Jay-Z And Beyoncé React To Blue Ivy’s Met Gala Debut

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Proud Dad Jay-Z Watches Blue Ivy Steal Spotlight

In a circulating clip obtained by Entertainment Tonight, Blue Ivy was confidently doing her thing on the red carpet while cameras caught Jay-Z at the bottom of the steps laughing alongside publicist Yvette Noel-Schure, both visibly beaming as all eyes stayed on her. Continuously, Jay looked every bit the proud dad, eventually making his way up the steps to assist her, offering his arm and posing for photos together. At one point, he even flashed a thumbs up to photographers, clearly soaking in the moment as his daughter held her own on one of fashion’s biggest stages.

The Comments Said What They Said

Folks wasted no time running to the Entertainment Tonight Instagram comment section, and let’s just say—everyone had something to say. Some were convinced Blue Ivy Carter is Jay-Z’s twin, while others stood ten toes down, claiming she’s giving nothing but Beyoncé. And of course, plenty of folks were just happy to see her outside, living her best life with parents who clearly don’t play about their baby girl.

One Instagram user, @kimberlyvivecacreations, said, “I love this look on her. She is a whole vibe 🔥❤️”

This Instagram user @beyond_the_ce added, “BLUE BLUEEE AHHHH❤️🙌”

And, Instagram user @anniedadiva_ commented, “Proud dad moment 😂😂🔥🔥🔥”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @sorigaby shared, “Proud papa!!!! That look JZ gave Blue ivy is Beautiful!“

While Instagram user @btention claimed, “She is a mini me of her mom.“

Lastly, Instagram user @thomasbennie72 wrote, “Take your time baby you doing great you got this and you know it“

Beyoncé Gushes Over Blue Ivy’s Red Carpet Moment

And if there was any question about who runs things in the Carter household, Beyoncé made it very clear she doesn’t play when it comes to her baby girl. While speaking with La La Anthony for Vogue at the top of the Met steps, Bey kept the focus right where it belonged—on Blue Ivy Carter. When asked how it felt to be back after a decade, she called the moment “surreal” because her daughter was there, adding that Blue looked “so beautiful” and “incredible,” like a proud mama who already knows what’s up. Beyoncé even shared that she was most excited to experience the night through Blue’s eyes, and both she and La La joked that everyone could probably take a few red carpet notes from the Carter princess—because clearly, Blue isn’t just attending, she’s setting the tone.