Tina Knowles Denounces Rumors of Beyoncé's Faked Pregnancy

Tina Knowles, in her new memoir and recent interviews, has strongly condemned persistent rumors that her daughter Beyoncé faked her pregnancy with Blue Ivy, describing the speculation as deeply painful and hurtful to their family. She recounted how the rumors began after a TV appearance in 2011 and were fueled by media and online scrutiny, despite Beyoncé having suffered previous miscarriages and keeping the pregnancy private for emotional reasons. Knowles explained that the family used wardrobe tricks to help Beyoncé conceal her pregnancy until she was ready to announce it, and that the accusations were especially distressing because they called her entire family liars over something sacred. Throughout the ordeal, Knowles felt unable to speak out, following Beyoncé’s advice not to draw more attention to the rumors, which nonetheless persisted long after Blue Ivy’s birth. The experience, she notes, highlights the emotional toll of fame and the cruelty of public speculation. Knowles emphasized that, as a mother and grandmother, protecting her family remains her priority amid ongoing falsehoods and rumors.