Beyoncé’s special connection to Blue Ivy’s Met Gala 2026 red carpet debut revealed
Blue Ivy, daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, made her Met Gala debut at age 14, nearly matching the age her mother was during her first red carpet appearance. Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, shared emotional reflections on the moment during a 'Today' show interview. The event marked Beyoncé’s return to the Met Gala after a decade, with both mother and daughter drawing attention for their fashion choices.
- ▪Blue Ivy made her Met Gala debut at age 14, close to the age Beyoncé was during her first red carpet appearance.
- ▪Tina Knowles became emotional watching Blue Ivy walk the red carpet, calling it a 'déjà vu' moment.
- ▪Although the Met Gala typically requires attendees to be at least 18, exceptions are made for children accompanied by parents.
- ▪Blue Ivy wore a cream Balenciaga gown with diamond accessories, while Beyoncé wore a skeleton-inspired gown and a $50 million necklace.
- ▪Beyoncé served as a co-chair of the 2026 Met Gala, marking her first attendance in 10 years.
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Parents Beyoncé’s special connection to Blue Ivy’s Met Gala 2026 red carpet debut revealed By Connor Surmonte Published May 5, 2026, 12:07 p.m. ET Like mother, like daughter. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s eldest daughter, Blue Ivy, made her Met Gala debut at almost the same age her superstar mom was when she stepped on a red carpet for the first time 29 years ago. The “Halo” hitmaker’s mom, Tina Knowles, opened up about Beyoncé’s special connection to Blue Ivy’s Met Gala 2026 appearance during an interview on the “Today” show Tuesday morning. 8 Tina Knowles (pictured here) opened up about Beyoncé’s special connection to Blue Ivy’s Met Gala 2026 appearance during an interview on the “Today” show Tuesday morning.
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