North West made her grand entrance at the Hollywood Bowl over the weekend for Disney’s 30th anniversary celebration of The Lion King, and boy, did she make a statement with her outfit! Brace yourselves for the hilarious details.
The 10-year-old progeny of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West rocked the stage as young Simba in a getup that can only be described as “sunshine chic.” She sported a yellow sweatshirt and matching shorts, topped off with yellow furry slippers. Yes, you heard right—furry slippers! Clearly, young Simba was going for a “rolled-out-of-bed, ready-to-rule-the-Savannah” vibe.
North belted out “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” in front of a whopping 16,000 people. This epic performance will be forever preserved in a Disney+ special, so future generations can witness the majesty of Simba in slippers.
Of course, no Hollywood story is complete without a splash of drama. North’s cameo sparked cries of nepotism faster than you can say “Hakuna Matata.” Rumor has it that several kids auditioned for the role, but whether North had to jump through those hoops remains a mystery. Maybe she just flashed a Kardashian smile and the role was hers!
Now, let’s talk about that costume. Critics said it looked like something whipped up at a last-minute pajama party compared to the Broadway-worthy costumes of the other performers. Imagine an ensemble of majestic lions and gazelles, and there’s Simba in his comfy yellow loungewear. Roar, indeed!
In a plot twist worthy of a Disney movie, a spokesperson clarified to People that North and her entourage (because, of course, she has one) brought their own costume. Jennifer Hudson and Jeremy Irons also decided to play fashion designers for the day and provided their own outfits for the show.
The fashion brand ERL confirmed they were behind North’s sunny ensemble. Maybe they’re starting a new trend: “Casual King Chic.” Watch out, fashion world!
North West, conquering Hollywood one furry slipper at a time!
