Natalie Zettel, the 27-year-old niece of Kris Jenner, has stepped into the festive spotlight, sharing a series of glamorous photographs with her famous aunt. The model, who gained recognition after appearing on season six of the reality television series The Kardashians, posted the images to her Instagram account this week.
A Winter Wonderland Gathering
The photos, captioned simply 'Winter wonderland', show Zettel posing alongside Kris Jenner in front of a lavishly decorated Christmas tree. The Los Angeles-based brunette, who stands at 5ft 7in, wore a form-fitting red dress and carried a structured green purse for the occasion. Also present in the new post were Zettel's grandmother, Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell, and her new husband, Noah Warren.
The group's impeccably glamorous appearance has led to speculation that the gathering was filmed for an upcoming episode of the family's hit reality series. Kris Jenner herself showed her approval by liking the post.
Family Ties and Personal Tragedy
Natalie Zettel is the daughter of Kris Jenner's only sister, the late Karen Houghton. Her famous cousins include Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, and Rob Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner. This family connection placed her in the public eye long before her television appearance.
The last year has been marked by both joy and profound sorrow for Zettel. In March 2024, she married Noah Warren, a fishing boat captain, in a San Diego ceremony attended by Kris and Khloe Kardashian. Tragically, that same month, her mother Karen Houghton passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65.
San Diego County officials attributed Karen's death to natural causes, though the exact circumstances remain unclear. Following the loss, Kris Jenner shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, describing her sister as 'beautiful inside and out' and 'the sweetest, kindest, the most sensitive and vulnerable and so so funny'.
A Complex Sisterly Relationship
The relationship between Kris Jenner and her younger sister Karen was famously complex, described in reports as a 'rollercoaster' that oscillated between public friction and reconciliation. Karen, a part-time nurse, was sometimes portrayed as the family's black sheep after speaking candidly to reporters outside Kim Kardashian's baby shower in 2013.
In 2019, the sisters reunited, a moment documented in an Instagram Story posted by Natalie Zettel. The photo showed Karen, Kris, Natalie, Kylie Jenner, and their mother MJ together, smiling. Despite periods of estrangement, Kris has consistently expressed her love for her sister, a sentiment echoed in her moving tribute following Karen's passing.
Natalie Zettel now carries forward her mother's legacy within the extended Jenner-Kardashian clan. Her recent social media post not only showcases a festive family moment but also highlights her continued presence in the family's well-documented life, blending personal celebration with the memory of a significant loss.
