Bozoma Saint John Reveals Tina Knowles 'Tried to Take' Her Fiancé First

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star credits Beyoncé's mom for encouraging her to date Keely Watson.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:34pm

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Bozoma Saint John tells PEOPLE that Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mom, initially showed interest in Saint John's now-fiancé Keely Watson when the couple first met through Watson's nephew. Saint John says Knowles jokingly told her 'Well, I date uncles' when Saint John was hesitant about dating Watson. The couple has since gotten engaged and documented their IVF journey on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Why it matters

This story provides a lighthearted look at how celebrity connections and relationships can intertwine, as well as the challenges and openness reality TV stars face in documenting major life events.

The details

Saint John, 49, says she initially turned down a date with Watson, 52, when his nephew first suggested they meet. However, with encouragement from friends, including Knowles, Saint John agreed to look at Watson's Instagram profile. Knowles then joked that she 'date uncles' too, leading to a playful exchange between the two women. It wasn't until late 2024 that Knowles finally met Watson in person at a Wicked premiere, where she gave her stamp of approval. Saint John and Watson have been open about their relationship on RHOBH, including discussions about having children through IVF.

  • In 2024, Tina Knowles met Keely Watson in person for the first time at the Wicked premiere.
  • Saint John and Watson joined RHOBH for season 14, about 5 months into their relationship.

The players

Bozoma Saint John

A 49-year-old reality star on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills who recently got engaged to Keely Watson.

Keely Watson

Bozoma Saint John's 52-year-old fiancé, whom she met through his nephew.

Tina Knowles

Beyoncé's 72-year-old mother, who initially showed interest in dating Keely Watson before encouraging Saint John to pursue him.

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What they’re saying

“Ms. Tina, she's like, 'Well, I date uncles,' and I was like, 'You better move. I was here first. This is my uncle. You get out of here!'”

— Bozoma Saint John, Reality Star

“Since we had been looking at the Instagram, she hadn't seen him. Obviously, she knows we're dating and whatnot. So when she met him at the Wicked premiere, she was like, 'Yeah, that was good.' So it feels very full circle.”

— Bozoma Saint John, Reality Star

What’s next

Saint John and Watson plan to continue documenting their relationship and IVF journey on future seasons of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

The takeaway

This story highlights the unexpected ways that celebrity connections and relationships can intertwine, as well as the openness that reality TV stars must embrace when sharing major life events with their audience.