Tina Knowles Lawson

Tina Knowles is an American fashion designer, author, and television producer. She was born on December 26, 1970, in Houston, Texas. Known as Beyoncé's mother, Tina has managed the lives of her children, including singer Beyoncé and actress Solange Knowles. In addition to her work as a mother and designer, Tina has also pursued acting, appearing in films such as The Fighting Temptations (2003) and Dreamgirls (2006).