"Ask Me Anything": Beyoncé Sits Down with Elle Magazine

The Queen herself sat down with Elle Mag for a candid and rare interview where the muva of three answered questions from her beloved fans. In true, “Ask Me Anything” fashion, the Beyhive didn’t let me down. They truly asked Bey ANYTHING! Including: “What do you buy at Target?” to “What’s your Snapchat name?” (spoiler: she’s still playing in our faces).

Read some of the questions below and check out the gorgeous pics shot by Queen & Slim director, Melina Matsoukas!

Do you ever react to negative comments about yourself?—via Facebook

Bey: Yes, I’m human. In moments of vulnerability, I try to remind myself I’m strong and I’m built for this. Thank God most of the noise bounces off of me after all of these years.

Would we see you at the supermarket or Target? What do you buy?—via Facebook

B: The last time I went to a supermarket, it was more like a bodega before a Madonna concert. Jay and I snuck into one in Crenshaw and bought some Cuervo and Funyuns chips. And…y’all know you see me at Target and I see y’all trying to sneak pics.

What do you do with your clothes after you wear them? I am certain you won’t wear them again. May I have them?—via Instagram

B: I think it’s important to have great basics that you can wear again and again. Versatility is a big part of the IVY PARK line and what inspires me. You can create your own style by experimenting and taking chances and continually reinventing your look with all of these pieces. I also donate my personal clothes to great charities that support women getting back on their feet. And I save my special pieces for my daughters! “I give my daughter my custom dresses, so she gon’ be litty. Vintage pieces by the time she hit the city, yeah-ah!!”

In your productions, you show many shades of black and brown skin tones, various sizes, and representation of members of the LGBTQIA community. Why is inclusion and representation important to you?—via email

B: For me, it is about amplifying the beauty in all of us. I rarely felt represented in film, fashion, and other media. After having a child, I made it my mission to use my art to show the style, elegance, and attraction in men and women of color. We are living in a beautiful time of real progression towards acceptance. I’m so proud of the progress being made in and around the LGBTQIA community. Masculinity is being redefined. Women are not competing with women. They no longer strive to be the best female anything. They strive to be the best. Diversity and inclusion go beyond race.

Everybody’s weight fluctuates. How does it make you feel when people are constantly commenting on your appearance?"—via Instagram

B: If someone told me 15 years ago that my body would go through so many changes and fluctuations, and that I would feel more womanly and secure with my curves, I would not have believed them. But children and maturity have taught me to value myself beyond my physical appearance and really understand that I am more than enough no matter what stage I’m at in life. Giving zero 🤬s is the most liberating place to be. Also knowing true beauty is something you cannot see. I wish more people focused on discovering the beauty within themselves rather than critiquing other folks’ grills.

How long does it take you to get ready?

B: As long as I take, I better look like Halle Berry.

What’s your Snapchat name? We know you’re on there.

B: I hate to say it, I hope I don’t sound ridiculous, but I don’t know what my Snapchat is. Sorry to that Snapchat. 🤪🤫🤐

Check out the full interview here !