Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods’ highly publicized reunion in July 2023 surprised fans, marking the end of a four-year period of estrangement following the fallout from Woods’ involvement in a cheating scandal with Khloé Kardashian’s then-boyfriend, Tristan Thompson. However, according to Jenner, 27, the two friends were never truly out of each other’s lives, even during their time apart.
In an interview with ELLE for their November cover story, Jenner opened up about the emotional toll of their initial fallout and the eventual reconnection with Woods. “I was heartbroken,” Jenner admitted. “To lose that person felt really lonely, but I had to go through that. I learned so much, gained so much independence, and was there for myself.”
Despite the public perception that the two had completely cut ties, Jenner revealed that she and Woods had never gone “full cold-turkey” in terms of communication. “Anytime something happened, good or bad, and I needed to call someone, it would always be her,” Jenner shared. This openness to reconnecting, even during the rocky years, helped pave the way for their eventual reunion.
Reflecting on their time apart, Jenner acknowledged the importance of the distance they had maintained. “I think that in order for us both to grow, she needed to spread her wings and do what she needed to do as well,” she explained. Now, with a “more healthy distance” in their friendship, the pair speaks about once a month.
Their reunion became public in July 2023 when they were spotted having dinner together in Los Angeles. They’ve since been seen together at various high-profile events, including New York Fashion Week in September and Paris Fashion Week in January 2024, solidifying their renewed bond. In a playful nod to their friendship being “back,” the duo, along with Jenner’s other close friend Stassie Karanikolaou, posted a TikTok lip-syncing to a clip of Kim Kardashian from The Kardashians, saying, “Okay guys, we’re back. Did you miss us?”
Jenner isn’t the only one moving past the drama. Khloé Kardashian, 40, who was directly affected by the scandal, voiced her own frustrations with the narrative surrounding the fallout. On an episode of The Kardashians in May 2023, Khloé said, “They’re always pinning the girls against one another and there’s actually no beef.” She further encouraged her younger sister to mend things with Woods, telling Kylie she didn’t want her to “have regrets.”
Jenner also praised Khloé for her understanding and support, saying, “People don’t really understand how pure Khloé’s heart is. Her energy was always the same — you need to do what makes you happy.”
As Jenner and Woods continue to nurture their rekindled friendship, it seems that both have grown from the experience, and as Jenner noted, “People know we’re cool and no one’s talking about it anymore.”
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