Beyoncé Spoke About The "Extreme Effort" She Goes To In Order To Keep Her Children Out Of The Public Eye

You're likely well aware by now that Beyoncé seldom gives interviews, rarely appears in public, and basically never posts anything personal on social media.

Thanks to the release of her new whisky brand SirDavis, Beyoncé gave an interview with GQ (over email, of course) where she discussed her ethos as a celebrity and mother of three.

"We live in a world of access. We have access to so much information — some facts, and some complete bullshit disguised as truth," she told the publication. "Just recently, I heard an AI song that sounded so much like me it scared me. It’s impossible to truly know what’s real and what’s not."

"One thing I’ve worked extremely hard on is making sure my kids can have as much normalcy and privacy as possible, ensuring my personal life isn’t turned into a brand. It’s very easy for celebrities to turn our lives into performance art. I have made an extreme effort to stay true to my boundaries and protect myself and my family. No amount of money is worth my peace," she continued.

When asked about daughter Blue Ivy joining her on stage during the Renaissance tour, she replied, "I build my work schedule around my family. I try to only tour when my kids are out of school. I always dreamt of a life where I could see the world with my family and expose them to different languages, architecture, and lifestyles."

"Raising three kids isn’t easy. The older they get, the more they become their own individuals with unique needs, hobbies, and social lives. My twins are God-sent. Parenting constantly teaches you about yourself. It takes a lot of prayer and patience. I love it. It’s grounding and fulfilling," she continued, noting elsewhere that she typically tries to wake up at 6 a.m. to give herself an "hour or two of work before the little ones are up."

"My kids come with me everywhere I go. They come to my office after school, and they are in the studio with me. They are in dance rehearsals. It’s natural that they would learn my choreography," the Cécred founder continued.

Speaking to Blue specifically, she added, "Blue is an artist. She has great taste in music and fashion. She is a fantastic editor, painter, and actress. She has been creating characters since she was three. She’s a natural, but I did not want Blue onstage. Blue wanted it for herself. She took it seriously and she earned it. And most importantly, she had fun! We all watched her grow more and more every night before our eyes."

When asked about her "legacy," Beyoncé noted, "I am proud of what I have been able to do, but I also recognize the sacrifices — mine and my family’s. There was a time when I was pushing myself to meet unrealistic deadlines, while not taking the time to enjoy the benefits of why I was working so hard. There aren’t many of us from the late ’90s who were taught to focus on mental health. Back then, I had little boundaries, and said yes to everything. But I’ve paid my dues a hundred times over. I have worked harder than anyone I know. And now I work smarter."

You can read the full interview here.