How often do the Kardashians’ real lives not quite match up with what they want the public to see? Pretty much all the time.
Kim’s meltdown
One of the most iconic images ever to come from Keeping Up with the Kardashians happened when Kim had a straight-up meltdown over finding out that her mom, Kris Jenner, and sister, Khloé Kardashian, had toilet papered her house. But a source later revealed to media outlets that the whole exchange was scripted and planned. If so, Kim can definitely act.
Kardashian Christmas
Back in 2013, Kim goofed by tweeting photos of her family filming their Christmas special… more than three months before Christmas.
Kris Jenner’s baby
When Kris Jenner landed her own talk show on Fox, the first promo hinted that she would debut North West on the show. When it aired, however, Jenner revealed that the baby she was holding in the promo was actually a stand-in for baby North.
Kim’s divorce scene
In December of 2012, paparazzi snapped photos of Kim in the same hair, makeup and outfit that she wore during a scene from Keeping Up with the Kardashians that was supposedly filmed in October, before her divorce from Kris Humphries. The photos made fans wonder if the pre-divorce scene had actually been staged for the show.
Kris and Bruce reunion
When Kris and her husband Bruce (now Caitlyn) split, sources told the media that Kris was “desperate” to stage an onscreen reunion for Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Now, reports say that Caitlyn wants nothing to do with the show.
Kim’s ‘Bound 2’ figure
Anyone who saw the video for Kanye West’s “Bound 2” could see that Kim Kardashian’s figure was digitally slimmed down.
Kim’s charity auctions
Fans shelled out cash to buy items listed by Kim Kardashian on eBay to raise money for charity. But in 2013, it was revealed that only 10 percent of the proceeds from those auctions actually made it to the causes they were supposed to support. Kim defended that figure, writing on social media, “Being in the public eye, there are times I feel like I get criticized for any and everything I do… I give 10% of all my earnings to charities, not just these eBay auctions.”
Kardashian Khristmas Kard
A Keeping Up with the Kardashians episode showing the family shooting their 2013 Christmas card also showed photographer David LaChapelle overseeing the shoot. It was later revealed that Kanye West was in charge, deciding everything from art direction to costumes and makeup.
Kris Jenner’s editing
Kris Jenner has told media that she has been “offered the opportunity to actually go back and edit things out” of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Kim’s ‘reality’
Kim backed up her mom’s statements by revealing in a CNN interview with Piers Morgan, “From the start, they’ve always said we have, you know, the right to edit and approve all footage.”
Kris’ ‘BS’
Kris has admitted that all the staging on Keeping Up with the Kardashians weighs on her conscience, telling Carson Daly, “After a while, some things just get to you. Ninety percent of it is more or less BS.”
Khloé and The Game
Paparazzi snapped some pics of Khloé Kardashian and hip-hop star The Game getting cozy on the dance floor at a Hollywood club early last year, sparking dating rumors. But a source later told reporters they were just filming a scene for KUWTK. “The story line involved Kris and Khloé being single girls out on the town, letting loose and having some fun,” the source said.
Kim’s butt
Naturally, Kim’s ample backside has sparked some rumors, with many fans, haters and media alike wondering if all dat ass is actually natural. But Kim has always maintained that she’s done nothing surgical to enhance her backside.
Ellen Pearson Kardashian
Ellen Pearson Kardashian, who married Robert Kardashian, sued the famous family for libel. In court documents, she claimed her portrayal on Keeping Up with the Kardashians was a “shameful rewriting of history by the Kardashian siblings at the direction and behest of Kris Jenner” and that “the entire saga… was orchestrated by the Kardashians off-screen and the scripted for the episode.”
Kim’s lost earrings
The famous Keeping Up with the Kardashians scene in which Kim lost a $75,000 pair of earrings and completely flipped out has been accused over and over of being faked.
Kris’ proposal
Rumor has it that Kris Humphries’ 2011 proposal to Kim Kardashian, which was filmed for Keeping Up with the Kardashians, had to be shot twice because Kim didn’t like how she looked the first time. Sources also said that although she acted surprised, she instructed Humphries ahead of time on when, where and how to propose.
Kim’s tears
How real are all the tears Kim sheds on Keeping Up with the Kardashians? Members of the show’s crew have hinted that she uses a tear stick to get the waterworks going on camera.
Kim’s divorce
Keeping Up with the Kardashians producer Russell Jay testified in a 165-page court deposition that at least two of the show’s scenes following Kris Humphries’ and Kim Kardashian’s divorce were “scripted, reshot or edited” to make Humphries look like the bad guy.
Kris’ house
In maybe the biggest dupe of all, the house shown from the exterior on episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians doesn’t even belong to Kris Jenner. A model house was used for the shots instead of Jenner’s own home.
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