Alexsandra Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1971 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| 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 |
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.
Biography
Wright 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 television show JAG in the episode "Psychic Warrior" [1] and the 2000 drama Love Beat The Hell Outta Me. [2] In 2001, Wright appeared in Baby Boy, a 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 irreconcilable differences as the reason. [8] In 2013, Wright publicly apologized to Tina, Beyoncé and Solange for the "pain [she] has contributed" to their lives. [9] [10] After the breakup with Mathew, Wright became engaged to Celebrity Fit Club trainer Harvey Walden IV. [11] [12] 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. [13]
As of 2023, they now live in a suburb in Los Angeles, and Wright is the CEO of a company called The Global Collective. [14]
Filmography
| 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
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.