Beyonce's preggy picture is now Instagram's most-liked snap ever

The performing artist took to Instagram late last night South African time to announce that she’s expecting twins. Yes, TWINS!

“We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over,” she posted on Instagram, signed The Carters.

“We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes.”

Beyonce also posted an image of her pregnant self, amidst flowers and beneath a thin, sheer veil. The post has caused quite a stir on the internet.

We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 1, 2017 at 10:39am PST

Instagram record-breaker, but social media slayer

While Beyonce only stars at number five on Instagram’s most-followed list, her brand clearly comes with an abundance of swagger, and an air of respect from other celebrities and social media users alike.

Take Twitter for instance. Although Beyonce has only posted nine tweets to her profile, her name was a trending topic for a good few hours in the States, and around three worldwide. This was true in South Africa as well.

Some celebs took to Twitter to congratulate Beyonce and Jay-Z, including the likes of Paris Hilton:

But really. Congrats to my best friend Beyonce I love you so much. Hive forever.

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) February 1, 2017

I just now heard the news Beyoncé is pregnant again!!
I'm kidding.. I heard it 1,423 times today.
Congrats Bey.

— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) February 2, 2017

Congratulations @Beyonce! �������� So exciting that you are having twins! Sending you love & well wishes beautiful❤️ pic.twitter.com/XzUIqWSins

— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) February 2, 2017

Of course, the news is also a pleasant break from the almost-daily bad news roundups 2017 has played host to so far.

Beyoncé Pregnancy >>> Trump Presidency

— Ll. (@ha_LLARRYous) February 1, 2017

"Big news! We're expecting!"

"Omg congrats! You're pregnant?"

"No, Beyoncé is!"

"Wait, so it's not your kid?"

"It's all of ours!"

— Brandon Calvillo (@BJCalvillo) February 1, 2017

I love how Beyonce's body observed the state of affairs in our country and was like, "Uhh, fertilize one more for good measure."

— Jordan (@jordan_stratton) February 1, 2017

Beyonce was scheduled to perform at Coachella and the upcoming Grammy Awards this year, but those two appearances are undoubtedly questionable at present.