Kim Kardashian's Ex-Step-Step-Sisters Explain Their Tangled Family Tree

Keeping up with Kim Kardashian‘s family connections.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I recently delved into the intricate details of my extensive family lineage, joining forces with my former step-sisters Sara Foster and Erin Foster to untangle the web of our relationships.

Erin stated on the January 31st episode of their podcast, “World’s First Podcast”, where Kim was a guest, “I would put it this way: Your parents are Kris [Jenner] and Robert [Kardashian]. Mine are Rebecca [Dyer] and David [Foster]. Our parents divorced. Yours did too…and later, my father married Linda Thompson.

Subsequently, she pointed out that Linda had been previously married to Caitlyn Jenner – the pair who have Brandon Jenner and Brody Jenner as their children. Later on, Caitlyn tied the knot with Kris, Kim’s mom, for a span of 22 years.

Linda Thompson shared that she had children with Bruce Jenner (who is now known as Caitlyn Jenner). Additionally, she mentioned that Bruce Jenner was married to her mother.

Sara and Kim nodded in agreement with Erin’s explanation even before she had completely untangled the intricate details of their family tree.

Sara explained, “Our stepbrothers were Brandon and Brody Jenner since their mother was married to our father, and we were your sisters and brother because your mother was wed to their father. In essence, we were the stepsiblings on opposite sides of the Jenners’ family.

At this juncture, Kim added a tale that typified the sort of encounters the assorted sets of siblings often had among themselves as they were growing up.

According to the Kardashian star, they used to meet up with Brandon and Brody when it was their turn to stay with us. This is because they were usually with their father at home. As a result, we had opportunities for trampoline fun together.

Apart from her jest, Sara pointed out that even the “former stepsisters” should be reminded of their relationship due to a recent encounter she had with Kim Kardashian’s eldest child, nine-year-old Saint West.

She mentioned that Saint was her stepsister to me. She said, “This is my stepsister, Saint,” which left me momentarily confused and I thought, “Wait, what is this person saying?

Sara made it clear, “He didn’t literally say what you think, though he is indeed a polite man. His expression suggested he might not recognize me.

Besides being part of that intricate family tree, Gigi Hadid is a notable figure. Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, was in a marital bond with David for nine years until their 2016 divorce, who happens to be Sara and Erin’s father. Lately, Erin has shed light on the status of her relationship with Gigi Hadid, the supermodel.

On Watch What Happens Live!, the creator of Nobody Wants This revealed last September that Gigi had privately messaged him the previous night, mentioning she was about to start watching the show. As he put it, “The parents are the ones who divorce, not the kids.

Keep reading for more on the Fosters’ complex family tree.

David Foster, who boasts numerous roles such as musician, composer, and producer, is also cherished by his six kids as simply Dad. In an interview with People magazine in 2022, the Grammy-winning artist expressed his joy as a father to his youngest child Rennie at the age of 71, stating, “It’s just great being a dad… I do have more time now.”

David has been married to Katharine McPhee, making this his fifth marriage. In his 2019 documentary David Foster: Off the Record, he reflected on his past relationships, describing himself as a “runner,” meaning that he would often leave one relationship for another that seemed more appealing.

However, regarding his relationship with Katharine, David reportedly stated in the documentary, “I’m very happy where I am.

David was raised in a large household, with six sisters as siblings. One of them is Jaymes Foster, who had a son named Parker with friend Clay Aiken in 2008. Although the runner-up on American Idol previously mentioned that Parker often sang, he stated that Parker has since decided to pursue a different career path. However, if Parker ever considers entering the music industry, he can certainly seek advice from his well-known relatives.

“My son has a significant amount of both musical talent and the ‘American Idol’ spirit within him,” Clay explained. “His uncle is David Foster, the producer. So his aunt is Katharine McPhee.

David’s oldest daughter, Allison Jones, was born when he was 20 years old and given up for adoption. However, they reconnected once she grew up. Now, Allison holds the position of Director at The David Foster Foundation. As her biography mentions, “Allison earned an MBA from McMaster University and resides in Edmonton, Alberta with her spouse Brent, along with their two kids.

David’s first wife was B.J. Cook, who was also a bandmate in the bands The Hawks and Skylark with him. They got married in 1972, making him stepfather to her daughter Tamre Winger. A year later, they had their own daughter named Amy S. Foster. Unfortunately, they separated in 1981. However, in 2023, a special moment occurred when David and B.J. were honored together with a star on the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame StarWalk.

Just like her parents, Amy S. Foster (named after the band Skylark) is a skilled musician who has penned songs for various artists such as Michael Bublé, Rod Stewart, and Destiny’s Child. Growing up in Toronto without her father was difficult according to Amy, but their relationship improved significantly over time. As of 2020, she expressed that her bond with her father is now incredibly strong.

Amy also defended her father against accusations of abandonment on social media, asserting there was no such thing. Apart from being a songwriter, Amy is an author and the founder of a yarn label. She’s a mother to three children: Eva and Mikaela from her previous marriage to Simon Gillies, as well as Vaughn, whom she had with husband Matthew Freeman.

In 1982, David married Rebecca Dyer, and together they had three daughters: Sara Foster, Erin Foster, and Jordan Foster. The daughters have publicly shared their strong bond with their mother.

In a birthday tribute to Rebecca in 2021, Erin wrote, “As an adult, I truly understand the sacrifices my mom made for me. In my twenties, I disregarded her advice, hurried her off the phone, and essentially told her to find other hobbies. With each passing year of my thirties, I’ve found myself needing my mom more.”

Rebecca divorced David in 1986, and later married Linda Thompson.

Sara, born in 1981, is the oldest child of David and Rebecca, with Erin being her sister. Together, they have shared many experiences such as acting together in ‘Barely Famous’ from 2015 to 2016, co-hosting ‘The World’s First Podcast’, founding apparel brand Favorite Daughter and venture capital investment firm Oversubscribed Ventures, and Sara serving as an executive producer for Erin’s Netflix rom-com ‘Nobody Wants This’.

In her early career, Sara made appearances in the spin-off series ‘90210’ and films like ‘D.E.B.S.’, ‘Demoted’, and ‘The Big Bounce’.

She is a mother to daughters Valentina and Josephine, who she shares with tennis player Tommy Haas. Despite rumors of a possible split between the parents who married in 2010, Sara has made it clear that she does not feel obligated to explain her personal life to anyone. She expressed this sentiment on Instagram in September 2024 saying, “I don’t think I owe anyone anything honestly, but I love you guys.

18 months after Sara, Erin was born in the year 1982. She, along with Sara, produced “Nobody Wants This,” co-founded “The World’s First Podcast,” “Oversubscribed Ventures,” and are both alumni of “Barely Famous.” In addition to these accomplishments, Erin has also acted in various roles, such as those in “Daddy Issues,” “Circle,” and “Tell Me You Love Me.”

In May 2024, Erin became a mother to a daughter named Noa Mimi Tikhman with her husband, Simon Tikhman.

1985-born Jordan serves as the Style Director for Favorite Daughter within her family business. She’s also a sought-after stylist, having collaborated with celebrities such as Ashley Graham, Aly Raisman, and Lily Aldridge. Alongside her husband Tom Woodger, she is raising their children Otto and Juni.

Linda has been involved in several high-profile romantic relationships throughout her life.

In the 1970s, she dated Elvis Presley and then married Caitlyn Jenner in 1981, who later became known as a transgender woman in 2015. Their divorce was finalized in 1986. At that time, Caitlyn had children from previous relationships: Burt Jenner and Cassandra Marino with Chrystie Scott, and Brandon Jenner and Brody Jenner during her marriage to Linda. Later, Caitlyn married Kris Jenner in 1991, becoming a stepmother to Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, and Rob Kardashian from Kris’ previous marriage to Robert Kardashian. Before the split with Kris in 2013, they had daughters Kendall and Kylie Jenner together.

After her divorce from Caitlyn, Linda met David in 1985, and they began their relationship in 1986 following her split from Caitlyn. As she writes in her book “A Little Thing Called Life,” Linda holds the belief that she was destined to be with David, even though their initial union was not ideal. She has since forgiven herself for any past mistakes and considers it a step towards healing.

Linda and David wed in 1991 and collaborated on writing Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” for the movie “The Bodyguard.” However, they divorced in 2005.

In a 2021 YouTube video with Linda, Brandon spoke about David, who became his stepfather when he was young. David was a significant figure in their lives during childhood and had a strong career focus. The family appeared on the reality TV series “The Princes of Malibu” in 2005, also featuring Spencer Pratt from “The Hills.” Despite Linda and David’s divorce that same year, they have maintained a good relationship, as evidenced by David attending Brandon’s record release party in 2016 and expressing support for his music.

Brandon is currently married to Cayley Jenner and shares twins Bo and Sam with her, as well as daughter Joan. He also has a daughter named Eva from his previous marriage to Leah James.

As Linda’s youngest son, I am Caitlyn’s child, and you might recognize me from various TV shows. I had my debut on ‘The Princes of Malibu’, followed by appearances on ‘The Hills’, its revival ‘The Hills: New Beginnings’, ‘Bromance’, and even made cameos on ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’.

Similar to Brandon, I’ve seemed to continue my relationship with David. In July 2024, I posted a video of my fiancée Tia Blanco’s daughter Honey, and David left a comment on the adorable clip, saying “She is sooo darn cute!!!”

Sara and Erin have spoken about their experiences watching David be a stepdad to both Brandon and myself.

In an episode of the podcast “Sibling Revelry” with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, Sara stated that while their father was around, he wasn’t raising them; instead, he was taking care of Brandon and Brody. David has acknowledged in 2020 that he missed out on a significant part of his children’s lives as he didn’t raise Sara, Erin, and Jordan. He explained to People magazine that the distance between them was challenging, a situation he regrets but couldn’t change. He admitted that his efforts were often imperfect due to his busy work schedule. Erin mentioned that after some open conversations, they have managed to improve their relationship and are now focused on being a family like any other family, with their shared understanding being that they’ve all been upset with each other at times but have since forgiven one another.

In terms of the account of how David and Yolanda Hadid became acquainted, it seems Mohamed Hadid served as the intermediary.

Mohamed—the real estate developer who shares children Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Anwar Hadid with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum—stated this in an interview with Vanity Fair in 2017: “I introduced them,” he said, “and he’s turned out to be one of the best stepfathers to my daughters. It’s a blessing.”

Yolanda and David got married in 2011, and their relationship was showcased on Bravo. After four years of marriage, they decided to part ways and finalized their divorce in 2017.

Yolanda is now engaged to Joseph Jingoli. In her 2017 book Believe Me: My Battle With the Invisible Disability of Lyme Disease, she hinted that her struggle with Lyme disease may have contributed to the dissolution of their marriage, writing, “He lost his wingman, his partner in crime,” and expressing concern about David’s growing impatience with her recovery.

However, David has refuted her claims that his patience waned due to her health issues, stating in 2015 that he stood by Yolanda “to the best of my ability as she battled with the complexities of her Lyme diagnosis.” Nevertheless, he prefers not to discuss what ultimately led to their separation.

“The truth is that was not the reason I left,” David said in David Foster: Off the Record. “It was for a different reason, which I will never reveal, but it had nothing to do with her being sick.

While married to Yolanda, David assumed the role of stepfather to their children – Gigi, Bella, and Anwar. It appears that Gigi continues to maintain a connection with David’s daughter, Erin.

The creator of Nobody Wants This mentioned during a September 2024 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen that Gigi actually messaged her the previous night, revealing she had started watching the show. “The parents get divorced, but the kids don’t,” he explained.

Regarding Erin’s relationship with Yolanda, she stated, “I don’t communicate as often as the children do because the parents have gone through a divorce.”

Gigi is not only a prominent figure on the runway but also the founder of cashmere knitwear brand Guest in Residence. She is a mother to daughter Khai, whom she shares with her former partner and One Direction alum Zayn Malik. Recently, she has been romantically linked to Bradley Cooper.

After his separation from Yolanda, David has also enjoyed friendly moments with Gigi and Bella Hadid. For instance, he was seen cheering them on at a 2016 fashion show, which he captioned as “Step-Love” accompanied by photos of them kissing him on the cheek and the hashtag “#theykilledit.”

In addition, David and Bella shared an embrace when they crossed paths at the 2018 Met Gala, where he was attending with Katharine.

Apart from modeling, Bella—who’s opened up about her personal struggle with Lyme disease—is managing her non-alcoholic beverage company Kin Euphorics and fragrance brand Orebella. She is currently in a relationship with Adan Banuelos.

Anwar is the younger sibling of Gigi and Bella, both well-known figures in the modeling world who have made a big impact. Similarly, Anwar has created a splash in the fashion industry. Beyond modeling, he’s also a musician, playing in the band Oswald, and co-founded the jewelry brand Martyre. Previously, he was involved with Dua Lipa for two years but they parted ways in 2021. More recently, speculations about his romantic life emerged when he was linked to Sophia Piccirilli, two years after their breakup.

Katharine and David’s friendship began in a non-romantic manner. They first crossed paths when she was a contestant on American Idol in 2006, and he served as one of the show’s mentors. However, their relationship evolved 11 years later, following Katharine’s divorce from Nick Cokas and David’s separation from Yolanda. The romance rumors surrounding them started swirling, but they chose to keep their cards close to their chest about their relationship status at the time. In 2018, Katharine McPhee, an actress from SMASH!, and music arranger David Foster got engaged.

The couple exchanged vows in London in 2019 and became parents to son Rennie two years later. They are not bothered by the significant age gap between them – 34 years. In a conversation on Dr. Berlin’s Informed Pregnancy Podcast in 2023, Katharine expressed that while people may initially judge their relationship, she is proud of their love story and that is all that matters to her.

In February 2021, David and Katharine welcomed their son Rennie. His early drumming abilities suggest that he might have inherited his parents’ musical talent.

“Time for some lessons,” David wrote alongside a video of Rennie, who was then two years old, playing the drums.

Although Rennie has accompanied his parents on their tours, it is the everyday moments at home that Katharine values most. In an interview with TopMob News in 2023, she expressed her fondness for simple activities like picking up Rennie from school. “To me,” she said, “those ordinary things like collecting your child from school are incredibly enjoyable because he’s so delighted to see me, and I know that won’t last forever.

2025-01-31 18:51

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