Disney Star Christina Milian has jumped to the defense of Blue Ivy, Beyoncé’s daughter, following her red carpet appearance at the “Mufasa: Lion King” premiere.
During an appearance on “Sherri,” Milian addressed criticism of Blue Ivy’s strapless gold gown, which some deemed inappropriate for the 12-year-old.
Blue Ivy attended the event with her mother, Beyoncé, and father, Jay-Z, just a day after he was hit by a civil lawsuit accusing him of raping a 13-year-old girl.
“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,” Milian said of Blue Ivy’s look, according to Daily Mail.
“She’s talented, she toured the world with her mom, like there’s nothing you can say. You can’t dim that shine,” the Disney star went on.
Sherri then said that Blue Ivy acted “so poised” with Milian agreeing. “Let that baby glow!”
Blue Ivy, the eldest child of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, wore a metallic Christian Siriano ballgown on the red carpet, accompanied by her parents. Milian, known for hosting Disney Channel’s Movie Surfers and singing the Kim Possible theme song, supported Blue Ivy’s fashion choice.
She wowed on the red carpet in her metallic Christian Siriano ballgown, featuring a sweetheart neckline and draped bodice. Her hair was styled in braids with loose curls, complemented by gold eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a glossy red lip.
Blue Ivy, who is making her feature film debut in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” attended the film’s promotion at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood with her parents, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and grandmother Tina Knowles.
Beyoncé matched her daughter Blue Ivy on the red carpet, wearing a strapless black Balmain gown adorned with metallic gold discs.
Despite their coordinated appearance, critics disapproved of Blue Ivy’s outfit, calling it “inappropriate.”
“Lots of chatter online that Blue Ivy’s dress is inappropriate…which I didn’t get until I read that she is TWELVE YEARS OLD! How about we don’t put a 12 year old in a push up bra,” one wrote, as reported by the Mail.
“Blue Ivy looks beautiful but honestly I thought ‘wow she’s like 16 already?’ No, turns out she’s 12. Let a girl dress like she’s 12 please.”
“Blue Ivy is 12. This dress and makeup at 12??” another questioned.
“Blue Ivy is a beautiful little girl- but SHE’S A LITTLE GIRL made to look much older than any 12 years old. It’s just far too mature of a dress. The fact that she has her cleavage on display is disturbing. When you realize that this young girl is only 12 it just makes it worse,” another wrote.
However others disagreed, calling the dress “beautiful.”
“Y’all need to leave Blue Ivy alone. She’s 12. Her dress is beautiful. Worry about the kids being displayed on beauty pageant stages… Like, be so for real.”
“Please STOP projecting weirdness on to children. It was Blue Ivy’s movie premiere night. She was with her family and bodyguards. She wore a beautiful dress that looked like a modern day princess. She color coordinated with her Mom! At age 12 other teens received praise.”
Gushing over her daughter’s achievements, Beyonce wrote on Instagram: “My gorgeous baby girl. This is your night. You worked hard and you did such a beautiful job as the voice of Kiara. Your family could not be prouder. Keep shining.”
Blue Ivy voices the character Kiara in the Disney film “Mufasa: The Lion King,” set to premiere on December 20. Recently, she has embraced the spotlight alongside her famous parents, even joining her mother on stage during last year’s tour.
In a GQ interview published in September, Beyoncé revealed that Blue Ivy worked hard to earn her place on the stage during the tour.
“She’s a natural, but I did not want Blue onstage,” the singer said. “Blue wanted it for herself. She took it seriously and she earned it.”
Beyoncé explained her desire to maintain a normal upbringing for her children despite the family’s extraordinary fame and wealth.
“One thing I’ve worked extremely hard on is making sure my kids can have as much normalcy and privacy as possible, ensuring my personal life isn’t turned into a brand,” she said. “It’s very easy for celebrities to turn our lives into performance art.
“I have made an extreme effort to stay true to my boundaries and protect myself and my family. No amount of money is worth my peace.”
