After Netizens Slam Blue Ivy’s ‘Mufasa’ Gown As Too Mature, Disney Alum Defends Young Star
Christina Milian defended Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé and Jay-Z‘s 12-year-old daughter, against criticism over the ball gown she wore at the Mufasa: The Lion King premiere. Christina called the backlash inappropriate and urged others to “mind their business.” The family’s red-carpet appearance comes amid explosive allegations against Jay-Z, accused in a civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000.
Trigger warning: sexual assault – Blue Ivy attended the premiere of her new movie on Monday (December 9) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA, alongside her famous parents.
The 12-year-old, who voiced lioness Kiara in the upcoming animated musical drama Mufasa: The Lion King, stunned in a custom gold ball gown by Christian Siriano.
Christina Milian defended Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 12-year-old daughter
Nevertheless, a slew of people seemed to think Blue Ivy’s gown wasn’t appropriate for her age, as a Threads user wrote: “They got lil 12-year-old Blue Ivy looking 20-something years old.
“All that makeup and a STRAPLESS dress and CLEAVAGE on a 12-year-old? This is way too mature.
“There are so many other options that would have beautifully accommodated the reality of her age.
“She seems like a sweet girl and I hope she’s able to experience each stage of her life without being/feeling rushed.”
“Go untangle your knots and come back when you feel better.”
A separate individual chimed in: “Maybe she should be calling out whoever she sees sexualizing Blue Ivy instead????
“Especially considering her dress isn’t even inappropriate or sexual in the least.”
Christina called the backlash inappropriate and urged others to “mind their business”
Christina Milian has since come out in defense of Blue Ivy. The 43-year-old actress was a guest on Sherri Shepherd’s show, Sherri, on Tuesday (December 10).
Christina was subsequently asked about her thoughts on Blue Ivy’s outfit at the movie premiere, to which she answered: “First of all, she looks gorgeous. I think the fact that anybody has anything to say about someone else’s daughter, any minor, I think just mind your business.
“She’s talented, she toured the world with her mom, like there’s nothing you can say. You can’t dim that shine.”
Sherri then said that Blue Ivy acted “so poised” with Christina. The Disney star added: “’Let that baby glow!”
The women proceeded to both agree that Blue Ivy was not doing “too much” and was not “being extra.”
The family’s attendance at the movie premiere was unexpected, with The Hollywood Reporter noting that Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Blue Ivy had not been publicly announced as participants in the event, despite their connection to the project.
The 43-year-old actress was a guest on Sherri Shepherd’s show, Sherri, on Tuesday (December 10)
Image credits: Sherri
Prior to the red-carpet event, Jay-Z had issued a denial to the claims that he raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean “Diddy” Combs back in 2000, The Daily Mail reported on Wednesday (December 11).
The rapper told The Mail that he was the victim of a “blackmail attempt” and feared his three children with Beyoncé would have to ”’endure” harassment in the wake of the allegations.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé are also parents to seven-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir.
Blue Ivy voiced lioness Kiara in the upcoming animated musical drama Mufasa: The Lion King
