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events had made her question herself and who her friends were, describing the situation she said, "Now that I was famous, I was afraid I'd never find somebody again to love me for me. I was afraid of making new friends."[29] She remembers her mother, Tina Knowles, for finally saying to help her out of her depression, "Why do you think a person wouldn't love you? Don't you know how smart and sweet and beautiful you are?"[29]

After settling on their final lineup, the trio recorded "Independent Women Part I", which appeared on the soundtrack to the 2000 film, Charlie's Angels. It became their best-charting single, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for eleven consecutive weeks.[23] Later that year, Luckett and Roberson withdrew their case against their now-former band mates, while maintaining the suit against Mathew, which ended in both sides agreeing to stop public disparaging.[23] In early 2001, while Destiny's Child was completing their third album, Knowles landed a major role in the MTV made-for-television film, Carmen: A Hip Hopera, starring alongside American actor Mekhi Phifer. Set in Philadelphia, the film is a modern interpretation of the 19th century opera Carmen by French composer Georges Bizet.[32] Luckett and Roberson refiled their lawsuit after Destiny's Child's third album, Survivor was released in May 2001, claiming that the songs were aimed at them.[23] The album d�buted at number one on U.S. Billboard 200 with 663,000 units sold.[33] To date, Survivor has sold over ten million copies worldwide, over forty percent of which were sold in the U.S. alone.[34] The album spawned other number-one hits, "Bootylicious" and the title track, "Survivor", the latter of which earned the group a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. After releasing their holiday album, 8 Days of Christmas, the group announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers.[23]

2002-2004: Solo career, films, and Dangerously in Love

In 2002, Knowles co-starred in the comedy film Austin Powers in Goldmember, playing Foxxy Cleopatra, opposite of Mike Myers.[35] Knowles recorded her first solo single, "Work It Out", for the film's soundtrack.[36] The following year, Knowles starred opposite Cuba Gooding, Jr. in the romantic comedy film, The Fighting Temptations, and recorded numerous songs for the film's soundtrack, including "Fighting Temptation" and a cover version of "Fever".[37][38] During this time, Knowles was featured on her then-boyfriend Jay-Z's hit single, "'03 Bonnie & Clyde". She also recorded a version of 50 Cent's "In Da Club" and released it in March 2003.[39] Luther Vandross and Knowles remade the duet "The Closer I Get to You", which was originally recorded by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway in 1977.[40] Their version won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals the following year, and Vandross' "Dance with My Father", which also featured Knowles, won the Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.[2][41]

After Williams and Rowland released their solo efforts, Knowles released her d�but solo album, Dangerously in Love, in June 2003.[40] Featuring many musical collaborators, the album contained a combination of uptempo and slow jam songs. Dangerously in Love debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and certified platinum four times by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[42] The album also topped seven charts worldwide, while it reached number two in Australia.[43] It remains as Knowles' best-selling album to date, with sales of 4.7 million copies in the United States, as of July 2009.[44] Worldwide, the album has sold more than six million copies.[1]

Dangerously in Love yielded two number one singles. "Crazy in Love", featuring Jay-Z, was released as the album's lead single, and peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks,[45] as well as topping many charts worldwide. The song's music video won three awards at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in the categories of Best Female Video, Best R&B Video, and Best Choreography.[46] The second single, "Baby Boy" featuring dancehall singer Sean Paul, spent nine weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, one week longer than "Crazy in Love".[47][48] In support of the album, Knowles embarked on her first solo concert tour, the Dangerously in Love Tour, in November 2003. The tour only reached Europe, before Knowles joined Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, and Tamia for the Verizon Ladies First Tour in March 2004. At the 46th Grammy Awards, Knowles received a then record-tying five Grammy Awards, which included the Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Dangerously in Love 2", Best R&B Song for "Crazy in Love", and an additional two awards with Luther Vandross.[2] Knowles shared this distinction with four other female artists: Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones and Amy Winehouse, up until 2010, when she won six Grammy Awards in one night.

2004 2007: Destiny's Child reunion, films,