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8 Things You Should Know About Beyoncé's New Stepsister

Who is that girl in the back of Tina Knowles' bridesmaids photo? Why, that's Bianca Lawson, her hubby's daughter and new step-sibling to Beyoncé and Solange. Here's all you need to know about B #2.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 27, 2020
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Famous Fam

Bianca was a part of a famous family before Mama Knowles entered the picture. Her half-brother is Marvin Gaye III and her mother is Denise Gordy, niece of Motown founder Barry Gordy.

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L.A. Baby

Bianca Lawson was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She went to Marymount High School, the same school as Kim Kardashian.

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Big Break

Bianca started acting in 1988 as part of the main cast of Saved By The Bell: The New Class.

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Forever Young

Even though she’s 36 years old, Bianca has been known to play teenagers on television. She’s starred in hit teen shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Dawson’s Creek and Pretty Little Liars.

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Hard Knock Life

Bianca was bullied as a kid. “I’ve had guns pulled on me, large sharp things thrown at me…People can be really, really cruel. It takes a while to get over,” she told Us Weekly. We love you, B! Thank you for being an inspiration to those out there that held strong and never bowed down to bullying.

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Big Screen

You may recognize Bianca from some major films including Save The Last Dance, Primary Colors, and Jeepers Creepers 2.

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Bianca The Boss

Bianca also channeled her inner diva and played Diana Ross in The Temptations TV movie.

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