Kim Kardashian Gives Sharp 5-Word Reply After North West, 12, Sparks Backlash Over ‘Face Tattoos And Piercings’
Over the weekend, 12-year-old North appeared in several TikTok clips on the account she shares with Kim. In the videos, she wore temporary tattoos across her face, bright blue contact lenses, and what looked like a faux septum piercing.
She wasn’t alone — her friends joined in too, each showing off matching braided hair, colorful extensions, and statement jewelry, making the whole thing feel like a group dress-up session rather than a serious makeover.
The post was captioned: “Fake piercings and fake tatts 4 life.”
But not everyone was amused. Many viewers quickly weighed in, with some saying the look was too grown-up for a 12-year-old. North, the eldest child of Kim and Kanye West, has often been in the spotlight — and once again, her creative expression sparked mixed reactions.
While some critics felt her look was too much, others argued that it wasn’t that deep — especially since the timing was right before Halloween, when costumes and playful makeup are everywhere. Many said it was harmless fun and nothing out of the ordinary for a kid experimenting with style.
Under a TikTok shared by Daily Mail Australia, the SKIMS founder commented: “This is such a non-issue.”
Her short response — paired with a crying emoji — instantly went viral. Fans praised Kim for brushing off the negativity and standing by her daughter’s creativity and sense of self-expression.
She recently spoke about parenting in the spotlight during an episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, sharing how she’s still figuring things out as her daughter grows up under constant public attention.
Kim also talked about how proud she is of North’s confidence and independence, saying: “She’s really mature in one sense where she’ll be like, ‘Mom, I saw this and I don’t really care that they don’t like… my blue hair or this or that.”
“She’s really confident.”
