Alexsandra Wright (born February 17, 1971) is a Canadian former actress. She was previously in a relationship with Mathew Knowles and has one child with him.
Alexsandra Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1971 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–2002 |
| Known for | Television and film appearances |
| Notable work | Baby Boy |
| Partner(s) | Mathew Knowles (2007–2009) Harvey Walden IV (2011–?) |
| Children | 1 |
Biography
editWright was born on February 17, 1971, in Montreal, Quebec. Wright's acting career began with an uncredited role in the 1989 television movie Third Degree Burn. A decade later, Wright appeared in the JAG episode "Psychic Warrior"[1] and the 2000 drama film Love Beat The Hell Outta Me.[2] In 2001, Wright appeared in Baby Boy, a coming-of-age drama starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Snoop Doggy Dog and Omar Gooding.[3] Wright followed her appearance in Baby Boy with two television shows: the "My Fifteen Minutes" episode of Scrubs[4] in 2001, and "The Young and the Meatless" episode of Girls Club in 2002.
Wright eventually retired from acting, and began working as a public relations representative for Microsoft. During her time at the company in 2007, Wright met Mathew Knowles,[5] and the pair began an 18-month affair during which Wright became pregnant.[6] Paternity tests later confirmed that Mathew is the father of her son, Nixon Knowles.[7] On November 11, 2009, Mathew's wife, Tina Knowles, filed for divorce from her husband, citing "discord or conflict of personalities" as the reason.[8][9] In 2013, Wright publicly apologized to Tina, Beyoncé and Solange for the "pain [she] has contributed" to their lives.[10][11] After the breakup with Mathew, Wright became engaged to Celebrity Fit Club trainer Harvey Walden IV.[12][13] In 2014, shortly after the child support payments for Nixon were reduced, Wright and her son moved into temporary housing through a homeless support group.[14]
As of 2023, they now live in a suburb in Los Angeles, and Wright is the CEO of a company called The Global Collective.[15]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Third Degree Burn | Uncredited | Television movie |
| 1999 | JAG | Petty Officer Colzie | 1 episode: "Psychic Warrior" |
| 2000 | Love Beat the Hell Outta Me | ||
| 2001 | Baby Boy | Woman Inside | |
| 2001 | Scrubs | Patricia | 1 episode: "My Fifteen Minutes" |
| 2002 | Girls Club | Janice | 1 episode: "The Young and the Meatless" |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Psychic Warrior Cast and Crew". TV.COM. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ Berry, Torriano S. (2009). The A to Z of African American Cinema. Scarecrow Press. p. 212. ISBN 9780810870345.
- ^ "Baby Boy Movie Poster". Stargate Cinema. Archived from the original on February 24, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
- ^ "Mathew Knowles Scandal: Beyonce Daddy Is Baby Daddy To "SCRUBS" Guest Alexsandra Wright, Says Suit". CBS. October 5, 2009. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
- ^ "Beyonce's Half Brother Questions Why Singer 'Doesn't Love' Him". bckonline.com. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ Bachelor, Blane (15 Mar 2010). "BUZZ: Paternity Test Confirms Beyoncé's Dad a Dad Again". People. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 31 Jan 2014.
- ^ "Beyonce's dad has a love child". The Indian Express. 25 March 2010. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ^ "Beyonce's Mother Tina Knowles Files for Divorce". Billboard. 19 December 2009. Archived from the original on 20 September 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
- ^ "Beyonce's parents file for divorce". Retrieved January 31, 2014.
- ^ Rogers, Jasmine Denise (28 Aug 2013). "Alexsandra Wright Apologizes To Tina Knowles For Tearing Apart Her Family: 'I Regret The Pain I Have Contributed'". Madame Noire. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 31 Jan 2014.
- ^ "Mathew Knowles' Ex-Mistress Apologizes to Beyoncé, Tina and Solange in Open Letter". Atlanta Black Star. August 28, 2013. Archived from the original on February 8, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ^ Natasha. "Child Support Show Down! Mathew Knowles & Alexsandra Wright Set To Face Off In Court This Friday". The BF. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ Wilson, Angela. "Mathew Knowles Heads To Court For Unpaid Child Support". Uptown Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ "Exclusive: Beyonce's Little Half-Brother Lives On Public Assistance". Inside Edition. April 24, 2014. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "Who is Nixon Knowles? Beyonce's half-brother who lives just 10 miles away from her wonders why singer 'doesn't love' him". meaww.com. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.