Kris Jenner on Bruce’s transition: ‘I’m not answering that. It’s just dumb’

So far, Kris Jenner hasn’t addressed the stories that her ex husband, Bruce Jenner, is transitioning. Kim had something nice to say about her dad, that “he’ll share whenever the time is right,” and “that’s his journey to talk about,” but Kris hasn’t said anything. Rumor has it that Kris is in denial about Bruce’s change. It’s thought that she’s known about it for years, but is upset that he’s going public with it. Last year, Kris barely addressed the noticeable changes Bruce was going through. She said he wears clear nail polish and that “99% of the stuff in the tabloids is made up.

In Kim’s interview with Love Magazine (the one where she gets her kit off yet again), Kris walks in and is asked about Bruce. She’s not having it, but she does have some nice things to say about their relationship now.

Where did the rumors that [Bruce] is transitioning come from?
“I’m not even answering that. It’s just dumb.”

On how Bruce is doing
“Bruce is great. Bruce is good. We’re good friends. In life, you realize on some level you’re happier living apart than you are together and that’s what happened with us. We just grew apart. We weren’t getting along like two people in love should be getting along. And it’s been kind of amazing, you know?”

[Love Magazine via US Weekly]

I can see Kris saying “I’m not answering that. It’s just speculation,” but even if she didn’t mean it that way, it sounds like she’s calling Bruce’s transition “dumb”. If he’s really going through with it (all signs point to yes), then that’s rude and dismissive. (Update: some of you are commenting that Kris is saying that the question is dumb. That could be the case, I just think she could have worded her response more sensitively.)

US Magazine has a new article in the print edition about Bruce in light of the fatal accident he was involved in last weekend. They state that Bruce’s Escalade hit the Lexus only after it had stopped short and rear-ended the Prius in front of it. (See our past coverage for more information about that four car pile-up.) This is likely the official Jenner/Kardashian version, although TMZ reports thatBruce couldn’t say if the Lexus driver had smashed into the Prius before his SUV struck her car, because it all happened so quickly.” All Bruce knew, reportedly, was that the Prius had stopped suddenly and that he couldn’t avoid hitting it. The question is whether Bruce was following too closely, especially given that he was towing an ATV at the time. (Whatever happened, Bruce lost my goodwill when he was spotted illegally speaking on a handheld cellphone while driving in the days following the accident.)

US also has some more information about Bruce’s upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer, slated to air in May. The state that Bruce did not wear makeup during the interview but that he did reveal the name he wants us to use in the future. “He referred to her in the third person.

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  1. original kay says:

    oh, I read it to mean the question was dumb.

    Which it is (was)

    • MrsB says:

      Yeah. I hate to defend any Kardashian, particularly Kris, but that was how I took it as well. I don’t think she was being disrespectful to Bruce at all..

    • Kiyoshigirl says:

      Yes. It was/is not Kris Jenner’s story to tell. For the first time ever I agree with Kim. This is Bruce’s journey, and his story to tell.

      • Diane says:

        Suddenly it’s Bruce’s story to tell? If this story could benefit the Kardashians, they would be singing like birds to anyone who will listen. I think they are embarrassed (for the first time in their lives) and are trying desperately to distance themselves.

    • Amy Tennant says:

      That’s how I read it, too

    • Celebitchy says:

      I hear you and I will update. I wish she would have responded more sensitively, but I see what you mean about how she was calling the question dumb.

  2. Ginger says:

    He’s talking illegally on a cell phone while under so much scrutiny from the accident? THAT is what’s dumb. I don’t know what kind of vehicle Bruce is driving around in after the accident and confiscation of the vehicles involved for investigation but most modern luxury vehicles have a blue tooth device in the car so you can talk hands free. He’s acting like an idiot. If I were him, I would make sure my driving habits after the accident were beyond reproach.

  3. Kdlaf says:

    I feel like Im going to take a step back from following this story until the interview in May comes out. It just makes me sadder and sadder and its getting hard to decifer what is fact and fiction. I read online somewhere (maybe here?) that estrogen pills were found in his car after the accident. At this point it better be true because if its not their empire will come crumbling down once and for all. I really hope their famewhore tendencies dont run that deep to start a rumor like this to get people to tune in.

    • Miffy says:

      I had never even considered it wasn’t true because I can’t believe anyone would stoop that low (beyond psychiatric reproach) for attention. It will be the end of their flaming crap show if this turns out to be a publicity stunt. They’re already getting side eye glances from LGBT groups for flouting this on a TV show rather than announce and discuss it in real time.

  4. Darkladi says:

    Maybe as his ex-wife and mother of his kids, she is having a hard time. Let’s not hound her into saying something awful.

    Wow. I just defended Kris Jenner. I feel weird

    • Francesca says:

      I think she, as would any spouse/family member, deserves understanding and some patience in this circumstance. Being married to simeone long term, and then to have them reveal something so monumental about themselves would be hard to take in. It’s not like this comes with a user guide.

    • OriginalTessa says:

      Agreed 100%. Kris needs a little room to grieve the loss of not only her marriage, but of Bruce Jenner the man. The kids will too. He still looks like himself now… I think it will get harder on the kids as he starts to change and use a different name and pronouns.

  5. scout says:

    She said question was dumb. She probably still in denial about it. Who knows?!
    May be she is pissed that she is not getting her 10% fee from his interview and Jenner show as she gets it with her daughters’ shows etc.
    Interview is in May? Building up anticipation for “most watched” interview, good plan Bruce. But I am still skeptical, will wait to hear from his mouth.

  6. maeliz says:

    I can’t imagine how it feels when the whole world knows that the man she’d been married to for over 20 years and has kids with may become a woman. We’ll have to wait until he says it himself, not believe what tabloids want to tell
    I can’t believe I defended Kris.

  7. Susan says:

    I realize this Love interview and article is old – and life goes on – but there seems to be no connection to Bruce from the Jenner/Kardasian siblings. I certainly hope there is morale support for Bruce and all that he is going through now.

  8. platypus says:

    I think she just doesn’t want to answer questions that she can’t spin around to reflect positively on her. There is no way she could comment on Bruce’s transition in such a way at this point. That, or they have some kind of confidentiality agreement saying the Kardashians can’t comment on it (if I were him, I would have gotten that in writing).

  9. Kris has ALWAYS known about Bruce, (birds of a feather fly together) she’s upset because he’s getting all the attention now, and she is not getting a commi$$ion.

  10. SnarkGirl says:

    She probably said the question was dumb because it wasn’t about her.

  11. moon says:

    i still dont believe in this,sorryyyyy…

    • Livealot says:

      Yea it’s weird. Like the idea that he would be transitioning is dumb (like beyonce thought the rumor about a surrogacy was dumb) or the idea the question is dumb because the evidence is “so obvious” ???

      So confused.

  12. lkaye says:

    I really hate defending Kris Jenner, but this has got to be incredibly difficult for her. I feel for Bruce, but you cannot deny that she has to be a little messed up about this too. I give her a pass on this.

  13. Sunny says:

    I feel very odd defending anyone in the Kardashian Kamp, but I have a co-worker who transitioned. As an observer I will say that even for the most free-thinking, tolerant, and unconditionally loving people out there…watching someone go through this process is literally a “mind-flip” sometimes you don’t know what to say, do, or think. She could be in denial. She could be in shock. I don’t know, but it’s tough. You’re trying to support the person going through this and all the while you are trying to process your own emotions -and thoughts. It’s not easy.

  14. boola says:

    Kris was right, the question was/is stupid. Frankly no matter how she answered that she would criticized.

  15. I still won’t believe Bruce is transitioning until we hear it from HIM. Until then, it’s just a fabulous PR scam and that is why Kris says the question is dumb—because she knows the truth!