Tina Knowles, stylist and mother to Grammy award winning performer Beyoncé, has filed for divorce against the singer’s father and long time manager, Matthew Knowles.
According to reports, Tina filed for divorce on November 11, shortly after Matthew was named in a paternity suit by Canadian actress Alexsandra Wright.
“The decision to end our marriage is an amicable one. We remain friends, parents, and business partners,” the couple said in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “If anyone is expecting an ugly messy fight, they will be sadly disappointed. We ask for your respect of our privacy as we handle this matter.”
The Knowles’, married for nearly 30 years, have both been instrumental in the lives and careers of their children, Beyoncé and Solange.
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Founder of Music World Entertainment, a record label division of Columbia Records, Matthew has produced not only his daughters, but also singers Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child, along with Sunshine Anderson and Trin-i-tee 5:7. Matthew is also producer of Beyoncé’s 2009 film, “Obsessed”.
Tina, who is part owner of House of Dereon, a fashion line launched with her daughter in 2004, acted as the costume designer for Destiny’s Child throughout their career. Tina also has a new line that recently premiered on the Home Shopping Network called “Miss Tina” by Tina Knowles.
There is no word as to whether or not the decision to file for divorce was brought on by the paternity allegations made earlier this year.
