Beyoncé headed south to surprise fans in Brazil where she popped up at an afterparty following the premiere of her Renaissance concert film.
Brazilian fans couldn’t contain their excitement at a “Club Renaissance” party on Thursday event (December 21) as Queen Bey graced their presence in a sparkling silver dress.
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The Grammys record-holder got on the mic at the event and spoke about how important it was to her to show up for her Brazilian BeyHive.
“Brazil, I love you so much. I came because I love you so much,” she said. “It was very important to be here, right here. The Renaissance is about freedom. It’s about beauty, joy, resilience.
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“Everything that you are about and I’m so honored to be here and happy to see your beautiful faces. I love you so much. Thank you for all your support for so many years. There is nobody like y’all.”
A Beyoncé chant broke out before a roar from the crowd when she finished her speech. Watch it below.
I’m literally crying watching this and I’m not even Brazilian. Beyoncé didn’t want this power, she ain’t want it. Literally the Queen of Brazil giving a speech in front of so many… 🥹pic.twitter.com/6ZySNfhCq6
— BEYTHOVEN | non-affiliated fan account (@beyonceparkwood) December 22, 2023
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé arrived domestically on December 1 and has since been released across the globe. As of December 17, the movie has grossed over $38 million at the box office.
That makes it the fifth highest-grossing concert film of all time, putting Beyoncé in the company of fellow superstars like Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.
The highest-grossing concert film ever was also released this year — Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour — and set numerous records on its way to grossing almost a quarter of a billion dollars worldwide.
In second place on the list is Justin Bieber’sNever Say Never with $73 million, followed by Michael Jackson’s This is It ($72 million) in third and Miley Cyrus’ Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both World ($65 million) rounding out the top five.
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Directed by Beyoncé herself, Renaissance initially debuted at No. 1 at the box office with over $22 million, making the first time a film has opened with over $20 million on the post-Thanksgiving weekend in 20 years.
Despite her loyal fan base and widely positive reviews, the film suffered a 77 percent dip in its second week at the domestic box office, bringing in a humble $5 million.
