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Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter turned heads at the Los Angeles premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King on Dec. 9, dazzling in coordinated golden gowns. The event marked a special milestone for Blue Ivy, 12, who makes her feature film debut as Kiara in the animated prequel to Disney’s The Lion King. Beyoncé, reprising her role as Nala, proudly celebrated her daughter’s hard work.
The 43-year-old music icon stunned in a strapless, figure-hugging gown adorned with circular gold plating, featuring a thigh-high slit and a dramatic cutout at the center of a sweetheart neckline. Her cascading blonde curls completed the regal look. Blue Ivy complemented her mother in a shimmering gold strapless gown with black accents, paired with a bold red lip and almond-shaped manicures matching Beyoncé’s understated nude look.
Joining them on the red carpet was Jay-Z, dressed in a sharp suit and tie, along with Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, who wore a chic black off-the-shoulder outfit accessorized with gloves and gold jewelry. The family posed for photos, showcasing their close bond on this celebratory night.
On Instagram, Beyoncé shared heartfelt praise for her daughter, writing, “This is your night. You worked hard and did such a beautiful job as the voice of Kiara. Your family could not be prouder. Keep shining.”
The red carpet appearance followed a turbulent day for the family, as Jay-Z publicly addressed allegations of sexual assault made against him and Sean “Diddy” Combs in a recently amended lawsuit. The claims, stemming from an alleged incident in 2000, have been vehemently denied by the 55-year-old rapper, who called them “heinous” and harmful to his family. “My wife and I will have to explain this cruelty to our children, one of whom is old enough to hear these rumors from her friends,” he wrote in a statement shared on social media.
Despite the controversy, Beyoncé has been a prominent presence at major events in 2024. She attended Glamour’s Women of the Year ceremony, honoring her mother, and accepted the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring seven new songs, arrives in theaters onDec. 20, with the soundtrack releasing on Dec. 13. The premiere was a shining moment for the family, underscoring their enduring strength and talent.