All the times the Carter-Knowles gave us Family Goals
There's no two ways about it: The Carter-Knowles (compromised of the irrepressible Beyoncé, hip hop legend Jay-Z and their 4-year-old daughter Blue Ivy) are the coolest family in pop. And it's soon to be expanding, as Bey has twins on the way!
From the very moment Beyonce announced her pregnancy to millions of people at the 2011 VMAs with that all-knowing stroke of her bump (you can see our point already, right?), the Carter-Knowles have been single-handedly breaking the boundaries of cool.
They have get togethers at the White House with Barack and Michelle, they throw fourth birthday parties that even make us swell with jealousy, and they're BFFs with Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin.
Oh, and Blue Ivy's godmother is Oprah. Casual.
Here's all the Carter-Knowles moments that give us Family Goals...
Getty ImagesWhen Bey announced her pregnancy
From the moment Beyonce flicked open the button of her sequinned jacket and gave her tummy a symbolic rub as she finished her performance at the VMAs in 2011, the Carter-Knowles were off to a flying start being the coolest family in existence. Seriously, who else announces their pregnancy with such badassery? The move, displayed to thousands of fans and millions of more on TV, was met with frenzied excitement as the King and Queen of music were expecting their first child...
baldheadqueen/InstagramWhen they had Easter at The White House
How do you think the Carter-Knowles celebrate Easter? With an Easter Egg hunt in their back garden followed by a roast? Try again - the family only went and visited the actual White House for the occasion to take part in the Obama's annual Easter Egg roll. Blue Ivy wore the sweetest bunny rabbit ears to complete the coolness.
Getty ImagesWhen Jay-Z and Blue Ivy presented Beyonce with an award
It was just an average Tuesday for the Carter-Knowles when Jay-Z and Blue Ivy took to the stage at the VMAs 2014 to present Beyonce with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award. The cutest moment was when Jay-Z called her "the greatest living entertainer" and Blue Ivy said "go mommy" down the mic. These guys are too much.
Beyonce.comWhen Blue Ivy had the best birthday party ever
For Blue Ivy's fourth birthday party, the Carter-Knowles gave a whole new meaning to #PartyGoals. Held inside a luxury marquee, and complete with actual fairy princesses, wild flowers and tipis, the family made sure Blue Ivy's celebrations were really special. They also just decided our next birthday theme for us.
gwynethpaltrow/InstagramThey're best friends with the Martins
It's a well known fact that Beyonce and Jay-Z are good pals with Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, having first found friendship when Bey and Gwyneth met at a New York charity benefit. Since then, they've been constant fixtures at each other's concerts and they're often found singing each other's praises in interviews. The friendship has even transcended generations with Blue Ivy and Apple known to have sleepovers. Coolest family friendship ever?
beyonce/instagramWhen Beyonce and Blue Ivy dressed like eachother
When your mum's Beyonce, it's no wonder you'd want to be like her. And that seemed exactly the case when Beyonce and Blue Ivy took part in a little photoshoot, both rocking matching double denim ensembles.
Beyonce.comTheir holiday to Hawaii
It's been a turbulent year for the Carter-Knowles, what with Lemonade and all that, but the family remained united as ever as they holidayed in Hawaii recently. Here's Jay-Z dancing with Blue Ivy as Bey looks on taking photos. #FamilyGoals.
Getty ImagesWhen they hit Wimbledon
For a recent visit to London, Bey and Jay made sure to stop by the Wimbledon final. Casual day out.
Beyonce.comTheir GOALS holiday snaps
Beyonce's website is a treasure trove for her behind-the-scenes and tour pics. But what we love it for most is her private family photos, which she dutifully shares with her fans. Among them, are the recently added snaps from the Carter-Knowles' family holiday, and they are giving us ALL the goals.
Beyonce/InstagramWhen three generations did Salt-N-Pepa
Beyoncé, Blue Ivy and Tina looked INCREDIBLE for Halloween weekend 2016, don't you think?
