American stars congratulate Beyoncé on her 40th birthday – dpa

nNew York (dpa) – In a joint video, Hollywood stars, musicians, athletes, politicians and even America’s first lady appear as the pop icon Beyonce 40 birthday greetings. “You paved the way for many artists, and I admire you,” American singer Taylor Swift, for example, said in a four-minute clip published by fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar on its website on Saturday.

About 20 celebrities appeared in the video. “You are a gift to this world,” Emmy Award-winning actress Kerry Washington said. Congresswoman Maxine Waters thanked Beyoncé for the support she provides to other women. talk show star Oprah Winfrey Beyoncé promised that the best years of life would begin at the age of 40. “I wish you all the best,” Jill Biden, wife of US President Joe Biden, said in front of the camera.

Dubbed “Queen Bey” by her fans, Beyoncé has won more Grammy Awards than any other woman in music history and has performed at the inauguration of former US President Barack Obama and at the Super Bowl. Beyoncé is also involved in the fight against racism in the USA and is known for promoting young artists.