Kourtney Kardashian, the mother of four, recently stood up to a social media troll who criticised an Instagram photo shared by her sister, Kim Kardashian.
Kourtney Kardashian clapped back at a troll who hinted she should be ashamed of her postpartum body.Instagram/@kimkardashian
In the snapshot featuring Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian in bikinis, a commenter assumed Kourtney wouldn’t like the photo due to its unflattering nature.
The comment came after Kim Kardashian wished Kourtney a happy 45th birthday with a photo of the pair and Khloé Kardashian posing in bikinis.kourtneykardash/InstagramThe commenter wrote, “Now you know she’s not going to like this photo… lol it’s her bday Kim.. lol.” kourtneykardash/Instagram.
However, Kourtney surprised everyone by expressing her love for the image, emphasising the cherished memories made with her sisters and children.
“I LOVE this photo!” the birthday girl clapped back. “It is me and my sisters having the best time on a trip with our kids…and the memories to last forever!” Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram“And I LOVE this body that gave me my three big babies and my baby boy,” she added. Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
In her response, Kourtney defended the photo and celebrated her postpartum body, acknowledging the journey it took to bring her four children into the world.
She highlighted the unrealistic pressure on women to quickly return to their pre-pregnancy shapes, advocating for self-compassion and acceptance during all stages of motherhood.
And I LOVE this body that gave me three big babies and my baby boy,” she added. Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
“This isn’t the first time Kourtney has spoken out about body image and self-acceptance. Earlier this month, she shared a candid post on her Instagram Story, reminding her followers that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, especially during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
The Poosh founder shares sons Mason, 14, Reign, 9, and daughter Penelope, 11, with her ex, Scott Disick. Kourtney Kardashian/InstagramShe welcomed a baby boy named Rocky with Travis Barker last November.Instagram/@travisbarker
Meanwhile, Kourtney’s husband, Travis Barker, also showered her with love on her birthday despite playful teasing in an Instagram slideshow. Alongside humorous images, Barker expressed gratitude for his wife, calling her the “husband of [his] dreams,” to which Kourtney responded with equal affection.
Kourtney previously noted she isn’t putting pressure on herself to bounce back to her pre-baby body.Instagram/@travisbarkerShe clapped back at the hater after Barker trolled her in his birthday tribute for her by sharing an image of her on the toilet and a photo of her sleeping.Instagram/@travisbarker“Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, soulmate and best friend forever,” he sweetly penned.Instagram/@travisbarker“Thank you for being the most amazing wife a person could ask for,” he added.Instagram/@travisbarker
Kourtney Kardashian’s confident and positive attitude towards her body inspires women everywhere, promoting self-love and acceptance in a society often focused on unrealistic beauty standards.
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