Kim Kardashian Proudly Displays Daughter North West as Simba in The Lion King Musical Amidst ‘Nepo Baby’ Casting Controversy

Kim Kardashian remains undeterred by the backlash surrounding her daughter North West’s appearance in The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary concert at The Hollywood Bowl.

Despite online trolls critiquing the casting of the ten-year-old as Young Simba, the 43-year-old celebrity continued to share behind-the-scenes glimpses of North in costume from the performance.

Kim Kardashian is not letting the backlash over her daughter North West’s acting debut during The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary concert at The Hollywood Bowl get to her.

The latest images, posted Tuesday morning, showcased North dressed as a lion cub against a grey backdrop. It was confirmed that the oversized yellow hoodie, slippers, and robe, designed by ERL and worn by North during the show, were provided by her team and not by the production itself.

Despite online trolls lashing out at the ten-year-old casting as Young Simba, the 43-year-old continued to share behind-the-scenes pictures of her little girl in costume from the show

The latest images, uploaded on Tuesday morning, showed North dressed as a lion cub in front of a grey backdrop.

Although North received a standing ovation from the audience for her rendition of “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King,” some accused her of securing the part due to her “nepo-baby advantage.”

This criticism intensified after insiders revealed to DailyMail.com that North didn’t have to compete for the role. Instead, her family’s close ties to the production company Fulwell 73 Productions facilitated her appearance in the concert.

The latest images, uploaded on Tuesday morning, showed North dressed as a lion cub in front of a grey backdrop

Despite receiving a standing ovation from the audience after singing, I Can’t Wait To Be King, the eldest child of Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West, was accused of getting the part due to her ‘no-baby advantage.’

‘Proudest moment ever,’ the mother-of-four captioned a shot of North’s performer pass.

.Fulwell 73 Productions, known for producing shows like The Kardashians and The Late Late Show With James Corden, is connected to The Lion King concert through Gabe Turner, a partner in Fulwell and the creative showrunner for the event. According to sources, North’s casting was a straightforward decision, and she was informed that the role was hers if she could carry a note.

Her post comes just hours after insiders familiar with the project revealed the truth about North’s casting to DailyMail.com (North was seen on stage last week)

North’s ability to generate headlines was a significant factor in her selection for the role, and the promise of featuring the moment in an upcoming episode of the Kardashians’ reality show added to the appeal. Despite the controversy, the performance was strategically planned to garner attention and maintain the Kardashian brand’s visibility.

According to sources, the young star didn’t have to ‘compete against anyone else’ for the part, which resulted from her family’s ties with the production company behind the event, which was held at the Hollywood Bowl last Friday.

Following North’s appearance, social media users expressed mixed reactions, with some highlighting the perceived nepotism in her casting. Despite the criticism, North’s participation in the concert was a significant moment for her family, with Kanye West and other family members attending to support her.

‘The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl and The Kardashians are both produced by the same production company, Fulwell 73 Productions,’ the insider dished

Kardashian also shared photos of her little girl with Jennifer Hudson, who was also in the show.

Kim Kardashian’s unwavering support for her daughter amidst the backlash demonstrates her commitment to celebrating North’s achievements and ensuring her success in the entertainment industry.

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