Tina Knowles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tina Knowles
Knowles in 2010
Born	Celestine Ann Beyonce (1954-01-04) January 4, 1954 (age 71) Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Other names	Tina Knowles-Lawson
Years active	1985–present
Label(s)	House of Deréon
Spouse(s)	Mathew Knowles ​ ​ (m. 1980; div. 2011)​ Richard Lawson ​ ​ (m. 2015; div. 2024)​
Children	Beyoncé Knowles Solange Knowles
Relatives	Blue Ivy Carter (granddaughter) Angela Beyincé (niece)

Celestine Ann "Tina" Beyoncé Knowles (born January 4, 1954) is an American businesswoman and fashion designer. She is also a kind person who helps others, known as a philanthropist. Tina Knowles is famous for starting her own clothing brands, House of Deréon and Miss Tina by Tina Knowles.

She is the mother of famous singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. Tina was married to their father, Mathew Knowles, who used to manage the music group Destiny's Child. In 2001, Tina Knowles was honored at the Accessories Council Excellence Awards for her important work in the fashion world.

About Tina Knowles' Life

Celestine Ann Beyonce was born in Galveston, Texas. She was the youngest of seven children. Her mother, Agnéz Beyincé, was a talented seamstress. Her father, Lumis Albert Beyincé, worked as a longshoreman.

Because of a small mistake on her birth certificate, her last name (Beyonce) is spelled a bit differently from the rest of her family. Tina Knowles grew up in a Catholic family and went to Catholic school. Her family has roots in Boutte, Louisiana.

When she was in high school, Tina was part of a singing group called the Veltones. They were inspired by the famous group The Supremes.

On January 5, 1980, Tina married Mathew Knowles. He was a salesman who later quit his job to manage the music group Destiny's Child. Tina and Mathew divorced in November 2011. They have two daughters: Beyoncé (born in 1981) and Solange (born in 1986).

In the summer of 2013, Tina started dating actor Richard Lawson. They had been friends for over 30 years before they started dating. They got married in Newport Beach, California on April 12, 2015. Tina filed for divorce from Richard in July 2023.

Through her marriage to Richard Lawson, Tina became a stepmother to his daughter Bianca Lawson and his son Ricky. She also often calls Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland her daughter. Tina helped raise Kelly from the age of 11. In a letter published in Time magazine in 2015, Tina said she has "four incredible daughters," including Beyoncé, Solange, Kelly, and her niece Angie Beyincé.

Tina Knowles has four grandchildren, including Blue Ivy Carter. She also considers Kelly Rowland's two children her grandchildren.

Tina Knowles' Career in Fashion and More

As a fashion designer, Tina Knowles has been featured in many famous magazines. These include Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Harper’s Bazaar. She has also designed costumes for movies like Dreamgirls and Austin Powers in Goldmember.

Tina started her career at age 19 as a makeup artist in California. She later worked as a dance choreographer and a beautician. In 1990, she opened Headliners, a hair salon in Houston, Texas. This salon became very famous in Houston.

Tina became well-known as the costume designer for Destiny's Child. When the group was just starting, she made their outfits for performances and events. She did this because they didn't have much money. She also styled their hair, and they practiced their dance routines at her salon.

In 2002, she wrote a book called Destiny's Style. It talked about how fashion helped Destiny's Child become successful. In 2004, Tina launched her clothing line, House of Deréon, with Beyoncé. She named it after her mother, Agnes Deréon.

In 2010, Tina appeared on The View with Beyoncé to promote her clothing line, "Miss Tina by Tina Knowles." She expanded this line to Walmart. Tina said she designed clothes to make women feel confident and look their best.

Tina has appeared in some of Beyoncé's films. In 2013, she was the director of wardrobe for Life Is But a Dream. In 2016, she was in Beyoncé: Lemonade for the song "All Night." She also appeared in Beyoncé's 2019 concert film Homecoming.

In July 2020, Tina Knowles was in Beyoncé's Disney+ film Black Is King. She appeared in the videos for "Mood 4 Eva" and "Brown Skin Girl." She also lent her art pieces for the project and was credited as an art curator. That same month, Tina appeared on The TODAY Show to talk about her Instagram show, "Talks with Mama Tina." This show discusses important social issues like voting rights.

In December 2021, Tina announced that "Talks with Mama Tina" would air on Facebook. It would include interviews with celebrities like Ciara and Zendaya. The first episode aired on December 22, with Beyoncé and her children singing the show's theme song. This song was nominated for an award.

In April 2022, Tina Knowles started acting. She voiced a character in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. She also had a role in the movie Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story.

In October 2024, Tina Knowles announced she will publish her memoir, Matriarch, in April 2025.

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

Knowles and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter at the opening of the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center in March 2010

Humanitarian Aid

In 2002, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, and Kelly Rowland opened the Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth. This is a community center in Downtown Houston.

After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Tina co-founded the Survivor Foundation. She worked with Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé, Solange, and Kelly Rowland. This foundation helped provide homes for people affected by the hurricane.

In 2010, Tina and Beyoncé started the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center. It offers a seven-month training course in cosmetology. This center is at the Phoenix House, which helps people with addiction.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tina worked with Beyoncé's charity, BeyGood. They started the #IDidMyPart campaign. Tina suggested this idea because many African Americans in Houston were getting sick. Tina also spoke on TV to raise awareness about the virus.

Politics and Civil Rights

Tina Knowles has always supported movements that promote civil rights. She also supports equality for all people, especially African Americans and the LGBT community. Tina supports groups like Black Lives Matter and Still I Vote. She has also spoken out against police brutality and violence against women.

In 2020, Tina was part of a movement that asked for a new law to help people during the COVID-19 crisis. She wrote a letter to leaders in the U.S. Senate. She asked them to pass a bill that would help with health care, jobs, and voting access. Her daughters and other famous people like Viola Davis supported her.

WACO Theater Center

In 2017, Tina Knowles and her husband Richard founded the Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center. This is a non-profit center in Los Angeles. It helps artists and people in general. Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Solange are on the advisory board for the WACO Theater Center.

Awards and Honors

In 2001, Tina Knowles received an award at the ACE Awards. These awards honor people who help the accessories industry.

In 2020, she received the Inspiring Leadership Award at the Essence Festival.

Film and TV Appearances

Films

Television Shows

Music Videos

Images for kids

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  Tina Knowles-Lawson at the premiere of Shaft in 2019

See also

In Spanish: Tina Knowles para niños

• House of Deréon
• List of women company founders