Rapper Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori opted for a surprisingly subdued Christmas Eve celebration, attending a ballet performance in Los Angeles. The outing stood in contrast to the festive family chaos experienced by his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, who was with their children.
A Discreet Date Night at the Ballet
The 48-year-old musician and his 30-year-old spouse were spotted at a showing of The Nutcracker at the Dolby Theatre on Wednesday evening. In an attempt to avoid attention, Kanye wore a face mask and kept the hood of his black hoodie up throughout much of the event. Bianca, however, forewent facial coverings, choosing instead a lavish white furry coat for the occasion.
According to eyewitness reports cited by TMZ, the couple stayed for the entire performance. Kanye reportedly removed his mask once the theatre lights dimmed. Despite seeing the show through, they made a swift exit with a small entourage immediately after the curtain fell, before the dancers could take their final bows.
Kim Kardashian's Festive Family Challenge
Meanwhile, Kanye's former partner, 45-year-old Kim Kardashian, spent Christmas Eve with their four children. She shared a social media post that humorously documented her struggle to organise 12-year-old North, 10-year-old Saint, seven-year-old Chicago, and six-year-old Psalm for a perfect holiday photograph.
The split festivities highlight the separate lives the ex-couple now lead, co-parenting their young family from different households.
Bianca Censori's Unconventional Fashion Statement
Bianca's elegant ballet attire was notably more conservative than her typical public ensembles, which have frequently sparked controversy for their revealing nature. The Australian-born model and former architect recently addressed her bold fashion choices in an unusual interview with Interview magazine.
During the sit-down, conducted via a proxy who spoke on her behalf, Censori framed her style as an artistic endeavour rather than a quest for publicity. "It's not for press but rather a way for an artist to express herself," the representative stated, adding that Bianca is not emotionally wounded by public criticism.
She acknowledged the backlash her outfits sometimes generate but insisted attracting attention is not her primary objective. "A woman in the public eye is forced to watch versions of herself multiply without her consent," the spokesperson explained. "People project, people invent, people erase. So she sculpts the versions they create, the phantom selves."
Her rationale extends to social media perception, which she views with analytical detachment. "Backlash isn’t a goal, but it is revealing. It shows where cultural sensitivities sit and what people are unable or unwilling to name directly. Bianca’s end goal is self-expression," the interview revealed.
This philosophy has seen Censori wear everything from sheer dresses to garments comprising little more than tape, particularly during a controversial 2023 trip to Italy with West. While not explicitly illegal in the US, such outfits often tread a fine line regarding public indecency laws, relying on local community standards.
The couple, who began dating in 2022, secretly married on December 20th of that year. Their Christmas Eve date at The Nutcracker presents a rare glimpse of a more traditional, low-key side to their highly scrutinised relationship.
