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Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian Barker are a classic example of sibling rivalry. The reality TV stars have had many differences, as well as similarities that led to copycat accusations from both sides.
Their disagreements often stem from Kim’s business-oriented personality, similar to their mom. After all, she’s the richest in the Kardashian-Jenner family. On the other hand, Kourtney is known to prioritize her now blended family with Travis Barker.
Recently, Kim admitted to learning about work-life balance from Kourtney. But it hasn’t been easy for The Kardashians stars to see eye to eye on things. Here’s every time Kim and Kourtney’s feud had fans picking sides.
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2018: Kim Called Kourtney “The Least Interesting To Look At”
Kourtney Wasn’t Willing To Make Time For Kim’s Family Christmas Card Photoshoot
In Season 15 of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim and Kourtney famously fought over conflicting schedules for a Christmas card family photoshoot that the Skims founder had arranged to accommodate everyone. Kim was pissed that her sister didn’t seem to make an effort to join.
Kourtney Kardashian’s Birthday |
April 18, 1979 |
Kim Kardashian’s Birthday |
October 21, 1980 |
But for Kourtney, the schedule felt like it was solely based on Kim’s time. That’s when the latter famously clapped back: “Maybe if you had a business that you were passionate about then you would know what it takes you run a f****ing business, but you don’t.”
Frustrated by the whole thing, Kim described Kourtney as “the least exciting to look at,” adding that “[Kourt] doesn’t do s****. She doesn’t know what it’s actually like to have f***ing work to do.”
Kourtney later got emotional about the heated exchange. “Kim saying I’m the least interesting to look at, who even speaks like that?” she said, crying. She explained that her family members “just have different values.”
In Season 15 of KUWTK, Kourtney sparked retirement rumors after expressing a lack of fulfillment from filming the show.
“I choose to be a mother to my three kids, I’m not looking for another job. I already work enough, more than I would like to,” Kourtney continued. Kim insisted that she should be more accommodating. Kourtney then called her sister “a very distraught, evil human being.”
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2019: Kim Accused Kourtney Of Copying Her Style
Kim Called Out Kourtney For Borrowing Clothes From The Same Designer
With tensions already brewing, things quickly turned south during a dress fitting in KUWTK Season 17. While looking for a birthday dress, Kourtney FaceTimed Kim to ask for her opinion, only for Kim to accuse Kourtney of stealing her style.
Kim Kardashian’s Estimated Net Worth |
$1.7 billion |
Kourtney Kardashian’s Estimated Net Worth |
$65 million |
The Poosh founder denied it. But Kim didn’t appreciate Kourt’s stylist pulling clothes from the same designer that the former worked hard to build a relationship with.
“It’s so ridiculous that we’re even having a conversation like this because even if we wear the same designer, we wear it in a completely different way,” Kourtney insisted at that time. “The store may send me clothes that are more Kim’s style, and I send them back.”
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2019: Kim And Kourtney Argued Over Their Daughters’ Candyland Birthday Party
Kourtney Wanted A Sugar-Free Candyland Kids’ Birthday Party
Season 17 was a tough time for Kim and Kourt. They also clashed over their daughters, North West and Penelope Disick’s joint Candyland-themed birthday party. Kourt wanted sugar-free candies at the party.
Kim threatened to ditch the event. She thought the kids should have real sweets. The two eventually agreed to let the kids have real candies and cakes at the party.
Kim Kardashian’s Kids |
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North West |
June 15, 2013 |
Saint West |
December 5, 2015 |
Chicago West |
January 15, 2018 |
Psalm West |
May 9, 2019 |
Kourtney Kardashian’s Kids |
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Mason Disick |
December 14, 2009 |
Penelope Disick |
July 8, 2012​ |
Reign Disick |
December 14, 2014 |
Rocky Thirteen Barker |
November 1, 2023 |
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2019: Kim Called Kourtney A “Fake Humanitarian”
Kourtney Questioned Kim’s Decision To Go To Law School
Kim and Kourtney’s brief Candyland truce didn’t last long. Soon, the two were throwing each other some verbal jabs again. “[Kim] just was going so crazy, she’s sending me the meanest text messages,” Kourtney told a friend during the episode.
Kim apparently texted Kourt: “You’re the biggest, ungrateful b***h,” to which the latter replied, “God, you’re such a petty woman.” But Kim might have hit with the lowest blow of all when she called her sister a “fake humanitarian h*e.”
Before that, Kourt questioned Kim’s decision to pursue a law degree, referring to the SKKN founder’s out-of-touch issues. “You’re going to school to become a lawyer and help the world and these are the kinds of problems you have?” she asked.
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2019: Kim Accused Kourtney Of Not Sharing Enough On The Show
Kourtney Wanted To Keep Her Love Life Private
By the end of KUWTK‘s Season 17, Kim and Khloé confronted Kourt about not sharing enough on the show. The two sisters felt like it was unfair that their eldest sister didn’t want her love life discussed on the show. But Kourt thought it was “disrespectful” for anyone she was dating.
Kourtney Kardashian’s Dating History |
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Joe Francis (2004) |
The controversial Girls Gone Wild creator “hooked up” with Kourt and introduced her to Scott |
Scott Disick (2006–2015) |
They have three children together but broke up due to Scott’s substance abuse issues |
Justin Bieber (2015–2016) |
A rumored fling following multiple sightings of them together |
Younes Bendjima (2016–2018, 2019) |
A 39-year-old Kourt briefly dated the 25-year-old model, which drove Scott jealous |
Luke Sabbat (2018) |
Another rumored fling |
Travis Barker (2021–Present) |
Kourt and Travis got married in 2022 and welcomed a son together in 2023 |
“If I have boundaries, respect them,” she told Kim and Khloé. But in a confessional, Kim said their “job is being open and honest and sharing a lot of ourselves,” while “Kourtney hasn’t really been open about her personal life on camera.”
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2020: Kourtney And Kim Got Into A Physical Altercation
Kourtney And Kim’s Work Ethic Fight Became Violent
By Season 18, Kim and Kourt were still feuding. It escalated into a physical brawl that left Kim bleeding from scratches. Kourt charged at her younger sister when she accused her of not working as hard.
“Honestly, change the narrative in your mind. I work my f***ing ass off,” a triggered Kourtney said at that time. “But also if I didn’t want to work my ass off and I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, that’s f***ing fine.”
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2023: Kourtney Accused Kim Of Copying Her Dolce & Gabanna Wedding Aesthetic
They Reconciled With A Joint Ad For Dolce & Gabbana X Skims
Kourt and Travis’ 2022 Dolce & Gabbana wedding in Italy was a dream. But after that, when Kim scored a collaboration with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, Kourt felt like now, it was her sister copying her whole wedding aesthetic.
Kourt felt like Kim had secured a “money” deal behind her back during the wedding. The former even claimed the beauty mogul “wasn’t happy” to see her walk down the aisle when everyone was.
“In a confessional, Kim gave us another meme-worthy line, saying: “I got married in Italy (her wedding to Kanye West in 2014). Am I saying you copied me by getting married in Italy? Who performed at my wedding? Andrea Bocelli. Who performed at Kourtney’s wedding? Andrea Bocelli.”
Fans were so amused by Kim’s ending line: “You stole my wedding country and my wedding performer.” Many thought it was such a first-world problem. Luckily, Kim and Kourt managed to move past the whole drama.
In 2024, the sisters collaborated on a campaign for Dolce & Gabbana X Skims. “I feel like we’ve moved on. And that it’d be iconic,” Kourt said of the project during the fourth episode of The Kardashians Season 6.