Fans Notice Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Daughter, Blue Ivy, 12, Looks 'Uncomfortable' at LA Premiere of 'Mufasa: The Lion King' - Videos
After flooding social media comment sections with mixed opinions about her "Mufasa: The Lion King" premiere look, netizens have also observed that Blue Ivy, who stars in the film, appeared nervous at the event.
The famous daughter of musical icons Jay-Z Carter, 55, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, 43, set the red carpet of the "Mufasa: The Lion King" premiere ablaze on December 9. Although the young lady certainly looked radiant in the shimmery gown she wore, social media users couldn't help but notice something off about her disposition.
User comment about Blue Ivy, posted on December 9, 2024 | Source: Facebook/E! News
For the glitzy and star-studded affair, which took place at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Blue Ivy Carter, 12, donned a beautiful strapless, voluminous metallic gold dress.
Adding an extra layer of glamor to her already eye-catching gown, Blue Ivy had long manicured nails, adorned her face with makeup, including a bold glossy lip, and left her curly braided hair cascading down her back and one of her shoulders.
Blue Ivy Carter at the Los Angeles premiere of "Mufasa: The Lion King" in Hollywood, California on December 9, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Not only was the premiere a chance for Blue Ivy to shine as the actress who voiced Kiara in the upcoming prequel to "The Lion King," but the event turned into a family affair, which saw her parents join her on the red carpet, too.
Jay-Z Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Blue Ivy Carter. | Source: Getty Images
While Beyoncé matched her daughter's elegant appearance with a stunning black-and-gold, strapless dress that featured a plunging neckline and a daring side slit, Jay-Z rocked a classy chocolate-colored suit and black tie.
Jay-Z Carter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. | Source: Getty Images
Blue Ivy's grandmother, Tina Knowles, also attended the premiere. She donned an all-black ensemble with a belt sporting gold embellishments.
Tina Knowles, Jay-Z Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Blue Ivy Carter. | Source: Getty Images
Beyoncé took to Instagram to boast about her daughter's premiere appearance and role in the movie by sharing two beautiful images of Blue Ivy at the event.
"My gorgeous baby girl. This is your night. You worked hard and you did such a beautiful job as the voice of Kiara. Your family could not be prouder. Keep shining," captioned the proud mom alongside the post.
In addition to photos, there are also videos that were taken at the premiere showing Blue Ivy walking and posing on the red carpet. One of them, posted by Entertainment Tonight, displays Blue Ivy with her mom.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Blue Ivy Carter at the "Mufasa: The Lion King" premiere, posted on December 10, 2024 | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight
While Beyoncé smiled and waved at the camera, the young performer was statuesque, occasionally moving her arms to place them in front of her or using one of them to fix her dress and hair.
Another video shared on X by Pop Crave depicts Jay-Z joining the mother and daughter for photos. After a brief and sweet interaction between Blue Ivy's parents, the trio stood next to each other to continue posing for the cameras. Once again, Blue Ivy fixed her hair and gown before placing her hands on the front of her dress.
Jay-Z Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Blue Ivy Carter posing on the red carpet at the "Mufasa: The Lion King," posted on December 10, 2024 | Source: X/@PopCrave
A video shared by The Hollywood Reporter shows Blue Ivy walking onto the red carpet, as her loving grandmom helped fix her gown's train.
After positioning herself at the center of the carpet, the young artist posed for more photos, moving her body and arms around as she looked at different photographers.
Blue Ivy Carter posing for photos while her grandmother and another woman fixed her train, posted on December 10, 2024 | Source: X/@THR
Footage shared on Facebook by E! News displays an adorable moment shared between Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Blue Ivy, who has followed in her parents' entertaining footsteps. While she posed for pictures, Jay-Z and Beyoncé were spotted cheering their daughter on from the sidelines.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Jay-Z Carter cheering for their daughter at the premiere, posted on December 10, 2024 | Source: Facebook/E! News
Upon seeing such videos of Blue Ivy at the premiere of the film that also stars her mom and follows the origin story of the beloved Disney character Mufasa, netizens asserted their opinions. Many made comments about Blue Ivy's temperament while posing for photos.
"Blue looks nervous, sad," opined an Instagrammer, while another observed, "Poor Ivy she's shaking 😢." Echoing a similar sentiment, a Facebooker highlighted, "You can tell she's uncomfortable." "Whoever coaches Blue Ivy on posing is over doing [sic] it. Her arms look uncomfortable," noticed someone on X.
Another chimed in with, "I really feel she doesn't want to be in the spotlight light but being pushed into it really watch her face, emotion, reaction [sic]."
Blue Ivy Carter | Source: Getty Images
"She is so uncomfortable, not a smirk, let alone a smile.. they keep forcing her to be apart of the world they created for her, when she wants to walk her own path.. not theirs [sic]," added someone else.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Blue Ivy Carter. | Source: Getty Images
Some people noticed something off about the interaction between Blue Ivy and her mom. "Looks like there is tension between mom and daughter," pointed out an Instagrammer, while a spectator stated, "Maybe she is jealous of her daughter."
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Blue Ivy Carter. | Source: Getty Images
"Looks troubled," commented a netizen underneath a news outlet's post that showed the entire family. An observer who saw the video of Blue Ivy and her mom said, "Smiling outside but dying inside."
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Blue Ivy Carter. | Source: Getty Images
Adding to the discussion, a user on X posted a close-up photo of Blue Ivy Carter looking at her mom, as Beyoncé spoke to Jay-Z. Above the picture, the user penned, "Even Blue Ivy can see that her mammy is being fake for the cameras." "Poor Blue Ivy she looks so sad, she can't fake it like Beyonce," agreed someone else.
"This is so awkward. Blue Ivy's not even hiding it!" expressed another X user who saw Pop Crave's video of Blue Ivy and her parents. Directing their comment to Jay-Z specifically, a netizen mentioned, "Blue Ivy looks like she lowkey wishes her dad woulda [sic] stayed home 😬[...]😐."
Jay-Z Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Blue Ivy Carter. | Source: Getty Images
More comments dissecting the 12-year-old's disposition continued, with yet another observer writing, "Blue Ivy knows. No real smile, eyes look scared." "Blue ivy [sic] can't hide her emotions lol something is going on between the two," said someone else who referenced Jay-Z Carter and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
"Girl is literally sad, it's all over her face," remarked someone, while a social media user exclaimed, "Beyoncé stealing her daughter's moment!" Another user wrote, "Blue ivy literally is shaking. 😬 Also she didn't asked her to join the photoshoting. OMG another one narcissistic parent, who is trying to clamed the thunder of his kid 👏[sic]."
Jay-Z Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Blue Ivy Carter. | Source: Getty Images
Jumping on the bandwagon, an X user expressed, "Wow you can honestly see the disappointment, sadness and irritation on Blue's face." On the other hand, a fan complimented, "Blue Ivy looks like her mom; a baby I saw born like yesterday is now all grown up and beautiful."
Tina Knowles, Jay-Z Carter, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Blue Ivy Carter. | Source: Getty Images
The aforementioned reactions come after social media users asserted their opinions on Blue Ivy's ensemble and the fact that she had long manicured nails and makeup on.
Blue Ivy Carter | Source: Getty Images
Some netizens commented that her appearance made her seem older than she is. One user wrote, "Why is a 12 year old wearing a dress with push up boob cups is all I'm asking [sic]." Another added, "And a ton of makeup," while someone else commented, "and [sic] long nails 🤦🏻♀️."
A fourth person remarked, "How old is Blu? She looks 20." However, amid the criticism, many others expressed admiration for the young star's appearance. "Blue ivy is looking like her mother wow [...]😳😳😳😳😳 [sic]," gushed an admirer. "Blue is beautiful 😍," raved another.
Social media users also expressed surprise at Blue Ivy's height, with many saying she looked taller than Beyoncé. Others praised her elegance and poise, and compared her natural grace to her mother's. Additionally, many remarked on her growth, and called her a "beautiful child."