Kim Kardashian’s latest holiday photo drop turned festive almost instantly, but one noticeable detail quickly became the center of conversation. The reality star’s eldest daughter, North West, did not appear in the family’s 2024 Christmas shoot, prompting fans to weigh in across social media.
Kim Kardashian’s Christmas Photos Feature Three Kids, Not Four
Kim Kardashian shared a carousel of Christmas-themed photos on Instagram showing herself with Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, all dressed in coordinated holiday pajamas from her Skims line. The shoot also included extended family members, such as Khloé Kardashian’s son Tatum and Rob Kardashian’s daughter Dream, making it a warm and inclusive holiday moment.
However, North West, 12, was absent from every frame. The omission did not go unnoticed. Fans immediately filled the comments with observations, many suggesting the preteen may have opted out of the shoot by choice. Several followers joked that North was simply exercising teenage independence, while others pointed out that this was not an unfamiliar scenario.
The post followed another recent attempt by Kardashian to capture a full family Christmas photo. Earlier this week, she admitted online that she tried but struggled to get all four of her children to cooperate. In that earlier set of images, North was seen walking out of the frame, reinforcing the idea that this year’s holiday photos came with behind-the-scenes challenges.
North West’s History With Holiday Photo Shoots
This is not the first time North West has resisted holiday photo sessions. Kardashian has previously shared that Christmas shoots tend to be stressful, explaining on her Hulu series that sibling disagreements and emotional moments often derail the process. She also recalled that during a 2022 holiday shoot, many photos were unusable due to North making playful but inappropriate gestures.
Despite skipping the family shoot, North has recently taken steps into the public spotlight on her own terms. Just days before Christmas, she launched her Instagram presence with a personal post alongside friends. The move surprised some followers, especially given past tensions surrounding her social media activity.
Kim Kardashian shares North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm with her ex-husband Kanye West. The former couple finalized their separation in 2021 and have since navigated co-parenting in the public eye.
For now, the holiday photos remain cheerful and well-received, even without North’s appearance. The moment highlighted a relatable reality for many families: sometimes, not everyone is in the mood for the camera.
