We’ve watched Beyoncé and JAY-Z grow together in the spotlight since they tied the knot in 2008 after four years of dating. They welcomed their daughter Blue Ivy Carter in 2012, and added twins Sir and Rumi to their family in 2017. As time has passed, we’ve seen plenty of glimpses of their love in the form of warm hugs, quick kisses, and steamy onstage performances – and we’ve also been privy to details about the rough patches in their relationship on their recent albums, Lemonade, 4:44, and Everything Is Love.
Like any other couple, Beyoncé and JAY-Z have weathered storms and come out on the other side, seemingly stronger than ever. They’re ringing in their 12th wedding anniversary on April 4, and to celebrate their milestone, we’re looking back on their cutest pictures over the years.
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Beyoncé and Jay Z stayed close in their front-row seats at the Grammys in January 2014.
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In November 2003, Beyoncé and Jay Z performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Beyoncé and Jay Z showed onstage PDA during their “On the Run” Tour stop in New Jersey in July 2014.
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Beyoncé cuddled her man as they hit the stage for the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in December 2018.
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They cuddled up at the Tom Ford fashion show in February 2015.
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The couple walked the red carpet together at the Met Gala in May 2015.
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They shared a smooch after a steamy performance of “Drunk in Love” at the Grammys in January 2014.
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They color-coordinated outfits for a glamorous night out at Diddy‘s 50th birthday party in December 2019.
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Jay Z escorted Beyoncé to their seats during the presidential inauguration ceremony in January 2013.
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In January 2020, JAY-Z and Beyoncé posed for a silly photo at the Roc Nation brunch.
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In May 2019, Beyoncé and JAY-Z cuddled up courtside at the NBA playoffs.
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Beyoncé danced in front of her man during their concert performance of “Crazy in Love” in August 2018.
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Beyoncé and Jay Z shared back-to-back smiles while performing together at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2010.
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Jay Z grabbed Beyoncé for a hug at Yankee Stadium after she performed in September 2010.
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Jay Z threw his arm – and coat – around his lady after their showstopping performance at the Grammys in January 2014.
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In July 2013, the couple cut a rug at Jay Z’s record release party in NYC.
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Jay Z had his arm around Beyoncé at the Made in America Festival in September 2012.
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Jay Z and Beyoncé stayed close during the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2009.
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Beyoncé and Jay Z held hands while arriving at the Met Gala afterparty in May 2011.
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Jay Z and Beyoncé shared a romantic kiss while on stage with their daughter, Blue Ivy, at the MTV Video Music Awards in LA in August 2014.
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They showed PDA at the Barclays Center in November 2012.
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Beyoncé and Jay Z showed PDA at a May 2012 party in NYC.
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Beyoncé toasted Jay Z at the 40/40 Club anniversary party in NYC in June 2013.
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The couple wore their Sunday best for the annual Roc Nation brunch in February 2019.
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They stepped out for the first time as parents for a Nets vs. Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in February 2012.
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Jay Z held on to Beyoncé’s ankle as they checked out the Golden State Warriors game in February 2016.
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Bey slung her arm around her man as they sat courtside for the Brooklyn Nets and LA Lakers game in February 2016.
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Jay Z kept his arms around Beyoncé as they checked out the Made in America Festival in LA in September 2014.
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Jay Z placed Beyoncé’s ring on her finger after it fell off on the Met Gala red carpet in May 2014.
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They were dressed to the nines for the NYC premiere of her HBO documentary Life Is But a Dream in February 2013.
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They kept their arms around each other while heading off stage during their “On the Run” show in New Jersey in July 2014.
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They shared a sweet moment onstage while performing at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 concert in December 2018.
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The couple exchanged sweet glances at the European premiere of The Lion King in July 2019.
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The couple shared a hug on stage while performing at the DirecTV Super Bowl preparty in February 2014.
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The couple were all smiles at Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy gala in January 2020.
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The couple shared a steamy moment during their vacation in October 2015.
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In June 2013, Jay Z surprised Beyoncé with a kiss while she was performing at the Chime For Change concert in London.
