The Kardashian Family’s Complicated Relationship with O.J. Simpson
In a surprising turn of events, Kim Kardashian remained silent on social media following the news of O.J. Simpson’s passing at age 76. This silence is notable considering the historical ties between the Kardashian family and the former football star.
The connection between the Kardashians and O.J. Simpson dates back to the 1970s when Kim’s father, Robert Kardashian, and Simpson became close friends. Robert Kardashian, a rising lawyer and entrepreneur, met Simpson through their ties to the University of Southern California, where Simpson was a star running back.
The relationship between the families deepened when Simpson served as Robert Kardashian’s best man at his wedding to Kris Jenner. However, tensions arose when Simpson was charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman in 1994.
Despite the strain on the family, Robert Kardashian stood by Simpson’s side as a member of his defense team, known as the “dream team.” Kardashian’s loyalty to Simpson was a point of contention within the family, with Kim Kardashian later expressing her support for her father’s decision in a 2015 interview.
Following Simpson’s acquittal, the relationship between Kardashian and Simpson deteriorated, with the two reportedly ceasing communication after Kardashian cooperated with authors on a book about the Simpson defense. In a 1996 interview, Kardashian even expressed doubts about Simpson’s innocence, causing further rifts between the families.
Robert Kardashian’s death in 2003 marked the end of an era for the Kardashian-Simpson connection. While Kim Kardashian chose not to comment on Simpson’s passing, Caitlyn Jenner, who was married to Kris Jenner during the trial, shared her thoughts on social media, stating, “Good Riddance #OJSimpson.”
The complex history between the Kardashian family and O.J. Simpson serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of the infamous trial on both families.
