At Glamor magazine’s Woman of the Year Awards, Tina Knowles, mother of global icons Beyoncé and Solange, offered some heartfelt parenting advice. Speaking at Times Square Edition in New York City, Knowles shared her thoughts on parenting and her belief in the power of love and hard work when it comes to motherhood.
“I think the teenage years are the hardest, but it gets better,” she told People on the red carpet. “You get what you put in. The more love, care, and support you give, the more you get.”
Ms Knowles, 70, who was honored alongside other famous mothers including Donna Kelce, Maggie Baird and Mandy Teefey, reflected on her journey as a mother in an emotional speech during the event. Her eldest daughter Beyoncé was also in attendance and was clearly moved by her mother’s words.
Tina Knowles talks about a mother’s greatest job
“I’ve had many different careers, but the best job I’ve ever had is being a mother,” Knowles said in her speech. Ms Knowles, who also raised singer Solange, highlighted how motherhood became her defining role. “I was a bit of a rebel as a teenager and young adult, but the day I became a mother I decided this was something I could never fail at.”
Ms. Knowles has played a central role in her daughters’ lives, not only as a mother but also as a guiding force in their careers. She’s a family tree for Beyoncé’s Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and her influence has shaped the trajectory of this extended musical family.
Beyonce shed tears while listening to her mother’s words, showing the deep bond between them.
Knowles’ advice to mothers facing difficult times was simple but profound. The key is persistence and love. “Keep giving them love and care, because it always comes back in the end,” she said.
