Kelly Rowland explains how Beyoncé holds her ‘accountable’

During a new interview, the Destiny’s Child alum opened up about her close relationship with her group of famous friends, including BeyoncéCiara, La La Anthony and Michelle Williams, and how they help keep her grounded during some of life’s biggest storms.

Kelly Rowland Gets Candid About Her Close Relationship With Her Squad of Celebrity Friends

Speaking to PEOPLE, Rowland, who stars in the recently released Prime Video film “Relationship Goals,” detailed what goes on behind the scenes of her relationship with some of the industry’s biggest stars.

“I’ve known them for so long,” Rowland said. “They hold me accountable when I figure things out. They love me through my ugliness. We laugh together, we experience joy together, we experience honesty together, life together, and that’s the best part.”

Kelly Rowland has been close to Beyoncé since they were kids

Hearing about Rowland’s relationship with Beyoncé comes as no surprise, considering the two women rose to fame together as part of the chart-topping girl group Destiny’s Child.

The two formed an unbreakable bond during their early years together, something that has remained just as strong today as it did over three decades ago.

In early February 2026, Beyoncé even shared a carousel of images of her and Rowland together to celebrate the “Dilemma” singer’s birthday.

“#RelationshipGoals,” Beyoncé captioned the post. “Happy birthday, Kelly.”

Kelly Rowland is just as close to her ‘bonus’ mother

Rowland’s connection to Beyoncé doesn’t stop with her. According to a previous report from The Blast, Rowland has also become extremely close to the “Single Ladies” singer’s mother, Tina Knowles, whom she calls her “bonus” mother.

During a podcast appearance, Rowland spoke about their close relationship, stating that Mama T has known Rowland since she was a young girl. “You have to remember that I’ve known my Mama T for so long,” she said. “She knows everything about me. My mannerisms, my tone when I call her. She knows when I’m happy just by one tone.”

For Rowland, her relationship with Tina means more to her than people probably realize. She called Tina, who created costumes for Destiny’s Child, her “safe space” before sharing how much having “two moms” means to her.

“I can’t believe God thought of me the most by giving me two moms who can give me so much love and then also giving me sisters with Bey and Angie. [Beyince]and Solange,” she said. “The amount of love he gave me through people I can never repay him for.”

How Ciara and Rowland became close friends

As for his relationship with singer Ciara, Rowland told PEOPLE that while their relationship continues to grow, the couple became especially close after the birth of their children.

“We really became close when our kids were born. And now they’re both 11. It’s a beautiful thing, I’m so grateful for my girlfriend hoods, it’s just amazing. My female ecosystem,” Rowland said.

Ciara also sent a special birthday message to Rowland on social media, sharing a throwback TikTok of the couple dancing to Rowland’s 2007 hit single, “Like This.”

“Happy birthday to the most amazing woman, mom, sister and friend,” read the caption. “We never get bored when we’re together!”

Rowland talks filming with Method Man in new Amazon movie

Rowland’s new film, “Relationship Goals,” also starring rapper Method Man, is now available to stream on Prime Video.

In a separate interview with PEOPLE, Rowland opened up about the moment she knew Method Man, known for his time in the rap group Wu-Tang Clan, would be the perfect frontman.

“When we did our chemistry reading, that was the icing on the cake for me,” she said. “As soon as he did it and grabbed his little pillow, I was like [to director Linda Mendoza]’It’s him!’ And it was very vulnerable. We’ve never seen Cliff, ‘Method Man,’ like this.”

Method Man also praised his collaboration with the Grammy-winning singer on camera, calling her a “consummate professional.”

“I knew I would have a great relationship with Kelly because everything I had heard about her was totally true,” he said. “So, yeah, I mean, chemistry was a no-brainer for me, honestly.”