CelebrityTina Knowles on Blue Ivy: "She's Just Like Her Mama"
Tina Knowles, the accomplished businesswoman and fashion designer, recently opened up about a deeply moving moment: witnessing her granddaughter, Blue Ivy Carter, step into the global spotlight. For Knowles, seeing Blue Ivy at the Met Gala was more than just a proud grandmother moment; it was a powerful echo of her own daughter, Beyoncé, in her early career.
Knowles shared these heartfelt sentiments during the Gracie Awards Gala in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was there to accept an honor for her acclaimed audiobook, "Matriarch." The conversation naturally turned to Blue Ivy's high-profile appearance at the Met Gala on May 4, 2026, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Blue Ivy, who is 14 years old, made a striking entrance alongside her parents, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, in a white strapless Balenciaga gown, paired with an unzipped jacket, silver Jimmy Choo stilettos, and tinted sunglasses. Her attendance was particularly noteworthy as the Met Gala typically reserves entry for those 18 and older, though exceptions are made for minors accompanied by their parents, with the 2026 dress code being "Fashion Is Art."
Speaking to reporters, Tina Knowles recounted the emotional experience, admitting that watching Blue Ivy at the event brought tears to her eyes. She highlighted the remarkable similarities between her granddaughter and a young Beyoncé, stating, "She's just like her mama because she's a huge talent. And because she is very poised." Knowles further elaborated on Blue Ivy's composure, expressing her awe: "I mean, the Met Gala, I couldn't do it. And so I was like, look how poised she is on the red carpet and how she knows exactly what she wants. Yeah, it made me very proud." For Knowles, the moment was a distinct sense of déjà vu, as she explained, "It was kind of reminiscent. Beyoncé started her first red carpet at 15, and Blue is 14, so just seeing her out there looking confident and beautiful. It was deja vu.”
