'Get better friends': Kris Jenner receives Internet wrath as she dubs Ellen DeGeneres her 'BFF' in birthday tribute
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Kardashians' star Kris Jenner recently paid a heartfelt tribute to her close friend, Ellen DeGeneres. However, the reality star's tribute received trolls and backlash as dubbed the talk show host her "BFF."
Kris shared a series of photos and videos to celebrate Ellen's 66th birthday.
The reality star started the slide with a video set on Saweetie's song 'Best Friend.' Kris also shared a video from Ellen's marriage to Portia de Rossi as she officiated the wedding. The post featured Kris and Ellen posing alongside, Portia as well as Kylie Jenner.
Additionally, Kris posted a humorous throwback video from her appearance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' where she playfully impersonated a demanding boss, requesting her employees to work around the clock. In the caption accompanying the photos and videos, Kris expressed her birthday wishes.
Hulu star started her post, "Happy happiest birthday to my BFF @ellendegeneres!!" She added, "You are an amazing chicken wrangler, wife, friend, sister, daughter, and pickleball champion!"
Kris continued, " You are so kind, thoughtful, caring, FUNNY, generous, smart, creative, and oh so talented… and you really know your way around a re-model."
Kris further noted, "I am so blessed to have you in my life and I love you madly. ❤️🙏🏼😍🥰💋🥳🎂."
However, the social media users slammed Kris for being friends with Ellen and praising her, and commented, "They would do anything for money. All of them are bought and sold."
Another person added, "Kris, you can’t make us like her again… sorry, you don’t have that much pull 😂😂." A critic noted, "Everyone is her bff.BFF.. these people are so out of touch with reality."
An internet user said, "Terrible choice of friends!"
Another Instagram user penned, "Between kim with bellenciaga and you with ellen [sic] you guys aren't listening to the crowd are ya lmao."
A follower said, "Get better friends Kris." Another comment reads, "Great person even after she lead a toxic environment on her show? 😏😏."
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Kris Jenner backs Ellen DeGeneres amid 'toxic environment' controversy
Kris Jenner and Ellen DeGeneres had been a longtime friend and the talk show host had made multiple appearances on 'The Kardashians.' However, Kris was also there for Ellen when she needed the most.
Ellen had been accused of having a toxic work environment, discrimination, and sexual harassment.
Ellen apologized during 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' Season 18 premiere in July 2020, saying, "I'm so sorry to the people it affected. I’m committed to ensuring this does not happen again." However, the talk show host continued to receive backlash and lost millions of followers.
However, Kris made sure to extend her support to Ellen in her hard time. During an episode of the talk show, Kris shared, "I'm happy, happy, happy that you’re and the show’s on."
She added, "And it makes me so happy in the afternoon every single day to be watching you again."
While referring to the controversy, Ellen told Kris, "You have been so supportive, we saw each other this summer and hung out and… you’re a good person to be around when things are going a little tough because you have been through it."
Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi enjoy a vacation in Spain with Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner has developed a strong friendship with Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi. The trio recently relished a sun-soaked vacation, with Kris capturing the delightful moments on her social media.
She shared the joyous experience, captioning it, "Life was meant for good friends and great adventures! ☀️⚓️🛥️ @ellendegeneres @portiaderossi @coreygamble #majorca."
Kris's post showcased a collection of photos and cherished moments from their recent getaway to Majorca, Spain. The vacation included Ellen, Portia, Kris, and her partner Corey Gamble.
The initial photo captured the quartet standing side by side on the yacht's deck, all adorned with smiles as they posed for the cameras.
Kris' vacation post also included a photo of her playing the piano and videos of their ride. The vacation dump came after Kris played a special role during one of Ellen and Portia's milestone celebrations.
Kris officiated Portia and Ellen's surprise vow renewal ceremony, which was held at the couple's home in honor of Portia's 50th birthday.
Are Kris Jenner and Ellen DeGeneres related?
Kris Jenner and Ellen DeGeneres are revealed to be in-laws during an episode of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' Kris mentioned their familial connection while sharing that she had recently adopted a puppy named Bridgette.
Kris and Ellen also revealed to the audience that their two pups are related saying, "We're in-laws." Ellen agreed with Kris and said, "Yes, I'm in the family money."
Both Ellen and Kris had adopted their pups from the same litter as Chrissy Teigen's pup.
