Reality television star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has publicly celebrated her youngest daughter's eighth birthday with a touching social media tribute. Chicago West, whom Kardashian shares with ex-husband Kanye West, marked the milestone on Thursday, 15 January.
A Mother's Loving Tribute
Taking to Instagram, the 45-year-old SKIMS founder posted a heartfelt message alongside a collection of nostalgic photographs. "Happy birthday to my sweet baby girl Chicago! 8 years old is just so big! Where did the time go?!" Kardashian wrote in the caption. She affectionately added, "You bring so many laughs and cartwheels into our world. I love you soooo much my special Chi Chi!"
The photo carousel offered a glimpse into Chicago's life, featuring images from family holidays, cosy sleepovers, and lavish birthday parties. Pictures included trips to Lake Tahoe, a snap of Chicago in a vibrant hot pink ski outfit, and a photobooth moment from their 2024 Christmas Eve party showing Kim kissing her daughter's cheek. Many of the images highlighted the strong resemblance between mother and daughter, with Chicago appearing as her mother's mini-me.
Family Joins the Celebrations
The birthday girl was also celebrated by other prominent members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. Her grandmother, Kris Jenner, shared her own emotional post, expressing disbelief at Chicago's age. "I can't believe you are eight today!!! Time flies so fast," the 70-year-old matriarch penned. She praised Chicago's character, noting she reminds her of a young Kim and is "kind, funny, thoughtful, caring and full of love."
Meanwhile, aunt Khloe Kardashian did not post a permanent feed tribute but shared footage to her Instagram Story from what appeared to be an arcade birthday party. In the video, Khloe, 41, is seen cosying up to Chicago, who flashes peace signs at the camera. The party was also attended by Chicago's siblings—North, 12, Saint, nine, and Psalm, six—as well as her cousins.
A Notable Family Reconciliation
Chicago's birthday festivities come shortly after a significant family event: a Christmas holiday reunion with her father, Kanye West. According to reports from TMZ, Kim Kardashian and her four children spent the festive period with West, putting aside their well-documented differences for the sake of their family.
Sources described the atmosphere as cordial and focused on the children, indicating a concerted effort by both ex-partners to improve their often-tense co-parenting relationship. This marks a notable shift, following years of public conflict and Kardashian's recent candid admissions on her show, The Kardashians, about the strain of their dynamic.
She revealed finding it "frustrating" when West questioned her "character as a mom," but emphasised that her primary focus is on providing stability for their children. The reported holiday reconciliation suggests a potential new chapter in their co-parenting journey, underpinned by West's alleged efforts at self-reflection following his controversial past remarks.
