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Beyoncé's Appearance at Glamour Women of the Year Sparks Discussions: Users Can't Recognize Her, Her Tears, & More

Dorcus Osongo
Oct 09, 2024
11:11 A.M.

Beyoncé Knowles dazzled in a chic gold outfit as she stepped out to support her mother, Tina Knowles, who was honored at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City.

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Tina Knowles's acceptance speech at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, held on the night of October 8, 2024, evoked deep emotions in Beyonce Knowles. This depth of feeling was also evident in Tina's voice as she gave her acceptance remarks.

A fan comments on Beyonce Knowles's reaction to Tina Knowles's acceptance speech at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/glamourmag/

A fan comments on Beyonce Knowles's reaction to Tina Knowles's acceptance speech at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/glamourmag/

Fans commented on how emotional the moment was but they also focused on Beyonce's appearance. The singer looked radiant in a light-yellow top cinched at the waist with a matching belt, and complemented by a gold slip skirt from Sergio Hudson's Spring/Summer 2025 collection.

Beyonce Knowles attends Glamour Women of the Year Awards to support Tina Knowles, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

Beyonce Knowles attends Glamour Women of the Year Awards to support Tina Knowles, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

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She completed her ensemble with light-yellow mesh gloves and gold platform heels. The "16 Carriages" crooner styled her white-blonde hair in a voluminous, wavy bob and adorned herself with embellished hoop earrings.

Beyonce Knowles at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards event to support Tina Knowles, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

Beyonce Knowles at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards event to support Tina Knowles, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

Her makeup featured gold eyeshadow and a glossy nude lip. Upon arriving at the event, Beyoncé Knowles draped a long fur coat over her outfit and carried a chic black and gold purse, finishing off her look with embellished gradient cat-eye sunglasses.

Beyonce Knowles attends Glamour Women of the Year Awards to support Tina Knowles, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

Beyonce Knowles attends Glamour Women of the Year Awards to support Tina Knowles, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

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Her presence had fans buzzing over everything from her look to her deeply felt reactions. Some users found her new appearance unfamiliar, with one saying, "That was not her. Her double," while another commented, "Clone real one is off." One fan even questioned, "Is that really her 👀," as discussions about her look spread across social media.

Beyonce Knowles attending the Glamour Women of the Year Awards event to support Tina Knowles, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

Beyonce Knowles attending the Glamour Women of the Year Awards event to support Tina Knowles, from an Instagram post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

Others joked about her hairstyle, with one user teasing, "Sorry all I saw was a wig," and another quipping, "Carol Channing called. She wants her wig back." An observant user added, "She wants to be blonde so bad," while a person with similar views concurred, "Blonde is wrong in her sometimes."

Beyonce Knowles at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, from a post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

Beyonce Knowles at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, from a post dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/whoopsee.it/

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However, not all fans were focused on her appearance. Some were captivated by Beyoncé's emotional vulnerability during the event.

She appeared to wipe away tears from her face when during her speech, Tina said, "My daughters have brought me such incredible joy and pride in my life far more than anything else. They are my crew, my tribe, my rocks, my ride or dies. They have been right there by my side at the lowest points of my life."

Angela Beyince, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Samantha Barry attend Glamour Women of the Year at Times Square Edition Hotel in New York City, on October 8, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Angela Beyince, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Samantha Barry attend Glamour Women of the Year at Times Square Edition Hotel in New York City, on October 8, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Tina, who considers Kelly Rowland as her bonus daughter, added, her voice breaking, "They have cheered me on at the highest points of my life, making me feel like I could conquer anything." At that moment, someone in the audience shouted, "Yes, you can!" as the camera panned to Beyoncé, who still appeared to be wiping away her tears.

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Beyonce Knowles appears to tear up during Tina Knowles's speech at the Glamour Women of the Year Award ceremony, from a video dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/glamourmag/

Beyonce Knowles appears to tear up during Tina Knowles's speech at the Glamour Women of the Year Award ceremony, from a video dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/glamourmag/

These were the touching and tearful moments fans were referring to when they commented, "I have a big problem seeing Beyoncé cry. I cried too 🥹🩷." Another fan, touched by her tears, said, "Nothing like a daughter's love."

Beyonce Knowles tearing up during Tina Knowles's speech at the Glamour Women of the Year Award ceremony, from a video dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/glamourmag/

Beyonce Knowles tearing up during Tina Knowles's speech at the Glamour Women of the Year Award ceremony, from a video dated October 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/glamourmag/

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More heartfelt comments showed fans giving their love and support to Kelly, who was also at the event, and Beyonce, chiming, "They are both absolute Queens ❤️❤️❤️❤️," with one fan summing it up with, "Gorgeous."

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In her speech, Beyonce and Solange Knowles's mother, also shared, "I am asked most often what is the proudest moments you've had with your daughters and my answer is always the same. What I am most proud of is the human beings that they are. How they have managed to stay humble, grounded, generous, and kind, and how they manage to put it all into their art."

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Tina Knowles reflected on her life by saying that she has been blessed to experience many things and pursue various careers. However, she emphasized that her most fulfilling role has always been that of a mother.

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Tina also revealed, "I've had the privilege of raising and helping to raise four daughters. Two that were born to me and two that were a gift to me from God."

Angela Beyince, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Samantha Barry, and June Ambrose in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Angela Beyince, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Samantha Barry, and June Ambrose in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Tina acknowledged her past as somewhat of a rebellious teen and young adult but shared that the day she became a mother, she committed to ensuring that motherhood was one thing she wouldn't mess up.

Tina Knowles attends the Glamour Women of the Year celebration in New York, on October 8, 2024 | Source: Getty images

Tina Knowles attends the Glamour Women of the Year celebration in New York, on October 8, 2024 | Source: Getty images

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Now, her daughters are successful artists and entrepreneurs, who applaud her for the good job she did. At the event, Beyoncé beamed as she posed for pictures with her mother and her longtime friend and former Destiny's Child bandmate, Kelly.

Apart from Tina, three other mothers of prominent celebrities were honored that night: Selena Gomez's mom, Mandy Teefey, Billie Eilish's mom, Maggie Baird, and Donna Kelce, Travis and Jason Kelce's mom.

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