Kim Kardashian Admits Holding Back North West on The…

Kim Kardashian Says She Has To Hold Back North West On The Kardashians

Kim Kardashian admits she sometimes has to 'hold back' her 13-year-old daughter North West on The Kardashians, as concerns grow over her early exposure to fame and public life.

By Call Sheet4 Oct 20261 min read

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North West, 13, is already a TikTok star, a music artist with a debut EP, and a fixture on The Kardashians. Kim Kardashian has opened up about her daughter’s growing presence in the spotlight, admitting she sometimes has to hold her back. In a recent profile for the Times of London, the 45-year-old mother said North is more enthusiastic about appearing on the reality series than her younger siblings — Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7, who show up during filming but don’t pursue storylines.

'I do worry about it,' Kim said. 'Each kid does what they're comfortable with. So, my little ones come around when I'm filming, but they don't really do storylines. North loves it a little bit more than the rest.

I hold her back.' The comment comes amid rising scrutiny over North’s public persona, which includes blue hair, facial piercings, and a bold fashion sense. She recently appeared on the cover of Dazed Magazine with false teeth and an edgy look that drew criticism from media figures like Megyn Kelly, who accused Kim and Kanye ‘Ye’ West of rushing their daughter into stardom.

Dr. Drew Pinsky, a doctor and media personality, echoed those concerns during an episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, suggesting that North’s parents are emotionally absent and that her choices may stem from a lack of parental presence. He also referenced Kanye’s diagnosed bipolar disorder, implying it could be part of North’s genetic makeup, and claimed that Kanye doesn’t fulfill his necessary parenting duties.

These remarks have fueled debate about whether North’s early fame is being driven by her parents’ ambitions or her own desire to perform. But Kim’s statement suggests something different: not a push, but a pause. She’s not stopping North. She’s managing her momentum.

The real tension isn’t between parent and child, but between exposure and protection. And while the world watches, Kim is choosing to slow things down. For now. The next step?

Still unspoken.