Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tina Knowles

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tina Knowles made an impact.

Tina Knowles is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, author, and philanthropist, primarily known for her fashion brands House of Deréon and Miss Tina by Tina Knowles. As the mother of singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, and former wife of Destiny's Child manager Mathew Knowles, she has a strong presence in popular culture. Knowles' contributions to the fashion industry were recognized with an Accessories Council Excellence Award in 2001, solidifying her influence in the fashion world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1990: Opened Headliners Salon

In 1990, Tina Knowles opened Headliners, a 12-seat hair salon in Houston, Texas. It became one of the most famous hair businesses in Houston.

2001: Accessories Council Excellence Awards

In 2001, Tina Knowles was honored at the Accessories Council Excellence Awards for her contributions to the fashion business.

2002: Published Destiny's Style

In 2002, Tina Knowles published the book "Destiny's Style: Bootylicious Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Secrets From Destiny's Child" by HarperCollins, discussing fashion's impact on Destiny's Child's success.

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2002: Opened Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth

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

2004: Launched House of Deréon

In 2004, Tina Knowles launched the clothing line House of Deréon alongside Beyoncé, naming it after her mother Agnes Deréon.

2005: Co-founded Survivor Foundation

In 2005, after witnessing the effects of Hurricane Katrina, Tina Knowles co-founded the Survivor Foundation along with Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé, Solange, and Kelly Rowland to provide transitional housing for hurricane victims and storm evacuees.

November 22, 2010: Appeared on The View to Promote Miss Tina by Tina Knowles

On November 22, 2010, Tina Knowles and Beyoncé appeared on The View to promote her clothing line, "Miss Tina by Tina Knowles." The line was expanded to Walmart after initially being sold on the Home Shopping Network. She designed the line to hide flaws and create a slimming silhouette.

2010: Established Beyoncé Cosmetology Center

In 2010, Tina 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.

2013: Appeared in Life Is But a Dream

In 2013, Tina Knowles appeared in Beyoncé's "Life Is But a Dream", and was credited as director of wardrobe.

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2016: Cameo in Lemonade

In 2016, Tina Knowles 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.

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2017: Founded WACO Theater Center

In 2017, Tina Knowles and her then-husband Richard Lawson 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.

2018: Coachella Performance Year

In 2018, Beyoncé performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, captured in the film Homecoming, where Tina Knowles appeared in some shots.

2019: Appeared in Homecoming

In 2019, Tina Knowles 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.

July 2020: Disney+ Film Black Is King and Talks with Mama Tina

In July 2020, Tina Knowles made a cameo in Beyoncé's Disney+ film "Black Is King", which incorporates music from The Lion King: The Gift. Knowles is also credited as an art curator on the film and appeared on The TODAY Show to promote her Instagram show "Talks with Mama Tina", which addresses voter suppression, race relations and other social issues.

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2020: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Movement

In 2020, Tina Knowles was a part of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights movement, advocating for the passage of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act). She wrote an open letter to United States Senate leaders urging passage of the bill, with support from various celebrities.

2020: #IDidMyPart Campaign and COVID-19 Awareness

In 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic, Tina Knowles took action with Beyoncé's BeyGood charity foundation through the #IDidMyPart campaign. She proposed the initiative following the high number of deaths in the African-American community in Houston. Tina Knowles has spoken to raise COVID-19 awareness on US television and news programs.

May 23, 2021: Billboard Music Awards Presentation

On May 23, 2021, Tina Knowles presented rapper Trae tha Truth with the Change Maker Award and introduced Padma Lakshmi at the Billboard Music Awards.

June 16, 2021: Lift Black Voices Hub Appearance

On June 16, 2021, Tina Knowles appeared in Facebook's Lift Black Voices Hub, in which she revealed what Juneteenth means to her family.

August 2021: Announced Production of Profiled: The Black Man

In August 2021, it was announced that Tina 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 is titled "Profiled: The Black Man".

December 2021: Announced Talks with Mama Tina on Facebook

In December 2021, Tina Knowles announced that her show "Talks with Mama Tina" would begin airing on Facebook and include interviews with celebrities. The first episode premiered on December 22, featuring Beyoncé and her children performing the show's theme song. The song was nominated for Outstanding Original Song at the 49th Daytime Emmy Awards.

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April 2022: Acting Debut and Role in Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story

In April 2022, Tina 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.

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2022: Profiled: The Black Man Aired

In early 2022, "Profiled: The Black Man", a docuseries produced by Tina Knowles, aired, showcasing the difficulties Black men face while celebrating their triumphs.

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