Happy Birthday! Blue Ivy Carter Turns 13

Blue Ivy Carter turns 13 years old today! Once named “the most famous baby in the world” by TIME magazine, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s first child has grown up before our eyes. From her quiet presence to her, at times, stand-out style and personality, Blue Ivy is coming into her very own while managing the lights, cameras, and attention of being part of the Knowles-Carter dynasty. She is big sister to twins Rumi Carter, 6, and Sir Carter, 6, and granddaughter to glam-ma Tina Knowles. Proud of her family, Tina has been candid about her love for her grandchild. Last year, Tina penned a heartfelt message to Blue Ivy celebrating her 11th birthday.

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“You are funny and beautiful and graceful, Kind, and so smart. I could not ask for a better granddaughter Ms. Blue Ivy Carter! I could not be more blessed, grateful, and completely in love with another human. You truly bring me joy!!” Tina said, among other sweet comments, in the love-filled post. See the full message below.  

Blue Ivy Carter is carving out her own public lane.

Despite her young age, Blue Ivy has had several memorable moments, making us all feel like big sisters, brothers, cousins, and mentors. More publicly seen than her younger siblings, she has accompanied her famous parents to high-profile events like the MTV Video Music Awards and the Grammy Awards, NBA basketball games, and galas and events such as the opening of Jay Z’s “The Book of HOV” in Brooklyn. Each appearance has garnered immediate attention, with fans commenting on Blue Ivy’s style choices and interaction with others. As she ages, her popularity soars (and her Ivy League grows). A great example of this is her impact on her mother’s “Renaissance World Tour.”

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In addition to it being the “highest-grossing tour by a female artist,” the concerts introduced Blue Ivy in a new way, providing fans a surprising opportunity to learn more about her. Thanks to the RENAISSANCE Film, we’ve learned Blue Ivy’s conviction and growing confidence kept her a staple on the stage. We also discovered that she spoke up at times – impacting the performance set – and matured as the concert continued. Beyoncé wrote a rare message to Blue Ivy during the tour. “You bring us so much joy, my sweet angel,” gushes the Queen of RENAISSANCE. Whether seeing her on stage throwing up the heart sign or accompanying her parents courtside, Blue Ivy continues to shine and impress us. We love to see her Black girl magic! With Blue Ivy just one year from becoming a teenager, time is going fast! So HelloBeautiful has compiled a gallery of favorite pictures, memorable moments, and facts about the eldest Carter child. Happy birthday, Blue Ivy!

1. "Go Mommy!"

Blue Ivy’s first major appearance with her parents on stage was in August 2014. While in her father’s arms, Blue Ivy made our hearts melt when she said “Go Mommy” into the microphone as Beyoncé received the VMA Vanguard Award.

2. Blue Ivy, Jay Z, Beyonce & Tina Knowles "Mufasa: The Lion King"

It was a Carter Knowles affair at the premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King starring Blue Ivy as Kiara. it was a transcended moment for Blue, doing the red carpet for the first time in her own right. Her family was on deck to support her, per usual. Blue looked beautiful in a whimsical metallic dress.

3. Blue Ivy Performs With Beyoncé

The Beyoncé Bowl was one thing, but seeing Blue Ivy dance on the field with her mom was another. The Beyhive and the Ivy League had the mom-and-daughter duo trending for over 48 hours. That’s a lot of power for a teen!

4. Blue Ivy slays the MTV Music Awards red carpet.

Blue Ivy’s personal style is growing, but one of her most notable outfits was at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Blue Ivy wore a metallic gold Mischka Aoki dress, complemented by a tulle skirt and a matching headpiece. Matching her mother’s style and grace, fashion lovers couldn’t stop discussing her “princess” attire.

5. Blue Ivy's curls give us life!

Blue Ivy’s hair has been the subject of social media chatter since her birth. But the famous daughter shut negative critics down during a 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors. Her curls at the game were just one example when her mane turned heads. Blue Ivy’s tendrils gave us bouncy, natural, and fabulous!

6. Blue Ivy first appeared during the RENAISSANCE World Tour in May 2023.

Blue Ivy’s first “RENAISSANCE World Tour” performance was in May 2023. Shocking Paris fans and onlookers, Blue Ivy stepped on stage during Queen Bey’s “My Power.” We would later learn that Blue Ivy was only supposed to perform once, but her confidence, demand, and interest in sharing the stage with her mother kept her a fan favorite.

7. Blue Ivy saved "Diva."

Beyonce’s RENAISSANCE World Tour film shared never-before-seen footage of Beyonce, her dancers, staff, and her daughter, Blue Ivy. From the film, we learned there was reported talk about removing “Diva” from the final setlist. Blue Ivy told a group of decision-makers, “You can’t take away that song.” And though Beyoncé didn’t like Blue Ivy jumping into the conversation, the song remained a favorite during the tour.

8. Blue Ivy, like her mother, loves to sing.

When she was just seven years old,  Blue Ivy sang a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” for Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” Netflix documentary. Her version mimicked her mother’s from a 2018 Coachella festival. “Beautiful job, you sound so pretty!” Beyoncé said after hearing her daughter sing. Blue Ivy replied, “I want to do it again…It feels good!”

Blue Ivy is also on “Brown Skin Girl” and The Lion King’s “Spirit.”

9. Blue Ivy loves fine art.

Blue Ivy made headlines in 2018 while attending the Wearable Art Gala with her parents. Blue Ivy bid $17,000 on an acrylic painting of the actor Sidney Poitier and even bumped up her bid to $19,000. Event host Star Jones had to stop for a moment and recognize Blue Ivy’s cute participation and appreciation for Black art.