Khloé Kardashian and Kim Kardashian had honest conversations with their respective kids about their reactions to Tristan Thompson‘s brother, Amari.
During the Thursday, April 3, episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, Khloé, 40, threw a birthday party for Thompson’s sibling. The rest of the Kardashian family attended with their children — and some of them were cautious around Amari, who has been diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
“My kids are much more exposed to Amari than some of the other kids. So True is more concerned than frightened of Amari,” Khloé, who shares kids True, 6, and Tatum, 2, with Thompson, 34, shared. “But I do think it is important for our kids — and everyone’s kids — to be exposed to all different types of people.”
Kim, 44, had a similar outlook when it comes to her kids with Kanye West.
While Tristan Thompson‘s personal life has often raised eyebrows, the NBA player is also a devoted father, brother and son. The athlete’s late mom, Andrea Thompson, reflected on the inspiration behind her eldest son’s work ethic in a 2011 piece for the Toronto Star. “Trevor is a truck driver. I drive a school bus,” Andrea […]
“I love our kids growing up around him and helping him,” Kim, who shares North, 11, Saint, 8, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 5, with West, 47, noted of her kids’ interactions with Amari. “They have lots of questions and at times they might not be the most comfortable. But I think it is so important that they play with him and they really get to know him.”
While filming the show, Kim asked if Chicago and her friends are “a little bit scared,” adding, “But it is OK if you are.” The party continued, with the guests enjoying the festivities while Amari later had a brief seizure, which upset Kris Jenner.
Thompson was named Amari’s temporary guardian in September 2023 after their mother, Andrea, died from a heart attack. Amari suffers from epilepsy and as a result requires a devoted caretaker.
Amari Thompson and Tristan Thompson. George Pimentel/Getty Images
“Dearest mommy in heaven, It has been one month since you’ve been gone. I’m in disbelief. I’m in the deepest part of sorrow & grief,” Thompson wrote via Instagram in February 2023. “My soul is empty as I come to terms that my biggest supporter/superhero is gone. I cannot thank you enough for always being a woman of faith, being one of God’s warriors, fighting back with whatever the world threw our way. You constantly protected us through prayer. My hero you fought all the battles you needed to and it was time for you to go home.”
Thompson, who is the oldest of four siblings, thanked his mother for her dedication. He went on to issue an apology for the mistakes he made in his life — and how they played out in the public eye.
“All I can say is, I’m sorry mommy for the wrong decisions I’ve made in my life. I’m sorry for the embarrassment & pain. You raised me better than what I was able to show you,” he continued. “But I have also learned sorry is not enough. Actions speak louder than worlds. So I won’t just say sorry. Stay tuned to the ways I will show the world what an amazing son you raised. I will show you that even when we fall & make mistakes, we get back up. You are my motivation. Stand beside me as I become the man I know you always believed in. I’m going to make you proud, I promise!”
Thompson’s loss was addressed on The Kardashians when he briefly moved in with ex Khloé.
Tristan Thompson’s life in the limelight has been filled with controversy — from cheating scandals and paternity claims to high-profile breakups. Thompson joined the NBA in 2011, but it wasn’t until he started seeing Khloé Kardashian in August 2016 that his personal life became so public. Thompson’s past relationship with Jordan Craig became a hot […]
“Tristan has a house that he is doing construction on and renovating. He was able to live there during renovations but we had crazy weather for California, like extreme rain. Tristan’s roof caved in on his home and caused flooding,” Khloé said during a season 3 episode. “So Tristan and [his youngest brother] Amari are staying at my house now until his home gets fixed. I’m grateful that I’m strong enough and brave enough to be a support system for someone else that has no other support system right now.”
At the time, a source expanded on the exes’ living situation, telling Us that Khloé has remained in Thompson’s corner despite their messy split.
“Khloé loves Tristan’s brother Amari and she has every intention of being there to help care for him every step of the way. Khloé has a heart of gold, and she feels like it’s the very least she can do after the tragic loss of their mom,” an insider shared in February 2023. “Khloé knows how tough it is losing a parent and she has such a maternal nature about her. Like she mentioned in her online tribute to Andrea, she will help look after Amari at any cost.”
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