Why Kim Kardashian Fiercely Shields Khloe from Constant Criticism

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Kim Kardashian opened up about the challenges of living in the public eye and expressed her frustration with the constant criticism and negativity directed towards her sister, Khloé Kardashian. In an episode of Hailey Bieber's "Who's in My Bathroom?" YouTube series, Kim, 42, candidly shared her protective instincts towards Khloé, acknowledging that she believes her sister faces the harshest criticism.

"It's incredibly frustrating," expressed the founder of Skims, acknowledging the public ridicule that Khloé, aged 38, constantly faces even for the most minor issues. Over the course of her career, the co-founder of Good American has been criticized for her significant weight loss, instances of Photoshop mishaps, and her ever-evolving appearance. Kim emphasized that people often fail to recognize Khloé's humanity, stating, "Rarely do people pause to consider that she, too, is a human being." She further added, "Occasionally, I do respond and defend her."

Kim, who has children North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm with her ex-husband Kanye West, emphasized that she strategically chooses when to address online trolls. She humorously mentioned that she possesses ample evidence to support her claims. In family group chats, she contemplates whether or not to respond to the negativity, but ultimately decides to remain calm and composed when the urge to engage arises.

The KKW Beauty founder noted that her self-restraint is partially due to how long she’s been in the limelight.

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"When you reach a certain age, your priorities shift and you become less concerned about what others think. When you have children and a business to run, it becomes important to be there for others. The opinions of others are just distractions," she shared with Bieber, who is 26. "People will believe what they want to believe, and you can't change that. The key is to find inner peace and be content with yourself."

In addition to being Khloé's protector, Kim has also played the role of matchmaker by introducing the former Revenge Body host to actor Michele Morrone last year.

Khloé expressed her appreciation for Kim's efforts to set her up with someone in Milan during an exclusive preview of the upcoming episode of The Kardashians on We. Reflecting on her initial encounter with Morrone, Khloé shared that they met at the Dolce & Gabbana show in Italy last autumn. The speculation of a romance between Khloé and the 365 Days star began in September 2022 when they were seen getting close backstage at the fashion show and later spending time together at the D&G afterparty.

A representative for Morrone confirmed that both individuals were present at the Dolce & Gabbana show and were asked to pose for a photo together. However, the representative clarified that they were not dating and their interaction was limited to that moment. On the other hand, Khloé has chosen to keep her love life private following her separation from Tristan Thompson in 2021. The former couple shares two children, daughter True, who is 5 years old, and son Tatum, who is 10 months old. They welcomed their children through a surrogate after their breakup.