'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Meredith Marks has revealed that she was initially hesitant to date her now-fiancé, Seth Marks, until Tina Knowles expressed interest in him. In an interview with People magazine published on April 15, 2026, Marks recounted the story from the early 2000s when she and Knowles were both living in Chicago.
Marks explained that she and Seth, a chiropractor, were friends for years before dating. She introduced him to Knowles, who was immediately impressed. "Tina was like, 'Oh my God, he's amazing. If you don't date him, I will,'" Marks recalled. This endorsement from Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and a respected fashion designer, gave Marks the confidence to pursue a romantic relationship.
Meredith and Seth Marks eventually reconnected and began dating. They got engaged in December 2025, as confirmed by Marks's social media posts and subsequent interviews. The couple's relationship has been a featured storyline on the Bravo reality series.
The anecdote highlights the long-standing friendship between Meredith Marks and Tina Knowles. Marks, a jewelry designer, has previously spoken about their time together in Chicago before both women moved into the national spotlight.
