(Courtesy: @itsjasonweaver/Instagram)
People are reacting online to North West’s recent performance in the Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, and some think she didn’t deserve to get the role.
Last week, 10-year-old North West made her Hollywood debut starring as young Simba in the live-to-film concert event.
Her mother, Kim Kardashian, was seen behind the scenes supporting her daughter.
Kim Kardashian with North West backstage after her performance on « the lion king » I just know Kim cried 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/WnYcwleZzN
— leandre koffi (@leandek15) May 25, 2024
Meanwhile, her father, Kanye West, was captured in a photo supporting North from the audience.
Kardashian also posted a series of pictures of her Simba outfit on Instagram.
The voice behind the original 1994 animated film Jason Weaver also shared support to North in an Instagram post.
“What an honor it is to share the same stage with this young superstar in the making,” he said.
“I’m so PROUD you, North!! You’re doing a such PHENOMENAL job in this show,” he added.
People online praised the young star after her performance.
@gaymanwithaspraytan Replying to @Brittony✨ NORTH YOU DID AMAZING SWEETIE!!! #northwest #lionking #hollywoodbowl
♬ original sound – Gay Man with a Spray Tan
Meanwhile, others shared a different reaction and believe nepotism played a key factor in her securing the role.
@lacikolee #greenscreenvideo LET’S TALK: NORTH WEST #northwest #lionking #hollywood #nepobaby #fyp #foryou #kimkardashian #kanyewest
♬ original sound – Laci Kole
@therealkeefe North West as young Simba in The lion King play at the Hollywood Bowl.
♬ original sound – Keefermann
@aaaaaaaaoniiii I feel bad for North #northwest #lionking #nepobaby #kimkardashian
♬ original sound – 💙Ani💙
Another special guest at the concert was Jennifer Hudson who performed “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”
@sophiaavachang Wow! Jennifer Hudson performing “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” ♥️ #fyp #jenniferhudson #disney #lionking #hollywoodbowl #queen
♬ original sound – Sophia Chang 💕
At the end of the concert, all the stars received a standing ovation.
@sophiaavachang Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary: A Live-to-Film Concert Congratulations to the incredible artists, performers, orchestra, choir, conductor for such an amazing performance👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #fyp #lionking #disney #hollywoodbowl #LeboM #jeremyirons #jasonweaver #northwest #jenniferhudson #timonandpumba #simba #nala
♬ The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Live] – Imperial Orchestra