Here are some photos of Kim Kardashian out and about on Thursday during New York Fashion Week. She wore a Thierry Mugler dress which shows off her figure and I was sort of startled to realize that she’s been able to keep the weight off, and perhaps even lose more weight? Maybe it’s diet and exercise, or maybe she’s just getting lipo’d like crazy.
Anyhoodle, Kim also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Kim was pretty much given time to talk about whatever she wanted, so she talked about her kids (North and Saint are finally getting along), how she’s expecting her fourth via gestational carrier, how parents with four kids are the “most calm,” and then she launches into a conversation about criminal justice reform and her involvement. Here’s a clip:
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I mean… I have issues with Kim about a lot of things, but I still don’t hate the fact that she’s trying to do this work. Do I think she’s the most educated and effective spokesperson on these issues? Of course not, but she doesn’t claim to be. And there ARE companies big and small who will think a little bit more about their hiring practices because Kim talked about it on the Tonight Show. If she really does hire former felons and starts getting involved with anti-recidivism programs and hiring-formerly-incarcerated people, I’ll support her there too.
Photos courtesy of Backgrid.
Well, the formerly incarcerated do have a hard time getting a job.
Soon she can hire the Trump family!
Absolutely! Funny how everyone working with the Trumps (we see you Kimye) are jumping on the bandwagon of “reforming” federal investigations and “helping” federal prisoners. Oh, and criticizing the FBI. Criminal reform is a real, pressing issue, but I’ll never believe that Kim and the Trumpers are interested in anything but protecting themselves.
I don’t understand tearing down people for doing actual good. Yes, she appropriated black culture, she is now actively using her platform to affect change that very very much affects our community. What is she supposed to do, just shelve the cause until Trumps term is over? Just completely refuse to push for change because the people in power are corrupt?
She is making real strides towards prison reform and bringing the cause outside of the black community to the mainstream. My husband spend 3 years in prison because he was caught with two joints at 19 during a stop and frisk police procedure.
There are real people whos lives are forever altered because of a corrupt system. I don’t care if its a Kardashian doing the work or Trump freeing people unjustly sentenced. It matters that its happening.
Seriously, who would you prefer to be so vocal and put their money behind prison reform? Who would be more palatable to your sensibilities to work towards this very urgent cause?
It’s all part of a big plan. Nothing with them is ever selfless.
You don’t “just get lipo’d” lol. I’ve had the procedure a couple of times and it’s painful! Plus you have to stay wrapped in a body suit for a period of time (usually 6 weeks). I mean, unless she’s superwoman, it’s not something I’d just go and do on a random Tuesday before an event.
I’ve been considering lipo for the very stubborn pockets of fat I have in my lower belly..nothing is helping 🙁 I eat a whole foods dairy free vegetarian diet, workout regularly and the lower belly side fat pockets don’t budge…. after having it done, is it something you’d recommend? any advice?
*OriginalLala you can look into cryo fat removal as well! I went to get a quote…it’s about $500 or so a treatment with the largest pad size (what they call a treatment is one session with a pad over a trouble area, it sustains cold temps long enough to freeze the fat cells and kill them but NOT your skin). The clinic I went to sometimes offers occasional sales like buy 3 get one free, the clinic I went to does not offer financing but the ones that do had 3/5 star reviews and I’d rather not take my chances…
I’ve done Cool Sculpt for tummy fat I just could not lose. It is extremely uncomfortable during the procedure and while there is no down time, the area sculpted feels weird for a week or two. For a non-invasive treatment, it is really effective.
There is also Hot Sculpt – similar theory to Cool Sculpt – but uses a laser and heats up fats cells to destroy them rather than freeze to destroy them. Some sources claim it is better than cool sculpt – more area can be treated, no painful pinching and pulling, etc
Question. She wears a lot of hideous skin tight legging outfits/compression looking garment thingies. Could those double as or cover a post surgery body suit?
Same thought! There were stories on here a while ago about multiple members of the family promoting waist trainers. I’ve always thought it was so they could wear compression garments post surgery without questions.
The very fact that Kanye said he used lipo to rid himself of fat seems to me to be fairly indicative of how that family treats fat. If they use diet alone, then they are unique human beings — because no one can instruct their body where the fat must come from. They can exercise body parts, sure, increase muscle or mass, but the LOSS of fat in just one certain area is just not something you can do.
I struggle with this family. They are self made women (albeit coming from a place of extreme privilege) and I respect the hustle, but its been on the back of appropriation and scam Instagram collabs / endorsements. This is one of the first things she’s ever done that I’ve liked, but I still STRUGGLE to reconcile this along side all the other garbage, like the exploitation of low female self-esteem via diet lollipops and tea. I just… do not know how to feel.
As humans, we always want to categorise people. We want to see them as good or bad, likeable or unlikeable when really everyone has shades of grey and is complicated and multi-layered. Someone we mostly don’t like is capable of doing wonderful things and someone we adore is capable of doing awful things… 🤷🏼♀️
The Kardashians are the modern day Gabor sisters. We give the family hell, but they grew out of the LA ecosystem of Hollywood and money. You aren’t rewarded for being a deep thinker in that world. Women in that world are rewarded for looks, and even executives have to be pretty to move up unless you are so brilliant, like Shonda Rimes, to break through. She is a beautiful women, but obesity holds women back in LA, so she is a super hero in my book. The Kardashians may be shallow in a lot of ways, and cultural appropriators, but they have people of color on their payroll, and peoplewho work with them don’t tend to badmouth them when they leave for other work. I support Kim. I don’t want my daughter to become like them, but I do want her to be consious and aware. The Kim Kardashians and Cardi Bs of the world spread their messages because of their “art”. They’ve displayed their bodies, but that is because it’s a way that a lot of women get ahead in a society slanted against women. People dismiss them, but their politics recognize the heartships of the poor and oppressed. Americans don’t listen to politicians. They listen to the Kardashians and Duck Dynasty.
Oh Lord, if I had to pick between the two to listen to I’m not so sure that I wouldn’t choose the Kardashian’s over Duck Dynasty! How crazy is that?!
Between the devil and the deep blue sea…
Christina – you make a good point. I don’t think I’ve ever heard from a former employee or con worker badmouth them, with the exception of Ray J and his family. They appear to be very well liked in Hollywood and music circles, as well. I mean people I really lookup to, like Serena, calls Kim a good friend…Jennifer Lopez turns up to their Christmas parties…she’s are not people who need the K’s, so I assume they must genuinely like them?
I mean, I find some of their shenanigans really problematic, but I believe they are generally nice and well liked amongst people who actually interact with them.
I love everything you’ve said. I could go on and on about why I like the Kardashians but I’d end up getting defensive, I’m sure. It is very true that Americans listed to Kardashians and Duck Dynasty people more than politicians, which I think hugely contributes to why Trump won. Kim’s political side is very progressive and liberal so I hope she keeps on keeping on with her activism (quasi-pun intended!).
Alright, but what are the young generation gettiing from them? The cult of aesthetics, of materialism or any inclusive politics/acts they do? This is a genuine question, because I don’t live in US and I don’t know much about their cultural impact there, I only know here and man… it’s bad.
Go on Kim!!!
Yeah this is really fantastic! I actually wish she’d announced this on a different show with a more intelligent and informed host who could get into it more with her. Jimmy is a moron – “that’s, uh, nice.” He could barely remember Alice’s name. He had no commentary or questions of worth on this subject. I’d actually like to hear more about this.
Beautifully said SK!!
I just can’t with this family.
You can’t with someone working towards prison reform and setting an example to hire ex felons so other companies stop treating qualified people like pariahs because of charges they already paid their debt to society over, creating a poverty cycle and a higher likelihood to reoffend because the only person willing to hire a felon are often people committing crimes?
I just do not understand this. You hate her, we get it…. but I don’t see many other celebrities pushing as hard on this or putting their money where their mouth is. Its not like she jumped on a bandwagon, she one of the very few using their influence to do anything.
I have never said I hate her. My comment is more general in that I will never understand the fascination with this bunch. They are greedy, all about materialistic shit and appearances, are talentless, endlessly thirsty and constantly looking for attention and press. I am more questioning the motives.
I can’t either. I’m so sick of them, esp Kim K. It feels like she will never go away. I thought we were never going to stop seeing Paris but Kim’s outlasted her by a long shot. I don’t even get why.
Good for her, not only is it a good thing to do but properly rehabilated convicts are much less likely to reoffend.
My husband served 3 years because of a possession charge when he was 19 over two joints. I feel like people who fight and rip at kim over her activism are privileged enough to not be affected by the broken justice system. No one else is fighting this hard for us. No other celebrities are putting their money where there mouth is. Help is help when it comes to prison reform.
I mean, why not put your energy towards the talk no do celebrities. I’m sick of do nothing advocate tweets. She is out there making changes.
I would love for my husband to be freed from the shackles of his 20 year old felony charge. Thats exactly what it is, felonies shackle you for life. There is no escape or moving on as we sit right now.
I’m getting exhausted by people so privileged they want to pick and choose whos good enough to fight for a cause.
I don’t know what state you’re in, but many many states allow you to set-aside the judgement of conviction. He was super young, it was a non violent offense, it’s impairing his employment opportunities, etc., and then after it’s set aside, seek to have the judgment sealed (so future employers won’t see it in a background check). It’ll cost you to hire a lawyer to do this, but it may very well be worth it for your family.
(I would applaud Kim for her efforts, but I can’t for one moment believe her motive is pure, and that corrupts the whole thing “good for her” thing, for me.)
Thanks for saying that wow, and I agree with you…when you have an issue no-one really wants to fight for, it is important to have anyone standup and put their voice behind it. We don’t get to choose the perfect ambassadors for our cause at all times (for example, Ben Affleck speaking up against rape as a weapon of war in Eastern Congo, I was just grateful he did it, even though he would never have been my first choice).
Good for her for using her fame for something positive.
Question: what jobs is she going to hire them to do ?
Plucking her hairs.
How does she not know one of her current employees isn’t a former felon? I’m guessing she does background/criminal record checks and will no longer do so? I’m pretty sure the people she is going to hire will not be working in her home or near her kids. She talks a lot but let’s see if she’ll actually do it.
I have to get superficial for a minute and say that Kim’s face in these pictures looks better than it has in years! Whatever she’s doing (or not doing) is working out. She looks phenomenal and mostly human!
I can’t stand the kardashians but this is a really good move. Putting money where her mouth is. And look at the press this important cause is getting.
I rather look at 2 pages of kardashians than useless Royals…
the royals are where they are by standing on the backs on nations and profited from horrors .