Beyoncé has shared a heartfelt message of support for three British female artists making their mark on the international music scene: Sienna Spiro, RAYE and Olivia Dean. In a new interview with i-D Magazine, the superstar praised their talent, creativity and approach to making music, expressing particular pride in seeing the next generation of women build careers on their own terms.
“I’ve watched Sienna Spiro grow up from a beautiful young girl to an extraordinarily talented young woman,” Beyoncé said, recalling her longstanding connection with the 21-year-old singer. “I’ve known her family well for quite some time. I heard her sing when she was a kid discovering her voice and I can’t articulate the pride she brings me. What a God-given talent!”
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The connection goes beyond music. Sienna is the daughter of master jeweler Glenn Spiro, whose longtime clients and friends include Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Glenn has created several notable pieces for the singer, including the titanium-and-tsavorite Papillon butterfly ring that she later donated to London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.
The young London singer has enjoyed a remarkable 2026. Her debut album, Visitor, debuted at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 9 on the Billboard 200, while “Great Expectation” became her first UK No. 1 single. She also earned Best New Artist at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, further establishing herself as one of Britain’s most promising new voices.
Beyoncé also made sure to recognize RAYE, whose relationship with her dates back to the writing sessions for The Lion King: The Gift. The British singer co-wrote “Bigger,” the album’s opening track, before contributing to “Riiverdance” on Beyoncé’s 2024 country-inspired project Cowboy Carter. Since breaking through as a solo artist with “Escapism,” RAYE has collected six BRIT Awards in one night, released her acclaimed second album This Music May Contain Hope and won the 2026 Mercury Prize.
Beyoncé praised the singer’s “anointing” and the “vulnerability and wisdom” in her voice, highlighting the qualities that distinguish her songwriting and performances.
Olivia Dean was the third artist singled out in the interview. “I also love and respect Olivia Dean,” Beyoncé said, before extending her praise to all three women. “These beautiful women are all kind, have grace, and write and produce their own music. It gives me goosebumps. I just burst with pride when I see them.”
Dean has also experienced a defining year, following the success of her album The Art of Loving. After earning four BRIT Awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, she won Best New Artist at the Grammys. Apple Music also named her its 2026 Artist of the Year, making her the first British artist to receive the honor.
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