Tina Knowles hopes Blue Ivy Carter “doesn’t go into entertainment”. The statement comes amid growing interest in the talented teenager who has already garnered attention for her performances alongside her superstar mother.
The 71-year-old fashion designer — whose daughter is Beyonce — is proud that Blue Ivy, 13, for getting up on stage herself on the ‘Crazy In Love’ hitmaker’s Cowboy Carter tour, but she doesn’t want it to lead to her following in her famous mother’s footsteps. Blue Ivy’s stage appearances have already generated significant buzz, showcasing her natural performance abilities.
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“My wish for her is that I wish that she would do something else. I hope that she doesn’t go into entertainment,” she told Extra. “I think it’s a huge sacrifice. It’s a huge sacrifice on your life. But if she chooses to do it, I’m going be right up front screaming and cheering. But hopefully she’ll choose something else, but what I do know? And that’s why her mom let her do it, is because she got her confidence there. And it’s beautiful to see.” The entertainment industry often demands intense schedules and public scrutiny, factors Tina likely considers in her concerns.
Tina pointed out that Blue’s 7-year-old sister Rumi — who Beyonce also has with husband Jay-Z —has also loved getting to join her mother and sibling on stage during the recent run. The Cowboy Carter tour has been drawing massive audiences across its dates.
“Little Rumi also, she told us every night during Renaissance, ‘I’m ready. I’m ready to go out there,’ and we were like, ‘Okay, next time,'” she added. “And this time, her mom let her go and it’s wonderful to see her out there. They need to let her let loose ’cause she is back there doing choreography and twirling and doing all pliés and everything else. And I’m like, ‘Let her loose one night!’ ” Rumi’s enthusiasm shows the natural performance instinct that runs in the family.
Despite her reservations about Blue or Rumi chasing a career in music, Tina is delighted to see Blue gaining confidence by the day. Performing arts can significantly boost self-esteem in adolescents, regardless of future career paths.
“Well, it’s the best, because at the end of the day, the most important bonus of that is I just see the confidence just growing every day,” she said. “Blue is tall, she’s like 5-feet-9, and she’s 13 years old … and I would always say, ‘Stand tall because your grandma always wanted to be tall.’ And she would still kind of slump a little bit, and now we got the model pose and she is strutting and she is confident and that’s the most important thing to me.” Tina’s pride in her granddaughter’s growing self-assurance is evident throughout her comments.
Tina’s concerns reflect broader conversations about the pressures faced by performers, especially those who begin their careers young. Early exposure to the spotlight can present unique challenges for identity development and privacy.
The Knowles-Carter family has historically maintained careful boundaries around their children’s public appearances, prioritizing wellbeing over exposure. Beyoncé and Jay-Z have thoughtfully managed how and when their children appear publicly.
Blue Ivy has already demonstrated considerable talent through her collaborative work with her mother, leading to speculation about whether she might eventually follow a similar path despite her grandmother’s hopes.
Industry experience shows that children of successful entertainers face unique expectations and comparisons. The pressure to match or exceed parents’ success can be particularly challenging for second-generation performers.
Tina Knowles herself has had a successful career in fashion and business, giving her valuable perspective on diverse professional opportunities. Her background provides insight into alternative career possibilities she might envision for her grandchildren.
Educational experts emphasize the importance of allowing children to explore various interests before committing to specific paths, particularly when they have famous parents. Building skills and personal development often take precedence over career decisions at young ages.
While expressing hope for Blue Ivy to explore paths outside entertainment, Tina ultimately emphasizes supporting her granddaughter’s choices and celebrating her growing confidence — demonstrating the balance between protective guidance and nurturing a young person’s emerging sense of self.
