Beyonce and Jay-Z's Grammy-winner, eldest child, Blue Ivy Carter made her Met Gala debut at just 14 years of age.
The biggest annual fashion event is back! The 78th Met Gala is taking place today, May 5, 2026 (ET). It is a spectacular showcase of fashion's finest with unmatched star power. This year's theme, 'Costume Art' and the dress code, 'Fashion Is Art', honours artistic brilliance. Among the most-awaited celebrity appearances was Beyoncé's. She is the co-chair of the event, alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. Notably, the popstar made her first appearance in a decade, alongside her husband, Jay-Z and her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. Here's all about the 14-year-old Gala debutant.
Blue Ivy Carter is the eldest daughter of music icons, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. She has officially entered her teenage years as a rising star and fashion icon. Born on January 7, 2012, in New York City, she is currently 14 years old and has already achieved a level of success which even seasoned artists would envy. At just nine years old, Blue became the second-youngest person to win a Grammy Award for her role in her mom's Brown Skin Girl music video. She earned a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to ever appear on a Billboard chart after her cries were sampled in her father's song, Glory, just days after her birth.
Blue gained widespread acclaim for her professional dance performances alongside her mother during the Renaissance World Tour in 2023. She also made her feature film debut in 2024, voicing 'Princess Kiara' in Mufasa: The Lion King. She has proved that she is far from being just a famous starkid. Known for her cool-girl aesthetic, she frequently makes headlines for her appearances at major events like the Super Bowl and NBA games, often seen sporting outfits from high-end designers like Balenciaga and Off-White. Recently, her Met Gala 2026 look has been grabbing the spotlight.
Blue Ivy Carter made her official Met Gala debut on May 4, 2026, alongside her parents, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. For the event's Costume Art exhibition, the 14-year-old wore a custom ensemble that blended high fashion with youthful flair. She wore a monochromatic Balenciaga cream-coloured strapless gown with a structured, corseted bodice and a voluminous bubble hemline. For her footwear, Blue chose Jimmy Choo 'Alia' pumps, which are crystal-covered, pointed-toe heels inspired by Cinderella. Her sparkly shoes perfectly complemented her mother, Beyoncé's crystal-embellished gown.
Blue also sported her classic long, curly ombré hair. Her open hair, again, coordinated with her mother's look for the evening. Her makeup was kept simple with light blush and lip gloss. She topped off her look with black shades. One particular aspect of Blue Ivy Carter's Met Gala 2026 appearance that concerned netizens was that it bypassed the Met Gala's general 18-and-over age restriction, implemented in 2018. However, event organisers noted that exceptions can be made for minors who are accompanied by their parents.
The love story of Beyoncé and Jay-Z is one of the most enduring and influential couples in the music industry. The pair first met around 1999 or 2000, when Beyoncé was 18. Beyoncé has recalled spending a year and a half just talking on the phone before their first official date at Nobu. After around seven years of dating, the couple tied the knot in an ultra-private ceremony on April 4, 2008. The couple has since welcomed three children, including Blue Ivy Carter, born in January 2012 and twins Rumi and Sir Carter, born in June 2017.
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