Alexsandra Wright Explained

Alexsandra Wright should not be confused with Alexandra Wright.

Alexsandra Wright
Birth Date: 17 February 1971
Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1989–2002
Partner:Mathew Knowles (2007–2009)
Harvey Walden IV (2011–?)
Children:1
Known For:Television and film appearances
Notable Works:Baby Boy

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 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

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989 Third Degree Burn Uncredited Television movie
1999JAG Petty Officer Colzie 1 episode: "Psychic Warrior"
2000 Love Beat the Hell Outta Me
2001Baby BoyWoman Inside
2001ScrubsPatricia1 episode: "My Fifteen Minutes"
2002Girls ClubJanice1 episode: "The Young and the Meatless"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Psychic Warrior Cast and Crew. TV.COM. 31 January 2014. 21 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221232454/http://www.tv.com/m/shows/jag/psychic-warrior-5229/cast/. live.
  2. Book: Berry, Torriano S.. The A to Z of African American Cinema. 2009. Scarecrow Press. 9780810870345. 212.
  3. Web site: Baby Boy Movie Poster. Stargate Cinema. January 31, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140224045311/http://www.stargatecinema.com/baby-boy-movie-poster.html. February 24, 2014. dead.
  4. News: Mathew Knowles Scandal: Beyonce Daddy Is Baby Daddy To "SCRUBS" Guest Alexsandra Wright, Says Suit. January 31, 2014. CBS. October 5, 2009. February 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222185907/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/matthew-knowles-scandal-beyonce-daddy-is-baby-daddy-to-scrubs-guest-alexsandra-wright-says-suit/. live.
  5. Web site: Beyonce's Half Brother Questions Why Singer 'Doesn't Love' Him. bckonline.com. July 10, 2023. July 14, 2023.
  6. News: Bachelor. Blane. BUZZ: Paternity Test Confirms Beyoncé's Dad a Dad Again. 31 Jan 2014. People. 15 Mar 2010. 12 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131212113636/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20354547,00.html. live.
  7. News: Beyonce's dad has a love child. February 5, 2014. The Indian Express. 25 March 2010. 22 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222155518/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/beyonces-dad-has-a-love-child/. live.
  8. Web site: Beyonce's Mother Tina Knowles Files for Divorce. 19 December 2009. Billboard. January 31, 2014. 20 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140920133959/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/266352/beyonces-mother-tina-knowles-files-for-divorce. live.
  9. News: Beyonce's parents file for divorce. January 31, 2014.
  10. News: Rogers. Jasmine Denise. Alexsandra Wright Apologizes To Tina Knowles For Tearing Apart Her Family: 'I Regret The Pain I Have Contributed'. 31 Jan 2014. Madame Noire. 28 Aug 2013. 21 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221223009/http://madamenoire.com/296098/alexsandra-wright-apologizes-for-wrecking-tina-knowless-marriage-continues-to-fight-for-child-support/. live.
  11. News: Mathew Knowles' Ex-Mistress Apologizes to Beyoncé, Tina and Solange in Open Letter. February 5, 2014. Atlanta Black Star. August 28, 2013. February 8, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140208044400/http://atlantablackstar.com/2013/08/28/mathew-knowles-ex-mistress-apologizes-beyonce-tina-solange-open-letter/. live.
  12. Web site: Natasha. Child Support Show Down! Mathew Knowles & Alexsandra Wright Set To Face Off In Court This Friday. The BF. 19 March 2014. 12 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140212061224/http://www.theybf.com/2013/12/10/child-support-show-down-mathew-knowles-alexsandra-wright-set-to-face-off-in-court-this. live.
  13. Web site: Wilson. Angela. Mathew Knowles Heads To Court For Unpaid Child Support. Uptown Magazine. 19 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407065644/http://uptownmagazine.com/2013/12/mathew-knowles-court-unpaid-child-support/. 7 April 2014. dead.
  14. News: Exclusive: Beyonce's Little Half-Brother Lives On Public Assistance . May 3, 2022 . Inside Edition . April 24, 2014.
  15. Web site: 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. July 14, 2023.