LOS ANGELES — Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has revealed she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, which doctors attributed to extreme stress — a condition she says was triggered by her tumultuous relationship with ex-husband Kanye West.
In a preview for Season 7 of Hulu’s The Kardashians, the 45-year-old Skims founder disclosed that an MRI scan revealed a “little aneurysm.” Kardashian told her family that medical experts linked the condition to chronic stress, prompting her to reflect on the emotional toll of her divorce from West.
“They were like, ‘Just stress,’” Kardashian said tearfully in the episode, adding, “I’m happy it’s over. My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together, but I had to protect them from so much.”
The couple, who married in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2022, share four children: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. Kardashian has previously spoken about the challenges of co-parenting with West, who legally changed his name to Ye and has frequently made headlines for erratic public behavior.
The revelation has sparked intense public reaction. Supporters praised Kardashian for her vulnerability and openness about mental health, while critics questioned the medical link between emotional stress and aneurysms. Some online commentators accused her of dramatizing the condition for television, while others defended her right to speak out.
Medical experts note that while stress can contribute to cardiovascular issues, direct causation of aneurysms remains debated. Nonetheless, Kardashian’s disclosure has reignited conversations about the impact of emotional trauma on physical health.
Kardashian also mentioned that her psoriasis had worsened during the divorce, further underscoring the toll of the split. “People think I have the luxury of walking away,” she said. “But I had to carry everything — for my kids, for my sanity.”
As the episode aired, social media lit up with reactions ranging from sympathy to skepticism. The diagnosis adds another layer to the public saga of one of Hollywood’s most scrutinized relationships — and raises fresh questions about the price of fame, family, and emotional endurance.
