The love story of Robert Kardashian and Kris Jenner had its rough patches, notably Jenner’s exposed affair. It was commonly believed that Kardashian’s eyes were solely for Jenner before their romance. However, a surprising revelation from a 2017 article by The Sun shed light on another woman who captured his attention.
Author Jerry Oppenhiemer’s book, “The Kardashians: An American Drama,” disclosed Kardashian’s infatuation with Priscilla Presley, the former wife of the legendary singer Elvis Presley.
Priscilla and Elvis tied the knot in 1963 and welcomed their daughter Lisa Marie Presley a year later. Their marriage hit a snag in 1973, leading to a split. Shortly after, Priscilla crossed paths with Robert Kardashian, who had recently parted ways with Jenner.
Their mutual attraction led them to spend considerable time together. Oppenheimer described Priscilla as “kinky” in his book, hinting at a passionate but fleeting romance between her and Robert.
Despite their chemistry, Priscilla decided to halt the relationship’s progression, firmly stating, “I’m not going to marry anyone until Elvis dies.”
Following this breakup, Robert sought to reignite his romance with Jenner, who was then working as a successful air hostess. They reconciled and tied the knot in 1978, with Robert generously fulfilling Jenner’s wishes, including financing her cosmetic surgeries.
However, there were instances where Robert was taken aback by Jenner’s extravagant spending habits. According to Oppenheimer’s book, Robert expressed incredulity at her purchase of a $3000 belt, leading to heated confrontations.
Jenner’s alleged affair with Todd Waterman, a soccer player 11 years her junior, strained her relationship with Robert. Despite having four children together—Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, and Rob—who have all since carved out successful paths for themselves, their marriage began to crumble.
One of the primary issues was Jenner’s habit of returning home late from social events, often in an inebriated state. Joni Migdal, a childhood friend of Kardashian, recounted Jenner’s late-night escapades, which left Robert feeling neglected and frustrated.
In response to Robert’s concerns, Jenner justified her behavior by claiming she had missed out on life due to her responsibilities as a mother of four. This explanation did little to assuage Robert’s feelings of discontent.
In retrospect, the complexities of Robert Kardashian and Kris Jenner’s relationship shed light on the intricacies of love, infatuation, and the strains of familial responsibilities. Despite their tumultuous journey, their story remains a compelling chapter in the annals of celebrity romance.
