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Blue Ivy Carter

Blue Ivy Carter is an American singer, dancer, and actress.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Blue Ivy Carter is an American singer, dancer, and actress. She is the eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

Early life

Blue Ivy Carter was born in New York City on January 7, 2012, to Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Her birth attracted widespread media attention, with Time reportedly calling her 'the most famous baby in the world' shortly after her birth.

Music and awards

She appeared on Jay-Z’s song 'Glory' as an infant, becoming the youngest person to chart on Billboard. She later contributed to Beyoncé's 'Brown Skin Girl,' winning a Grammy Award and other major awards for her work.

Acting career

In 2024, Carter made her feature film debut by voicing Princess Kiara in Mufasa: The Lion King. This marked her first credited film role.

In short

  • First-born child of Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
  • Born January 7, 2012, in New York City.
  • Youngest person to chart on Billboard with 'Glory'.
  • Won a Grammy for 'Brown Skin Girl'.
Canadian angle

Blue Ivy Carter is relevant to Canadian readers through the global reach of Beyoncé’s tours, recordings, and award-winning work, which are widely covered and consumed in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Blue Ivy Carter?
Blue Ivy Carter is an American singer, dancer, and actress and the eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
When was Blue Ivy Carter born?
She was born on January 7, 2012.
What is Blue Ivy Carter known for?
She is known for her appearances on music projects linked to her parents, her award-winning contribution to 'Brown Skin Girl,' and her voice role in Mufasa: The Lion King.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Ivy_Carter
    Supports: Birth date and place, parentage, occupations, public recognition, and 2024 voice-acting debut.
  2. People — https://www.people.com/blue-ivy-carters-greatest-accomplishments-beyonce-jay-z-daughter-11880522
    Supports: Awards, Billboard chart milestone, and feature film debut details.
  3. Elle — https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a60653497/who-is-blue-ivy-carter-beyonce-daughter/
    Supports: Public background, awards, and role in Mufasa: The Lion King.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6223040/
    Supports: Basic biographical details and credited acting information.