Reality Star Reveals Health Scare on Hulu
Kim Kardashian stunned fans on the season 7 premiere of The Kardashians when she revealed she has a brain aneurysm. The 45-year-old mother of four shared the news in a raw, emotional moment, linking the diagnosis to stress and the ongoing fallout from her divorce from Kanye “Ye” West.
In a teaser clip, Kim enters an MRI scanner before telling her family, “There was a little aneurysm.” Her sister Kourtney’s shocked reaction, “Whoa!” underscores the seriousness of the news. Kim explained her doctors attributed the condition to stress: “Just stress.”
Stress and Health Struggles
The reveal comes amid a challenging period in Kim’s life. She is balancing law school preparations, business ventures, and co-parenting her four children—North, 12; Saint, 9; Chicago, 7; and Psalm, 6. Footage from the show captures her breaking down while preparing for a portion of her bar exam, highlighting the pressure she faces professionally.
Kim also shared that her psoriasis, previously in remission since her divorce, has flared up again. “I haven’t had psoriasis since I got divorced, and it just started coming back,” she said, attributing the flare-up to stress.
Divorce Reflections and Co-Parenting
Much of Kim’s focus is on protecting her children from any fallout of her relationship with West. “They’re gonna know things. They’re gonna grow up, they’re gonna see. So my job as a mom is to just make sure that — at a time when that behavior is happening — is just to make sure that they’re protected,” she explained.
She also reflected on her past feelings of responsibility toward West. “I always felt really bad and always protected and always wanted to help [him],” she said. While she occasionally wondered if she should have “stuck it out” or done more, she emphasized that now, for the first time, she doesn’t feel personally responsible. “It is so f—— sad,” she added.
What You Need to Know About Brain Aneurysms
According to the Mayo Clinic, a brain aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain. While most aneurysms are small and not immediately dangerous, a rupture can cause a hemorrhagic stroke. Early detection and monitoring are critical.
Kim’s candid disclosure underscores the importance of mental and physical health, especially in high-pressure environments like fame and parenting.
Looking Ahead
Season 7 of The Kardashians promises an intimate look at Kim’s journey, exploring how stress, health challenges, and personal relationships intersect in the life of one of America’s most recognized celebrities.
The Kardashians airs Thursdays on Hulu, continuing to provide fans with an inside view of the Kardashian-Jenner family while highlighting real-life issues such as stress, health, and parenthood.