Kim Kardashian’s eldest daughter, North West, recently celebrated a major milestone: her 12th birthday. Marking North’s final year as a preteen, the reality star and entrepreneur shared a touching tribute on Instagram over the weekend of June 15th, giving fans a rare glimpse into North’s journey from babyhood to her confident young self.
The Skims founder took to her popular social media account to post a large carousel of previously unseen and throwback photos of North. The collection featured intimate moments, including sweet snapshots of North as a baby and toddler, showcasing her growth over the years. One particularly cherished image captured a young North looking at the camera while Kim kissed her cheek, seemingly in matching outfits, highlighting the close bond between mother and daughter.
Accompanying the series of photos was a heartfelt caption from Kim. She expressed her emotions about North turning twelve, writing, “My little baby North turns 12 years old today.” She shared that they had been “going through pics today together and laughing so hard,” recalling how “small” North once was. Kim described being North’s mother as “the most special calling,” concluding her loving public message with a promise: “I love you forever and got you forever my bubs.” The sentimental post quickly garnered significant attention, amassing over two million likes and thousands of comments from fans wishing North a happy birthday.
Beyond the Instagram tribute, North celebrated her birthday weekend with a trip to Los Cabos, Mexico, accompanied by Kim and a group of friends. Photos from the trip showed North enjoying the beach, sporting striking neon blue hair, baggy jorts, and a relaxed vibe. This getaway provided a fun, personal celebration for the preteen and her friends.
While the celebration included close family like Kim, North’s father, Kanye West, was reportedly absent from the birthday trip, a detail noted amidst the former couple’s ongoing co-parenting dynamic following their divorce finalized in 2022. The complexities of co-parenting four children – North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm – have occasionally surfaced publicly, although the birthday focus remained on North’s special day.
Other family members also joined in the public celebration. North’s grandmother, Kris Jenner, shared her own loving tribute on Instagram. Kris posted a collection of photos of North from different stages of her life and penned a message describing her as “beautiful, kind, funny, talented, and wildly creative.” Jenner highlighted North’s unique spirit, noting that from birth she has “marched to the beat of her own drum,” being “fearless and with such a love for life.” She praised North’s “brilliant mind” and passion for her interests, stating that watching her grow into the “confident, kind, and amazing young girl” she is has been “one of the greatest blessings of my life.”
Fans often comment on North’s maturity, sometimes expressing surprise that she is only 12, with remarks like “12?! I thought she was at least 16..” This perception is fueled by North’s growing public profile and her involvement in various activities. Recent mother-daughter outings, such as a spa day, a visit to a rage room, and enjoying a seafood boil together, illustrate their close bond and North’s developing personality.
North also appears to be following in her father’s footsteps with a burgeoning interest in music. Earlier this year, she showcased her skills by appearing in FKA Twigs’ music video for “Childlike Things,” contributing a unique verse where she rapped fluently in Japanese. This, along with her apparent interest in fashion and custom jewelry (like the “North West” rings and the now-famous “Skibidi Toilet” necklace she gifted Kim), points to a young talent with a distinct personality who is confidently navigating her entry into the teenage years.
