Kris Jenner is remembering her late mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, with a heartfelt birthday tribute just days after announcing the beloved family matriarch's death. On Sunday, July 26, the Kardashians star, 70, marked her mother's first posthumous birthday by sharing a touching collection of family photos on Instagram, celebrating MJ's life and the close bond they shared. "Happy Heavenly Birthday Mommy. I love you," Kris wrote in the caption alongside the emotional photo carousel.
The Instagram post opened with a cheerful portrait of MJ smiling in a vibrant floral-print jacket before highlighting several sweet mother-daughter moments through the years. One image showed Kris and her mom sitting across from one another at a table, while another captured the pair sharing a warm embrace. Additional photos featured Kris posing with MJ, along with a large family portrait that included daughters Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and several other relatives.
The carousel also included candid snapshots of MJ spending time with her family and flashing a peace sign, reflecting the warm personality that viewers came to know through the Kardashian family's reality television series.
The birthday remembrance comes just 10 days after Kris announced that her mother had died at age 91.
Kris Jenner Announced Her Mother's Death Earlier This Month
On July 16, Kris shared the heartbreaking news of MJ's passing in an emotional Instagram statement, describing the enormous impact her mother had on her life and their family. "There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye," Kris wrote.
© Kris JennerShe continued, "My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that truly matters … to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment together for granted."
While Kris did not reveal MJ's cause of death, the tribute prompted an outpouring of support from fans and friends who remembered the family's longtime matriarch.
Who Was Mary Jo "MJ" Campbell?
MJ Campbell played a significant role both behind the scenes and in front of the cameras throughout the Kardashian family's rise to fame. She welcomed Kris Jenner with engineer Robert Houghton in 1955, and the former couple later had a second daughter, Karen Houghton, in 1958.
© Kris JennerAfter her marriage to Houghton ended, MJ married businessman Harry Shannon. The couple remained together until Shannon died in a car accident in 2003. Outside of family life, MJ built a successful career as a business owner. In 1980, she founded the San Diego children's boutique Shannon & Co., which became a longtime local business.
Fans also came to know MJ through her recurring appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, where her sharp wit, sense of humor, and close relationships with her children and grandchildren made her a favorite among viewers.
Kim Kardashian Also Remembered Her Grandmother
Following MJ's death, Kim Kardashian shared her own emotional tribute, remembering the special bond they shared over the years. "My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin…" Kim wrote alongside a carousel of family photos spanning decades.
© Kim KardashianHer message came days after she was blasted on social media for sharing a series of Instagram posts featuring bikini photos and images of herself enjoying tequila. The snaps appeared just hours after news of her grandmother Mary Jo "MJ" Campbell's passing. Many followers questioned the timing of the posts, with some calling them insensitive given the family's recent loss.
However, Kardashian later clarified that the content had been scheduled days before her grandmother died.
© Kim KardashianMost recently, Kim Kardashian made another headline-grabbing fashion statement as she was photographed leaving the UpDate pop-up on Melrose alongside designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin. The SKIMS founder wore a dramatic dark-toned ensemble with a plunging neckline and sheer detailing.
