Kris Jenner ‘Flipped Out’ Over Past Affair, Page Six Reports

Kris Jenner Outburst Filmed for Reality Series After Biography Details 1989 Affair

Kris Jenner “flipped out on camera” after discovering that her decades-old extramarital affair is included in Kim Kardashian’s upcoming authorized biography, Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future, Page Six reported. Written by magazine writer Jonathan Van Meter and slated for release on October 27, the book examines the five years the author spent with Kardashian.

The Late-Night Phone Call and Filmed Tirade at Khloé Kardashian’s House

Van Meter revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that Kim Kardashian called him late at night a few months ago after visiting her sister Khloé Kardashian’s house, according to Page Six. Khloé recounted that Kris Jenner had discovered her past in the advanced manuscript and erupted on camera while cameras for Hulu’s The Kardashians were rolling. According to the author, Kris yelled, Why did Kim drag us all into this? Why is my affair from 30 years ago in the book?

The argument centers on Kris Jenner’s 1989 relationship with Todd Waterman, which occurred during her marriage to the late Robert Kardashian. Kris and the O.J. Simpson defense attorney were married from 1978 until 1991 and shared children Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, and Robert Kardashian Jr. Kris has expressed deep regret for the relationship, calling it her life’s biggest regret during a 2023 episode of the family’s reality series.

Defending the Authorized Biography Amid Family Friction

Despite the initial blowup, the family matriarch calmed down shortly afterward. Van Meter noted that Kris Jenner was fine two days later, though her angry reaction will be included in upcoming seasons of The Kardashians, as reported by Page Six. Kim defended her participation to her mother by pointing out that the family is constantly written about through scandal and gossip, asking why she wouldn’t want a guy who gets them and wants to explain them.

Kim Kardashian undertook an editorial review of the manuscript before publication. Kim went through every single page alongside her staff on a Zoom call and phone conferences, ultimately pushing back on discussions regarding her father, her first marriage to Damon Thomas, and the detailing of her sex tape. Van Meter confirmed that he only cut two sentences from the entire manuscript, and those omissions were made strictly for safety reasons.

Unresolved Questions Surrounding the October 27 Release

As the publication date approaches, multiple details remain unconfirmed regarding how the final television episodes will portray the family conflict. A representative for both Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment. While the authorized biography is scheduled to hit bookshelves on October 27, neither family member has publicly detailed the full scope of what readers will find regarding the matriarch’s past marriage history.

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