Stars rally around Beyoncé as mother, Tina Knowles, confronts baseless criticisms over ‘skin lightening’
Beyoncé, the global icon, made headlines not just for the premiere of her tour documentary, "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," but also for the unwarranted controversy surrounding her appearance. Dressed in a striking silver Versace gown with platinum blonde hair, the focus shifted to speculations about a significant lightening in her skin tone, sparking baseless criticism on social media.
Public Defense by Tina Knowles: A Mother's Roar Against Unfounded Claims
Responding to the online backlash, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, took to Instagram to address the controversy surrounding her daughter's appearance. In a powerful Instagram post, Knowles vehemently defended Beyoncé against allegations of attempting to alter her skin tone.
She emphasized the theme of the premiere—silver, and decried the criticism as rooted in racism, sexism, and double standards. Knowles skillfully dismantled the baseless narratives, clarifying that Beyoncé's choice of silver hair was a fashion statement in line with the event's theme.
Celebrity Voices Amplify Support for Beyoncé and Her Mother
Tina Knowles' passionate defense resonated across social media, earning widespread support from celebrities who rallied around the Knowles family. Keke Palmer, Holly Robinson Peete, Octavia Spencer, and others voiced their support for both Beyoncé and her mother. Keke Palmer expressed her admiration for Tina Knowles, stating, “I love you so much, Ms. Tina! She deserves to be protected in this way!”
Holly Peete applauded Knowles' motherhood, declaring, “This phenomenal woman is the epitome and definition of black pride and black excellence.” Octavia Spencer joined the chorus, affirming, “You have raised beautiful, strong, intelligent, black, PROUD TO BE
