Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian react to Ellen DeGeneres honoring their late grandmother: 'So sweet'

Ellen DeGeneres expressed sympathy for Kris Jenner and acknowledged the important role her mother played in the lives of her family members
Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian thanked Ellen DeGeneres for her heartfelt support, praising her friendship with Kris Jenner during the family's time of grief (@khloekardashian, @kourtneykardashian/Instagram, Getty Images)
Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian thanked Ellen DeGeneres for her heartfelt support, praising her friendship with Kris Jenner during the family's time of grief (@khloekardashian, @kourtneykardashian/Instagram, Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Kardashian-Jenner family is going through a very difficult time after the sad passing of Kris Jenner’s beloved mother, Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon, who died at the age of 91. 

Following the heartbreaking news, close friends and fans from all over the world have been reaching out to comfort the family. Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was one of the first to publicly share her condolences, posting a touching online message to support her longtime friend Kris. 

Now, daughters Khloe and Kourtney are showing their deep gratitude for DeGeneres' kind words during this painful family loss.

Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian pose together (Instagram/@khloekardashian)
Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian commented on Ellen DeGeneres' post (Instagram/@khloekardashian)

Ellen DeGeneres' tribute to Kris Jenner's late mother draws reaction from Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian

DeGeneres reached out to the mourning family by posting a sweet photo of Kris and MJ together. Along with the image, she wrote a heartfelt note letting Kris know that she and her wife, Portia de Rossi, recognized how much MJ meant to the entire family.

Sharing a post on social media, the former host wrote, "Portia and I know how much you loved your mother and what a special force she was in your life and your entire family‘s life. I can’t imagine the grief that you’re feeling right now. We’re sending you our love."

It did not take long for Kris's daughters to notice the incredibly supportive gesture and respond with their own loving comments. Khloe felt deeply moved by the comforting post and made sure to praise the former daytime host for her words. Gushing over the support, Khloe commented, “You are the sweetest!!! You’re such a great friend to my mommy.”

Kourtney also stepped in to share her appreciation for the public display of affection during their time of grief. Reacting to the post, Kourtney simply wrote, “Awww that’s so sweet.”

The quick and loving responses from the sisters highlight just how much Ellen's thoughtfulness meant to the family as they continue to go through the painful loss of their grandmother.

Kris Jenner's pays tribute to her mother Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell

Campbell, who would have celebrated her 92nd birthday on July 26, was also the mother of Karen Houghton, who died in March 2024. Announcing her mother's passing on Instagram, Kris posted a cherished throwback photo alongside an emotional tribute.

"Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye," she wrote. Describing Campbell as "the heart of our family," the 70-year-old reflected on the lasting impact her mother had on her life.

"She taught me everything that truly matters... to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment together for granted," Jenner wrote.

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