Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday party was the talk of the town – not just for its glitzy James Bond theme at Jeff Bezos' stunning Beverly Hills mansion, but for the unexpected drama that unfolded between two of its most talked-about guests. Kim Kardashian reportedly ended her budding friendship with Meghan Markle, citing what insiders are calling a "total vibe clash."
UK barrister and broadcaster Andrew Eborn reacted to Kris Jenner's peculiar move of deleting a photo with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, describing it as a "big move" in a world where social media presence is everything. "It's a totally big move, it's a total shock, wasn't it?" he shared with Sky News Digital, adding that while the Kardashian-Jenner clan’s Instagram feeds are usually filled with snapshots of A-listers, the royal couple was notably absent.
“Kim doesn't do take-backs,” an insider shared with celebrity reporter Rob Shuter.
The former actress and the Duke of Sussex attended the ultra-exclusive event, but their arrival came with conditions that didn’t sit well with everyone. Reports suggest that Meghan and Harry had concerns about the potential royal fallout from being seen partying while the monarchy was observing Remembrance Sunday back in the UK.
Photos of the duo mingling with Hollywood's elite were swiftly taken down from the Kardashian and Jenner's social media pages, allegedly at the request of Meghan's team. This move didn’t go down well with Kim, who was reportedly "fuming" after being asked to scrub the images.
As the night unfolded, sources reveal that Meghan’s decision to decline filming a brief greeting for The Kardashians on Hulu added fuel to the fire. "She (Kim) felt Meghan acted like Buckingham Palace had arrived - and that goes down badly in Calabasas," a source noted, hinting at the cultural disconnect that seemed to spark the feud.
The Kardashian-Markle connection had been warming up earlier this year, with Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, socializing with Kim and Kris, and Meghan even gifting Kris a package from her upcoming lifestyle brand, As Ever. But it seems the Hollywood dream team has hit a snag, leaving Meghan with "another Hollywood enemy."
Kim Kardashian’s decision to distance herself from Meghan Markle has been a hot topic, with many speculating the long-term effects on the social dynamics of LA’s celebrity elite.