Caitlyn Jenner celebrated her milestone 75th birthday in the delightful company of her son, Brody Jenner, and the iconic Kim Kardashian. On Tuesday, October 29th, the esteemed Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete delighted her Instagram followers by sharing a series of photographs from her intimate gathering with some of her nearest and dearest, who had come together to mark her special day.
"Last night's birthday dinner in Malibu was truly magical," Caitlyn began her Instagram carousel caption. "I'll share more memories later, but for now, here are just a few of the wonderful souls who joined me." The first slide showcased a heartwarming group photo featuring familiar faces, with Caitlyn's son Brody and the 44-year-old Kardashian posing for a rare and cherished moment together. Also visible in the snapshot was Caitlyn's lifelong friend, Sophia Hutchins.
The second photo in Caitlyn's upload captured the former athlete posing for a selfie with Kardashian, who reciprocated the moment by posting the same image on her Instagram account, accompanied by the heartfelt message, "Happy 75th Birthday. I love you." Among Caitlyn's six biological children, Brody, an alumnus of "The Hills," was the only one to appear in the photos from her birthday celebration.
Caitlyn's extensive family tree boasts six children: Burt Jenner, 46, and Cassandra Marino, 44, whom she shares with her ex-wife Chrystie Scott; Brandon Jenner, 43, and Brody, 41, from her marriage to ex-wife Linda Thompson; and Kendall Jenner, 28, and Kylie Jenner, 27, whom she welcomed with ex-wife Kris Jenner. The evening was a beautiful tapestry of generations, with children and grandchildren converging in one place, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
"Family is everything!" Caitlyn continued her caption. "So many kids and so many grandkids, all gathered in one place at the same time. You all made my birthday evening so extraordinary... and your incredibly thoughtful and generous gifts only added to the evening's joy (WOW!). I love you all immensely."
Throughout her marital voyage with Kris, now aged 68, the inspirational speaker warmly embraced the role of a step-parent to the renowned momager's daughters—Kourtney Kardashian, 45, Khloé Kardashian, 40, Kim Kardashian, along with her son, Rob Kardashian, 37. These children, whom she nurtured alongside her late ex-spouse, Robert Kardashian Sr., became indispensable components of her life tapestry. During the Pride month of 2019, Caitlyn confided in GIBLIB about the nuanced way she unveiled her 2017 gender reassignment surgery to her family. "I beckoned each of my ten children to my abode, singly, fearing that the collective upheaval might engulf me if I disclosed it to them all at once," she recounted during the interview. "I opted to tackle it with one child at a time, ensuring an intimate and heartfelt bond."
"We embarked on these conversations with my offspring," Caitlyn further elaborated, "and it unfolded beautifully. Their unwavering acceptance fortified me to forge ahead in life, embracing my authentic self." Despite this, the Olympic medalist has also conceded to drifting apart from some of her children. "I've maintained a close bond with some of my children," Caitlyn admitted to Diane Sawyer in a 2017 interview on 20/20. "Yet, with a handful of them, I acknowledge that I've grown somewhat alienated. Frequently, I find myself contemplating, 'Is this a result of my transition? Or is it merely due to their hectic schedules that prevent them from calling me often?'"
"Nobody calls that frequently," she continued. "It's predominantly me who initiates the contact. Undeniably, the Jenner side reaches out more frequently, but everyone is living their own lives, engrossed in their individual rhythms and routines."
