A spiritual sisterhood decades in the making has reportedly crumbled, with Kathie Lee Gifford quietly distancing herself from Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner after years of close friendship and prayer circles.
According to insiders, the bond formed during Scripture study sessions in the 1970s has dissolved into silence. One family source said they were once inseparable sisters in Christ, but the friendship faded as Kris embraced the spotlight more than the scripture.
Back then, Kathie Lee saw Kris as a woman of faith and even called her one call away. But those calls have stopped. Jenner, now synonymous with media manipulation and billion-dollar brand empires, has allegedly become unrecognizable to those who knew her before the fame explosion.
Kris Jenner accused of abandoning values for vanity
Sources close to the Gifford camp say Kathie Lee became uncomfortable as Kris’s transformation became less about personal growth and more about profits. From lip kits to reality deals and endless procedures, Jenner’s lifestyle no longer mirrored the beliefs they once shared.
One insider said Kris doesn’t talk about God anymore, only about Google rankings. According to them, the fame has changed her focus—and her faith.
Though Kathie Lee has never made a public statement about the shift, she has skipped major Kardashian events for years, including birthday parties, baby showers, and family vacations. Some close to her say it’s no coincidence.
Kardashian connections can’t keep the faith alive
Kathie Lee is godmother to both Kendall and Kylie Jenner, but even that sacred connection reportedly hasn’t saved the friendship. While she still loves Kris, sources say she feels the woman she once knew is gone.
Another longtime acquaintance said Kathie Lee believes Kris found a new god, and it’s fame. Gifford, who has recently spoken against empty celebrity culture in various interviews, hasn’t mentioned Kris by name—but her message has landed.
The two once prayed together weekly, according to insiders. But now, there is barely any contact. And when they do interact, it’s more formal than familiar.
Even the Kardashians have noticed the quiet departure. Gifford, who once called their home her second family, no longer appears in their circles. Friends say the only thing holy between them now is the silence.
The silence, it seems, speaks louder than words.
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