Beyoncé showed up to the world premiere of her movie, Renaissance: a Film by Beyoncé, with a surprise that only the queen could keep a secret: bleach-blonde hair.
Looking fresh out of the Barbie movie, Beyoncé stepped onto the silver carpet Saturday night at the Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California for a star-studded showing of the concert film she directed, produced, and (obviously) starred in. Since queens are never late and everyone else is early, Beyoncé was one of the last guests to arrive, showing off her long, gleaming new hair. Wearing it straight down her back, grazing her waistline, Beyoncé's new hair made the singer-songwriter-director shine against the chrome backdrop.
The musician wore a form-fitting Versace gown that matched the overall aesthetic of her critically acclaimed Renaissance album and world tour. The silver dress clung to her and reached down to her silver heels. Beyoncé paired the dress with silver gloves that extended up the length of her arm.
The premiere brought out some of the biggest names, including reuniting (most of) the members of Destiny's Child. Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, who were part of the trio that launched the group into worldwide fame, walked the chrome carpet ahead of their former bandmate, Beyoncé. But the two other members of the original Destiny's Child quartet, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett, also came to the premiere.
Rowland stuck with the silver theme, wearing a mid-length gown with a pointed bodice shape that's reminiscent of Madonna.
Michelle Williams came dressed in all-black, wearing a gorgeous cut-out ensemble with a tulle train and thigh-high black boots.
LeToya Luckett looked radiant in a long black, leather gown with long sleeves and a short train. She paired it with icy-blonde hair and a bold lip.
LaTavia Roberson also went with an all-black gown with a cut-out detail.
Other attendees included Halle and Chloe Bailey, Lizzo, Issa Rae, Gabrielle Union, Kris Jenner, and more. Beyoncé's dancers and collaborators including Les Twins and Honey Balenciaga also walked the carpet.
The evening itself was as mysterious as Beyoncé is, according to Variety. Attendees received a save-the-date invite but no address and only a “cozy opulence” dress code. The location of the film premiere was revealed less than 24 hours before the film's start. Phones were locked in security bags.
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, is set to be released in theaters on December 1 and is dedicated to the musician's late Uncle Johnny, who died of AIDS-related illness and whose inspiration is sprinkled throughout Renaissance. December 1 is also World AIDs Day.
Her film comes just weeks after Taylor Swift released her Eras Tour film in theaters. Beyoncé attended the world premiere of Swift's concert movie, walking the red carpet with Swift and posing for a photo. Swift later posted a sweet message on Instagram about Beyoncé, calling her a “guiding light” and gushed over “her generosity of spirit, resilience, and versatility.”
The Renaissance film will have another premiere in London later this week before being released.
