Did Kim Kardashian Pay For North West’s Disney Role?

Recently, The Kardashians viewers were given the gift of a brand new season on Hulu. As fans are catching up on the life of the rich and famous family in the TV series, their story is building in the real world. With North West having a leading role in a recent Disney iconic event, there is talk that Kim Kardashian may have scored the role for North.

North West Performs In Iconic Disney Role

Not long ago, The Kardashians community got wind of an exciting opportunity for North West. She was selected to participate in Disney‘s The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. During the exciting event, there were performances by Jason Weaver, Billy Eichner, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Heather Headley, and Jennifer Hudson. Undeniably, it is an honor to be part of Disney’s celebration of The Lion King’s 30th anniversary. Likewise, it is seemingly on brand for the budding star to want to take the stage. However, some people say Kim Kardashian, not her daughter, won the role.

Critics Blast Kim Kardashian’s Daughter, North West

Some critics of The Kardashians star, North West’s performance say that the young Kardashian didn’t earn the role alone. Several TikTok videos circulating express the disappointment that North was cast as Simba in the big Disney event. While she looks cute in her costume, some think she was giving “school play vibes” rather than a Broadway professional on the stage. Loving the limelight, North belts out a spirited version of “I Just Can’t Wait to be King.” After her performance, many viewers took to social media to blast North’s presentation, many claiming nepotism landed the role, not North. On TikTok, one mom, Jenny Matthews, asserts that Kim Kardashian pulled some strings to get North the role.

• Another X user says, North West’s casting “ruined (the) integrity” of the show.
• “I’m all for nepo babies getting opportunities,” X user @littlemsfancy starts. Then they say, “But a hardworking theater kid deserved that role. She even wore a hoodie (and) slippers. 😒”

Did Kim Kardashian Pay For North West’s Disney Role?

During one TikTok video, Jenny Matthews says her daughter had been through four callbacks and was down to the last four competitors for the role. Then, they were notified that another auditioner would be seen. Surprisingly, it was Kim Kardashian bringing in North West to audition for the role. Notably, Jenny says her daughter has been on Broadway four times in the past and was eagerly competing to win the role of Simba for the anniversary performance. Before Kim and North appeared, Jenny says they had heard that someone in the industry was pulling strings to get their daughter an audition. Sadly, she says she was even more disappointed because the director had originally said they were looking for an experienced but off-the-radar kid to uplift in the event. Allegedly, Kim paid for her daughter to get the role ahead of the other four kids auditioning.

• One TikTok viewer says, “You were disappointed? I had to sit through it to listen to northwest with everyone else.”
• “I feel bad for North West, her mom set her up to fail.”
• “Well said…the nepotism in the entertainment industry stinks.”
• “Omg i literally thought north was performing at a school play 😂.”

Another Person Recounts An Interaction With Kim Kardashian And North West

In another TikTok, Joey Noble says he was a casting assistant for The Lion King. Based on his experience, he offers a similar account to Jenny Matthews saying that they were down to the last four callback auditions when Kim Kardashian brought in North West. He talks about her not bringing sheet music and it being unprofessional. As his video continues, he makes some suspicious claims about the selection she performed and Gypsy Rose Blanchard representing North. But some people believe there may be some truth to his satirical recount.

• Some people think it could have some truth, “I believe it is. The mother of one of the 3 girls already has said this. Wild about Gypsy rose.”
• “Gypsy Rose Blanchard stare down.”
• “You even had me at Gypsy Rose because I literally just saw her in the preview of the new season…but the voice!”
• “The sad thing…. It sounds plausible… 😒🤦🏻‍♀️🤣.”

While it is unknown if the videos circulating have any validity, it is easy to consider the major pull of both Kim Kardashian and Kanye West with connections in the industry.

What do you think? Do you think that Kim Kardashian pulled strings to get North West the Disney role? What do you think about North’s performance? Are you ready to see more of The Kardashians Season 5? Drop your comments below.

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Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill

Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill is a graduate from Oklahoma State University. Her freelance writing primarily focuses on streaming series, reality TV, and celebrity news. During her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, and traveling as often as possible.

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