The world is abuzz over a comment that Khloe Kardashian made to People magazine concerning her relationship with Lamar Odom. When Khloe and Lamar called off their divorce after his oversdose and subsequent hospitalization, there was a Pollyanna sort of feeling that washed over a lot of us. We were pulling for everything to be okay, we wanted the rom-com movie ending where love conquers all and everyone lives happily ever after. Lamar would fully recover as a new man who would never do another drug and would be a faithful husband to Khloe. They’d get back together and move into one of those big fancy California houses and Khloe would finally get pregnant and have the baby she always wanted. It was a beautiful picture.
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But today we had some sense knocked into us with a dose of reality from Khloe. Here is what she said to People:
“The fact that he woke up was definitely a sigh of relief for everybody, Every hour is different. It goes up and it goes down but he’s awake. He’s alive and that’s all I wanted, was for him to be okay. There is a very long road ahead of [Lamar], she He has to walk that road by himself, and, most importantly, he has to want to walk that road. I will be there supporting him every step of the way.”
So far so good. But in the hard copy of the magazine on stands today, Khloe said she was still with James Harden.
“ James has been great with me and I’m just allowing everything to unfold. If it’s ever too overwhelming, [for him] then I understand that as well. I pulled back on the divorce because there is no rush for it. For medical decisions and a ton of other things, it’s just smarter that it’s put on hold. But that doesn’t mean I’m back with Lamar. It’s not even in our brains to think about us having a relationship.”
And the crowd went wild. And not in a good way. Her twitter is blowing up with people who are apparently mad at her for doing the interview with People at all and not promising to be with Lamar forever in general. In fact, she seems to be saying just the opposite!
Khloe was pissed and quickly set the record straight on Twitter, “Shame on you all for thinking the worst of me. It’s been a tough few weeks. I don’t need your fucked up energy! Know the facts before you throw stones. I had to do a follow up 5 minute phoner after the events only because I was contracted to. I cancelled my book tour to avoid this attention.”
Khloe’s book, Strong Looks Better Naked , a fitness book about how she lost 35 pounds and her struggles with weight comes out on November, 3.
So, what do you think about Khloe still dating James? Are you devastated? Or is it the best thing for her?
that is VERY wise of her…he needs to fight his addiction for himself first.
She’s a decent person and doing the best she can. No one has the right to criticize her.
True but we all remain hopeful & that what makes us TAMARA TATTLES family Wishing for the best outcome for both of them & all of us at this blog
I don’t know that their getting together again would be the best outcome for either of them. It’s incredible to me that people are so hateful. It’s probably the fact that they are basically anonymous and so they have no fear of reprisal. I know these two are celebrities, but does being in the public eye really give every Joe Schmoe on the street the right to say such hurtful things…a little common courtesy please. (Actually courtesy seems to be less and less common nowdays.)
Thanks, Tamara, for providing a place where I feel free to vent!
At this point she has no reason to expect that a relationship with Lamar would develop, if that’s even what she still wants. She has every reason not to want that. I don’t get why anybody could possibly be upset with anything she said above.
I completely agree. She’s being logical. I don’t get the backlash.
Khloe is being real & realistic unlike the manufactured drama her mother & sisters are peddling I hope for nothing but the best for her and Lamar as individuals & although they are sinular vessels hope they manage to merge in a more adult & compassionate way. We all want them back together but unfortunately he is an addict & that’s going to impede on anything & everything else
I think what she has done and is doing is a beautiful expression of love and testament to the endurance of love.
It would be crazy to assume Lamar is suddenly going to NOT be an addict.
She is loving him while not enabling him. I can’t think of a more sensible thing to do.
Either she’s a smart cookie with her head screwed on straight or she has a smart cookie publicist. Either way, I like what she said. Sounded realistic and honest given the situation. But we love love love our pollyanna fantasies!
I wholeheartedly support Miss Khloe. That is all…
I just hope if Lamar don’t recover, that he had sense enough to have a will and he is going to make sure his children and father are taken care of. I would not but it pass Klohe to keep all of the money. Her and her family are nothing but money hungry tricks!*
What a disgusting thing to say.
You must be a new poster on this site. Comments like you wrote won’t keep you around long. Thus is not that kind of site.
Why should Lamar support his junkie father? He is a big part of the problem. Khloe has enough money to more than last her lifetime, she is loving and taking care of medical decisions that Lamar cannot take care of himself. I hope Karma bites you in the ass very soon.
What the hell does she need his money for? She is worth 10x his money
Douche bag comment
While I hope that any money you think he should leave his father goes to his kids or Khloe or a charity…. and if not those options, flushed dowe the toilet or burned in a fire before his sperm donor.
She’s trying to do the right thing for everyone concerned. People’s ridiculous fairy tale ending scenario aren’t realistic.
She’s doing what’s best for her and for Lamar. I might buy her book.
Hard to feel sorry for a member of the Kardashian family when their personal drama is put on display, you know? But having said that, Khloe at least sounds like she’s handling it as responsibly as she can for everyone concerned.
Wow, I never gave Khloe enough kredit. Lol. Seriously tho – she comes across as smart, realistic, and loving in this statement. Props to her and continued prayers up for LaMar!
I don’t see her not choosing Lamar a bad thing. The heart wants what it wants. She still made an enormous sacrifice that many wouldn’t. I don’t see this being a bad thing.
Good for her!! It sounds like her head is on straight. God bless the two of them. They certainly have their challenges ahead of them and i think the fact that the divorce is not a priority just shows that she has class and is focused on what is important – his recovery.
I think Khloe is being wonderful to Lamar . She didn’t have to do anything ,but, she has a good heart and stepped up . She wanted to be his wife forever and he wanted to do his thing . I give her alot of credit for even running to his side . What is wrong with people ???
I think she is being smart. He does after walk this journey alone to some degree but he will have her support. I took it to mean that they have to get to the intersection before they can think of the roads intertwining again. I hope that happens. But more importantly I hope Lamar gets well and stays well. I think the two of them would be great away from the rest of the crazies. But that doesn’t seem likely. They could help each other because I fear for Khloe and what will happen to the decency in her if she continues to live in her mother’s shadow.
I agree wholeheartedly. She can live and support him, but he has to walk that road himself. Meanwhile, she is there for him. Yes he overdosed and nearly died but he is still an addict at heart-and always will be. She needs to love him safely for both their sakes
Poor Khloe. It seems like she was trying to do the best thing she could for Lamar. She can’t win. Good luck to her!
I agree. She is kinda damned if she does damed if she doesn’t.
I think what she said is great. He is an addict. He has to decide first and foremost if he’s going to fight to get past that, not even considering all the physical therapy he has to do. A romantic relationship is obviously the last thing on their minds. The fact that she has been by his side through all this speaks to the kind of love that remains once the sparks stop flying. True unconditional love and friendship.
Well said, I’m praying for both of them.
It’s just so disheartening to see women receiving backlash because of consequences of their husbands’ damaging choices. What happened to Lamar is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone, but for Khloe to receive backlash about what she said is just wrong and vile.
I think she should do what is best for her.
The bottom line is that Lamar is an addict. He needs to address the addictions before they could ever address the relationship.
Well people are just stupid. They are a couple sadly that didnt make it , and Lamar has major issues. Khloe has to do, in the end, what is right for her life. She still stepped up to the plate and Is being supportive and caring. But, shes moved on from Lamar s demons that she couldnt fix. Its not fair to judge and be pissed.
People are upset at her comments? Everything I read makes sense. Lamar does have a long road and if there is a substance abuse issue he will have to take that road alone. No one can do it for him, they can only support him. I understand why they stopped the divorce process considering his condition and all they will have to deal with and I see no real reason for her to end her current relationship with James. Think about it…a marriage has been troubled and had serious issues, divorce was pending, one party has a near death accident and there will be much recovery time. How could anyone in this situation suddenly say ok, we are back together as a couple? With all they are dealing with neither one is in a good mental space and it takes more than halting the process of divorce to heal a trouble marriage. Khloe is handing this and herself well. I wish them all the best.
This poor girl is damned if she does and damned if she doesn’t. She’s doing the right thing by far. Standing up, taking responsibility and doing it in a healthy way for her. This is probably more than he deserves but I don’t know their personal business so should shut up. I have a hard time complimenting anything kardashian too.
Well who follows anything related to those K people on twitter? Youngsters, air brains, a lot of the selfie generation with no real life experience. I try my damnedest to avoid everything From the K machine, but this man’s horrific predicament has made me pay attention. And I never thought for ONE SECOND that she was back with him. Hasn’t anyone ever supported an old love or ex with no intention of re connecting? Well, as I said, the maturity level of the selfie absorbed…
I thought the quote was going to be something much worse. Glad I was wrong. Khloe seems to be the most level headed person in that family. Good for her.
& that is why we all love Cat !!! Warm regards Marc
She is doing the right thing and thank god because for awhile there I thought she actually believed that if they got back together Lamar would be miraculously “saved” by her devotion.
She’s smart to keep the power over his medical decisions, it doesn’t seem like he has any other competent family members and no one can say she’s trying to get his money cuz she’s got way more than him.
We berate women constantly for staying in relationships with crappy abusive men. Why would anyone encourage someone to stay in a relationship with a partner who is an active drug addict who also sleeps with prostitutes regularly. The whole relationship is damaging to her.
Topics on addiction are too touchy and I try to avoid the subject because living with an alcohol addictive father leaves a mark on you. People are so focus on Lamar & Khloe relationship. HIs children are completely ignored and no media sensation on how they are coping. Pathetic world…..
I never thought she’d suddenly have a happily ever after with Odom, but I did hope she would avoid interviews and magazine covers on the subject, but I guess the Kardashian publicity machine can never take a break and must always be fed.
THE MAGAZINE COVER WAS DONE BEFORE LAMAR OVERDOSED. IT WAS FOR THE BOOK TOUR THAT SHE IS SUPPOSED TO BE ON RIGHT NOW BUT SHE CANCELLED IT.
I think she’s playing it smart and doing the right thing. Of course someone had to make the decisions medically for him and she would want to be that person. Just because he survived doesn’t mean the last few years of their/his issues disappeared. They’re more there than ever. His struggle is even more present. I mean, the man OD’d on who knows what while with prostitutes. Of course that doesn’t make her want to run back into his arms and do the forever thing. People who think she should/would live in a seriously fucked up fantasy world.
I am rooting for him/her/them. If nothing else, this has proven the bond and friendship they can, will and do have in spite of everything they’ve went through. I love that her new boyfriend is being so supportive and understanding. This is real life, not the scripted crap we see on tv. Good for them.
I think that Khloe and Lamar love each other. However, they can’t be together due to some demons that Lamar has to excise. A serious medical situation with months and months of rehabilitation can strain a relationship. So why should Khloe put herself in a situation where she would have to work on a broken relationship while dealing with Lamar’s medical situation caused by the very demons that broke your marriage up in the first place? She is being smart by not putting too much on her plate at once. His recovery first then perhaps a recovery for the relationship.
Khloe shouldn’t take internet troll comments to heart. Whatever Khloe’s reason was for sticking with Lamar he desperately needed support and he’s lucky Khloe has stuck by his side.
While it’s a nice thought that they could reconcile, he’d be healthy, and they’d be happy, it’s very smart of her to go this road. I was glad to hear they put off the divorce because honestly, I do like them as a couple- but when addiction is involved, it needs to be dealt with by the person and things resolved and treated on their end before they could ever be in a healthy relationship.
Khloe is right to support a man she loves in this way, whether they are together or not, while being cautious about the situation and she’s smart to retain her rights as next of kin for his medical decisions. Sounds like she’s thinking things through and making good decisions, Lamar is lucky to have her on his side.
Dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t. She’s responsible and got a good head on her shoulders. I wanted the fairytale but certainly don’t get the backlash.
If you’ve never loved an addict, consider yourself lucky.Blessings to her for making sure he will be okay.
She’s smart, being sympathetic to a sick person doesn’t mean you have to be sick with him. Would any of you stay with a spouse who does drugs and visits whore houses? I don’t think so!
Is it acceptable to go to strip clubs, whore houses, and then have a fairy tale ending? Yuk
Twitter twits tweeting twats. I hope Khloe puts social media on mute as she can right now, or at least ignore the morons.
Khloe is incredibly kind and strong to be there for Lamar right now. I do not believe that most women would do that after being cheated on and having to deal with a drug addicted husband. Nobody should criticize her at all. Lamar is unfortunately reaping the consequences of his choices, and he is very blessed to have her support.
I think she made a wise decision. He has face his demons on his own.
I saw an interview with Lamar’s dad where he had been turned away from the hospital twice. The interview was outside of the hospital. He didn’t seem particularly high on anything at the moment. He just seemed sad. He did get to see Lamar when he was in a coma, and he thinks it’s Khloe not letting him in, but the word is that Lamar is functioning well enough to decide who is on his visitor list and that Khloe wasn’t even around when the dad came to visit.
I get that it’s up to Lamar, but that kind of broke my heart a little bit. I hope Lamar sees that clip and has a change of heart.
Why couldn’t the focus on the quote on the front of People ” I’ll always be there for him – like I promised”. I admire her and pray for both of them.
Oops this was a later people, I just got it, dated Nov 9th, sorry
Its so obvious how much Chloe loved Lamer. She has never gravtitated from that. Lamer did start the demise of that marriage and I think its only normal to talk about her feelings and worry for him on the show. I don’t know what’s in the future for both but. Hope they both go on to lead fulfilling lives. They are young yet and making their way! How is it I’ve never seen this site before. Digging it and the comments!
I did write Khloe! Its this stupid auto correct. I haven’t had my head in the sand all these years!