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Khloé Kardashian Regrets Participation in Lamar Odom's Documentary
4/16/2026, 11:13:53 AM
Overview of the Dispute
Khloé Kardashian has publicly expressed regret over her involvement in the Netflix documentary *Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom*, which chronicles her ex-husband's near-fatal overdose in 2015. Following the documentary's release, Odom has disputed several claims made by Kardashian, particularly regarding her role in his recovery and statements attributed to his father, Joe Odom. This has led to a public fallout between the former couple.
Background and Context
Kardashian and Odom were married from 2009 until their divorce was finalized in 2016. During their marriage, Odom faced significant personal challenges, including substance abuse issues, culminating in a near-fatal overdose at a Nevada brothel. Kardashian, who was in the process of divorcing Odom at the time, paused the proceedings to support him during his recovery, spending months by his side in the hospital.
Key Figures
- Khloé Kardashian: Reality TV star and businesswoman, who participated in the documentary as a favor to Odom.
- Lamar Odom: Former NBA player whose life and struggles with addiction are the focus of the documentary.
- Joe Odom: Lamar's father, whose alleged comments regarding life support have become a point of contention.
Official Statements & Responses
In a recent episode of her podcast, *Khloé in Wonder Land*, Kardashian stated, “I feel so dumb. I spent hours and time doing this documentary as a favor. I’m not paid one penny.” She expressed frustration over Odom's comments that insinuated she was lying about her contributions to his recovery. Kardashian emphasized that she participated in the documentary to ensure a positive portrayal of Odom, stating, “I want to make sure this is a positive piece. I don’t really want to go down this road if it’s negative.”
Odom, during his promotional interviews for the documentary, has credited God for his recovery rather than acknowledging Kardashian's support. He disputed Kardashian's claim that his father wanted to take him off life support, saying, “If you know Joe Odom, I don’t think that’s something that would ever come out of his mouth.”
Criticism & Opposition
Kardashian has criticized Odom for what she perceives as a betrayal, stating, “For years, he was singing my praises... But you’re not now going to s--- on me or now play in my face because you don’t like the reaction and the response from the public.” She believes Odom's negative comments stem from the backlash he has faced following the documentary's release, suggesting he is deflecting blame onto her.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
There are discrepancies between Kardashian's and Odom's accounts regarding the events surrounding his overdose and recovery. While Kardashian claims she was instrumental in his care, Odom has downplayed her role, attributing his survival primarily to divine intervention. Additionally, Odom's assertion that his father would never have made comments about life support contradicts Kardashian's recollection of the hospital visit.
What's Next
Kardashian has indicated that she does not intend to participate in any future projects related to Odom, stating, “I’m never going to do another Lamar thing again.” The ongoing public discourse surrounding their relationship and the documentary continues to unfold, with both parties likely to face further scrutiny as they navigate the aftermath of these revelations.
Verbatim Quotes
- “ © "All I did was tell the story that I was asked by you to tell, but now to, like, play in my face and now to act like I didn't do any of the things I did and insinuate I'm a liar is crazy.” — Khloé Kardashian
- “I just can't see him ever, ever doing that.” — Lamar Odom, regarding his father's alleged comments on life support.
