London, Nov 14 - Singer Beyonce Knowles feels "blessed" to have the support of friends and family, including actress Gwyneth Paltrow, during her pregnancy.

The 30-year-old, who is expecting her first child with husband Jay-Z, is surrounded by Paltrow, her spouse Chris Martin and their children Apple, 7, and five-year-old Moses during her pregnancy.

"Gwyneth's kids are great, they're a real credit to her and Chris. Jay and I love it when we have them to stay, they're just so adorable," contactmusic. com quoted Knowles as saying.

"We're so blessed to have a great network of friends and family around us to help and offer advice," she added. (IANS)