Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West quietly reunited over the Christmas holidays, spending time together with their four children in a rare show of unity following years of public tension.
According to TMZ, the former couple put aside their long-running differences to celebrate the holidays as a family, with sources describing the atmosphere as cordial and focused on their children, North, 12, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5.
Sources with direct knowledge told the outlet that the former couple were respectful toward one another and are actively working on improving their co-parenting relationship, marking a notable shift after years of estrangement and public conflict.
The reconciliation comes after what TMZ described as a sustained effort by West to reflect on his past behavior.
Sources said the rapper has been ‘working on himself’ and has spent considerable time reassessing his actions earlier this year, including his widely condemned antisemitic remarks and praise of Adolf Hitler.
TMZ also reported that West has become more supportive of daughter North’s growing social media presence.
Despite viral A.I.-generated videos circulating on TikTok, sources said West approves of North’s online activity and has even encouraged her to share music and creative content connected to him.
While West was initially hesitant about North being on social media at a young age, sources told TMZ that he now embraces her individuality and creativity, including her bold fashion choices and blue hair.
The holiday reunion stands in sharp contrast to Kardashian’s recent public admissions about the strain of co-parenting with West.
Last month, the SKIMS founder Kim Kardashian spoke candidly about their challenges on an episode of The Kardashians, admitting the relationship sometimes pushes her to the brink.
During a car ride with Scott Disick, Kardashian said she finds it ‘frustrating’ when West questions her ‘character as a mom.’
‘Sometimes I just feel like snapping, but I can’t. I just can’t,’ she said.
Kim Kardashian emphasized that her priority remains providing stability for their children, saying her ‘only focus and job’ is to stay ‘strong’ as the more consistent and present parent.
When an off-camera producer pointed out that her ex is ‘very loud out there,’ she replied, ‘I just can’t really engage. I think it’s just for the better.’
The billionaire mogul previously broke down in tears while discussing co-parenting during a 2022 appearance on the Angie Martinez IRL podcast, explaining that she has tried to shield her children from ‘all of the crazy s***’ surrounding West’s public outbursts.
‘I had the best dad,’ Kim Kardashian said emotionally, referencing her late father Robert Kardashian. ‘S*** like co-parenting — it’s really f***ing hard.’
Kim Kardashian and West married in Italy in 2014, less than a year after welcoming their eldest child, North.
Kim Kardashian filed for divorce in February 2021, and the split was finalized the following year. West has since married Australian model and architect Bianca Censori.
Despite the difficulties, Kardashian has repeatedly insisted she has never interfered with West’s relationship with their children.
On Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast in October, she acknowledged the situation ‘really sucks’ but said she avoids publicly pushing back against online narratives.
‘I’m just not that girl online that’s gonna fight back,’ she said, adding that while she has come close, she prioritizes peace over public battles.