Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 3, 2025 · Entertainment

Khloe Kardashian: How a Public Divorce Prepped Her for Future Heartbreak

Khloe Kardashian, 41, got candid about how her divorce from Lamar Odom 'prepared' her for the very public split from cheating ex Tristan Thompson

KHLOE KARDASHIAN EXPOSES THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT HER CHEATING EX, TRISTAN THOMPSON!

Khloe Kardashian has been serving up some major tea on her podcast, Khloe In Wonder Land, and we are HERE. FOR. IT! The 41-year-old reality star is finally spilling the beans about how her public divorce from Lamar Odom prepared her for the very public heartbreak she suffered at the hands of cheating ex, Tristan Thompson.

It all went down on Wednesday's episode of Khloe In Wonder Land, where the mom-of-two got candid with fans and dished out some juicy details. When asked to recall a moment in her life when she felt like the "strongest version" of herself, Khloe didn't hesitate to bring up her past relationship with Lamar.

The reality star was previously married to the former NBA player from 2009 until their divorce in 2016; Khloe and Odom seen in 2016

A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN KHLOE'S LIFE

Khloe explained that her divorce from Lamar was a turning point for her. The reality star revealed that going through a public divorce at such a young age made her realize that "everything that happens in our lives is meant to happen." She even went on to say, "And even if they're not all positive situations, I do think that there's steps in why things happen to you."

Khloe then referenced the cheating scandal with Tristan Thompson, which left fans reeling. The TV personality admitted that she was still recovering from the shock of it all and confessed, "It wasn't the cheating that's like, 'Ugh.' People get cheated on." But what made it worse for Khloe was being nine months pregnant at the time and having to deal with the public scrutiny.

As she answered fan questions, Khloe was asked to recall a moment in her life when she felt like the 'strongest version' of herself

THE CHEATING SCANDAL THAT ROCKED KHLOE'S WORLD

Khloe welcomed her daughter True in April 2018, but little did she know that Tristan would cheat on her just before giving birth. The reality star revealed that it was a "stepping stone" for her to prepare for the next big traumatic experience. When asked if she thinks she could have handled the situation better without her past experiences with Lamar, Khloe said, "No way! I don't know if I would've been able just to handle that isolated incident."

Khloe's honesty was refreshing, and fans couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for the reality star. She revealed that she learned from her past experiences and used them as a chance to grow stronger.

'So I feel like everything that happens in our lives is meant to happen, and even if they're not all positive situations, I do think that there's steps in why things happen to you,' she added; seen with Lamar in 2012

A FAMILIAR FACE: TRISTAN THOMPSON

Tristan Thompson has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent years. The NBA player was accused of cheating on Khloe not once, but TWICE! His first cheating scandal involved Jordyn Woods, Kylie Jenner's BFF, and his second infidelity landed him with a paternity lawsuit from Maralee Nichols.

The basketball pro issued an apology to Khloe, stating that she "doesn't deserve" the heartache he caused her. However, it seems like Khloe has moved on and is focusing on her family and well-being.

Khloe then used her past relationship with Lamar as an example and said, 'Me going through such a public divorce and handling that'

A NEW CHAPTER FOR KHLOE AND TRISTAN?

In a shocking turn of events, the pair welcomed their second child, son Tatum, via surrogate in July 2022. Fans were left wondering if they had rekindled their romance or were just co-parenting. A source close to the couple revealed that they are "amicable" and will continue to coparent.

Khloe has since put on a united front with Tristan and even took their two children, True and Tatum, for tennis lessons last month. The reality star also recently attended the lavish Venice nuptials between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.

'Which was when Tristan cheated on me right before I gave birth,' she added, referring to her eldest daughter True, seven. Khloe shares both True and son Tatum, two, with Thompson

KHLOE'S SECRET TO LOOKING FLAWLESS

But before we dive into more juicy gossip, let's talk about Khloe's looks! The reality star has been open about her cosmetic procedures in the past. Recently, she revealed that she's had a nose job, Botox, fillers, soft wave laser for skin tightening, and even salmon sperm facials.

We can't help but wonder if these procedures have helped her look as flawless as ever! Whether it's true love or just great makeup, one thing is certain – Khloe Kardashian is serving up some serious realness and we are HERE. FOR. IT!

'Everything prepared me for each experience in my life, and I think when you overcome those experiences, you feel really strong,' Khloe said

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A few years later in 2015 before their divorce was finalized, the TV personality notably rushed to Odom's side when he was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital after being found unconscious in a brothel; seen in 2010

In response to a social media user on Twitter that same year, Khloe had expressed, 'You have no knowledge of what goes on in our household or the enormous rebuilding this takes to even coexist'; seen in 2018 in L.A.

The following year in 2019, the two split after Thompson kissed Kylie Jenner's on/off BFF Jordyn Woods at a party - but reconciled during the Covid-19 pandemic after they quarantined together; Woods seen above

And over the past weekend, Khloe joined her famous family to attend the lavish Venice nuptials between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez