair is necessary. We love her slick hair and little white dress.  (Photo: Billboard Magazine)

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Woman on Top - When you're declared the woman of the year by Billboard in 2009, no over-the-top clothes or hair is necessary. We love her slick hair and little white dress. (Photo: Billboard Magazine)

Bey-sus - Oh, Bey! Riding high during her B'Day era and fresh off award season for her role in Dreamgirls.(Photo: VIBE Magazine, June 2007)

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Cool Off - Sequin hot-pants and a wet shirt. Who could forget this June 2007 Vibe cover? We sure haven't. (Photo: Vibe Magazine)

Naughty Bey - Blender magazine may be defunct, but we'll always have this October 2006 cover. Beyoncé got coy in a slinky nightgown and exposed bra.   (Photo: Blender Magazine)

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Naughty Bey - Blender magazine may be defunct, but we'll always have this October 2006 cover. Beyoncé got coy in a slinky nightgown and exposed bra. (Photo: Blender Magazine)