> At a Glance
> – Tina Knowles shared that Beyoncé performed while two months pregnant with Blue Ivy in 2011
> – The singer repeatedly vomited backstage during the ITV special but continued performing
> – Only three people knew about the pregnancy at the time
> – Why it matters: Shows the extreme dedication and resilience of one of music’s biggest stars
Beyoncé’s 2011 ITV special became a testament to her professionalism as her mother reveals the hidden challenges behind the performance.
The Hardest Show
Tina Knowles posted a throwback clip from A Night with Beyoncé on January 6, revealing her daughter was two months pregnant with Blue Ivy during filming. The performance, which aired December 4, 2011, required extraordinary endurance as Beyoncé battled severe nausea throughout.
Tina explained the behind-the-scenes reality:
> “In between songs, she would run back and throw up and come out and do the next song. This is when I knew without a doubt how strong and resilient of a performer she was… we couldn’t tell anyone about the pregnancy.”
Kept in Confidence
The pregnancy remained a closely guarded secret. Only three people knew the truth: Tina and stylists Ty Hunter and Tim White. The rest of the crew believed Beyoncé was simply ill that day.
- Blue Ivy Carter was born January 7, 2012
- The special was filmed months before the August 2011 MTV Video Music Awards pregnancy announcement
- Beyoncé still delivered powerful performances despite her condition
Key Takeaways
- Beyoncé performed through severe morning sickness during early pregnancy
- The pregnancy was successfully hidden from the entire production team
- Tina Knowles called it “one of the hardest shows we’ve ever done”
- The performance demonstrated Beyoncé’s exceptional professionalism and dedication
The revelation highlights the extraordinary challenges performers sometimes overcome while maintaining their public image and professional standards.
