
Blue Ivy's Best Fashion Looks Since Birth, Haters React to Blue's 'Mufasa' Premiere Dress, Blue Ivy Shuts Down 'Wicked' Movie Premiere, The Inside Scoop of Blue Ivy's Role in 'Mufasa,' Hollywood's Most Fashionable Celeb Kids, All the Rage About Blue Ivy's Blowout, and More
Even though she's only 12, Blue Ivy Carter has always been in the spotlight. Here's The Root's best of Blue!
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Blue Ivy Carter might only be 12 years old, but since birth, she’s been an absolute fashion icon. Her wardrobe surely puts most people’s to shame, and it’s about time we give Miss Carter her proper flowers! — Phenix S Halley
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During a time when Blue Ivy Carter should be celebrating her big premiere for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” she’s unfortunately having to deal with online detractors who’ve taken issue with how she decided to show up for the momentous occasion. And it’s time we talk about it. — Shanelle Genai
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From the moment Beyoncé debuted her baby bump after her performance of “Love on Top” at the 2011 VMAs, the world has considered Blue Ivy Carter one of its own. We’ve watched her grow and mature right before our eyes – even taking the stage and dancing with her mom during Bey’s record-breaking Renaissance World Tour. — Angela Johnson
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s first-born daughter was recently spotted in Los Angeles, with fans reacting all over the internet with takes on how much the young Grammy winner has grown up. — Jared Alexander
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The new film “Mufasa: The Lion King” is a prequel in the renowned franchise that tells the story of how Mufasa and Taka, who becomes known as the villainous Scar in the future, met and became brothers. The film is framed around Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa telling this new story to Simba and Nala’s daughter Kiara. Since Nala is voiced by Beyoncé, it makes sense that they would cast her actual daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, in the role. At the recent D23 Expo fan event, director Barry Jenkins revealed a few details about Blue Ivy’s performance. — Stephanie Holland
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Tina Knowles can’t stop gushing about her grandkids, and we don’t blame her. With Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter set to make her feature film debut in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” while 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir Carter, explore their own artistic sides, she has plenty to be proud of. — Stephanie Holland
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With New York Fashion Week in full force, it’s fair that we recognize the children of some of the high-profile celebrities who will be attending these runway shows. And why not? It seems they were born with a good sense of style in their own right. — Noah A. McGee
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“The Lion King” is one of Disney’s greatest films of all-time. The story of Simba’s struggle to overcome his guilt and save the Pride Lands from his evil uncle Scar is iconic. Elton John and Tim Rice’s songs are instantly recognizable classics. — Stephanie Holland
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This story is part of our Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of Black business. — Stephanie Holland
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Blue Ivy Carter stepped out with her parents at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on April 1 looking all grown up and leaving fans to wonder where the time has gone. The 12-year-old stunned in her own Cowboy Carter-inspired look, a denim tube top and jeans. But it was her hair that had social media buzzing. — Angela Johnson
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On May 8, Disney shared that 10-year-old North West—the daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian — was set to perform in a live “Lion King” 30th anniversary concert at the Hollywood Bowl on May 24 and May 25. — Amira Castilla, Candace McDuffie
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