Tina Knowles shares her motherly wisdom.
The businesswoman and mother of Beyoncé and Solange was honored on Tuesday, October 8, at Glamor magazine’s Woman of the Year Awards, along with other mothers who have raised stars of this generation. The event was held at Times Square EDITION in New York City.
Speaking to People on the red carpet, Knowles had words of encouragement for mothers who may be going through a difficult time.
“I think the teenage years are the hardest, but it gets better and the hard work pays off,” she said, adding, “That’s what I truly believe. The more we focus on our kids, the more we focus on them. There’s more love and affection,” he added. The more you care and support them, the more you will achieve. ”
Tina Knowles, Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland attend Glamor Women of the Year at Times Square Edition Hotel on October 8, 2024 in New York City.
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Ms Knowles, 70, reflected on her life as a mother during her speech, with Beyoncé in particular in the audience cheering her on.
“I’ve been blessed with many things in my life. I’ve had many careers, but I’ve always said the best job I’ve ever had is being a mom,” Knowles said. Solange’s mother. “I have had the privilege of raising and helping raise four daughters. Two were born to me and two were gifts from God. You know, I was a rebellious teenager and , as a young adult. I didn’t always follow the rules, but the day I became a mother, I decided this was something I could never fail at.
As Knowles became emotional, the camera panned to Beyoncé, who smiled proudly and burst into tears.
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Knowles is a matriarch and mother figure to Beyoncé’s Destiny Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, along with the Cowboy Carter singer and Solange. Rowland also attended the event to support Knowles.
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In addition to Knowles, other recipients include Travis Kelsey’s mother Donna Kelsey, 71, Billie Elish’s mother Maggie Baird, 65, and Selena Gomez’s mother Mandy Teefey, 48. there was.
