Tina Knowles, the mother of global superstar Beyoncé, recently marked the special occasion of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 17th wedding anniversary. To honor this milestone, she shared a heartfelt video montage on her Instagram on April 4, which showcased throwback clips of the couple’s wedding and other sweet moments from their relationship.
In her touching tribute, Knowles expressed her admiration for the couple’s enduring love and dedication:
“Happy 17th anniversary to two of my favorite people in the whole wide world!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ Your love and commitment, and the ability to block out all the outside noises is remarkable. True love rises above all the bulls—t. Enjoy your day…”
The accompanying soundtrack to the montage featured Beyoncé’s soulful ballad, Still in Love (Kissing You), from 2006, which includes poignant lyrics reflecting deep love and partnership:
“You’re my best friend, you’re my husband. You are my doctor, counselor, provider, professor, my everything, and I love you.”
For context, Beyoncé and Jay-Z exchanged vows in a private ceremony on April 4, 2008, after dating since the year 2000. The couple has three children together: 13-year-old Blue Ivy, and 7-year-old twins Sir and Rumi.
Special Tribute: Tina Knowles’ Reflection on Beyoncé’s Parenting
Tina Knowles also emphasized her pride in Beyoncé, focusing on the singer’s remarkable ability to juggle her career and motherhood. Reflecting on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s anniversary, she reiterated the couple’s unique strength in maintaining their relationship amidst public scrutiny.
Recently, in an interview on April 5 with People Magazine, Tina expressed her admiration for her daughter’s dedication to her children. She shared on the red carpet at the 2025 Billboard Awards:
“[Her kids] are always her first priority no matter what else is going on.”
In her comments, Tina highlighted the often-overlooked contribution of mothers, stating, “Mothers take on the role of being behind the scenes and doing what they can to support. It’s nice to be recognized for that.” Discussing the emotional journey of motherhood, she remarked:
“It never ends, which is the best part. I’m still a mom. I’m 71 years old, and my kids are grown, but they still call me first, and it’s the best feeling in the world.”
Tina Knowles also offered valuable advice for parents raising multiple children, urging them to appreciate each child’s individuality:
“If you have more than one kid, acknowledge the differences and celebrate them. When you have more than one kid, sometimes people lump them in, but you have to look at them individually,”she advised.
Earlier, Tina had humorously shared her experiences with her grandchildren. During an appearance on the February 24 episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, she affectionately dubbed her granddaughter Blue Ivy a “manager” for her parents, referring to a moment when Blue encouraged Beyoncé to accept the award for Best Country Album at the COWBOY CARTER awards, saying:
“Beyonce is sitting like this… And Blue’s saying, ‘Get up,’ and she walked on the stage — so they call [Blue Ivy] the manager. She’s a bossy little Capricorn like her grandma.”