NORTH West has taken to the stage for a major theater role.
North, 10, debuted her acting skills at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Friday.
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North West tried her hand at theater for the first time as Simba in The Lion KingCredit: Splash
The pre-teen danced and sang on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in an all-yellow outfitCredit: Splash
North looked comfortable in front of her huge audience as her family cheered her onCredit: Splash
In photos from the event, North played Simba in a performance celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Lion King.
The young Hulu star had her curly hair straightened and added a pop of gold to her face with glittery eyeliner.
She wore all yellow, with a baggy hoodie and shorts paired with fluffy shoes and a mane-like hood.
North was supported by her famous family for the show, with her dad Kanye West, 46, spotted arriving at the show without his wife Bianca Censori, 29.
Plenty of Kardashians were also in attendance, including matriarch Kris Jenner, 68, who held up her phone to film her granddaughter on stage.
Providing even more support, Kourtney Kardashian, 45, and her husband Travis Barker, 48, stood beside Kris, clapping and cheering as they watched North perform.
The Kardashian-Jenner gang gave North a standing ovation, rising from their seats among the rest of the audience.
North’s mom, Kim Kardashian, 43, also made it clear that she was there for her daughter, posting a snap of their backstage passes on her Instagram Stories.
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While North hasn’t shown off her theater skills before, she has plenty of experience performing for a crowd.
North worked with her dad on the first installment of his album Vultures, on which he collaborated with fellow rapper Ty Dolla $ign.
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Kanye gave his daughter her own verse on the song Talking/Once Again, allowing the young girl to make history in rap music.
North’s verse saw her become one of the youngest music artists ever to top the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, with the song hitting number 30 on the chart just weeks after its release.
Alongside her work in the studio, Kanye also took North on tour to perform her verse live.
North impressed fans after she performed in Miami with her dad, seemingly undaunted by the huge audience.
North West’s Hollywood Moments
Despite only being 10, North West has had plenty of moments in the spotlight.
June 15, 2013
North is born to rapper Kanye West and reality TV star Kim Kardashian, with the couple’s marriage and welcoming of a child documented on Kim’s show.
March 2020
Aged just 6, North showed off her vocals for the first time at Kanye’s Paris Fashion Week show.
The tiny girl stood proudly next to her dad as he rapped about fashion to a huge crowd.
November 2020
Kim and North opened a shared TikTok account, showing sweet family moments alongside more glamorous content.
The duo now makes an estimated $30,135 per video.
April 2023
North got a major honor from pop star Katy Perry, who invited North and her pals to join her on stage in Las Vegas.
At Katy’s prompt, North happily showed off her dance skills to the rest of the attendees.
September 2023
North, along with mom Kim and brother Saint, did voiceover work for kids’ show Paw Patrol.
North’s estimated earnings from just four recording sessions came to $20,000.
2023-2024
North rapped on a verse for Kanye’s new album, Vultures, and made the Billboard Hot 100 Charts with her song.
Kanye also invited North to show off her rap skills live, with his eldest daughter joining him for concerts across the US.
March 2024
After the success of her work with Kanye, North announced that she was taking her music career a step further.
The young star announced that fans should be on the lookout for her first album, Elementary School Dropout.
“Adonis and North West gonna carry the music world in 10 years,” one person predicted on TikTok, referring to Drake’s young son.
SHINING BRIGHT
Although North seems to have dived into the world of show business, fans have urged her parents to make sure she has a normal childhood.
Late last year, North was the cover star of i-D Magazine, and shocked fans with her interview for the outlet.
North had a mini-makeover for her role, with straight hair and gold eyeshadowCredit: Splash
Kris Jenner smiled as she held her phone aloft to capture her granddaughter’s big momentCredit: Splash
“So a rapper, a basketball player, and I’m going to make artwork that I sell,” North responded when asked what she planned for her future.
“Also, one day I want to own Yeezy and Skims, and I want to be a business owner.”
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker also showed their support with a standing ovationCredit: Splash
North’s mom, Kim Kardashian, proudly showed off her and North’s backstage passes on InstagramCredit: Splash
Kanye West was also seen arriving at the Hollywood Bowl for North’s main roleCredit: Getty
