Kim Kardashian Proudly Showcases Daughter North West as Simba in The Lion King Musical Amid 'Nepo Baby' Casting Controversy
Kim Kardashian Proudly Showcases Daughter North West as Simba in The Lion King Musical Amid 'Nepo Baby' Casting Controversy
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| Kim Kardashian Proudly Showcases Daughter North West as Simba in The Lion King Musical Amid 'Nepo Baby' Casting Controversy (PC: Instagram) |
Kim Kardashian remains unfazed by the criticism surrounding her daughter North West's acting debut during The Lion King's 30th Anniversary concert at The Hollywood Bowl.
Despite online trolls criticizing the ten-year-old's casting as Young Simba, the 43-year-old has continued to share behind-the-scenes pictures of North in costume from the show. The latest photos, uploaded on Tuesday morning, feature North dressed as a lion cub in front of a grey backdrop. North's oversized yellow hoodie, slippers, and robe, designed by ERL, were confirmed to have been provided by her team, not by the production, according to People.
After receiving a standing ovation for her performance of "I Just Can't Wait To Be King," North faced accusations of securing the role due to her 'nepo baby' status. Just hours after the performance, insiders revealed the truth about North's casting to DailyMail.com.
Sources disclosed that North did not have to compete for the part, which resulted from her family's connections with Fulwell 73 Productions, the company behind both The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl and The Kardashians. Gabe Turner, a partner in Fulwell, also served as the creative showrunner for The Lion King concert. "This was a sure thing for North. She was told that if she could carry a note, the gig was hers," an insider revealed. The decision to cast North was also influenced by her potential to generate publicity.
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Social media reactions were mixed, with some users criticizing the casting as nepotism while others acknowledged North's apparent enjoyment of the role. One user commented, "Nepotism is literally the best thing to be born with," while another remarked, "Nepotism and the synonym next to it is KARDASHIANS," with laughing emojis.
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Following the backlash, it remains unclear if North underwent a standard audition process. DailyMail.com has reached out to a Kardashian spokesperson for comment. The live-to-film concert event, held on May 24 and 25, featured other stars such as Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons, and Nathan Lane.
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Kanye West, Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, and her husband Travis Barker attended the concert to support North, with Kim Kardashian cheering her on from backstage and sharing photos from North's dressing room on Instagram Stories.
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