Tina Knowles: Therapy is Key to Understanding Imperfection

Tina Knowles, at 72, shared her perspective on the importance of therapy during a recent appearance at the LA Times Festival of Books on April 18, 2026. She explained that therapy helped her children understand that "it's OK not to be perfect" and the necessity of talking through challenges rather than internalizing them. Knowles equates seeking mental health support to seeking medical help for physical ailments.

Her memoir, "Matriarch," scheduled for paperback release on April 28, 2026, chronicles her family's journey through generations, including the impact of enslavement on her grandparents and the joy of her grandchildren's births. She became emotional recalling the revelation of her father's inability to read or write, a fact that deeply impacted her understanding of his past behavior.

Knowles also clarified her active role in Beyoncé's professional endeavors, emphasizing her contributions as a creative designer for world tours and co-creator of Beyoncé's haircare brand. Despite her extensive career, she admits that both Beyoncé and Solange have guided her to better acknowledge her achievements and accept praise, a lesson she has embraced as she continues to work actively.