Kris Jenneris addressing the impact thatBlac Chyna’s defamation lawsuit had on her and her family.
However, Kris admitted she couldn’t be fully present with Kylie, 25, as she had another thing on her mind — the then-ongoing lawsuit between her family and her sonRob Kardashian’s ex.
“It’s always so special spending time with Kylie, but we also have this trial looming over our head,” Kris said in a confessional. “Blac Chyna is suing myself,Khloé [Kardashian], Kylie andKim [Kardashian]for defamation of character and interference of character.”
“As a mom, I’m very protective of my kids, and on top of that, it’s really draining,” she continued. “It’s emotionally, physically and spiritually exhausting to be going through this.”
Kris added, “I can’t really say anything about it, I really don’t want to add to the drama but I want to take my mind off of it right now so I’m gonna spend some time with Kylie.”
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(The mother-daughter conversation was filmed before the Kardashian-Jenner family officially won the defamation trial against Chyna.)
Kris Jenner and Blac Chyna.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic
Chyna, 34, and Rob, 35, were first linked in January 2016. After getting engaged and welcoming daughterDream Kardashian, now 5, the pair split for good in 2017.
In October of that year, Chyna sued Kris, Kylie, Kim, 41, and Khloé, 38, for intentional interference with her contract at E! in regards to the former reality seriesRob & Chyna. The lawsuit came after Robleaked nude photos of Chynaon Instagram. Amid his social media rampage, Rob alsoaccused Chyna of drug abuse, alcohol abuse and infidelity.
Chyna claimed this incident and the family’s influence over E! probably resulted inRob & Chyna’s cancellation,despite reports of it being renewedfor a second season. Because of this, her legal team argued that Chyna has likely missed out on millions of earned dollars from related appearances and social media posts.
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna.Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
Kim was eventuallydropped from the defamation suit, before a jury found the Kardashian-Jenner familynot guilty of defamingChyna in May. No monetary damages were awarded to the model.
Hours after the ruling, Kris spoke toVarietyon the 2022 Met Gala red carpet, saying she wassatisfied with her family’s victory. “I’m just happy it’s over,” she shared.
When asked what the “toughest part” of the trial was, Kris pointed to the stress of the court case in general. “Going through it,” she responded. “But I’m glad it’s over.”
She added that to cope through the difficulties, she turned to prayer. “I live in my faith,” she said. “And just hope that that’s enough, and yeah. I’m glad it’s over, and I’m glad it’s over for the girls.”
Kris Jenner.Frank Micelotta/Shutterstock
Since the ruling, Chyna’s attorney Lynne Ciani has saidshe plans to appeal the decision.The Real Blac Chynastar also filed a peremptory challenge against Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gregory W. Alarcon, alleging unfair treatment in court.
In June, the Kardashian-Jenners' legal teamfiled a petition asking Chynafor almost $400,000 to make up for the court costs they say they spent on the defamation case.
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