Kourtney Kardashian Sparks Major Controversy Right After Son’s First Birthday Celebration
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Kourtney Kardashian recently came under fire for sharing photos from her son Rocky’s first birthday celebration amidst a tense national climate. The 45-year-old reality star celebrated Rocky’s birthday on Friday, November 1, with a Disneyland-themed party but waited until Wednesday, November 6, to post glimpses of the event on Instagram—coinciding with a day of major elections in the United States.
In the Instagram carousel, Kardashian gave followers a peek into the festivities she and her husband Travis Barker organized for their son. The series of images showed Kourtney carrying Rocky, whose face was covered with a red heart emoji, through “Baby Barker” Land—a mini wonderland decked out with balloons, a pretzel stand, a carousel, and even a special appearance by Mickey Mouse. Another photo captured Barker holding Rocky while the famous Disney character welcomed them.
Fans quickly noticed that the family took the celebration a step further by visiting Disneyland, with one of the photos featuring the iconic Mickey Mouse Ferris wheel at sunset. Kourtney captioned the post simply, “Happy 1,” paying homage to her son’s milestone.
While many fans wished Rocky a happy birthday in the comments, others criticized Kourtney for the timing of her post. With election day coinciding with her post, some followers felt the celebratory photos were out of touch given the country’s heightened political climate. “Ppl are losing their rights, Kourtney,” one user commented. Another added, “Girl, we DO NOT give a F— rn.”
Several users found the post “tone deaf” in light of the day’s significance. “Most tone-deaf post I’ve seen from a celebrity all day,” wrote one person, while another added, “Timing, not ideal.”
This isn’t the first time a celebrity’s social media posts have sparked backlash for perceived insensitivity to broader issues. However, Kourtney’s post has stirred up a particularly heated reaction due to its timing, leaving fans divided between celebrating a family milestone and calling for sensitivity to the national context.
Despite the mixed responses, Kourtney’s fans who chose to focus on Rocky’s special day filled the comments with warm wishes and supportive messages. The Kardashian star has yet to address the criticisms, as she continues to enjoy family life and celebrate her son’s first birthday. The post serves as a reminder of the delicate balance public figures face in sharing personal moments amid public events, particularly in a climate where timing and awareness are crucial to maintaining a connection with their audience.
