Not all good things cost money, and the Kardashians have proved it time and again. It's true that the cast of Keeping Up With The Kardashians loves to surprise each other with Bentleys and Hermes china, but some of the most heartwarming moments from the show revolved not around expensive gifts but thoughtful and caring gestures.
Despite the many ups and downs in their personal lives, and the tussles between the Kardashian sisters, the family have always stuck with each other and have gotten each other through some difficult personal crises. And despite their busy schedules, the cast squeezed in some time to make each other happier.
Khloe And Kourtney Put A Social Media Blocker On Kim’s Phone
Kim developed intense insecurity about herself after she was body-shamed for the pictures of her Mexican vacation. Her sisters Khloe and Kourtney realized that Kim was struggling to cope with the online negativity and decide to put some filters on Kim's phone to steer her away from social media for a few days.
While Khloe distracted Kim under the pretence of helping her clean the closet, Kourtney took Kim’s phone to set the blockers. Some might call this an extreme measure, but the gesture was definitely a practical one and demonstrated how the sisters kept tabs on each other's well-being in spite of their hectic lives.
Kim And Kourtney Stood Up For Kris
The Kardashian children share a complicated relationship with momager Kris Jenner and are often at loggerheads. But when their former step-parent Caitlyn Jenner lashed out at Kris in her memoir, Kim and Kourtney made it a point to have their side of the story known by talking about it in front of the camera.
During an episode in season 13, Kim and Kourtney shared a glimpse into what their lives looked like before they were famous and how Kris would hustle for Caitlyn's career. This was an important gesture that showed how the Kardashians owed a lot of their success to the ways in which Kris handled their pre-KUWTK days. By filming this conversation, Kim and Kourtney more or less endorsed Kris' side of the narrative.
Corey Rushed To Kylie's House To Prevent A Break-In
In 2017, the then 18-year-old Kylie Jenner went through a harrowing experience when she was informed that her home was possibly being broken into. She wasn't home, but her dog, Norman, was. Kylie got into a three-way call with Kris and her boyfriend, Corey, who rushed to Kylie's Calabasas home to check out the scene for himself and prevent a break-in.
Though Kris suggested that she could go to Kylie's house and see the situation for herself since she lived a stone's throw away, Corey insisted that she let him go because he could defend himself better if there was any potential danger. It was especially brave considering that Corey was alone, so it goes to show how Corey thought of the Kardashians as his family from early on.
The Kardashians Checked In On Scott Disick
Over the years, the Kardashians have treated Scott Disick as family even though his split with Kourtney. In season 20, Kris, Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney showed up at his mansion to check up on him because he wasn't dealing well with the show ending. Scott, of course, has been an iconic member of the Kardashians' reality show.
Scott revealed his anxieties and told them how he worries he won't see the family as much when they stop filming together. "All you have to do is show up and I'll make you lunch, breakfast, brownies," Kris assured him. "Scott, we're family. It's insane to think anything else," Khloe told him. The gesture was heartwarming for anyone who is aware of how much Scott appreciated the Kardashians.
Kylie Broke Sensitive News to Khloe
Khloe was days away from giving birth when news of Tristan Thompson's infidelity rattled the Kardashians in season 18. While the family grappled with the news and the newly released footage, they decided not to share the news with Khloe. But Kylie reached out to Khloe to tell her the truth.
Kylie said she wanted Khloe to hear the news from her own family and not via social media. This makes sense because Kylie knows how toxic social media can be through her own experiences. "No one had the courage to tell Khloe," Kylie says during a tense confessional. "We didn't want to stress her out. But I knew it was the right thing to do."
When Kim Addressed The Issue Of Homelessness
In season 14, Kim visited Alexandria House, a shelter for women and children, and threw the residents a bash, donating produce and other supplies. Over the years the Kardashians have made it a point to causes in a practical and viable sense to make an actual difference, and not in a gimmicky fashion. Kim's advocacy for prison reform and Kylie's recent community-building endeavours prove this.
This gesture too wasn't just filmed for the benefit of the show. Kim was actually quite involved and took to social media to share what happened after the episode had aired. She tweeted, "Just got off the phone w/ our show producers who informed me that since our episode on homelessness aired [Alexandria House] has been flooded w/donations from people who were so moved! One person even donated $1mil. THANK U to those who have helped to make a difference! #AlexandriaHouse."
Kris Nursed Kylie Through Her Post-LASIK Period
In season 18, Kylie undergoes laser eye surgery. Kris takes care of her during her recovery, doing everything for her daughter because Kylie couldn't use her eyes and needed rest. Kris put her professional commitments aside and made herself available to Kylie. She tucked Kylie in, made her tacos and even gave her a little bell that she could ring if she needed anything.
Kylie later revealed during her confessional that she was grateful to her mother for making the experience special for her, particularly because she was nervous about the surgery.
When Kris Made Khloe See An OCD Specialist
Right after Khloe Kardashian moved to her new Calabasas home, her mom Kris realizes that Khloe's OCD was weighing heavy on her. In season 17, Kris discovered Khloe scrubbing the floors with her hand and Khloe even revealed she tested her daughter True's toys on the floor to see if they leave a mark. Kris arranged for Khloe to see Sheva Rajaee, an anxiety and OCD specialist who talked Khloe through some of her hang-ups about cleanliness to get to the bottom of the issue.
This was a great move on Kris' part because not only was she observant and realized that Khloe's OCD was triggered after her home renovations, but she also realized her own organizational habits may have had an influence on Khloe. She sought help before things could escalate.
When Kylie And Kendall Arranged Me-Time For Kris
Kylie and Kendall have often been dubbed the mean sisters of the Kardashian clan, but in season 16 they teamed up and arranges for Kris to have some me time to unwind and relax. They traded duties with Kris, taking care of their grandmother, Mary Jo, so Kris did not have to be on call and could take some time off.
Kendall and Kylie also spent some time with MaryJo later that week. "My mom is really concerned about MJ right now because she has her weak moments," Kylie said. "As selfless as she can be, I just wanted to give my time some time to unwind and think about herself." This was a really sweet gesture because Kendall and Kylie could sense that their mum was a tad overworked and took some off her responsibilities in a practical sense, which is a better gift than anything lavish.
When Kris Helped Build A Renovation Centre
In season 15, Kris Jenner helped raise funds to renovate the Watts Community Empowerment Center in LA, which is committed to providing educational and mentorship to young adults and their families. She even got Adidas and Apple to as sponsors for the outdoor space renovations and the learning center. Kris and her family, including Kim, donated $100,000.
This was a crucial community-building gesture on Kris' part. She demonstrated that she understands the role a safe space can play in the life of a young individual. Kris, Kourtney, and Kim also spoke to some of the families to learn how the center has helped them. This also falls in line with Kris' personal philosophy, which is anchored by the importance of family and a sense of belonging. Kris said in an earlier episode of KUWTK, "The ability to come to some place and have a really safe environment with really loving people can make a big difference in a community that's otherwise going to be left behind."