It’s been over a decade sinceKris JennerandCorey Gamblewent public with their relationship. Initially, it may have seemed like a rebound – after all, the two met in 2014, just a few months before Kris’ divorce fromCaitlyn Jennerwas finalized, and they have a 25-year age gap. Corey has often facedaccusations of being with the matriarch for moneyand a career boost, buthe’s remained loyal, even when her family was skeptical. And that’s not the only sign Kris and Corey’s relationship is still going strong – just look at their dynamic onThe Kardashians.
During a recent episode, the pair enjoyed a wine and charcuterie night and shared asweet moment that gave fans a glimpseinto their relationship. When Kris, 69, surprised Corey, 44, by wearing a wig, he responded with reassuring compliments, reminding her that she doesn’t always need to get glammed up like she does for Instagram. “You look beautiful, but I like you the way you are,” Corey said. “Your natural beauty is better than your made-up beauty sometimes — a lot of times.” This isn’t the onlyevidence that Corey and Kris’ connection runs deeperthan some might think. Maybe the gold digger accusations against Corey aren’t true after all. At the very least, he has us convinced in the current season – though it’s still unclearif Kris’ kids have changed their minds.
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There’s no denying that Kris looks good, especially considering she’s nearing 70. But questions have been raised aboutwhether Corey is genuinely attracted to Krisor if he’d prefer to be with one of her kids, who are about the same age as him. In fact, Kris’ eldest daughter,Kourtney, is a year older than Corey at 45.Kimis 44, just a few months apart from Corey, whileKhloéis 40, andRobis 37. Fans often forget that despite Corey’s gray hairs,he’s actually much closer in age to Kris’ kids, which has fueled some doubts about their relationship.
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However, later in the episode, Kris and Corey continued to share sweet moments that gave fans a more authentic look at the duo. Even though Corey has been featured onThe Kardashiansand its predecessorKeeping Up with the Kardashianssince he became Kris’ boyfriend, they’ve never appeared this genuine on screen before. Maybe Kris has taken note of fans’ demands for more engaging content, and sinceshe can’t get Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend Timothée Chalamet on screen, she’s decided todeliver the content herself.
“Corey is my forever date and we have the best time together,” Kris said in a confessional. “We’ve been together over a decade— never thought I’d say that again — and we just have a lot of fun together.”
Corey agreed, expressing how he believeshis presence has positively impacted Kris. “[Being with me] has worked tremendously for your life,” Corey said. “Whether anybody wants to talk about it or not. You’re gonna be around til you’re like 130. I’m gonna preserve you. You’ll be fine.” They say that agood lover encourages you to be your best self, and based on Corey and Kris’ comments, it seems to be the case for them –or they’ve got some good media training, which isn’t far-fetched for the Kardashians.
Would Kris Marry Corey?
One topic that didn’t come up during the episode was whether Kris and Corey would ever get married. Over the years, there have beenconflicting reports, with some suggesting that the matriarch is done with marriage after having been through it twice before. Kris was married to lawyerRobert Kardashianfrom 1978 to 1991 and then to Caitlyn, formerly known asBruce Jenner, from 1991 to 2014. There have also been rumors thatKris and Corey disagree on the prenup, with Kris reportedly worried about protecting her fortune.
But Kris hasteased the topic before– as recently as last July, in an episode ofThe Kardashians,whenKathy Hiltonbrought it up(and you can bet she was probably prompted behind the scenes to do so, consideringKris (allegedly) makes everyone sign an NDA, so you know she’scontrolling the plotline).
“Tell me you’re getting married,” Kathy said, to which Kris responded, “I mean, not right this very second!”
However,Kris didn’t entirely rule out the idea– though she may have just been baiting it for content. “I mean, you guys can totally be bridesmaids when I get married,” Kris continued. “So maybe when I’m 70!”
During the same season, Kris also addressed thesignificant age gapbetween her and Corey, saying it’snot something she really notices– and she believes their decade together is proof of their commitment. “I used to say to Corey all the time when I first started dating him, like why do you want to date somebody who is older than you?” Kris said. “I didn’t get the age gap, and then he taught me that age is just a number. It’s a f—— big number, but it’s a number!”
She continued, “Listen, I can’t explain someone’s chemistry or why people fall in love, but it’s been an amazing almost 10 years, and we have a great time.” The Kardashian-Jenners have faced criticism for countless things over the years, and Kris and Corey’s relationship is just one of many topics that continues to spark speculation and controversy among fans. But it goes beyond their age gap and how quickly Kris moved on after her divorce from Caitlyn.
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There are alsoconcerns that Corey is using Kris for money and fame. After all, Kris built her entire family’s career, turning Kim Kardashian into a literal billionaire.Anyone associated with the family often gains instant notoriety(sometimesleading to bad press, asTimothée Chalametknowswell). Corey could have seen being linked with Kris, especially during the high-profile time of Caitlyn’s transition and her divorce from Kris, as a career opportunity.
And it seems to have worked – before their relationship,Corey wasn’t in the spotlightat all, butnow he’s a recurring figure on reality TV. Not only has his fame skyrocketed, but his career opportunities and financial incentives have increased as well. Corey’snet worth has likely grownsince being with Kris.
There are also bizarreconspiracy theories circulating about Corey, including onesconnecting him to Diddyand accusing him of being a handler for celebrities likeJustin Bieber. But it’s the disturbing claims from people who knew him in the past that stand out the most. In 2010,Corey’s ex-girlfriend,Sheree Buchanan,obtained arestraining orderagainst him,alleging that he stalked her and was physically aggressive.She claimed he would show up unannounced, gain unauthorized access to her home, and had physically harmed her.
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Sheree has sincecalled Corey a “money-hungry opportunist,“suggesting his primary interest is in power and financial gain, which she believes explains why he’s dating Kris.She warned Kris that Corey “will do whatever it takes"to achieve his goals.
“I know Corey. He’s all about power and money and will do whatever it takes to get it,” Sheree toldIn Touch. “He sees the Kardashians as media’s first family,” she added, also noting that Kris isn’t Corey’s type.
She continued, “Khloé is more his type. Kris is a little too old. But with her power and money, Kris could have been Betty White and Corey would still have hit on her!”
Even Kris’family has raised concerns about Corey.In 2019,Kanye West, then married to Kim,publicly confronted Coreyabout why none of Kris’ family had ever met anyone he was related to. The situation escalated whenKhloé sided with Kanye– something she’d likely never do nowadays – and placed the blame on Corey.
“Kanye texts Corey something along the lines of, ‘Look, we don’t know you, we’ve never met any of your family members,’ ” Kim recounted. “Of course, we’ve all felt that way and thought that, but for Kanye to just so bluntly say that to him — I feel like that was the wrong choice to make at that time.”
To this, Khloé responded, “Kanye’s delivery wasn’t great, but the essence of what he said is true. Corey does tend to be pretty secretive, and that does have me pretty guarded. … We don’t know Corey like that.”
Khloé also admitted that shenever thought Kris and Corey’s relationship would last. “After my mom got her divorce, I was like, ‘Okay, this probably isn’t going to last,’ ” she said. “I just didn’t feel the need to get that connected or attached. Then when I saw time progressing and the relationship was still there, we tried to get to know him, but he has not been receptive in this whole thing.”
Kris later defended Coreyand slammed her kids for questioning her relationship. “I want you to recognize that when you do question my relationship with Corey, it isn’t okay and it hurts feelings,” Kris said on camera. “I think what you guys don’t realize is that Corey is really taking care of me like no one ever has in my entire life.”
She added, “I think it’s really unfair to direct this attitude towards Corey. Her behavior is just uncalled for. … It’s really important for Khloé to understand that she really needs to get on my bandwagon because Corey is a part of the family, he isn’t going anywhere, and she needs to be nice.”
However, Corey has had his own tense moments with the family – and we’re not just referring to the factKanye called him out multiple times. In one incident, Corey got into aconfrontation with Scott Disick, the father of Kourtney’s three oldest children, overcomments Corey made about disciplining Scott’s daughter, Penelope.During a family dinner, Corey suggested that if Penelope were to scratch him, he would “whip her ass,” implying he would spank her as a form of discipline.
Fans Still Waiting for Kris & Corey’s Wedding Bells
Despite all this, Kris has continued to stand by Corey, even teasing marriage. But it’s been a decade, and fans are still waiting for even an engagement. Maybe Corey can’t afford the pricey ring Kris would want, given thegap in their net worth– Kris is reportedlyworth $170 million, whileCorey is worth $15 million. Despite being a multimillionaire, Corey likely enjoys a much more lavish lifestyle with Kris than he could afford on his own. Plus, Kris undoubtedly provides valuable connections.
Interestingly, some reports suggest that it’sCorey who’s hesitant about marriage. Asource toldRadar Onlinein March: “They’ve been dancing this dance for years now. There was talk they’d get hitched on her 65th birthday, but that fell through. So Kris is determined to make it happen this time, for her as much as for the show.”
They continued, “Of course, she’ll want to make her wedding to Corey a highlight onThe Kardashians– it should be a ratings winner, or so she thinks.”
According to the source,Kris has the paperwork readyif Corey commits, but he’s hesitant. “He likes the lifestyle and puts up with a lot but doesn’t want to formalize things,” they said. “Besides, he counters that she changes her mind. In the past, they’ve agreed to getting married, but then she flip-flopped.”
Still, it’s possible the reports are wrong– and Kris and Corey’s sweet moments on the latestThe Kardashiansepisodes suggest they could be. There are plenty of couples – famous and not – who are happily together for decades without ever getting married. Corey and Kris seem committed, despite the speculation. Maybe they just don’t feel the need to make it official. Plus, the constant “will they, won’t they” is one of thefew remaining sources of dramaonThe Kardashians– and that’s saying something. Maybe they need to keep us hooked.
