Beyoncé is the best thing the 2022 Oscars has ever had.

The Grammy-winning artist kicked off the live telecast in a big way by performing Best Original Song nominee “Be Alive.” Her breathtaking performance was her first time singing her music solo at the award show, and the song, from King Richard, marks her first-ever Oscar nomination.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams introduced the song and said the performance would take place at their hometown tennis courts in Compton, Calif. “This is where we truly came alive as young athletes,” Serena said.

Beyoncé‘s troupe of dancers were decked out in tennis-ball yellow outfits. As for the star of the performance, she opted for a David Koma gown embellished with feathers. 

And as another huge surprise, Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter appeared to make her Oscars debut at just 10 years old in the opening number. 

The Oscar performance marks the superstar’s return to live performances after two years away from the stage. Her last performance for a large audience was at Kobe and Gianna Bryant‘s A Celebration of Life in February 2020.