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Kim Kardashian Reflects on Controversial Bieber Photo Shoot

10/15/2025

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Kim Kardashian (American media personality) discussed a 2010 photo shoot with Justin Bieber on Call Her Daddy podcast, noting Bieber was 16 and she was 29, and that the shoot, inspired by The Graduate, featured intimate beach poses.
She regrets why it was deemed acceptable then, noting Bieber's family and girlfriend were present, nothing improper occurred.
The interview has sparked renewed scrutiny of celebrity culture and past controversies.

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Kim Kardashian (American media personality) discussed a 2010 photo shoot with Justin Bieber on Call Her Daddy podcast, noting Bieber was 16 and she was 29, and that the shoot, inspired by The Graduate, featured intimate beach poses.
She regrets why it was deemed acceptable then, noting Bieber's family and girlfriend were present, nothing improper occurred.
The interview has sparked renewed scrutiny of celebrity culture and past controversies.