Tina Knowles’ Net Worth: How Beyoncé’s Mom Built a Multi-Million-Dollar Empire of Her Own

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Feb. 27 2025, Updated 2:43 a.m. ET

The Breakdown: Tina Knowles has built a multi-million dollar empire in fashion and business. From her Houston salon to designing Destiny’s Child’s iconic looks, she’s left her mark. She’s now releasing her memoir, Matriarch, on April 22.

Don’t get it twisted. Tina Knowles is her daughters’ biggest fan, and she makes no secret of it. Tina couldn't contain her excitement when Beyoncé won Best Country Album and Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards for her album Cowboy Carter. In an interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Tina gushed over the well-deserved moment.

“I was at her house, and I was there to help [her] and Blue [Ivy Carter] get ready,” TIna explained. “I was just not expecting it — I was really, really shocked.” She went on to recall watching the moment with her grandchildren and described the family's excited reaction to the unexpected wins.

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Tina Knowles-Lawson at a garden party hosted by Debra Lee.

In addition to being the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, Tina has built her own empire. She has been working in fashion for decades, and her work has resulted in a hefty net worth. Here is a look at how the famous mom built her fortune.

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Tina Knowles has a multi-million-dollar net worth.

Tina has made a name for herself in the fashion and business worlds. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Tina has built a $25 million empire. Tina's early exposure to fashion came from her mother, a skilled seamstress. This foundation led her to open Headliners, a hair salon in Houston that quickly became a local favorite. As Destiny's Child rose to fame, Tina's custom-made costumes for the group became iconic pieces of pop culture.

In 2004, Tina launched the clothing line House of Deréon, with Beyoncé serving as the spokesperson for the brand. She continued her entrepreneurial journey with the introduction of Miss Tina by Tina Knowles in 2010, aiming to offer stylish and accessible fashion options for women.

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Tina and actor Richard Lawson finalized their divorce settlement in August 2024, according to People. Both parties waived spousal support, with agreements on property and assets reached without contention.

Tina Knowles

Entrepreneur, fashion designer

Net worth: $25 Million

Tina Knowles is a fashion designer, entrepreneur and the mother of Beyoncé and Solange.

Birthday: January 4, 1954

Birthplace: Galveston, Texas

Married: Richard Lawson (divorced: August 2024)

Children: Beyoncé Knowles and Solange Knowles

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Tina Knowles is writing a memoir!

Tina is finally putting her life story down on paper. She is writing a memoir titled Matriarch, which is set to release on April 22. Tina's memoir promises an intimate look into her life – from her roots in Galveston, Texas, to her roles as a businesswoman and philanthropist.

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While promoting the book on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Tina opened up about her relationship with her 13-year-old granddaughter, Blue Ivy. She noted that Blue Ivy often seeks advice from her mother, Beyoncé, and jokingly added, "They tell me to mind my business."

Tina went on to emphasize the importance of giving love, care, and support to children, especially during their teenage years. "I feel like the teenage years are the most difficult, but it will get better, and you get what you put in," she said, adding, "That's what I truly believe. The more you put into your kids, the more love and care and support you give them, the more you get out of it."

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