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A Timeline of Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's Rollercoaster Relationship
Fans were thrilled when it appeared that Khloé Kardashian had finally found true love with Tristan Thompson, but it didn’t take long for their love story to sour. The relationship started off playful and carefree in late 2016, as the two enjoyed romantic outings and vacations in places like Cabo San Lucas, and things quickly turned more serious in December 2017, when the pair announced they were expecting a child together. While the birth of their daughter, True, in April 2018 was a dream come true for Kardashian, her happy news was overshadowed by the first of several cheating scandals with Thompson at the centre. Take a look back at Kardashian and Thompson’s relationship timeline – how things started, what went down in their nearly six-year relationship, and how things ultimately ended.
December 2017: Kardashian and Thompson Announce They're Expecting a Child
Two months after multiple outlets including People and Us Weekly reported that Kardashian was pregnant, the pair announced their happy news on Instagram.
“My greatest dream realised! We are having a baby!” Kardashian gushed alongside a photo of Thompson cradling her bare belly. “I had been waiting and wondering, but God had a plan all along. He knew what He was doing. I simply had to trust in Him and be patient. I still at times can’t believe that our love created life! Tristan, thank you for loving me the way that you do! Thank you for treating me like a Queen! Thank you for making me feel beautiful at all stages! Tristan, most of all, Thank you for making me a MOMMY!!!”
Later, in March, days before Thompson and Kardashian celebrated their baby-to-be at a lavish baby shower, the reality star announced on Twitter that they were expecting a baby girl.
April 2018: Thompson Accused of Cheating on Kardashian
Days before Kardashian was due to give birth to their daughter, Thompson was spotted with a mystery woman in New York City. In photos obtained by Daily Mail, the athlete could be seen speaking closely, or even possibly kissing, the woman.
The photos were followed by videos from TMZ and The Shade Room which showed Thompson entering an NYC hotel room with the same woman around 5 a.m. That same day, TMZ released footage from October 2017 which showed Thompson kissing one woman and inappropriately touching another during a night out at a hookah lounge near Washington D.C.
February - March 2019: Thompson Is Accused of Kissing Kardashian Family Friend Jordyn Woods
While it seemed Thompson and Kardashian had overcome their hardships, the couple hit another bump in the road when reports claiming the athlete cheated again, this time by kissing Kylie Jenner’s BFF Jordyn Woods at a party, surfaced.
After Woods told her side of the scandal during a March episode of Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk, Kardashian spoke out on Twitter. “Why are you lying @jordynwoods ??” she wrote. “If you’re going to try and save yourself by going public, INSTEAD OF CALLING ME PRIVATELY TO APOLOGISE FIRST, at least be HONEST about your story. BTW, You ARE the reason my family broke up!”
Kardashian placed blame on Thompson, adding: “Tristan is equally to blame but Tristan is the father of my child. Regardless of what he does to me I won’t do that to my daughter. He has been addressing this situation PRIVATELY. If Tristan were to lie publicly about what conspired,then yes I would address him publicly as well.”
March 2021: Kardashian and Thompson Are Still Going Strong
If there was any doubt that Kardashian and Thompson hadn’t rekindled their romance, the reality star put that to rest when she penned a heartfelt tribute to True’s dad on his 30th birthday. “The ones that are meant to be are the ones who go through everything that is designed to tear them apart and they came out even stronger than they were before,” she wrote. “Thank you for showing me everything you said you would. For the father you are. For the best friend I have in you. I’m thankful that I can do absolutely nothing with you and it feels like everything. I hope you know today and everyday how loved you are by me and so many.”
June 2021: Kardashian and Thompson Split Amid More Cheating Rumors
People confirmed Kardashian and Thompson once again split just months after model Sydney Chase claimed she slept with Thompson while he was still in a relationship with Kardashian (claims Thompson denied).