The premiere of The Lion King [VIDEO]

beyonce, Jay-Zand their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, rock the red carpet at the world premiere of Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California on December 9, 2024. The event was marked as a proud family moment. The film stars Neel Ivy, voiced by Simba’s daughter Kiara (Donald Glover) and Nala (voice of Beyoncé).

This highly anticipated prequel to Disney’s 2019 photorealistic remake of “The Lion King” reunites a star-studded cast with Donald Glover and Beyoncé reprising their beloved roles.

A stylish family look

Beyoncé, 43, made a stunning statement in a strapless, curve-hugging gown adorned with gold swirls. The dramatic design featured a thigh-high slit and a plunging cutout, emphasizing her elegance and flair. Her signature blonde locks cascaded into soft curls, completing the look alongside nude-toned lips and almond-shaped manicured nails.

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Blue Ivy Carter, now 12, matched her mom’s glamorous energy in a strapless gold gown with shimmering black undertones. Complementing her look with bold red lips and similarly styled almond-shaped nails, she added her own youthful touch to the ensemble.

Jay-Z, as always, exuded timeless sophistication in a tailored brown suit. He proudly stands beside his wife and daughter in celebration of this milestone.

Blue Ivy’s breakout role

Blue Ivy lent her voice to Kiara in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” marking an important step in her entertainment career. Her performance in this Disney prequel signals her growing presence in Hollywood, following in the footsteps of her iconic parents.

Although the world is yet to see the acting prowess of Neil, the Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins sure Entertainment Weekly A rising star who doesn’t sing in movies, she is an impressive actress.

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“Blue Ivy doesn’t sing in movies. He is a thespian! I have to be honest about that. Jenkins told the publication that she is a thespian. A new character is introduced to Blue Ivy. The original cast returned for the animated movie. “The Lion King” fans: Remember Kiara in the 1998 movie “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride.”

The movie will have a Latino touch and will compose new music Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is known for writing music Moana, Encanto, The Little MermaidAnd more. Miranda is also working Mark Mancina And Because M. “For me, working with Lynn was amazing,” Jenkins continued. “I’d never done a musical before. So when I took the job, I knew it was going to be a part of it, but I just thought, ‘We’ll figure it out when we figure it out.’ In a musical, we have to figure it out first!”

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“Elton John. Tim Rice. Hans Zimmer. Lebo M. Mark Mancina. Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh. Beau Black, Ford Riley, the incredible music team of ‘The Lion Guard’ and many musical contributors over the years. ‘The ‘The Lion King’ has an incredible musical legacy with music from some of the greatest songwriters around and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it,” he said in a statement. said “It’s been a joy to work with Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life, and we can’t wait for audiences to see this film in theaters,” added Miranda.