“You want to have a relationship with a man, but, at the end of the day, you have to have some good ole girlfriends. When you are at your lowest, they are going to be there.”

American businesswoman, fashion designer, author, and philanthropist

Celestine Ann “Tina” Knowles is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, author, and philanthropist. She is known for founding the fashion labels House of Deréon and Miss Tina by Tina Knowles, and for her role as the mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. Knowles built a public profile through fashion and business, and she was recognized for her contribution to the industry at the Accessories Council Excellence Awards in 2001. She was married to Mathew Knowles until 2011. Her work and public remarks often reflect her experience in fashion, family, and philanthropy.