Why Blue Ivy Carter's experience with social media trolls is concerning
Social media trolls don’t know where to draw the line because as much as it may be “fun” for them to pick up on celebrities, doing it to their children is uncalled for.
Child star Blue Ivy Carter has been trolled ever since she was born and it’s not gotten any better over the years.
“Y’all have been picking on Blue Ivy since that baby was born, from her hair to her looks, her performance, now to her ball gown.
“I pray to God throughout the rest of her life she remains strong, protected and loved. Because you people are truly jealous, sick & envious,” @__Robbie pointed out.
The eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay Z was supposed to have her moment at the "Mufasa: The Lion King" premiere in Los Angeles this week but trolls tried to steal her shine.
However, her family supported her and even walked the red carpet with her.
“My gorgeous baby girl. This is your night. You worked hard and you did such a beautiful job as the voice of Kiara. Your family could not be prouder. Keep shining,” said Beyoncé.
The 12-year-old wore a gold princess gown, medium-length braids and little make-up for her red carpet-moment. However, adults still felt the need to shame her.
It was disappointing seeing old people talk about a child like that, projecting their insecurities about her looks.
Others went as far as posting their pictures of how they looked like when they were her age, which was absurd because one of the trolls was wearing a lipliner in a school photograph.
Me at 12 vs Blue Ivy at 12
— brit does it all (@britsalterego) December 11, 2024
Are you picking up what I’m putting down? pic.twitter.com/wcKunx9A5k
But their strategy didn’t land as planned because most people started defending Carter, and called out the lady for being a “pick me” at the expense of a child.
“This old ass bi*** tryna [tryin to] be a pick me against a child, millennials are so cooked,” said @blessthebeautyy.
Another X user, @Itzbreeya, said: “So you dug up an old ass school picture of yourself from 1932 just to compare it to a 12 year old red carpet look…. it’s really time to bring back shame.”
What the trolls didn’t understand is that there is an outfit for every occasion. It’s not like Carter was wearing heavy make-up and a wig. She was red carpet ready and couldn’t have worn jeans and flip-flops to such a prestigious occasion.
Also, picking on any star child - or any child - is uncalled for. Sometimes children want to try out new things for special occasions.
For example, many children who completed primary school and are starting high school next year dressed up for their farewell. They wore stunning gowns and put on a little make-up for that special occasion but that doesn’t mean it’s an everyday thing.