Age, Biography, and Wiki
Tina Knowles was born on January 4, 1954, making her 71 years old as of early 2025. She is best known for being the mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, but she has also established herself as a prominent figure in the fashion world. Tina's journey began with humble roots, and she has risen to become a respected entrepreneur and designer. Her Wikipedia page provides a detailed overview of her life and achievements: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina_Knowles.
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| Date of Birth | 4 January 1954 |
| Age | 71 Years |
| Birth Place | Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Although specific details about Tina Knowles' height and weight are not widely documented, her stature and presence in the fashion industry make her a notable figure. Her measurements are not publicly disclosed, but her influence in fashion is undeniable.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Tina Knowles was married to Matthew Knowles from 1980 to 2011. After her divorce, she married actor Richard Lawson in 2015. However, the couple divorced in 2024. As of 2025, Tina is not currently married.
Celestine Ann "Tina" Beyoncé Knowles (born January 4, 1954) is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, author, and philanthropist known for establishing the brands House of Deréon and Miss Tina by Tina Knowles. She is the mother of singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles and was married until 2011 to their father Mathew Knowles, the manager of Destiny's Child. For her contribution to the fashion business, Knowles was honored at the Accessories Council Excellence Awards in 2001.
Her mother, Agnéz Beyincé (née Deréon), was a seamstress. Her father, Lumis Albert Beyincé, was a longshoreman. Due to a clerical error on her birth certificate, she spells her surname (Beyonce) "one letter different" than other members of her family. She is of Louisiana Creole heritage. Knowles was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school. Her family's roots are from Boutte, Louisiana. She is a descendant of Acadian leader Joseph Broussard and French military officer Jean-Vincent d'Abbadie de Saint-Castin. While in high school, Knowles was a part of a singing group called the Veltones, inspired by The Supremes.
In the summer of 2013, she started dating actor Richard Lawson. Prior to dating, Knowles had been friends with Lawson for more than 30 years. They initially met through her friendship with his late sister. In a 2018 interview, Lawson stated that he had "always admired her from afar and up close too." The couple were married in Newport Beach, California on April 12, 2015. Knowles filed for divorce from Lawson in July 2023, citing irreconcilable differences, and it was finalized in 2024.
She began her career at the age of 19 when she moved to California to work as a makeup artist for Shiseido Cosmetics. However, she returned home when her parents fell ill. Knowles then worked as a dance choreographer for University of Alabama at Birmingham and later a beautician in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1990, she opened Headliners, a 12-seat hair salon located in Houston, Texas. The salon went on to become one of the most famous hair businesses in Houston. Knowles's rise to prominence came as costume designer for Destiny's Child. In the early days of the group's career, she created outfits that the members wore on-stage and to events "out of necessity" because money was limited. She also styled the girls' hair, and they practiced their routines at her shop.
In 2002, she published a book titled Destiny's Style: Bootylicious Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Secrets From Destiny's Child in which she discussed how fashion affected Destiny's Child's success. The book was published by HarperCollins. In 2004, Knowles launched the clothing line House of Deréon alongside Beyoncé, naming it after her mother Agnes Deréon. On November 22, 2010, Knowles appeared with Beyoncé on The View to promote her clothing line called "Miss Tina by Tina Knowles". In 2010, she expanded the line to Walmart after it was previously being sold on the Home Shopping Network. Discussing her style of designing for the line, Knowles revealed she aimed to "hide flaws and create a slimming silhouette", adding, "Everything is created like a foundation garment, even the dresses. The pieces are designed to make the woman look leaner and taller."
In 2013, Knowles appeared in Beyoncé's Life Is But a Dream, and was credited as director of wardrobe. In 2016, she made a cameo in Beyoncé: Lemonade, appearing in the visual for the song "All Night", which includes shots of her with then-husband Richard Lawson on their wedding day. In 2019, she appeared briefly in the background of a few shots in Beyoncé's Homecoming, a concert film about the singer's 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival performances. In July 2020, Knowles made a cameo in Beyoncé's Disney+ film Black Is King, which incorporates music from soundtrack album The Lion King: The Gift. Knowles makes appearances in the visuals for the songs "Mood 4 Eva" and "Brown Skin Girl." Before the film's release, she revealed she had let her daughter borrow art pieces for the project. Thus, she is credited as an art curator on the film. That same month, Knowles appeared on The TODAY Show to promote her Instagram show "Talks with Mama Tina", which addresses voter suppression, race relations and other social issues.
In 2017, Knowles and her then-husband Richard founded the Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center, a non-profit "dedicated to the empowerment of artists, and people in general" in Los Angeles. Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Solange make up the WACO Theater Center's Advisory Board.
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| Husband | Mathew Knowles (m. 1980-2011) Richard Lawson (m. 2015-2024) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of mid-2025, Tina Knowles' net worth is estimated to be around $25 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her successful ventures in the fashion and hair industries, including her brands Miss Tina and House of Deréon.
Career, Business, and Investments
Tina Knowles started her career as a makeup artist for Shiseido before opening her own hair salon, Headliners, in Houston. This salon became a hub for supporting women and was even a testing ground for Destiny's Child, where they performed for customers. Her fashion brands, Miss Tina and House of Deréon, have been successful in the industry. Tina has also been involved in various side projects and has appeared in films and published books.
In 2001, Knowles was a recipient at the ACE Awards, which honors individuals who "help raise awareness of the accessories industry with a positive impact".
Social Network
Tina Knowles is active on social media platforms, often using them to share insights into her life and career. She frequently posts updates about her daughters and her business ventures on platforms like Instagram.
On January 5, 1980, she married Mathew Knowles, a Xerox salesman who would later quit his job to manage Destiny's Child. The pair divorced in November 2011, and share two children: Beyoncé (born 1981) and Solange (born 1986).
On May 23, 2021, Knowles presented rapper Trae tha Truth with the Change Maker Award and introduced Padma Lakshmi at the Billboard Music Awards. On June 16, 2021, Knowles appeared in Facebook's Lift Black Voices Hub, in which she revealed what Juneteenth means to her family. In August 2021, it was announced that Knowles would be producing an upcoming program for Discovery, Inc. and the Oprah Winfrey Network, which aims to show the difficulties Black men face today, while highlighting and celebrating the triumphs and successes of everyday living. The docuseries titled Profiled: The Black Man aired in early 2022.
In December 2021, Knowles announced her show "Talks with Mama Tina" would begin airing on Facebook and include interviews with celebrities, such as Ciara and Zendaya. The first episode premiered on December 22, with Beyoncé and her children performing the show's theme song. The song was nominated for Outstanding Original Song at the 49th Daytime Emmy Awards.
In April 2022, Knowles made her acting debut on The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. That same month, she had a role in the Lifetime thriller movie Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story, starring Michelle Williams, Antonio Cupo and Romeo Miller.
Education
While specific details about Tina Knowles' educational background are not widely available, her path to becoming a successful businesswoman and fashion designer reflects her dedication to her craft and her passion for entrepreneurship.
Tina Knowles' journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful businesswoman and fashion designer is a testament to her perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit. Her influence in the fashion industry, combined with her role as a supportive mother to her daughters, makes her a respected figure in both the business and entertainment worlds.
In 2010, Knowles and Beyoncé established the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center, which offers a seven-month cosmetology training course at the Phoenix House, a non-profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization in Brooklyn.