Enough is Enough: Khloé Kardashian Again Addresses Persistent O.J. Simpson Paternity Rumors

Reality star Khloé Kardashian has once again confronted the decades-long rumors suggesting that O.J. Simpson is her biological father—claims she has consistently denied. The speculation, rooted in her late father Robert Kardashian Sr.’s close friendship with Simpson and her mother Kris Jenner’s admitted affair during her marriage, continues to resurface despite all parties’ denials.

The Origins of the Rumors

Khloé Kardashian paternity rumors first emerged shortly after her birth, fueled by two main factors:

1. The Affair: Kris Jenner disclosed in her 2011 memoir that she had an extramarital affair during her marriage to Robert Kardashian, though she has repeatedly denied any involvement with O.J. Simpson.
2. Physical Appearance: Some speculated that Khloé’s height and distinct features compared to her sisters suggested a different paternal lineage. Combined with the Kardashian-Simpson family connection—Robert Kardashian Sr. famously served on Simpson’s defense team during the 1995 trial—these elements kept the theory alive.

Khloé’s Firm Response: “My Dad is Robert Kardashian”

Khloé has repeatedly addressed the speculation, blending humor and frustration while affirming her identity:

• Public Denial: Both Khloé and Kris Jenner have maintained that Robert Kardashian Sr. is her father. In a 2012 Keeping Up With the Kardashians episode, Kris encouraged Khloé to take a DNA test, but Khloé initially refused, stating: “My dad is Robert Kardashian. My other dad is [Caitlyn] Jenner. I don’t need a DNA test to prove who my father is.”
• DNA Confirmation: Khloé later underwent a 23andMe DNA test, revealing her ancestry as 58% European and 41.6% Middle Eastern, consistent with Robert Kardashian’s Armenian heritage, helping dispel the rumor.

Khloé has also shared the emotional toll of these rumors, particularly given the respect and love she holds for her late father, stating: “People should not talk about my dad. He’s not here.”

O.J. Simpson’s Denial

O.J. Simpson has emphatically denied the paternity claims multiple times. In a 2022 podcast and previous video statements, Simpson asserted: “The rumor ain’t true. It’s not even anywhere close to being true… I’ve never been attracted to her [Kris Jenner] and I never suspected she was ever attracted to me.”

Despite Simpson’s and the Kardashians’ denials, the theory briefly resurfaced following Simpson’s death in April 2024, prompting Khloé to address online speculation once again. She continues to affirm that the man who raised and loved her, Robert Kardashian Sr., is her father.