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Kim Kardashian clarifies why she posted vacation photos on the same day as her grandmother's death
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Kim Kardashian clarifies why she posted vacation photos on the same day as her grandmother's death

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kim Kardashian faced criticism for posting vacation photos on the same day her grandmother passed away.
  • She clarified that the posts were scheduled in advance and expressed deep love and grief for her grandmother, Mary Jo Campbell.
  • Kardashian later shared heartfelt tributes and memories of her grandmother, highlighting her role as a matriarch and businesswoman.

Kim Kardashian addressed backlash after posting vacation photos on the same day news broke of her grandmother Mary Jo Campbell's death. The images, shared alongside her sister Khloé from a forest and lake destination, drew criticism from some followers who found the timing inappropriate.

Mary Jo Campbell, the mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother to the Kardashian siblings, died on July 16 at age 92. While Kris Jenner posted an emotional tribute, some fans noticed Kim had not yet paid homage to her grandmother online. Instead, her profile featured cheerful vacation snapshots, leading to speculation that she was unaware of the death or that the posts were insensitive.

My heart is completely with my family right now. We love and miss her deeply, and in the coming days, we will focus on celebrating her beautiful life.

— Kim KardashianExplaining the timing of her social media posts after her grandmother's death.

Responding to the criticism, Kardashian explained that the photos had been scheduled days before her grandmother's passing. She emphasized her family's grief, stating, "My heart is completely with my family right now. We love and miss her deeply, and in the coming days, we will focus on celebrating her beautiful life."

My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip partner, my forever twin... You taught us all the importance of family, and those values we will carry with us forever!

— Kim KardashianDescribing her grandmother in a tribute post.

Later, Kim shared a carousel of photos honoring Mary Jo, affectionately known as "MJ." The images spanned different life stages, including childhood pictures with her sisters and moments of MJ as a mother. Kim described her grandmother as her "best friend," "gossip partner," and "eternal twin," crediting her with teaching the family the importance of togetherness.

Kardashian also remembered MJ as a hardworking entrepreneur, recalling how her grandmother once worked in one of her boutiques and instilled lessons about work ethic, strength, and confidence. She concluded her tribute by calling MJ the "true matriarch" of their family, whose love continues to resonate with them all.

You always believed in me, supported me, and were my safe haven. You were the true matriarch of our family, and your love is present in all of us.

— Kim KardashianExpressing her grandmother's influence and role in the family.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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