> At a Glance
> – Tina Knowles posted a 14-photo collage on Jan. 7 to mark Blue Ivy’s 14th birthday
> – She called the teen her “manager, makeup artist, fashion adviser, and my love”
> – Knowles revealed Blue Ivy’s name came from being “the size of a blueberry” in the womb
> Why it matters: Shows the close bond between the Knowles matriarch and her granddaughter
Tina Knowles is celebrating her granddaughter Blue Ivy’s 14th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute.
Birthday Tribute
Knowles shared a collage of 14 photos chronicling Blue Ivy’s growth, paired with a touching caption that traced back to the day the family learned Beyoncé was expecting. “We were told that you were the size of a blueberry and that is where your name came from!” she wrote.
The proud grandmother recalled praying daily for Blue Ivy until she reached 12 weeks in utero, then individually until her birth.
Grandmother’s Pride
Knowles praised Blue Ivy’s early traits:
- Spoke very early
- Showed fierce determination from birth
- Possessed vivid imagination during playtime
“To say that I’m a proud grandmother is an understatement!” she wrote, applauding the teen for remaining “sweet, kind humble” despite her success.
Family Bond
The 72-year-old fashion designer-grandmother to four, including Blue Ivy, twins Rumi and Sir (8), and Julez Smith (20)-often spotlights her grandchildren’s talents.
In a June 26 Instagram video set to Beyoncé’s “II Hands II Heaven,” Blue Ivy applied bold red lipstick to her grandmother’s lips before the Paris runway show where Julez walked.
Tina Knowles wrote:
> “I did not have a Makeup Artist so I asked my talented granddaughter Blue Ivy to do my makeup. She did a fabulous job.”
Protective Matriarch
In Glamour’s October 3 Women of the Year issue, Knowles warned:
> “You mess with my grandchildren, though, I’m coming. Because they’re minors, and they didn’t ask to be in this.”
During her Jennifer Hudson Show appearance, she noted Blue Ivy typically seeks advice from Beyoncé, saying:
> “Her and her mother are really tight, and so they don’t need me to give much advice… They tell me to mind my business.”
Key Takeaways
- Blue Ivy turned 14 on Jan. 7
- Tina Knowles credits her granddaughter’s name to a blueberry-sized ultrasound
- The teen often acts as her grandmother’s “manager, makeup artist, fashion adviser”
- Knowles fiercely defends all four grandchildren from public criticism
The birthday post underscores the tight-knit relationship spanning three generations of the Knowles family.
