Bozoma Saint John, the star of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’, recently shared an amusing anecdote regarding her romance with fiancé Keely Watson, revealing that the well-known designer Tina Knowles played a crucial role in their connection. Speaking to PEOPLE, Saint John recounted how Knowles encouraged her to consider dating Watson, despite her initial reluctance.
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The couple’s journey began at a gathering hosted by Watson’s nephew, who is married to artist Harmonia Rosales. During this event, Watson expressed interest in Saint John after seeing a picture of her. However, when approached about a potential set-up, Saint John was dismissive, humorously recalling her reaction, “I was like, ‘I’m not going to date your uncle. Do I look like I date uncles?’” Her comments reflected both her surprise and bemusement at the idea, as she recounted the scene with laughter.
Knowles was also present at the gathering and chimed in during the conversation. Saint John recalled the moment she and Knowles browsed Watson’s social media images together. “Ms. Tina, she’s like, ‘Well, I date uncles,’ and I was like, ‘You better move. I was here first,’” Saint John said, playfully suggesting a friendly rivalry with Knowles over her prospective partner.
Last year, Knowles finally met Watson in person at the premiere of *Wicked*, where Saint John felt a sense of validation as her fiancé received the designer’s approval. “Obviously, she knows we’re dating and whatnot. So when she met him at the *Wicked* premiere, she was like, ‘Yeah, that was good,’” she noted, indicating that the meeting brought their relationship full circle.
Saint John and Watson’s romance has been a focal point of the recent season of *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills*. They have openly documented their relationship, including their journey through IVF as they strive to start a family. While some have critiqued their rapid pace, including discussions around children, both Saint John and Watson maintain that they are simply being true to themselves and their mature relationship.
Reflecting on their accelerated discussions about parenthood, Saint John commented, “There were a lot of things that we were dealing with in real time that became bigger than we anticipated. I was so surprised by it… we are grown and we are mature. We don’t have time to waste.” She expressed her belief that speaking about such topics publicly is important, as many individuals feel hesitant to discuss similar issues.
The pressures of having significant moments captured on camera have not gone unnoticed by the couple. Watson shared his thoughts on their engagement, which was filmed for the reality series, saying, “You’ve got the best camera and the best sounds… at some point, we are going to hopefully get a good full version of this video.” He noted the pressure that comes with being in the limelight, wishing to ensure everything goes perfectly during such personal moments.
Saint John added that their engagement took over an hour and a half to unfold but was edited down for the show, leaving her with a desire for viewers to see all the nuances of that unforgettable night. They both expressed gratitude for having the filming, allowing them to look back on the moment through various perspectives.
Amidst their whirlwind romance and the accompanying public interest, Saint John stated that filming their journey has provided both challenges and an opportunity for openness. They continue to navigate their relationship on the show, demonstrating resilience in sharing their narrative with an audience.
As the couple prepares for the next chapter of their lives together, including future children, they exemplify that love, when met with support and encouragement, can indeed blossom unexpectedly. Fans eagerly await what’s next for them, especially tuned into the unfolding drama of *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills*, which airs on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on Bravo.