Kylie Jenner celebrated her birthday with a pink-themed bash at her Beverly Hills home, but longtime best friend Anastasia “Stassie” Karanikolaou was noticeably absent from the festivities, according to coverage from Tyla and Cosmopolitan. Jenner marked the occasion by sharing a photo dump on Instagram wearing a hot pink vinyl halter mini dress, a feather boa, and a matching crown, captioning the post with gratitude for her guests and friends.
Absence Sparks Feud Speculation Online
According to Tyla and Cosmopolitan, eagle-eyed fans quickly flooded social media with questions regarding Karanikolaou’s absence from the Beverly Hills gathering. Followers left comments asking where the influencer was, with some speculating about a potential rift between the longtime friends. Cosmopolitan reported that commenters accused Karanikolaou of being a “fake friend” for missing the celebration.
Vacation in Ibiza and Social Media Resolution
According to Tyla and Cosmopolitan, Karanikolaou missed the birthday party because she was traveling in Ibiza, Spain, with fellow influencer Alix Earle. Gossip and pop-culture outlet DeuxMoi reported via Instagram that there was no known fallout between the besties, noting that the two had traveled together just the month prior. Karanikolaou quickly put the speculation to rest by commenting directly on Jenner’s birthday Instagram post, writing, “Perfect girl, I love you forever.”
Decade-Long Friendship History
According to Tyla, Karanikolaou and Jenner’s friendship dates back to middle school when they were 13 years old. Jenner previously described Karanikolaou on the season three finale of The Kardashians as her oldest friend, stating that they grew up together and share a bond like sisters. Karanikolaou boasts 10 million followers on Instagram, co-owns the Sunny Vodka brand with DJ Zack Bia, and models for several brands, including Khloé Kardashian’s Good American label.