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For years, Khloé Kardashian has faced persistent rumors about her paternity, with many speculating that she may be the biological daughter of the late O.J. Simpson. However, it’s important to note that O.J. Simpson passed away from cancer on April 10, 2024.
The speculation gained momentum when Kris Jenner’s memoir, titled “Kris Jenner and All Things Kardashian,” hit the shelves in November 2011. In her book, she openly revealed her infidelity during her marriage to the late Robert Kardashian.
Following Robert’s death in 2003, the rumor mills went into overdrive. In a 2012 interview with Star, Jan Ashley, his former wife, made claims that Robert had confided in her about Khloé not being his biological daughter. She recounted, “He just kind of looked at me and said [it] like it was a matter of fact. He said, ‘Well, you know that Khloé’s not really a Kardashian, don’t you? And I said … ‘OK,’ and that was it.”
In addition to the controversy, there were rumors that Simpson, who was represented by Robert during his 1995 murder trial, could be Khloé’s biological father. This theory gained popularity among the public and was even discussed on a 2012 episode of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” The episode, titled “Who’s Your Daddy,” featured Kris, 68, urging her daughter to take a DNA test, claiming that it would provide Khloé with a sense of fulfillment.
During the show, Khloé, 39, confidently asserted her parentage, stating, “My dad is Robert Kardashian. My other dad is [Caitlyn] Jenner. I don’t require anyone to inform me about my family. I am fortunate to have had the privilege of having two incredible fathers. There is no need for a DNA test to validate my father.”
In a podcast episode of Full Send in December 2022, Simpson addressed the rumors surrounding his alleged relationship with Kris and firmly denied their validity. He categorically stated, “The rumor ain’t true. It’s not even anywhere close to being true,” making it clear that the claims were entirely false. Despite this, Simpson did acknowledge finding Kris attractive and spoke highly of her personality, saying, “I always thought Kris was a cute girl. She was really nice. But, you know, I was dating supermodels!”
The Kardashian family has a long-standing connection to Simpson, which dates back to the 1994 murder trial of his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. During that time, Robert Kardashian played a key role as a member of Simpson’s defense team. Although Simpson was acquitted of the murder charges in 1995, he was later found liable in a civil trial.
