A-Line: Celebrity StyleBeyonce’s Family Business
Long before she was a superstar and style icon, Beyonce Knowles' parents Matthew and Tina taught her how to perform and dress.
Although she may sing about being an "Independent Woman," the 27-year-old still relies on her family for career and fashion advice. Beyonce isn't just the Knowles' daughter, she's the family business.
In the latest issue of Vogue, on newstands March 24, the normally private performer opens up to Jonathan Van Meter about the people closest to her:
On her father, Matthew Knowles: "My father is still my manager. He doesall of the business deals and negotiations. The best thing is havingsomeone I trust. I know he is up until 4:00 a.m. fighting and workingand doing things that no one else would do."
On bumping heads with her father: "It's definitely tense. And ifthere's one person in my life I argue with the most, it's him. But it'sbusiness. It's always about business."
Beyonce's Vogue shoot - see the photos
On her father's reputation in the music business for driving a hardbargain: "He is a tough bargainer. But he really knows what he's doing,and he's a workaholic."
On her mother, Tina Knowles: "My mother is truly my best friend "Wework together on our clothing line [The House of Dereon]. She handlesmy movies: She reads all the scripts and tells me the good ones, andthen I read them."
On their involvement in her career: "My father has other artists. My mother does her own clothing line on HSN. Their whole lives are not ... me. But if they wanted to retire, I'm sure we would figure out who would help me."
On imagining having her big career without them: "I can't," she says, shaking her head. "We all did this together."
Click here to see more photos of Beyonce and read her full interview, including her thoughts on husband Jay-Z becoming more involved with her career. Or pick up the latest issue of Vogue magazine, on newsstands March 24.
And check out these other style features from Vogue:
The Vogue Guide to Spring 2009
