Things were seemingly all good just a week ago…but fast forward to present-day, and the loving marriage of Tina Knowles-Lawson and her husband/actor, Richard Lawson, has gone from good to non-existence, apparently.

It’s now been discovered that Mama Tina a.k.a. –Beyonce’s and Solange’s moms– has just filed divorce papers as of Wednesday, July 26, 2023. And get this…she listed the date of separation as Tuesday, July 25, 2023, sighting “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for her divorce request. This comes after the soon-to-be ex-lovebirds’ eight years of marriage and two years of dating prior to.

According to reports, Tina is asking the judge to deny any potential requests for spousal support from both sides. She’s also reportedly requesting that her name be legally changed from Celestine Lawson (Celestine is her first name since birth name), to Celestine Knowles- the same surname as her ex-husband/father of her kids, Matthew Knowles.

Many Fans Shocked…Some Not, Here’s Why

To some, Tina’s latest divorce filing isn’t a shock. However, for most of Tina’s and Richard’s fans the divorce news is on ‘I-know-you-lying!!’ levels. And there are valid reasons for both.

For those who aren’t surprised about the divorce filing, it’s likely due to the months-long speculation that some of Bey’s most devoted fans began stirring up after realizing that not only hadn’t they seen Richard and Tina together in any photos in recent months; but they also noticed that Tina was attending her daughter’s “Renaissance Tour” alone lately…a move that’s apparently out of character for the Lawson couple. There’s more…

In a June 2023 post, Richard Lawson shared a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, which read, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. — Ralph Waldo Emerson” Richard captioned the post with, “One of my favorite quotes. Emerson is a genius. #wisdom #empower #selfrespect #selfreminder.”

After peepin’ his post, one fan asked Richard why he wasn’t “overseas” attending the European leg of Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour” alongside his wife, who was already there having a blast:
“Why aren’t you with Mrs. Tina overseas? Concerned fan.”

Richard replied back to let the fan know everything was supposedly ‘good’ with he and the Mrs.:

“@crms*** I’m doing a series here in LA and working on my film. Thanks for your concern. It’s all good.”

By June 5, 2023, more fans took to Richard’s Instagram to voice their concern:

“Where is Ms. Tina? I never see pictures of you two together anymore,” one fan wrote…which the prompted another fan to reply, “I was thinking the same.”

Is Miss Tina still married to Richard Lawson?

— I’m that Birl (@AseMahle_) July 17, 2023

“I think Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson called it quits too,” wrote one commenter.

“Is Miss Tina still married to Richard Lawson?” another wrote.

Mixed Signals: They Seemed Happy A Week Ago

 

 

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As if Richard’s and Tina’s mixed signals weren’t already confusing enough…then came even more confusion. After neither of them have shared photos of themselves together online in months…just a week prior to the divorce filing on July 17, 2023, they made a rare appearance together at the LA Premier of actor, Glynn Turman’s, documentary, “The Life Of Glynn Turman”…and they looked happy as hell together!

Their LA outing seemingly shut down the prior separation rumors altogether. But clearly, that move was just a ‘happy front’ for the cameras, because obviously ‘everything ain’t all good’ in their marriage. If it was, then Tina Knowles-Lawson wouldn’t have jetted over to divorce court to legally tell Richard *in the words of her daughter, Bey’* ‘To the left, to the left…everything you own is in that box to the left’…well, not in those exact words of course, but y’all catch my drift.

Hopefully they’ll be able to patch their marriage up in due time…but if not, wishing them a stress-free, amicable divorce process.

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We love us some Marvin Gaye, here at ILOSM…but by now, we’ve all heard about the many struggles that plagued the late icon’s life. Some of them were not his doing and some of them were caused by his own personal demons, as Marvin himself has even confessed. But there’s one vital part of his life that many do not know, and that is the reportedly true biological bloodline of he and Anna Gordy’s (Berry Gordy’s sister) adopted son, Marvin Gaye III. Typically, we aren’t too surprised by what we learn about Marvin anymore, but this one tripped us out.

According to historian/author, Michael Eric Dyson’s biography, “Mercy, Mercy Me: The Art, Loves and Demons of Marvin Gaye,” as well as author, Steve Turner’s biography, “TROUBLE MAN: The Life and Death of Marvin Gaye,” Marvin Gaye and Anna Gordy had taken very controversial steps to have their son, Marvin III.

MARVIN GAYE HAD SON WITH THEN-WIFE’S TEEN NIECE, DENISE GORDY?

It has been revealed, in the aforementioned biographies, that the reportedly REAL mother of Marvin Gaye III is actually actress, Denise Gordy, 71 (pictured below), the niece of Berry Gordy and Marvin Gaye’s then-wife, Anna Gordy. Denise was said to be just 15 years old at the time of Marvin III’s birth in 1965, which means Marvin Gaye risked being jailed for statutory rape, had anyone found out back then.

Let’s not forget that Marvin Gaye did publicly date his then-girlfriend (who eventually became his wife), Janis Gaye, when she was 17 and he was 34. So, being with a not-yet-legal young lady wasn’t foreign territory for him back then. Moving on…

MEET DENISE GORDY, ALLEGED BIOLOGICAL MOM OF MARVIN GAYE III

Below is a photo of Anna Gordy’s niece, Denise Gordy – the woman who was allegedly underaged when she reportedly gave birth to Marvin Gaye III, the ‘adopted’ son of singer, Marvin Gaye, and his then-wife, Anna Gordy…

MARVIN GAYE’S WIFE FAKED HER PREGNANCY?

Anna Gordy’s and Marvin Gaye’s pregnancy/birthing scandal was supposedly pre-arranged by the couple, because Anna — who was 17 years older than husband, Marvin — reportedly couldn’t conceive by that time.

According to the biographies, Anna Gordy — with her husband’s approval — faked her pregnancy for the media and claimed that she’d given birth to Marvin III. However, years later Marvin Gaye revealed in his biography, “Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye,” to author David Ritz, that their son, Marvin III, was really “adopted.” The book released in 1985, a year after Marvin’s death. According to several reports, that’s when Marvin Gaye III learned his true identity – that allegedly: his biological mother, Denise Gordy, is not his ‘cousin’; his ‘adoptive mom,’ Anna Gordy, is his great-aunt; and his ‘adoptive father,’ singer Marvin Gaye, is his biological father…allegedly.

MICHAEL ERIC DYSON’S MARVIN GAYE BIOGRAPHY POINTS OUT THE OBVIOUS

In his biography, Michael Eric Dyson also pointed out a very interesting line in Marvin’s 1978 single, “Here My Dear,” (which Marvin also publicly admitted was written for Anna Gordy after they began having marital problems):

“You don’t have a right to use a son of mine to keep me in line […] one thing I can’t do without is the boy God Gave both of us.” – Marvin Gaye, “Here My Dear”

Dyson’s book excerpts:

MARVIN GAYE III’S (ALLEGED) FAMOUS SISTER AND HER IN-LAWS

Marvin Gaye III is actually the (alleged) biological brother of “Queen Sugar” actress, Bianca Lawson. Bianca is the daughter of legendary actor, Richard Lawson. Richard is the husband of Tina Knowles, and the step-dad of Beyonce and Solange! Ain’t that some tea…or shall we say, some “Lemonade” for ya?!!

Peep Tina Lawson having a lil’ fun with her hubby, Richard, below…

And we can’t forget the time Bianca was photographed chillin’ with her stepsister’s, Beyonce and Solange Knowles, at their parents’ wedding…

DENISE GORDY WITH DAUGHTER, BIANCA LAWSON

Richard Lawson was married to Bianca’s and Marvin Gaye III’s (alleged) mom, Denise Gordy, from 1978 to 1989. Bianca was born in 1979 and she’s 42 years old. We’re not sure if Bianca and Marvin Gaye III have a relationship today, but clearly, Bianca and her parents do…below she’s pictured with her mom, Denise Gordy…

Whew…ILOSM family, that was a LOT to unpack, was it not?!!

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We all know and love Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson as a couple. Tina oftentimes posts pics of her and Richard in marital bliss, and they are in love! In researching that story, we noticed that Richard’s daughter was linked to a wealthy music family!

Bianca Lawson Is Richard Lawson’s Daughter…

Bianca Lawson’s now a 42 year old actress best known for her roles on Saved by the Bell, Sister, Sister, and The Steve Harvey Show, and most recently in Oprah Winfrey Network drama series, Queen Sugar. But it’s her mom that Richard Lawson married back in 1978.

If Her Mom Doesn’t Look Familiar…

Her face may not be familiar, but Bianca’s mom is the niece of the famed Berry Gordy. Denise Gordy, is the daughter of George and Rosemary Gordy and she’s the biological mother of Marvin Gaye III (born 1966) by Marvin Gaye!

In case you missed our prior report, here it is:

Anna Gordy’s niece, Denise Gordy – the woman who was allegedly underaged when she reportedly gave birth to Marvin Gaye III, the ‘adopted’ son of singer, Marvin Gaye, and his then-wife, Anna Gordy.

Anna Gordy’s and Marvin Gaye’s pregnancy/birthing scandal was supposedly pre-arranged by the couple, because Anna — who was 17 years older than husband, Marvin — reportedly couldn’t conceive by that time.

According to the biographies, Anna Gordy — with her husband’s approval — faked her pregnancy for the media and claimed that she’d given birth to Marvin III. However, years later Marvin Gaye revealed in his biography, “Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye,” to author David Ritz, that their son, Marvin III, was really “adopted.” The book released in 1985, a year after Marvin’s death. According to several reports, that’s when Marvin Gaye III learned his true identity – that allegedly: his biological mother, Denise Gordy, is not his ‘cousin’; his ‘adoptive mom,’ Anna Gordy, is his great-aunt; and his ‘adoptive father,’ singer Marvin Gaye, is his biological father…allegedly.

Thus, Marvin Gaye III is actually the (alleged) biological brother of “Queen Sugar” actress, Bianca Lawson. Bianca is the daughter of legendary actor, Richard Lawson. Richard is the husband of Tina Knowles, and the step-dad of Beyonce and Solange! Ain’t that some tea…or shall we say, some “Lemonade” for ya?!!

I tell, we learn something new ’round here everyday, ILOSM fam.’

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We love us some Marvin Gaye, here at ILOSM…but by now, we’ve all heard about the many struggles that plagued the late icon’s life. Some of them were not his doing and some of them were caused by his own personal demons, as Marvin himself has even confessed. But there’s one vital part of his life that many do not know, and that is the reportedly true biological bloodline of he and Anna Gordy’s (Berry Gordy’s sister) adopted son, Marvin Gaye III. Typically, we aren’t too surprised by what we learn about Marvin anymore, but this one tripped us out.

According to historian/author, Michael Eric Dyson’s biography, “Mercy, Mercy Me: The Art, Loves and Demons of Marvin Gaye,” as well as author, Steve Turner’s biography, “TROUBLE MAN: The Life and Death of Marvin Gaye,” Marvin Gaye and Anna Gordy had taken very controversial steps to have their son, Marvin III.

MARVIN GAYE HAD SON WITH THEN-WIFE’S TEEN NIECE, DENISE GORDY?

It has been revealed, in the aforementioned biographies, that the reportedly REAL mother of Marvin Gaye III is actually actress, Denise Gordy, 71 (pictured below), the niece of Berry Gordy and Marvin Gaye’s then-wife, Anna Gordy. Denise was said to be just 15 years old at the time of Marvin III’s birth in 1965, which means Marvin Gaye risked being jailed for statutory rape, had anyone found out back then.

Let’s not forget that Marvin Gaye did publicly date his then-girlfriend (who eventually became his wife), Janis Gaye, when she was 17 and he was 34. So, being with a not-yet-legal young lady wasn’t foreign territory for him back then. Moving on…

MEET DENISE GORDY, ALLEGED BIOLOGICAL MOM OF MARVIN GAYE III

Below is a photo of Anna Gordy’s niece, Denise Gordy – the woman who was allegedly underaged when she reportedly gave birth to Marvin Gaye III, the ‘adopted’ son of singer, Marvin Gaye, and his then-wife, Anna Gordy…

MARVIN GAYE’S WIFE FAKED HER PREGNANCY?

Anna Gordy’s and Marvin Gaye’s pregnancy/birthing scandal was supposedly pre-arranged by the couple, because Anna — who was 17 years older than husband, Marvin — reportedly couldn’t conceive by that time.

According to the biographies, Anna Gordy — with her husband’s approval — faked her pregnancy for the media and claimed that she’d given birth to Marvin III. However, years later Marvin Gaye revealed in his biography, “Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye,” to author David Ritz, that their son, Marvin III, was really “adopted.” The book released in 1985, a year after Marvin’s death. According to several reports, that’s when Marvin Gaye III learned his true identity – that allegedly: his biological mother, Denise Gordy, is not his ‘cousin’; his ‘adoptive mom,’ Anna Gordy, is his great-aunt; and his ‘adoptive father,’ singer Marvin Gaye, is his biological father…allegedly.

MICHAEL ERIC DYSON’S MARVIN GAYE BIOGRAPHY POINTS OUT THE OBVIOUS

In his biography, Michael Eric Dyson also pointed out a very interesting line in Marvin’s 1978 single, “Here My Dear,” (which Marvin also publicly admitted was written for Anna Gordy after they began having marital problems):

“You don’t have a right to use a son of mine to keep me in line […] one thing I can’t do without is the boy God Gave both of us.” – Marvin Gaye, “Here My Dear”

Dyson’s book excerpts:

MARVIN GAYE III’S (ALLEGED) FAMOUS SISTER AND HER IN-LAWS

Marvin Gaye III is actually the (alleged) biological brother of “Queen Sugar” actress, Bianca Lawson. Bianca is the daughter of legendary actor, Richard Lawson. Richard is the husband of Tina Knowles, and the step-dad of Beyonce and Solange! Ain’t that some tea…or shall we say, some “Lemonade” for ya?!!

Peep Tina Lawson having a lil’ fun with her hubby, Richard, below…

And we can’t forget the time Bianca was photographed chillin’ with her stepsister’s, Beyonce and Solange Knowles, at their parents’ wedding…

DENISE GORDY WITH DAUGHTER, BIANCA LAWSON

Richard Lawson was married to Bianca’s and Marvin Gaye III’s (alleged) mom, Denise Gordy, from 1978 to 1989. Bianca was born in 1979 and she’s 42 years old. We’re not sure if Bianca and Marvin Gaye III have a relationship today, but clearly, Bianca and her parents do…below she’s pictured with her mom, Denise Gordy…

Whew…ILOSM family, that was a LOT to unpack, was it not?!!

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We all know and love Tina Knowles & Richard Lawson as a couple. Tina recently posted pics of her and Richard in marital bliss, and they are in love! In researching that story, we noticed that Richard’s daughter was linked to a wealthy music family! Check out the gallery & story below:

Mother Of Richard’s Daughter, Bianca Lawson, Hails From A Legendary Family…

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Bianca Lawson’s now a 39 year old actress best known for her roles on “Saved by the Bell,” “Sister, Sister,” and “The Steve Harvey Show,” and most recently in Oprah Winfrey Network drama series, “Queen Sugar.” But it’s her mom that Richard Lawson married back in 1978. She was…

Richard Lawson’s Ex-Wife Is A Gordy

Her face may not be familiar, but Bianca’s mom is the niece of the famed Berry Gordy. Denise Gordy, is the daughter of George and Rosemary Gordy.

These days as we all know, Richard Lawson is happily married into another musical family to his lovely wife, Tina Knowles Lawson.

Speaking of Tina and Richard’s union, as we previously reported, Tina admitted in a prior interview that she almost did NOT marry Richard, but she’s now glad she did.

Tina Lawson Explains Why She Almost Did NOT Marry Richard

Tina explained to Essence, how after her marriage of 31 years to Beyonce’s and Solange’s dad, Matthew Knowles, was finally over, she was: ‘lookin’ for a new love baby, a new love, yeah, yeah, yeah’ (shout out to Jody Watley). So Tina’s best friend, Monica (who’s also friends with Richard), called up Richard and asked him to set her girl, Tina, up with one of HIS friends.

“She called him [Richard] and asked him to introduce me to some men and I thought, ‘My God, I just seem so desperate,’” said Tina.

Richard tried to help at first, then he decided to make his move on Tina instead, BUT what Tina did next almost shut down this whole love connection FOREVER…

Richard ‘liked it,’ but he almost didn’t do what Tina’s daughter preaches and ‘put a ring on it,’ because Tina was like “Hell no!” After Tina told Richard the qualities she wanted in a man, he obviously was like, ‘Bump that, instead of my friends, it sounds like I AM her type!’ So he asked Tina to consider him being her man:

“Me and Monica both said ‘Hell no!’” revealed Tina. “That was only because the women like Richard so I was like, ‘Oh no, I don’t want to deal with that.’”

Sounds like Tina didn’t want to risk getting cheated on by a man who gets so many offers from his groupies on the regular, but thankfully Richard proved her wrong.

Moral of the story- We can’t be so afraid of getting our hearts broken, that we come THIS close to shutting out our potential soul mates forever. I’m glad Richard didn’t give up on Tina after she shut him down, because now they seem happier than two teenagers in love for the first time. Their example gives a lot of us, old schoolers out here, hope that finding true love isn’t just a thing of the past.

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Welp, like Solange, even her moms, Tina Knowles-Lawson, has a tipping point- she’ll only allow so much BS to enter into her life. That was the case when a fan tried to check her over her recent Instagram post about her husband/actor, Richard Lawson’s daughter.

Most of us have learned by now that  actress, Bianca Lawson, is Richard’s daughter and if you haven’t heard…SURPRISE! Now that we have the Lawson family tree outta the way, here’s why Mama Tina just clapped back over her stepdaughter, Bianca.

The Post That Started It All

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ15VJNh6lN/

It all started when Tina posted a photo of Bianca, on The Real talk sow, with a caption that read, “My beautiful bonus Daughter on The real with the wonderful hosts of ‘The Real’ I will be Co- hosting on Oct. 11th tune in.”

Fan’s Reaction & Tina’s Clapback

simplyladymay: Bonus daughter???? The entire world knows you have 2 biological children BEYONCE AND SOLANGE..STOP CALLING YOUR STEPCHILDREN BONUS..KELLY’S SON IS YOUR GRANDSON…YOU’VE KNOWN KELLY SINCE SHE WAS 8, 9 YEARS OLD…TITAN IS YOUR GRANDSON… RICHARD’S CHILDREN ARE YOUR STEPCHILDREN…STOP WITH THE BONUS SON AND BONUS DAUGHTER… SOUNDS BAD.”

Tina’s Response

“Hello simplyladymay I respect everyone’s opinion even if I don’t agree with it! Yes Kelly is absolutely my daughter she has been with me since she was 11 years old and thus you have a wonderful mother I consider myself her mother as well and yes Titan is definitely my grandson. As for my husband’s children who I consider a wonderful bonus from God. (I do not like the term stepmother or stepchildren) whom I choose to call My Bonus Children because bonus means an unexpected plus or added extra. They are amazing unexpected plus. So no shade in this posting, only my attempt to educate and give you my point of view.”

And boom! Mama Tina stood up for herself, but still did with much style and grace. Gotta love it! On a side note, what’chall think about her “bonus daughter” reference to Richard Lawson’s daughter?

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