Becoming ... Beyoncé

See how the R&B diva went from Star Search wannabe to superstardom. By Serena Kappes

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SMOOTH SAILING

Of her career goals, Beyoncé (with Jay-Z in Saint-Tropez in August 2003) once said, "I wanna have an Oscar and a Grammy." (For the latter, she's covered: She already has eight Grammys.) Says mom Tina: "Beyoncé is involved in every aspect of her career. She's calling the shots."