Blue Ivy Carter fact file: Age, net worth, movies, siblings & more

25 December 2024, 23:28

Blue Ivy Carter is the eldest daughter of Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Picture: Getty

By Tiasha Debray

Blue Ivy Carter needs no introduction, she may be Beyoncé’s eldest child but she’s certainly well on her way to carving her own path. From her age to what movies she’s been in, here’s what we know.

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Blue Ivy Carter, the eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, has to be as close to modern-day royalty as you can get. When she was born, Blue was considered one of the most famous babies in the world.

But as Blue hits her teens, she's begun to come into her own, from performing her iconic dance numbers during Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour to most recently snagging a starring role in Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King.

With so much under her belt at such a young age, sometimes it’s hard to remember the simpler stuff. How old is she? What movies have she been in? Here’s what we know.

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Blue Ivy Carter sings, acts and dances as a successful triple threat. Picture: Getty

How old is Blue Ivy?

Despite how grown up she looks on the red carpet, Blue Ivy Carter is just 12 years old. She was born on January 7th 2012.

Her star sign is a Capricorn which she shares this with her grandmother Tina Knowles who was born on January 4th 1954.

Blue Ivy and her grandmother Tina Knowles share the same star sign. Picture: Getty

What films has Blue Ivy been in?

Blue Ivy has mostly been in music videos up until now, with two exceptions. The child star featured in her mother’s musical film ‘Black Is King,’ in a number of cameos for the visual album.

And most recently, Blue Ivy Carter will join the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King in the role of Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala.

This isn’t Blue’s first time in front of the camera, but the Disney film will be her first time acting in a role that isn’t just herself.

Check out her full IMDB credits below:

Mufasa: The Lion King (Film) 2024
Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Saint Jhn, Wizkid: ‘Brown Skin Girl’ (Music Video) 2020
Black Is King (Musical Film) 2020
Beyoncé: ‘Spirit + Bigger’ (Music Video) 2019
Beyoncé: ‘Spirit’ (Music Video) 2019
Jay Z Ft. Beyoncé: ‘Family Feud’ (Music Video) 2017
Beyoncé: ‘All Night’ (Music Video) 2016
Jay Z Ft. Blue Ivy Carter: ‘Glory’ V2 (Music Video) 2016
Beyoncé Ft. Blue Ivy Carter: ‘Blue’ (Music Video) 2013

Beyoncé will be reprising her role as Nala in the upcoming prequel of Lion King. Picture: Getty

In Mufasa, Blue will be playing the daughter of Beyoncé's character Nala, so technically she’s been method-acting for years without even realising it! Aside from films, Blue Ivy has also narrated an audiobook named ‘Hair Love’ by Matthew A. Cherry.

In 2020, the author announced on Instagram that Blue was set to voice the audiobook version of the children’s book, alongside a clip of her voice introducing the book.

How tall is Blue Ivy?

According to IMDB, Blue is 5ft 5inches (1.65 metres). At 12 years old, she's only an inch shorter than her mother!

Blue Ivy's performances alongside her mother during the Renaissance tour won her a lot of fans. Picture: Getty

What is Blue Ivy's net worth?

It's nearly impossible to figure out Blue's net worth while she's still a kid. However, her parents have a combined net worth of approximately $3 billion.

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How old was Beyoncé when she had Blue Ivy?

Beyonce was 31 years old when she gave birth to Blue Ivy, but it was her pregnancy announcement that ended up being one of the most iconic moments of pop history in the world.

In 2011, Beyoncé performed her hit ‘Love On Top’ at the MTV Video Music Awards and fans were none the wiser until the end of the number when she unbuttoned her blazer and rubbed her tummy for the cameras.