Kim Kardashian Defends North West After Finger Piercing Sparks Debate

Kim Kardashian has stepped in to support her daughter North West after the 12-year-old’s new finger piercing drew mixed reactions online.

The piercing first caught attention in September when fans noticed a small stud on North’s middle finger. The jewellery appears to be a dermal-style piercing that sits flat against the skin, rather than passing through it like a traditional earring.

A TikTok user later shared a video expressing concern about the choice, asking whether others felt uneasy about it. North and Kardashian’s joint TikTok account responded with a brief message telling the commenter that everything was fine, which only fuelled further discussion.

While some followers defended North’s right to experiment with her style, others questioned whether a piercing like this was suitable for someone her age. Many pointed out that Kardashian has long encouraged her daughter’s creativity, even when it attracts scrutiny.

In a recent podcast interview, Kardashian described North as confident and largely unaffected by online commentary. She said her daughter often brushes off negative remarks about her style choices and added that she hopes people offer them “a little bit of grace” as they navigate parenting in the public eye.

Kardashian also noted that her priority is to let North express herself, saying that if something as simple as a bold hairstyle or a piece of jewellery makes her happy, she sees no issue with it.

The reality star has not addressed the piercing controversy in detail, but her recent comments suggest she remains firm in supporting North’s individuality despite the backlash.