Natalie Zettel, the niece of media mogul Kris Jenner, recently celebrated her 28th birthday in style, drawing striking comparisons to her famous Kardashian relatives. The media personality, who has amassed a following of 100,000 on Instagram, is the daughter of Jenner's late sister, Karen Houghton, who passed away unexpectedly in March 2024. Zettel maintains a strong connection with the Kardashian-Jenner family, who notably attended her wedding to Noah Warren nearly a year ago.
A Glittering Birthday Bash
On Wednesday, Zettel shared a series of snaps from her birthday festivities on her main Instagram page. The model dazzled in a glittering gold minidress, paired with closed-toe, nude platform heels. Her brunette hair was styled in a chic updo, complemented by a 'Birthday Girl' headband perched atop her head. For the special occasion, her makeup was expertly glammed up, featuring mascara-laden lashes, a smoky eye shadow, warm blush and contour to accentuate her cheekbones, and a nude-colored satin lip tint for a polished finish.
Celebrations with Loved Ones
The media influencer was joined by a group of close friends and her husband for the party. Photos captured her pausing for shots in a room adorned with birthday balloons, and she also enjoyed a lively time on a party bus. Later in the evening, Zettel and her guests indulged in a two-layer cake topped with sugary purple frosting. Adding to the celebrations, her aunt Kris Jenner took to Instagram Stories to give a birthday shout-out, posting a photo from the holiday season featuring Zettel, her husband, and Jenner's mother, MJ, with a heartfelt message: 'Happy birthday @nataliezettel. I hope you have the most magical day! Love you!' Zettel reposted the tribute, adding 'Love u!!!!' followed by red heart emojis.
Family Bonds and Past Events
Zettel's close ties to the Kardashian-Jenner clan were further highlighted by her romantic beachside wedding in March of last year, attended by Jenner, cousin Khloe Kardashian, and grandma MJ. Ahead of the ceremony, she appeared on Hulu's The Kardashians, where it was revealed that Jenner offered to buy her wedding dress. In a confessional, Jenner expressed, 'I really want to help her celebrate and make this a memory that she will keep in her heart forever,' adding, 'I love a good wedding. But this is my treat for her. I told her that I really wanted to do her wedding dress so we'll see if she likes them.' Kim Kardashian and Khloe also attended the fitting, with Zettel ultimately choosing a lace gown from Oscar de la Renta. She later thanked her aunt on Instagram, writing, 'Thank you Auntie Kris for making my wedding so special and for giving me this moment to cherish. I'm so grateful to have the dress of my dreams. You made our day so special.'
Other Family Gatherings
Over the years, Zettel has participated in other family events, such as attending grandma MJ's 91st birthday party at The Ivy in Los Angeles last summer, where she posed with MJ, Khloe, and Kylie Jenner. The model's mother, Karen Houghton, died at age 65 from cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac arrhythmia, a loss that Jenner shared on Instagram, writing, 'My heart aches for my mom MJ and my niece Natalie and I pray that God guides us all through this difficult time. Karen was beautiful inside and out. She was the sweetest, kindest, the most sensitive and vulnerable and so so funny.' Jenner added that her sister's death 'is a reminder that life is so short and precious and tomorrow is never promised. We must tell those we cherish how much we love them. I love you my beautiful sister.'
Remembering Her Mother
In November of last year, Zettel shared a post on what would have been her mother's 67th birthday, accompanied by throwback pictures. She wrote, 'Happy birthday to my dear Mommy. I miss you everyday, but I know you are watching over me. You show me signs that I know you are still with me even though I can't see you, I can feel you with me. Guiding me everyday.' Zettel added, 'Your unconditional love was like no other, your selfless love for others. You were the best mommy. I love you,' reflecting on the enduring bond with her late mother amidst her celebratory moments with the Kardashian-Jenner family.
