Beyoncé is one of the world’s most private celebrities. Case in point: She rarely gives interviews anymore. Instead, she chooses to express herself through her projects, such as emotional albums like Lemonade and her Netflix documentary Homecoming. Hell, even her Instagram posts are often without captions.

But recently she talked to Elle (via fan-sourced questions) about topics as varied as her latest Ivy Park collection, her work process, motherhood, and body image. One highlight of the Q&A comes when a fan asked Queen Bey how she feels about unnecessary scrutiny around her body. “Everybody’s weight fluctuates,” the fan wrote. “How does it make you feel when people are constantly commenting on your appearance?”

Beyoncé’s reply: “If someone told me 15 years ago that my body would go through so many changes and fluctuations, and that I would feel more womanly and secure with my curves, I would not have believed them. But children and maturity have taught me to value myself beyond my physical appearance and really understand that I am more than enough no matter what stage I’m at in life.”

She continued, “Giving zero effs is the most liberating place to be. Also knowing true beauty is something you cannot see. I wish more people focused on discovering the beauty within themselves rather than critiquing other folks’ grills.”

Amen to that.

But Beyoncé also admitted that negative comments can get to her sometimes. “Yes, I’m human,” she said. “In moments of vulnerability, I try to remind myself I’m strong and I’m built for this. Thank God most of the noise bounces off of me after all of these years.”

We also learned her karaoke go-to songs are “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” and “Hotel California.” She doesn’t know her Snapchat handle, but she is aware of Keke Palmer’s “I’m sorry to that man” meme because she answered, “Sorry to that Snapchat. ???.” And her least favorite question to be asked is actually relatable to a lot of women: “‘Are you pregnant?’ Get off my ovaries!”

The queen has spoken.

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