Colombian ancestry

Khloé Kardashian reveals why she thought Kris Jenner was Colombian growing up


Khloé was determined to get to the bottom of it


Khloé Kardashian reveals why she thought Kris Jenner was Colombian growing up© Andrea Cremascoli
Jovita TrujilloSenior Writer
OCTOBER 23, 2026 6:54 PM EDT

Khloé Kardashian is revealing a surprising detail about her childhood, and it involves an unexpected connection to Colombia. During the latest episode of Hulu's The Kardashians, the reality star recalled growing up believing that her mother, Kris Jenner, was Colombian, thanks to a story the famous momager apparently told her children years ago.

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The famous momager apparently told her children she was Colombian, although she didn't seem to remember the conversation.

The hilarious revelation unfolded during the October 22 episode of the family's reality series, when Khloé confronted her mother about the unusual childhood memory. However, Kris didn't seem to remember telling her daughters anything of the sort.

Khloé was determined to get to the bottom of it, turning to her younger sister Kylie Jenner for backup.

Kylie Jenner confirms Khloé's childhood memory

During their conversation, Khloé asked Kris whether she remembered telling her children that she was Colombian. When her mother couldn't recall the story, Khloé decided to call Kylie to see whether she shared the same memory.

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Khloé Kardashian revealed that she grew up believing her mother, Kris Jenner, was Colombian.

Kylie supported her older sister's account, confirming that their mother had made similar claims about having different nationalities on more than one occasion.

The unexpected exchange offered another glimpse into the Kardashian-Jenner family's playful dynamic, with Khloé determined to prove that she hadn't imagined the story. But the Colombian connection wasn't the only surprising detail Khloé remembered.

Kris Jenner apparently spoke Spanish at home

In a confessional, Khloé explained that her mother had told her she was Colombian when she was still in school. She also recalled Kris speaking Spanish to her children at home, although she admitted that her mother's command of the language wasn't particularly impressive.

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Kris Jenner's unexpected connection to Colombia became a hilarious topic of conversation on the family's reality show.

The memory raised a funny question about just how much the Kardashian-Jenner children believed about their mother's background growing up.

While Kris doesn't have Colombian ancestry, the story appears to have been part of the family's childhood memories, with Kylie corroborating Khloé's recollection.

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Kris Jenner was surprised when Khloé brought up the story about her supposed Colombian heritage

Colombian fans react to the unexpected connection

The revelation quickly caught the attention of Colombian fans, who embraced the unexpected mention of their country with humor.

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Kylie Jenner backed up Khloé's childhood memory, recalling that their mother had made similar claims about her nationality.

Social media users jokingly claimed Kris as one of their own, with some referring to her as a long-lost Colombian aunt and others imagining her living in cities such as Barranquilla.

The reactions turned a lighthearted family anecdote into a viral moment among Latin American viewers. The moment was featured in Season 8, Episode 3 of The Kardashians, titled "She Has a Vision," which premiered on Hulu on October 22.