Blac Chyna’sdefamation lawsuitagainst the Kardashian-Jenners impacted the famous family in more ways than one.
Thursday’s episode ofThe Kardashianspicked up as the ending of the trial loomed — and right asKourtney Kardashianwas visiting Milan to try onher wedding dressfor the very first time.
“I sent photos to my sisters and my mom, and they were all like, ‘We wish we could be there, Blac Chyna’s ruining it all,'” Kourtney, 43, said. “I haven’t even seen one thing about it.”
At another point in the episode,Kris Jennerjoked that she had been drinking because the trial had taken a toll on her.
“I am absolutely mentally, spiritually, physically tired — tired from the trial, tired from being in the courthouse all day every day, tired of thinking about this,” she said in a confessional. “It’s just exhausting, so definitely a two-martini night. Maybe three!”
Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner with Blac Chyna.getty (2)
Elsewhere,Kim Kardashian,Kylie JennerandKhloé Kardashianalso spoke about the impact of the trial and shared their various perspectives on the matter.
“I’ve been taking notes during this trial. It was so interesting to see you have to follow the proper process in order to get evidence submitted,” she shared in a confessional. “It is definitely really scary. I’ve never really been through a full trial where I’m up for something.”
“It’s just fascinating to be living it and learning from it at the same time,” she added, before emphasizing her desire to attend the closing arguments. “There’s no chance I’m missing this — this is what I live for.”
But Kylie and Khloé were on a different page about the situation.
“I’m literally panicking about tomorrow. Not just about the Met, and just like, the f—ing verdict,” Khloé, 38, said as they headed to New York for the Met Gala. “The facts are the facts, but the fact we’re in trial blows my mind… now we’re just trusting 12 people that are gonna decide? That’s why I’m nervous.”
She added of the then-impending verdict: “I’m just so confused, that’s why I’m nervous. Why has it taken so long? To me, it’s an open and shut case.”
In a confessional, Kylie, 25, admitted, “This trial honestly has been very, very stressful. We just want it to be over.”
And though she appeared calm and collected earlier, Kim admitted at the end of the episode, “We just want it behind us and it’s been super stressful.”
Blac Chyna and the Kardashian-Jenners.Amy Sussman/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty
Chyna, 34, and Rob, 35, were first linked in January 2016. After getting engaged and welcoming daughterDream Kardashian, now 5, the pair split for good in 2017.
In October of that year, Chyna sued Kris, Kim, Khloé and Kylie for intentional interference with her contract at E! in regards to the former reality seriesRob & Chyna. The lawsuit came after Robleaked nude photos of Chynaon Instagram. Amid his social media rampage, Rob alsoaccused Chyna of drug abuse, alcohol abuse and infidelity.
Chyna claimed this incident and the family’s influence over E! probably resulted inRob & Chyna’s cancellation,despite reports of it being renewedfor a second season. Because of this, her legal team argued that Chyna has likely missed out on millions of earned dollars from related appearances and social media posts.
Kim was eventuallydropped from the defamation suit, before a jury found the Kardashian-Jenner familynot guilty of defamingChyna in May. No monetary damages were awarded to the model.
Since the ruling, Chyna’s attorney Lynne Ciani has saidshe plans to appeal the decision. TheReal Blac Chynastar also filed a peremptory challenge against Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gregory W. Alarcon,alleging unfair treatment in court.
In June, the Kardashian-Jenners’ legal teamfiled a petition asking Chynafor almost $400,000 to make up for the court costs they say they spent on the defamation case.
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna.Gabe Ginsberg/Getty
The lawsuit continues to be a hot topic on season 2 ofThe Kardashians.
In a September episode of the Hulu series, Kris addressed theimpact that the lawsuit hadon her and her family. “As a mom, I’m very protective of my kids, and on top of that, it’s really draining. It’s emotionally, physically and spiritually exhausting to be going through this,” she said.
Then, in last week’s episode, the Kardashians sistersexpressed fear about potentially losingthe lawsuit due to the jury. “She’s suing us for over $100 million, and we’re leaving our fate in the hands of 12 random people. What if they hate us?” Khloé asked.
Kourtney then joked, “No one hates us, Khloé,” as Kim chimed in, “Hopefully they find people who just don’t know who we are.”
However, Khloé wasn’t convinced. “Facts are facts — right is right, wrong is wrong. I’m not worried about something I’ve done. I’m just saying it’s gonna be stressful and annoying, and while she’s suing us,Dream’s at my house.”
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source: people.com
