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Blue Ivy Carter attends her first Met Gala at 14 years old

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  • Blue Ivy Carter made her debut at the Met Gala on Monday, 4 May, alongside her mother, Beyoncé.
  • Beyoncé returned to the famous red carpet for the first time in 10 years for the annual event.
  • Beyoncé wore a skeleton-inspired dress by Olivier Rousteing, while her daughter, Blue Ivy, was dressed in a white Balenciaga gown.
  • The Met Gala is an annual benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, marking the opening of its yearly fashion exhibition.
  • This year's dress code was 'Fashion is Art,' and Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are serving as lead sponsors for the 2026 gala and its exhibition.

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Blue Ivy makes Met Gala debut in Balenciaga as Beyoncé returns after 10-year absence

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