Jessica Mauboy has opened up about being mentored by Beyoncé in the early days of her career.
Speaking frankly about Off The Handle Podcast with Rudy Jean RiggThe Australian singer, 35, shared information about her journey in the music industry and the impact Queen Bey had on her growth as a performer.
Jessica revealed that it was Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, who first reached out after noticing her talent and career potential.
“He had seen my resume and my profile, and obviously mentioned it to her and her team,” Mauboy said.
From there, Beyoncé’s guidance became the cornerstone of Jessica’s formative years as an artist.
During Beyoncé’s Sasha Fierce world tour, I watched Jessica perform from the stands.
Jessica Mauboy has opened up about being mentored by Beyoncé in the early days of her career.
Speaking candidly on the Off The Handle podcast with Rudy Jean Rigg, the Australian singer, 35, shared insights about her journey in the music industry and the impact Queen Bey had on her growth as a performer.
‘I just remember saying, “Oh my God, she’s watching!” “I don’t think I can go on,” Jessica said, remembering the pressure and shock she felt.
But it wasn’t just Beyoncé’s presence that left a mark.
Jessica shared how witnessing Beyoncé’s impeccable work ethic and leadership inspired her to refine her approach.
“She taught me how to act, build an amazing team, and portray yourself visually on stage,” he said.
One moment that caught Jessica’s attention was watching Beyoncé do her own makeup backstage.
“I saw her doing her own makeup and I asked her, ‘Were you doing that?’ And she was like, ‘Yeah, I do that every night.’ I was like, ‘Oh my God, this girl.’
Jessica admired how calm and collected Beyoncé remained before taking the stage, a calm concentration that transformed into an electrifying storm the moment she performed.
Despite her own rise to stardom, Jessica insists she still feels like the “Darwin girl” of the Northern Territory.
“She taught me how to act, build an amazing team, and portray yourself visually on stage,” Jessica said.
Reflecting on the “celebrity” title, she admitted that it once made her feel uncomfortable.
“A lot of people were like, ‘Oh, you’re a celebrity,’ and I was like, ‘I’m normal,'” he said.
For Jessica, music comes first.
“It’s fun, it’s great, but my passion for music is the most important thing,” he insisted.
Jessica emphasized the importance of staying authentic in the age of social media.
“You can show it, not tell it,” he explained, highlighting the power of simply connecting with fans through social media.