Robert Kardashian Sr. and Caiyltn Jenner.Photo:Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty, Leon Bennett/GettyCaitlyn Jenneris shedding light on some deeply influential conversations she once had with ex-wifeKris Jenner’s first husband,Robert Kardashian Sr.Before becomingKim,KhloéandKourtney Kardashian Barker’s step-parent, Caitlyn phoned Robert for a sit down talk when the family simply couldn’t find the same page. “[Kris] was having a rough time with Robert in the divorce when I came into the picture,” Caitlyn, 74, said of Kris in Peacock’sHouse of Kardashian.“He was doing everything to kind of make her life miserable. I saw what was going on from the outside and just said, ‘This is ridiculous.’ So, I called Robert up and said, ‘Hey, let’s go to dinner.'“Caitlyn says she leveled with Robert about what was best for the family, pushing for Robert to finalize his stagnant divorce from Kris so Caitlyn (whocame out as transgenderin 2015) could really take over as the family’s father figure.“I basically said to him, ‘Kris is moving on. Sorry, but she’s moving on,'” Caitlyn recounted. “I said, ‘I can take over from here. So, let’s just make this final signing of the papers as simple as possible.’ And he did.”That wasn’t the only time in their history that Caitlyn and Robert spoke about the good of the family. Years after Caitlyn and Kris wed (a marriage that lasted for 22 years), Robert spoke to Caitlyn while on his deathbed.“He was really hurting,” theI Am Caitstar remembered, “and I said to him, ‘Hey, remember if I was in your position, my only worry would be for my kids. That the kids are gonna get through this. I just want you to know that I will always be there for the kids.'”Robert was receptive to the reassurance. “And he says, ‘Oh, you didn’t have to say that. I knew you would.’ And a week later he died.”Kevin Mazur/GettyRobert, the biological father of Kim, Khloé, Kourtney andRob Kardashian, died in 2003 of esophageal cancer. Before his death, Kris and Caitlyn welcomed daughtersKendallandKylie Jenner.Peacock’sHouse of Kardashiandetails the rise of the dynasty-like Hollywood family and the entrepreneurial successes of each family member — not ignoring Kris’s past marriage, and Kim’s viral sex tape that contributed to her name recognition. The series also includes a look at the 2007 launch ofKeeping Up with the Kardashiansbefore examining the family’s eventual global impact.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The documentary, which was previously only available to stream in the UK, is available to stream on Peacock now.
Robert Kardashian Sr. and Caiyltn Jenner.Photo:Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty, Leon Bennett/Getty
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty, Leon Bennett/Getty
Caitlyn Jenneris shedding light on some deeply influential conversations she once had with ex-wifeKris Jenner’s first husband,Robert Kardashian Sr.Before becomingKim,KhloéandKourtney Kardashian Barker’s step-parent, Caitlyn phoned Robert for a sit down talk when the family simply couldn’t find the same page. “[Kris] was having a rough time with Robert in the divorce when I came into the picture,” Caitlyn, 74, said of Kris in Peacock’sHouse of Kardashian.“He was doing everything to kind of make her life miserable. I saw what was going on from the outside and just said, ‘This is ridiculous.’ So, I called Robert up and said, ‘Hey, let’s go to dinner.'“Caitlyn says she leveled with Robert about what was best for the family, pushing for Robert to finalize his stagnant divorce from Kris so Caitlyn (whocame out as transgenderin 2015) could really take over as the family’s father figure.“I basically said to him, ‘Kris is moving on. Sorry, but she’s moving on,'” Caitlyn recounted. “I said, ‘I can take over from here. So, let’s just make this final signing of the papers as simple as possible.’ And he did.”That wasn’t the only time in their history that Caitlyn and Robert spoke about the good of the family. Years after Caitlyn and Kris wed (a marriage that lasted for 22 years), Robert spoke to Caitlyn while on his deathbed.“He was really hurting,” theI Am Caitstar remembered, “and I said to him, ‘Hey, remember if I was in your position, my only worry would be for my kids. That the kids are gonna get through this. I just want you to know that I will always be there for the kids.'”Robert was receptive to the reassurance. “And he says, ‘Oh, you didn’t have to say that. I knew you would.’ And a week later he died.”Kevin Mazur/GettyRobert, the biological father of Kim, Khloé, Kourtney andRob Kardashian, died in 2003 of esophageal cancer. Before his death, Kris and Caitlyn welcomed daughtersKendallandKylie Jenner.Peacock’sHouse of Kardashiandetails the rise of the dynasty-like Hollywood family and the entrepreneurial successes of each family member — not ignoring Kris’s past marriage, and Kim’s viral sex tape that contributed to her name recognition. The series also includes a look at the 2007 launch ofKeeping Up with the Kardashiansbefore examining the family’s eventual global impact.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The documentary, which was previously only available to stream in the UK, is available to stream on Peacock now.
Caitlyn Jenneris shedding light on some deeply influential conversations she once had with ex-wifeKris Jenner’s first husband,Robert Kardashian Sr.
Before becomingKim,KhloéandKourtney Kardashian Barker’s step-parent, Caitlyn phoned Robert for a sit down talk when the family simply couldn’t find the same page. “[Kris] was having a rough time with Robert in the divorce when I came into the picture,” Caitlyn, 74, said of Kris in Peacock’sHouse of Kardashian.
“He was doing everything to kind of make her life miserable. I saw what was going on from the outside and just said, ‘This is ridiculous.’ So, I called Robert up and said, ‘Hey, let’s go to dinner.'”
Caitlyn says she leveled with Robert about what was best for the family, pushing for Robert to finalize his stagnant divorce from Kris so Caitlyn (whocame out as transgenderin 2015) could really take over as the family’s father figure.
“I basically said to him, ‘Kris is moving on. Sorry, but she’s moving on,'” Caitlyn recounted. “I said, ‘I can take over from here. So, let’s just make this final signing of the papers as simple as possible.’ And he did.”
That wasn’t the only time in their history that Caitlyn and Robert spoke about the good of the family. Years after Caitlyn and Kris wed (a marriage that lasted for 22 years), Robert spoke to Caitlyn while on his deathbed.
“He was really hurting,” theI Am Caitstar remembered, “and I said to him, ‘Hey, remember if I was in your position, my only worry would be for my kids. That the kids are gonna get through this. I just want you to know that I will always be there for the kids.'”
Robert was receptive to the reassurance. “And he says, ‘Oh, you didn’t have to say that. I knew you would.’ And a week later he died.”
Kevin Mazur/Getty
Robert, the biological father of Kim, Khloé, Kourtney andRob Kardashian, died in 2003 of esophageal cancer. Before his death, Kris and Caitlyn welcomed daughtersKendallandKylie Jenner.
Peacock’sHouse of Kardashiandetails the rise of the dynasty-like Hollywood family and the entrepreneurial successes of each family member — not ignoring Kris’s past marriage, and Kim’s viral sex tape that contributed to her name recognition. The series also includes a look at the 2007 launch ofKeeping Up with the Kardashiansbefore examining the family’s eventual global impact.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The documentary, which was previously only available to stream in the UK, is available to stream on Peacock now.
source: people.com
