Beyoncé

Amidst her electrifying 2013 Super Bowl Halftime show, an unflattering photo of Beyoncé surfaced. However, despite being uncomplimentary, it captured her raw, intense energy. Clad in a black leather and lace leotard, Beyoncé rocked honey-blond curls that were tempestuously windswept, evoking a goddess braving a storm.

But her face steals the show: mouth agape, brows knitted in intense concentration, eyes just slightly crossed.  It’s an expression not typically associated with the generally flawless Queen B. Yet, this unfiltered display of fervor and focus, this willingness to let passion distort perfection, reinforces why Beyoncé is hailed as an iconic powerhouse performer.