Beyoncé was the belle of the ball at the world premiere of The Lion King remake [1] in LA on Tuesday, and she wasn't alone: her 7-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter served as her adorable date for the evening. The 37-year-old singer, who plays the voice of adult Nala in the film, stunned in a crystal-covered Alexander McQueen gown [2] and heels, showing off her braided finger waves [3] and dramatic eye shadow. Blue, meanwhile, rocked a black pantsuit with diamonds matching her mom's. The ladies had support from close friends at the event, like singing protégés Chloe and Halle Bailey [4], and former Destiny's Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams [5].
It's been a minute since we've seen Bey walk a red carpet; the last time she was photographed on one was at the MTV VMAs back in August 2016, when she showed up with Blue in glam gowns [6]. Luckily, the fun doesn't stop here: on Sunday, Beyoncé and her Lion King costars [7] — including Donald Glover, Alfre Woodard, Seth Rogen [8], and Shahadi Wright Joseph — will premiere the film at a London screening attended by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle [9]. The idea of that much royalty in one room makes me feel faint. Keep reading to see Queen Bey and Princess Blue in all their glory before The Lion King [10] hits theaters on July 19.
