Blue Ivy, 14, defies major Met Gala rule as she makes debut
Fourteen-year-old Blue Ivy Carter made her Met Gala debut in 2026 alongside her parents Beyoncé and Jay-Z, defying the event's typical age restriction of 18 and over. She wore a cream Balenciaga gown with gold accessories, drawing attention for her fashion statement and youthful presence. Although the Met Gala generally does not allow guests under 18, exceptions were made for Blue Ivy and Nicole Kidman's daughter Sunday Rose Urban, both accompanied by their parents.
- ▪Blue Ivy Carter attended the 2026 Met Gala at age 14, despite the event's rule requiring guests to be at least 18 years old.
- ▪An exception to the age rule was made for Blue Ivy because she was accompanied by her mother Beyoncé, a co-chair of the event.
- ▪Nicole Kidman's 17-year-old daughter, Sunday Rose Urban, also attended, making her one of the few minors granted entry.
- ▪Beyoncé praised her daughter on the red carpet, saying, 'She looks so beautiful. It’s incredible to be able to share it with her.'
- ▪The 2026 Met Gala's theme was 'Costume Art' with the dress code 'Fashion is Art.'
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Fashion Blue Ivy, 14, defies major Met Gala rule as she makes debut By Avery Matera Published May 4, 2026, 9:57 p.m. ET At just 14 years old, Blue Ivy Carter has made her Met Gala debut. Hitting the Met Gala red carpet 2026 alongside famous parents Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the teen made a statement all her own. For the high-fashion event, Blue wore a cream bubble-hem strapless gown by Balenciaga that boasted a structured bustier top. She added sculptural gold glittery heels that matched her mom’s embellished skeleton-inspired dress. For more bling, she accessorized with a diamond riviere necklace, rings and a hand chain. 5 Blue Ivy Carter made her Met Gala debut on the 2026 red carpet. Getty Images 5 The 14-year-old attended alongside co-chair Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
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