Beyonce and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter poses threat to Barron Trump’s tallest celebrity child title

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: By now almost everyone is privy to the fact that former president Donald Trump's youngest child Barron Trump stands at a stunning 6 feet 9 inches. But there's someone who just might be gunning for the title of the tallest celebrity child.

Blue Ivy Carter, the daughter of music royalty Beyonce and Jay-Z, hasn't even hit her teens yet, but she's already towering above her peers. The young fashionista was spotted Sunday, August 25, at the popular Beverly Hills hotspot Cipriani, where she enjoyed a chic lunch with friends. Clad in a trendy tube top and cargo jeans, she exuded an effortless A-lister vibe.

However, it was her height that really stole the show.

 

Blue Ivy Carter: A young star with big achievements

Barron Trump notably grabbed headlines when he surpassed both his parents, Melania and Donald Trump, in height by the age of 12.

Now, at the same age, Blue Ivy is rapidly catching up. Her impressive stature was on full display earlier this year when she joined her father on stage at the 2024 Grammys in February.

Standing nearly as tall as Jay-Z, who is 6 feet, 2 inches, she looked every bit his equal. "I used to say this was a sippy cup for Blue, but Blue's grown up now. She doesn't take sippy cups and has her own Grammy!" Jay-Z proudly proclaimed while accepting the Dr Dre Impact Award.

Jay-Z's pride is well justified. Blue Ivy is not just tall for her age; she's also breaking records and making history. As the second youngest artist to ever win a Grammy, Blue Ivy took home gold in 2021 for her contribution to Beyonce's 'Brown Skin Girl' music video.

In a moment that cemented her rockstar status, she celebrated by sipping from her gold-plated Grammy statuette—a nod to her father's own celebration with a cognac-filled Grammy back in 2013, as noted by The List.

At only 12 years old, Blue Ivy is already standing head and shoulders above her peers in more ways than one. Photos from her Beverly Hills hangout on Sunday confirm her towering presence. But given her genes, it's no surprise that she would grow up to dominate in any arena—be it the red carpet or the basketball court.

 

Blue Ivy Carter has grown up in the lap of luxury

It's worth noting that Blue Ivy's life has been nothing short of extravagant since day one. After her birth, she left the private confines of the Lennox Hill hospital in Brooklyn for a world filled with luxury. One of her first possessions? A $600,000 golden rocking horse designed exclusively for her by the Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka. And that's just the tip of the golden iceberg.

For her first birthday, Jay-Z and Beyonce pulled out all the stops. They gifted their little girl an $80,000 custom-made Barbie doll, designed by Tiffany & Co and adorned with white gold and 160 diamonds. The bespoke Barbie was just a small addition to Blue Ivy's $1 million private nursery at the Barclays Center, created to keep her entertained while Jay-Z attended Brooklyn Nets games.

The birthday festivities didn't end there. The power couple hosted a lavish princess-themed birthday party in New York, complete with $95,000 worth of white and pink roses and a $2,000 cake.

Blue Ivy's young posse was treated to a treasure trove of goodies, including $30,000 worth of accessories like jewelry sets, princess costumes, and playhouses. Meanwhile, the adults in attendance received luxury goodie bags featuring personalized gold pens engraved with Blue Ivy's name and exclusive concert tickets.

Beyonce and Jay-Z are the highest-paid celebrity couple in the world, raking in a staggering $78 million in just 12 months last year—and they clearly aren't shy about spending it on their daughter.

As a source close to the couple shared with the Daily Mail, "Nothing's been too big or expensive for their little princess. They wanted her first birthday to set the tone for the rest of her life. They work hard for their money and the first thing they want to spend it on is their baby girl."