Kim Kardashian’s latest birthday video has stirred more controversy than celebration. The 45-year-old reality star, known for her lavish lifestyle, is facing heavy backlash online after sharing a clip where she flaunted two Hermès handbags gifted by her mother, Kris Jenner.
The video, originally posted on TikTok, showed Kim unwrapping the extravagant gifts, a red crocodile Hermès Birkin bag from 2001 designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, and a smaller Hermès Kelly Cut clutch. The Birkin alone is valued between $150,000 and $200,000, while the Kelly Cut is estimated around $30,000. What began as a luxury unboxing quickly turned into a viral debate about privilege, entitlement, and family dynamics.
In the video, Kim recounted how she had once kept the same Birkin bag on hold but never confirmed the purchase due to her busy schedule with law school. She claimed that Kris, unaware of her prior interest, ended up buying that exact bag for Kylie Jenner’s birthday. “She gave away my swag and then acted like she’d never heard of it before,” Kim said while half-laughing, half-grumbling at the camera. She later admitted that Kris “made up for it” by tracking down another rare version of the same bag for her birthday.
But her comments didn’t sit well with fans. Many felt her tone was dismissive toward her mother’s gesture and out of touch with reality. One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “She didn’t even thank her mom properly. How do you complain about a $200K gift?” Another commented, “So out of touch. Most people can’t afford rent, and she’s mad about a luxury bag mix-up.”
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The clip reignited long-standing conversations about the Kardashians’ relationship with wealth and public perception. Critics say moments like these highlight a lack of awareness about privilege, while others defended Kim, saying her family’s banter is often playful and exaggerated for the cameras.
Amid the online storm, Kim also made headlines for a more serious revelation. On a recent episode of her reality show, she disclosed that doctors discovered a small brain aneurysm, possibly linked to stress from her high-profile divorce from rapper Kanye West. Fans expressed concern, sending her messages of support and urging her to prioritize her health.
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