Tina Knowles marks a very special milestone for her granddaughter Blue Ivy, and she did it in a way that felt deeply personal and full of love.
On Wednesday, January 7, Knowles celebrated Blue Ivy’s 14th birthday by sharing a heartfelt Instagram post that quickly caught the attention of fans.
The 72-year-old author posted a collage of 14 photos of Blue Ivy taken across different stages of her life, a clear nod to the birthday being celebrated.
Alongside the snaps, Knowles wrote an emotional message reflecting on Blue Ivy’s journey from before she was even born to the young teenager she is today.
She lovingly described her grandson as her “manager, make-up artist, fashion advisor and my love”, setting the tone for the tribute.
In her caption, Knowles looked back at the moment the family first found out Beyoncé was expecting.
“I remember the day we found out you were in your mom’s womb. We couldn’t have been more excited! We were told you were the size of a blueberry and that’s where your name came from!” she wrote.
She also told how the family came together in prayer in the first weeks.
“We all prayed for you every single day until you were 12 weeks old in your mother’s womb! Then we prayed individually until you arrived months later.”
Knowles went on to describe Blue Ivy as strong and sharp from the start, noting that it was clear she was “a fighter from the start.”
She fondly reminisced about their time playing with princesses and Barbie dolls and praised Blue Ivy’s imagination and precocious intelligence.
The message ended on a proud and loving note.
“To say I’m a proud grandma is an understatement!” Knowles wrote, adding that despite Blue Ivy’s many accomplishments, she remains “a very sweet, kind, humble person.”
Knowles is grandmother to four grandchildren in total, including Blue Ivy, her younger siblings Rumi and Sir, and Solange Knowles’ son Julez.
Still, this birthday post made it clear that Blue Ivy’s 14th birthday was one Tina Knowles wanted the world to celebrate with her.
