Blue Ivy Carter stunned audiences during Beyoncé’s Christmas Day NFL halftime show, performing alongside her iconic mother. However, the 12-year-old sparked mixed reactions online, with fans praising her talent while others voiced concerns about her rapid maturity.
Beyoncé’s eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, made waves during the singer’s Christmas Day NFL halftime performance at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter during the singer’s 2024 Christmas Day NFL halftime show. | Source: YouTube/ Wave Mashup
The 12-year-old, who already stands taller than her famous mother’s 5 ft. 6 in. frame, joined her mom on the field in a stunning display of confidence and poise.
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter performing with a dynamic group of dancers during the singer’s 2024 Christmas Day NFL halftime show. | Source: YouTube/ Wave Mashup
Beyoncé, 43, dazzled in an all-white western-themed outfit for the 15-minute, eight-song medley. Blue, who matched her mother’s theme with her own all-white ensemble, performed as a backup dancer for the climactic closing number, “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
The moment highlighted the unique bond between the mother-daughter duo as they interlocked arms for a square-dancing segment. While Blue’s presence might have been surprising to some, it was not entirely unexpected given her growing resume.
Blue Ivy Carter and Beyoncé performing onstage during the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR on August 11, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Getty Images
Already a two-time Guinness World Record holder at just 12 years old, the young talent boasts an impressive collection of accolades.
Blue Ivy Carter onstage during the 66th Grammy Awards on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Her accomplishments extend beyond music; she also lent her voice to the character of Kiara in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a feat her mother celebrated with a heartfelt Instagram tribute that read in part, “My gorgeous baby girl. […] You worked hard and you did such a beautiful job as the voice of Kiara. Your family could not be prouder. Keep shining.”
The Christmas Day performance, which was streamed on Netflix, was a star-studded event. However, it was Blue’s presence that sparked widespread conversation. Social media platforms buzzed with reactions to her towering height and talent.
Blue Ivy Carter walking onto the field for Beyoncé’s halftime show during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas. | Source: Getty Images
“How is Blue just as tall as her mom already? wow 
” one person commented. Another added, “This was great. And Blue is so tall already at only 12 years old!!”
A third social media user shared, “Wow, very nice performance, my favorite part was seeing Blue Ivy again, I couldn’t believe how tall she is now, looks like a grown adult, but she’s still a pre-teenager.”
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter during the singer’s halftime show during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans on December 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas. | Source: Getty Images
Another remarked, “She did that!!! Blue has gotten tall. Beyoncé did an amazing job!!!!” and a fifth typed, “Anyone else see Blue Ivy make a appearance 3 times [sic]?!?? This was cool..she straight taller than her mother now OMG!!! .”
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter during the former’s halftime show during an NFL football game on December 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas. | Source: Getty Images
More people shared their praise, with one person saying, “I just loved Blue having so much fun up there, she did so good! Such a great performance overall.”
Another said, “I LOVE how Post Malone said ‘yes ma’am’ to her at the end. I LOVED the whole performance and Blue is so professional 
.”
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter | Source: Getty Images
Another social media user typed, “This was a flawless performance. I expected nothing less. I love seeing her and Blue performing together 
.” Someone else wrote, “Baby Blue was up there tearing it UPPP 
.”
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter | Source: Getty Images
However, critics also weighed in and shared their concerns about whether Blue was experiencing a normal childhood.“I hope one time I could see blue ivy smile. Smile smile [sic] with teeth showing. Most of the time she doesn’t look happy. Breaks my heart as she a child,” one person commented.
Beyoncé and her daughter | Source: Getty Images
Another shared, “Nice, but this child will never know what’s it like to be a kid and hang out with her friends. Also this song do not and it isn’t to me a country song. K Michelle has the voice for this song [sic].”
A third added, “Does that child goes [sic] to school?” and a fourth remarked,“To grown to soon…be a child first [sic]!!!!”
Blue Ivy Carter performing during Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR on May 29, 2023, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
The comments poured in, with another person typing, “That poor 12 yr old child.” Another person added, “That’s her daughter? If so her daughter doesn’t know anything about being a child.” Someone else wrote, “Pretty crazy that Blue Ivy is only 12.”
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter at the premiere of “Mufasa: The Lion King” on December 9, 2024, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Another person commented, “Let her be the child she still is.” Others commented on Blue’s appearance, questioning her age. “Is that a 12 [sic]. She looks 30,” one person shared.
“That kid looks 20 years old,” one person typed while someone else remarked, “And Ivy is dressed like an 18 year old lady [sic].”
Despite the mixed reactions from social media users, for Beyoncé and her family, Blue Ivy Carter’s performance marked another iconic moment in their shared journey in the entertainment world.
As Blue prepares to officially enter her teenage years on January 7, her rising star power signals a legacy in the making—one that continues to unfold under the watchful eyes of millions.
