Tina Knowles Reportedly Marries Actor Richard Lawson 

In 2011 Tina Knowles officially divorced Beyoncé and Solange’s father, Matthew Knowles, and last night she tied the knot for the second time. Suggested Reading 6 Things For Black Folks to Look Forward to at the 2026 Grammys Exclusive: NABJ President on Why Democracy Is At Risk Over Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrests How Sha’Carri…

In 2011 Tina Knowles officially divorced Beyoncé and Solange’s father, Matthew Knowles, and last night she tied the knot for the second time.

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Mama Knowles reportedly married actor Richard Lawson on a yacht in Newport, Calif. According to TMZ, Beyoncé, Jay Z, Blue Ivy and Solange were all dressed in white for the yacht wedding.

Knowles and Lawson, who began dating more than three years ago, got engaged last fall. Lawson, who most recently had a role in For Colored Girls, was once married to Berry Gordy’s niece Denise Gordy. Lawson is also the father of Bianca Lawson, who starred in The Vampire Diaries.

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