The singer, 30, has been named as the world's most beautiful woman by People magazine.
Smiling serenely from the front cover of the annual special issue, Beyoncé reveals: 'I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt because I've given birth. I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this earth.'
'I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt because I've given birth': New mother Beyoncé has been named People magazine's World's Most Beautiful Woman 2012
The star, who welcomed baby Blue Ivy on January 7, adds: 'The best thing about having a daughter is having a true legacy.

'The word 'love' means something completely different now.'
The singer wears a white tulle confection for the front cover shot, with an elaborate blue necklace.
Baby bliss: the singer says that 'love means something completely different now'
She tops a list of ten most beautiful stars nominated by the magazine, and other categories including 'beauty at every age' and 'stunning stars'.
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara takes second place in the top ten list.
The 39-year-old Colombian loves says she is not ashamed that her good looks have opened doors for her.