In a recent episode of The Kardashians during the season 6 finale, Kendall and Kylie Jenner revealed they were largely unaware of the complexities surrounding Khloé Kardashian’s divorce from Lamar Odom. The sisters opened up about their emotions and the dynamics of the family’s relationship with Lamar, especially reflecting on earlier times.
Kendall shared that, as children, they didn’t know much about the divorce, noting that Khloé kept a lot of the details from them in order to shield them from the more difficult aspects. “Khloé hid a lot from us, in a good way—not in a bad way—because we were so young,” Kendall explained. She added that the situation was so intense that she understood why Khloé kept it private. Kendall acknowledged that their ignorance of the details was understandable given the “R-rated” nature of the situation.
Kylie also chimed in, expressing how Lamar was like an older brother to her. She fondly remembered their relationship, which was filled with humor and lightheartedness. She emphasized that Lamar had become such an integral part of their family over the years.
Khloé then confirmed that she intentionally kept the details of the divorce from Kendall and Kylie. She explained that her decision wasn’t just to protect their young minds but also to preserve the special bond they all shared with Lamar. “I just wanted to preserve as much of their innocence as I could,” Khloé said, reflecting on her role in keeping them shielded from the painful reality of her divorce.
Later in the conversation, Kendall noted that during a recent reunion with Lamar, she could sense that Khloé was feeling anxious. This meeting came years after the couple’s 2016 divorce and Lamar’s near-fatal drug overdose. Khloé admitted to feeling unexpectedly nervous during the encounter, citing her physical reactions such as sweating and the delay as triggers for her anxiety. She confessed that, at the time, she simply wanted to get through the emotional turmoil.
The conversation shed light on the complicated emotions tied to the divorce and the lengths Khloé went to in protecting her younger sisters from the harsh realities of her personal life.