North West's claws have grown after she made her stage debut over the weekend, with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's eldest daughter, 10, starring as the young Simba, 30.Number Disney's Anniversary Live Concert Special The Lion King At the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, people do not have She is happy with her performance and claims that North got the role thanks to nepotism.
After North's performance, the audience gave him a standing ovation. mirror, Kardashian and West were also in attendance, along with Kris Jenner, it was revealed. Kourtney Kardashianand Travis Barker. While audience members thoroughly enjoyed the show, those who watched her performance online saw it differently. One TikTok video that has been viewed 18.3 million times features a clip of North performing in a yellow hoodie, fur-lined hat, matching yellow sweatpants, yellow knee-high socks, and yellow slippers (all of the other actors and dancers were wearing elaborate costumes). The Lion King She sang “I Just Can't Wait to Be King” in the video.
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The TikTok user said her daughter had been on Broadway “four times” but lost out to North. In the video, the angry mom recounted her daughter's story and claimed Kardashian “pulled strings” to help North get the role.[My daughter] “We made it through four audition rounds. There were three girls in the final round, and my daughter was one of them,” the TikTok user said. “But while I was waiting in the audition room with another girl and her mom, someone walked in. It was Kim Kardashian and North West. I had heard there were people in the industry pulling strings to get my daughter in front of casting directors.”
“Hollywood, I hope you learn your lesson and never cast chums over talent again,” she concluded.
People agreed with her, with one person writing, “Oh my gosh I thought North was in the school play.”
“Beyonce should have at least made sure Blue rehearsed,” another wrote. “Looks like North just showed up.”
People also expressed their disappointment on Twitter. “Sorry but casting North West as Simba was a terrible choice when there are hundreds of properly trained theatre kids with vocal coaching, dance skills and experience,” one person said. “Have to question the credibility of the casting director. They ruined the show by making Kim pay.”
“Not every kid is good at everything and they need to be taught that,” another said. “There were probably dozens of more experienced kids who should have been cast.”
Another person shared a photo of North during the musical, writing, “I'm not going to comment on North West's performance in the Lion King live show because she's 10 but what the hell is she wearing? Who thought she had to look like Simba and wear a yellow barrister wig? I've seen better onesies from Walmart.”
However, several people sided with North, defending her from the online criticism (she's only 10!) “You guys are horrible to celebrities' kids. It's the adults who made these kids audition who are to blame, not the kids who were chosen,” one person said.
“I understand the arguments about newborn babies, but am I the only one who thinks it's weird to badmouth this child?” another wrote.
Jason Weaver, who provided the singing voice for young Simba in the 1994 animated film, also attended the event and shared a photo of himself and North on Instagram.
“Happy to be on the same stage as this young superstar!! 😁⭐️⭐️⭐️,” he wrote. “So proud.” [of] North, you're amazing! You're doing such an amazing job with this show! Can't wait for everyone to see your performance of “I Just Can't Wait to Be King” when The Lion King 30th Anniversary drops on @disneyplus!”
He added, “You're a true professional and I wish you the very best of luck as you continue your journey towards greatness!! Let's do it again tonight for all of you!! 😁🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯💯💯💯”
Regardless of the “nepobabe” ploy or the quality of her performance (which is very subjective), people need to stand down. North West may be a celebrity kid, but she's still a kid, and personal attacks against her are Any Children should be removed from the table.
Before you head out, check out all the moments North West proved she's a star in her own right.
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