Fun Fact: Gigi‘s younger sister, Bella, actually befriended Kendall first after meeting her on Twitter at 14-years-old. After their internet meet cute, Bella likely introduced Ken to her older sister and the two blossomed into the model friendship we know today. Other than that, you probably know everything you need to know about Gigi. She’s a model. We love her. Moving on.
Malika is often referred to as Khloé’s “professional best friend,” and is a face you’ll definitely recognize on “KUWTK.” Malika and her twin sister, Khadija, have been friends with Khloé since they were 15. They met through Malika’s high school boyfriend who tried his hardest to keep the two apart, knowing that they would be instant besties, Khloé revealed on her website. Once they linked up, his prediction came true and the two were inseparable.
Malika—who, once upon a time, had a crush on Khloé’s younger brother, Rob—went on to work as her BFFs assistant, something that was chronicled on Khloé’s “KUWTK” spin-off, “Khloé & Lamar.” In 2012, Malika quit her working relationship with Khloé (though, they remain closer than ever as friends) to concentrate on her acting and modeling career. Malika’s acting credits include a supporting role in the 2005 film, “Sky High,” a cameo in a 2006 episode of “Entourage,” and a role as Omarion’s love interest in the music video for his 2010 song, “Speedin’.”
Jordyn is our pick for “Most Likely to Step out of the Kardashian-Jenners’ Shadow.” Jordyn and Kylie met as preteens through a mutual friend who invited Jordyn to Kylie’s house for a kickback, they revealed in an interview with BuzzFeed. At the get-together, Jordyn boldly put her number in Kylie’s phone and their friendship blossomed. Since then, Jordyn has been a recurring figure in “KUWTK,” and most recently, on Kylie’s spin-off, “Life of Kylie,” where Jordyn is one of the main cast members.
Beyond her stint on reality TV, Jordyn is also a working model. Signed to Wilhelmina Models’ curve division, Jordyn recently made her New York Fashion Week debut, walking for brands like Chromat and Addition Elle, which she also recently released a body-positive clothing line with. Jordyn, who has also modeled for Ashley Graham‘s Addition Elle lingerie collection, isn’t an entire stranger to the limelight. Her mom is a talent manager with Mixed Image Media and Jordyn has been close friends with Jaden Smith and his family since she was a kid. (An Instagram throwback shows Jaden’s dad, Will, hugging Jordyn as a little girl, as she calls him her “uncle.” It’s also rumored that Jaden is the “mutual friend” who initially introduced Kylie and Jordyn. Kylie recently Snapchatted herself gifting Jordyn a brand-new 2017 Mercedes Benz for her birthday.
Cheban is perhaps the most infamous Kardashian-Jenner bestie. According to a video on Kim’s website, Cheban met Kim roughly a decade ago at a mutual friend’s birthday party at Casa Vega, an upscale Mexican restaurant, in Los Angeles. To the occasion, he brought his friends, Hilary and Hailey Duff. However, upon entering the restaurant, Cheban noticed that Lindsay Lohan was also at the party. If you don’t recall, Duff and Lohan reportedly dated Aaron Carter at the same time. To avoid any awkwardness, Cheban asked to be seated somewhere else. He was eventually seated next to Kim and the two hit it off.
On “KUWTK,” Cheban, who also claims to have known Kourtney’s ex, Scott Disick, from his childhood, is typically seen as Kim’s confidant and sidekick. (He was reported to be one of Kim’s biggest comforts after her 2016 Paris robbery.) However, the two have had their moments. Several times on “KUWTK,” Kim and her sisters have accused Cheban of leaking stories about them to the press and calling paparazzi to have their pictures taken together. It seems like the two have worked things out, as they recently won Halloween with an iconic Cher and Sonny costume.
As for his career outside of “KUWTK,” Cheban worked for a longtime as a publicist and launched his own firm, CommandPR, in 2001. In 2010, Cheban starred in his own E! reality TV show, “The Spin Crowd,” about the inner-workings of his PR company. The show, which was produced by Kim, lasted one season. Cheban, who has also competed on “Celebrity Big Brother,” is currently pursuing a career in food blogging under the alter-ego, “Food God.” A recent video of Cheban describing his pizza hack of putting salt on his plate has amassed more than 340,000 views.
Aside from her friendship with Kourtney, Pippen has her own reality TV past. Pippen, the ex-wife of NBA legend, Scottie Pippen, was a cast member on the short-lived Bravo series, “The Real Housewives of Miami,” where she was described as a “snarky Asyrian Lebanese beauty.” In June 2017, the Daily Mail published a report claiming that Kourtney was supporting Pippen financially amid her divorce. Pippen immediately slammed the report on Instagram calling it “so false.” Kourtney also chimed in by cheekily replying, “Anything for you my boo,” along with jet, ring and money emoji’s. Pippen and Kourtney are frequently photographed sipping green juices while wearing crop tops.