5 Times Beyoncé And Jay-Z's Mini-Me Blue Ivy Stole The Show
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The one and only Blue Ivy Carter has done it again. Over the weekend, the tween joined her mother, Beyoncé, on stage during her Paris stop on the Renaissance World Tour. Blue performed alongside the dancers to Bey's songs "My Power" and "Black Parade" from The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack.
The proud mom shared a beautiful message to her daughter after the showstopping performance. "My beautiful first born 🙏🏾 I’m so proud and thankful to be your mama. You bring us so much joy, my sweet angel," the "Cuff It" singer wrote.
Blue's grandmother Tina Knowles Lawson also raved over her performance and posted a clip from it. "Last night I saw my beautiful grandbaby (11) dance in the front of almost 70 thousand people ! She killed it and was as cool as a cucumber! Blue Ivy Carter ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ No Fear❤️❤️," she wrote.
Blue is probably one of the most famous celebrity kids on the planet, thanks to having legendary and multi-talented parents Beyoncé and Jay-Z. People don’t always get to see the 11-year-old, but when she pops out, it’s always a moment. In 2022, the young fashionista attended game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, along with her father, Jay-Z. And when the announcer acknowledged the “Empire State of Mind” artist at the game, all eyes were zoomed in on Blue.
Folks on social media were shocked at how big she’s gotten and how much she looked like her mother. The oldest of the Carter kids wore her hair in natural curls that framed her face, which a Twitter user used to make a side-by-side photo with Blue and Beyoncé in a similar curly hairstyle.
But this is just one of many moments that Blue stole the spotlight from her parents and others. Here are some of the cutest Blue moments.
2022 Oscars
Beyoncé opened the Oscars with a performance of “Be Alive” from the King Richard soundtrack and while the singer captivated audiences like she always does, it was Blue’s surprise appearance that had everyone talking. The Grammy award-winner was a backup dancer for her mommy and she proved that she had moves just like her too.
'The Lion King' Premiere
Blue walked the red carpet with the “Yonce” star at The Lion King premiere in July 2019. Beyoncé voiced Nahla in the live-action remake and brought her daughter along to watch the beloved film. The mother-daughter duo wore matching Alexander McQueen outfits but Blue stole the show with her bejeweled two buns and braids.
60th Grammy Awards
The Carters attended the 60th Grammy Awards as a family and had front-row seats to all the action. While Bey and Jay wore all black, their daughter, who was six years old at the time, wore all white. Social media went into a frenzy after noticing Blue’s facial expressions. One of her most meme-worthy moments was when she was quieting her parents.
2014 VMAs
The 2014 VMAs were all about Beyoncé but that was until Blue took to the stage. The Ivy Park founder received the MTV VMA Video Vanguard award and gave an unforgettable performance. Jay and Blue had the pleasure of presenting the queen with her award and Blue adorably took over the mic yelling “yay mommy” while continuously clapping.
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Originally published on June 15, 2022
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How A Stay At Switzerland's Luxurious 7132 Hotel Reminded Me To Live The Life I Deserve
Sometimes, as women—especially as single Black women—we simply need to be reminded that we are deserving of living a life we dream of. Even if that means creating it for ourselves. I recently set out on a weeklong trip to Switzerland, a trip I’ve been wanting to take for years, and near the end of my visit, I had an epiphany.
“DeAnna, this is the life you deserve,” I thought to myself as I took in the gorgeous bathroom in my suite at the famous 7132 Hotel and Thermal Spa. It was one of the most luxurious hotels (and bathrooms) I had ever stayed in—and that’s saying a lot for someone who often travels for work.
To help you better understand why this was such a mental awakening for me, I first need to give a bit of my backstory. I’m in my late thirties. I’m an attorneyand a journalist. I own a home and have traveled the world extensively. Essentially, I’ve done everything in life I set out to do. However, when it comes to dating, I struggle. Not because there is anything wrong with me per se, but because my career and “lifestyle” often create problems in my romantic relationships.
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I’ve been told everything from, ‘I can’t continue to date you because you seem to choose your career over wanting to settle down and have kids’ by a man after only the second date to ‘Maybe if you just sat down somewhere for a while, I’d actually wife you’ by someone who has honestly never proven themselves to be the settle down type. And these are only a handful of the things I’ve been told over the years.
It’s been frustrating, to say the least, and there have even been seasons where I purposely dimmed my light in hopes that my career wouldn’t push away potential suitors. I know what you’re thinking, “Girl, why would you even consider that? If they’re for you, it won’t matter what you do.” Hey, don’t judge me, but also, I one hundred percent agree.
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That’s why this recent moment in Switzerland was right on time. When I first walked into the hotel to check in, I was blown away by the surrounding beauty. It was a five-star property with one of the world’s most famous thermal bathhouses. Yet, it was something about seeing that 90% of the hotel’s guests were couples, that forced me to sit back for a bit of introspection—while soaking in the thermal spa, of course.
As I went through the mental conversation, there was a battle of sorts. On one hand, I knew that being able to partake in experiences like the one I was having at that moment was important to me. I knew that, at times I actually love being able to dabble in the finer things—after all, I’ve worked hard to be able to afford them. On the other hand, and sadly, I knew that sometimes being a single Black woman that publicly showcases her “luxurious” habits can intimidate men and even scare them off from pursuing you under the guise of them feeling like they “can’t do anything for you, because you have everything.”
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So, what is a girl to do?
Do I minimize/hide the life and experiences that I have? Do I play down the hard work I’ve put in to get where I am professionally? Or, do I risk being single in exchange for being able to have said life, without backlash?
Luckily, the joy that I felt while being at this property won. There was something about taking a full day to simply pamper myself at the bathhouse and in my in-room steam shower and soaker tub, indulging in cuisine from a 2-star Michelin restaurant and doing all of this while surrounded by an amazing group of Black women that reminded me—this is certainly the life I was meant to live and that I deserve. Even if it means that right now, I’ll just have to provide it for myself until the right partner comes along. And honestly, I’m okay with that.
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