Blue Ivy Carter, the first-born of music royalty Beyoncé and Jay-Z, is officially a teenager! Born on January 7, 2012, Blue has grown up under the brightest spotlight and has already achieved what most could only dream of. To celebrate her 13th birthday, we’ve rounded up 13 of her most impressive accomplishments that prove she’s carving her own path in the entertainment world.
1. Billboard Star at Two Days Old
At just two days old, Blue Ivy was featured on Jay-Z’s song “Glory,” making her the youngest person to appear on a Billboard chart.
2. Grammy Award Winner
In 2021, at the age of 9, Blue Ivy won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video for her contribution to Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl,” making her one of the youngest Grammy winners in history.
3. Narration of ‘Hair Love’ Audiobook
Blue Ivy lent her voice to narrate the audiobook adaptation of Matthew A. Cherry’s “Hair Love,” showcasing her voice-telling abilities
4. Performance in ‘Black Is King’
She appeared in Beyoncé’s visual album “Black Is King,” contributing to the project’s celebration of African culture and heritage.
5. Acting Debut: Role in ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
Blue Ivy’s acting debut came in Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, voicing young Kiara. Director Barry Jenkins praised her natural talent, proving her range extends beyond music and dance.
6. BET YoungStars Award Recipient
In 2024, she received the BET YoungStars Award, recognizing her contributions to entertainment and her growing influence in the industry.
7. Renaissance World Tour
Blue Ivy joined her mother on stage during the Renaissance World Tour in 2023, impressing audiences worldwide with her dance skills and stage presence.
8. NFL Christmas Day Halftime Show
Blue Ivy delivered an unforgettable dance performance during the NFL’s Christmas Day Halftime Show in 2024, which later streamed on Netflix.
9. Oscars Cameo
Blue made a subtle yet memorable appearance at the 2022 Academy Awards during her mom’s performance of Be Alive from King Richard.
10. Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award Winner
Recognized for her lyrical contributions to Brown Skin Girl, Blue Ivy took home the prestigious Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award at the 2019 Soul Train Awards.
11. BET Award Winner
In 2020, Blue Ivy earned her first BET Award for Outstanding Duo/Group for Brown Skin Girl.
12. MTV VMA Winner
At just 9 years old, Blue became the youngest-ever MTV Video Music Award winner in 2021, claiming victory for Brown Skin Girl alongside her mom and collaborators.
13. NAACP Image Award Winner
Blue Ivy won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo/Group in 2020, making her the youngest artist to take home a major accolade.
Happy Birthday, Blue!