Kelly Rowland credits BFF Beyoncé for helping her find self-confidence

'Bey always says to be authentic': Kelly Rowland credits BFF Beyoncé for helping her find self-confidence... as singer hails girl power as 'f***ing incredible'

By Simone Amelia and Charlotte Foster For Daily Mail Australia

PUBLISHED: 07:35, 23 April 2017 | UPDATED: 08:30, 23 April 2017

She's the tenacious beauty who rose to fame as part of Destiny's Child.

And Kelly Rowland, 36, has made a name for herself since becoming a solo artist, but she admits is hasn't always been easy.

Kelly opened up to Sydney Morning Herald about her struggles with self-confidence and how close friends Beyonce and Solange Knowles inspired her to be great.

Kelly Rowland, 36, has made a name for herself since being a solo artist and entertainer, but it hasn't always been easy

After Destiny's Child split up in 2005, Kelly began her journey of self-discovery and acceptance and she is now determined to empower other young women to do the same.

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'Bey always says to be authentic. Some people get it early -  Solange [Knowles] got it so early, she always made up her own rules. I think with me it comes with age,' she told the publication.  

She described Beyonce's mother Tina Lawson as her 'bonus mother' and confidante, revealing it was her who forced Kelly to appreciate her natural good looks. 

Advice from a friend: Kelly said 'Beyoncé always says to be authentic'

Delta Goodrem is joined by Kelly Rowland, Seal and Boy George

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'She [Tina Knowles] would literally get me in front of the mirror and tell me how beautiful my chocolate skin was'

'She would literally get me in front of the mirror and tell me how beautiful my chocolate skin was,' said Kelly. 

'I wasn't just a face for myself, I was a face for other girls who looked like me and I don't want them to see themselves and not see how incredible they are in their own skin,' she offered. 

As Kelly began to accept and love herself, she decided it was her responsibility to share her experiences to empower other young women. 

As Kelly began to accept and love herself, she decided it was her responsibility to share her experiences to empower other young women

The Atlanta-born singer  is in the middle of recording her first solo album since 2013's Talk A Good Game, a new set she said will remind women of how 'f***ing incredible' they are.

The mother of two-year-old son Titan said she wants to give her son the support she didn't have, but doesn't want him to have everything handed to him either.

She said: 'I don't want him to be an entitled little prick, I want him to be respectful.' 

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The mother of two-year-old son Titan said parenthood also changed her approach to music

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Keke Palmer bares her shoulders in asymmetric top at Women of Excellence Luncheon

Pretty as a peach! Keke Palmer bares her shoulders in asymmetric top at Women of Excellence Luncheon

By CASSIE CARPENTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 23:31, 4 June 2016 | UPDATED: 23:41, 4 June 2016

Keke Palmer was pretty as a peach at the 8th Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon in Beverly Hills on Saturday.

Stylist Geraldine 'Gigi' Fernandez put the 22-year-old starlet in a shoulder-baring peachy asymmetric top, b&w patterned trousers, and patent leather pumps.

The Grease Live actress sported full make-up and wore her fringed mohawk in a ponytail for the female-centered function.

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Lady who lunches! Keke Palmer was pretty as a peach at the 8th Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon in Beverly Hills on Saturday

Lovely: Stylist Geraldine 'Gigi' Fernandez put the 22-year-old starlet in a shoulder-baring peachy asymmetric top, b&w patterned trousers, and patent leather pumps

Edgy hairdo: The Grease Live actress sported full make-up and wore her fringed mohawk in a ponytail for the female-centered function

Keke - born Lauren Keyana Palmer - later changed into an orange-striped halter tank dress and tennies for a series of snaps for her 10.7M followers.

The Figure You Out songstress captioned on cheeky angle with a peach emoji, which was also a nod for her upcoming acting gig.

Palmer voices a woolly mammoth called Peaches in the star-studded 3D animated sequel Ice Age: Collision Course, which hits UK theaters July 15 and US theaters July 22.

Next month, the SAG Award nominee will film her role as Kappa Kappa Tau co-president Zayday Williams - who has a genius IQ - in the Los Angeles asylum-set second season of Fox's Scream Queens.  

'I know that u love me, and I love u': Keke - born Lauren Keyana Palmer - later changed into an orange-striped halter tank dress and tennies for a series of snaps for her 10.7M followers

Pert: The Figure You Out songstress captioned on cheeky angle with a peach emoji, which was also a nod for her upcoming acting gig

No coincidence: Palmer voices a woolly mammoth called Peaches in the star-studded 3D animated sequel Ice Age: Collision Course, which hits UK theaters July 15 and US theaters July 22

Back for more! Next month, the SAG Award nominee will film her role as Kappa Kappa Tau co-president Zayday Williams - who has a genius IQ - in the LA asylum-set second season of Fox's Scream Queens

Joining the Broadway thespian at The Beverly Hilton Hotel was fellow R&B belter and the luncheon's honoree, Kelly Rowland.

The 35-year-old four-time Grammy winner let her hair down in a hot pink toga-style mini-dress and nude stilettos.

The Chasing Destiny host then reunited with her Destiny's Child 'momager' Tina Knowles and her second husband Richard Lawson.

The 62-year-old designer - born Celestine Beyincé - looked fierce in her sheer LBD, gold jewelry, and big curly hair.  

Woman of the hour! Joining the Broadway thespian at The Beverly Hilton Hotel was fellow R&B belter and the luncheon's honoree, Kelly Rowland

Pretty in pink: The 35-year-old four-time Grammy winner let her hair down in a hot pink toga-style mini-dress and nude stilettos

Where's Queen Bey? The Chasing Destiny host then reunited with her Destiny's Child 'momager' Tina Knowles and her second husband Richard Lawson

Got it from her mama: The 62-year-old designer - born Celestine Beyincé - looked fierce in her sheer LBD, gold jewelry, and big curly hair

America's Got Talent judge Mel B opted for a very light pastel pink pencil dress, nude stilettos, and a tidy topbun for the festivities.

The luncheon's host Holly Robinson Peete decided she wanted to rock a bolder magenta shaded pencil dress, lots of jewelry, and beige T-strap pumps.

Basketball Wives LA's Draya Michele bared her toned thigh and her taut tummy in a black halter top and maxi-wrap skirt.

Britosh rose: America's Got Talent judge Mel B opted for a very light pastel pink pencil dress, nude stilettos, and a tidy topbun for the festivities

Reality star: The luncheon's host Holly Robinson Peete decided she wanted to rock a bolder magenta shaded pencil dress, lots of jewelry, and beige T-strap pumps

Not-so-basic black: Basketball Wives LA's Draya Michele bared her toned thigh and her taut tummy in a black halter top and maxi-wrap skirt

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