Inside the Kardashian Mystery: Why Are Kim and Khloé So Obsessed With Kourtney’s Unexpected Friendship With Addison Rae?

Ever since the world went into quarantine, fans and family alike have noticed a dramatic shift in Kourtney Kardashian’s demeanor. The eldest Kardashian sister, known for her reserved nature and dry wit, suddenly seemed lighter, happier, and more carefree. For Kim and Khloé, this transformation was both welcome and… suspicious.

As sisters, the Kardashians are notorious for questioning everything each other does. So when Kourtney started spending nearly every day with 20-year-old TikTok superstar Addison Rae, the family’s curiosity morphed into full-blown investigation mode. What could the two possibly have in common? Was it just a quarantine fling, or was there something deeper that only Kourtney and Addison understood?

A Quarantine Glow-Up

From the outside, Kourtney’s newfound happiness seemed almost magical. She was smiling more, laughing with abandon, and even embracing social media trends she’d previously mocked. The secret, it seemed, was Addison Rae.

Addison, a Louisiana native turned global influencer, first entered Kourtney’s orbit through Mason Disick, Kourtney’s son, who was obsessed with Addison’s TikTok videos. A casual introduction quickly blossomed into daily hangouts, joint workouts, and sleepovers that blurred the lines between friendship and family.

“I love having sleepovers with my friends,” Kourtney gushed in one scene, her joy palpable. “It’s just about being in the moment—time almost doesn’t exist.”

But for Kim and Khloé, the age gap—Kourtney is in her early 40s, Addison just 20—was hard to ignore. “We are a little curious to know what they have in common,” Kim admitted. “There is a big age difference.”

Sisterly Suspicion

The more time Kourtney spent with Addison, the more her sisters wondered what was really going on. Was Addison just a fun distraction, or was there something deeper? And why did Kourtney seem to prioritize Addison over her own sisters?

“We question everything, so why aren’t we going to question this?” Khloé wondered aloud. “No matter who it is.”

The suspicion grew when Kim recounted a phone call gone awry. She’d called Kourtney to confide in her about a personal issue, only to be brushed off. “She acted really interested in what I was saying, and then she’s like, ‘Okay, I’ll call you back because Addison’s here and I want to be private,’” Kim recalled. “Then she thought she hung up the phone and said, ‘Sorry, that’s my sister Kim, she just won’t shut up or get off the phone.’”

Kim was stunned. “When Addison is with Kourtney, we don’t exist.”

The Interrogation

Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, Kim, Khloé, and the rest of the family decided to take matters into their own hands. They invited Addison over for lunch—without telling Kourtney.

What followed was less of a casual meal and more of an interrogation. “Have you ever been arrested? What’s your blood type? What is your credit score?” the sisters fired off, half-joking, half-serious.

Addison handled the grilling with grace, even as the sisters pressed on the nature of her relationship with Kourtney. “Honestly, at the beginning we were like, wait… are they hooking up?” Khloé admitted. “If it was that kind of relationship, that was the elephant in the room.”

Addison laughed off the rumors, “No, we’re not. It’s just funny that’s what the impression was.”

The Real Connection

So what is it about Addison that brings out this new side of Kourtney? According to Kourtney, it’s all about energy and vibes.

“I feel like I have a young heart and an old soul,” Kourtney explained. “It’s not about age. It’s just about people’s energy connecting and vibes.”

Addison echoed the sentiment, “The more I get to know Kourtney, the more I understand why we’re such good friends. She gets it. We’re just in sync.”

For Kourtney, the relationship is less about filling a void and more about finding someone whose energy matches hers. “People seem to focus on the age gap between Addison and I, but I don’t think every person needs to understand my relationships with each of my friends,” she said pointedly.

A Family Reconciled

Despite their initial skepticism, even Kim and Khloé eventually came around to Addison’s charm. “She’s honestly an incredible girl and I really, really do like her and enjoy spending time with her,” Khloé admitted.

Kim, too, softened. “I want Kourtney to be happy. I want the old Kourtney back, and this is her. I’m seeing a glimmer of it.”

The family realized that quarantine had forced everyone into their own little bubbles, seeking comfort and connection wherever they could find it. For Kourtney, that meant opening herself up to new friendships, regardless of age or outside opinions.

The Takeaway

In the end, the Kardashian sisters’ curiosity came from a place of love. They wanted to make sure Kourtney was happy and that her new friendship was genuine. What they discovered was that happiness doesn’t always look the way you expect it to—and sometimes, it comes from the most unexpected places.

As Kourtney put it, “I think also the people that you choose—when you choose to hang out with someone, it’s like your energy aligns.”

And if that means a 41-year-old reality star and a 20-year-old TikTok queen become inseparable? Well, in the Kardashian world, that’s just another day of unsolved mysteries.