Mary Jo Campbell’s Is Kris Jenner’s Mother: Facts about Her

Kris Jenner’s mother, Mary Jo Campbell, has appeared in the reality show “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.” She is known for her dry humor and blunt words but is loved by her children and grandchildren.

Mary Jo Campbell, famously known as the mother of Kris Jenner, turned 88 in July 2022. The reality star took to her Instagram account to pay tribute to Mary Jo with several photos together and with their family over the years.

The celebrant was all smiles in the post alongside her six grandchildren, Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Rob, Kendall, and Kylie.

In her birthday post, Kris referred to her mom as a best friend and a hero. Although she did not cite specific memorable moments they shared, the reality star expressed her gratefulness for getting through life together.

Although Campbell sometimes appears on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and the new Hulu series “The Kardashians,” fans are still curious about her personal life after raising strong women in the family.

Facts about Mary Jo Campbell

Born on July 26, 1934, Campbell is an integral part of the Kardashian-Jenner family and a mother figure to her grandchildren, who adore her.

Those who have caught a glimpse of the Arkansas native on the show know her for being blunt, humorous, and generous.

Before she became known in the entertainment industry, Campbell worked as a model and etiquette school lecturer. She shifted her career and became an entrepreneur, founding a children’s boutique, Shannon & Company, in 1980.

Campbell was only 18 when she settled down with her first husband. She later walked down the aisle for the second time to Robert True Houghton. Together they had two daughters, Kris and Karen, before they divorced seven years later.

The leaked unedited photo, taken at Jenner’s Palm Spring residence, was reportedly posted by mistake. Fans have since accused Khloe of editing her photos.

Her third marriage was with Harry Shannon, her husband of 40 years, until he passed away in a car crash in 2003.

Kim’s Relationship with Her Grandmother

Campbell has a close relationship with Kris and her granddaughters, including the Skims founder, Kim Kardashian. Previously, Kim paid tribute to her grandmother for Mother’s Day. According to Pop Sugar, the reality star expressed her gratitude for having a grandmother as great as Campbell.

She also noted that her children are lucky to grow up with a great-grandmother who loves and adores them. Kim told her followers that life’s special moments are fleeting, so it would be best to capture the good memories.

Kim Kardashian has posted about her grandmother several times, including Campbell’s 96th birthday in 2020. The businesswoman and aspiring lawyer shared a throwback photo with her mom and siblings from when they were toddlers.

Kim praised Campbell in her caption, calling her work an inspiration. The doting mom also thanked her grandmother for imparting wisdom and advice throughout the years.

Khloe’s Relationship with Her Grandmother

Khloe also has a good relationship with her grandmother. However, their most famous involvement was when Campbell’s photo of Khloe went viral in April 2021.

The leaked unedited photo, taken at Jenner’s Palm Spring residence, was reportedly posted by mistake. Fans have since accused the star of editing her photos.

After having two weddings, one legal and one non-legal Las Vegas ceremony, Kourtney and Barker are reportedly planning another big Italian union where the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan can attend.

Following the incident, a legal notice from Campbell’s lawyers said their client captured Khloe’s photos in a private location. However, the snaps were “unlawfully” shared on the internet “without authorization.”

It turned out that Khloe’s team had a miscommunication and posted the said unedited photograph, causing her embarrassment. No news about how the problem was resolved internally has been revealed.

Kourtney’s Relationship with Her Grandmother

Kourtney also has a special relationship with her maternal grandmother and even demanded her presence during her wedding with Travis Barker. Amidst the pandemic, Kourtney tied the knot with the musician, but she did not want to do so without Campbell by her side.

Campbell lived two hours away in San Diego and observed preventive measures during the pandemic. However, Kourtney exhausted all efforts to make her comfortable and present at her intimate courthouse wedding.

Besides their bodyguards, Barker’s father, Randy Barker, and Campbell were present. A source close to “The Kardashians” star said:

“Kourtney is Kris’ firstborn child, and because of this, she has always had a super special bond with her grandmother MJ. Having her by her side as she became Travis’ wife was so important to them both, and it was one of the most special moments of their lives.”

According to the insider, Kourtney resembles much of her grandmother’s traits. She also values Campbell’s opinion and even went to her grandmother for wedding advice.

Kourtney wanted an intimate ceremony graced by Campbell’s presence. Having the other Kardashian-Jenner siblings would mean having all of them; the same goes for the younger generation.

After having two weddings, one legal and one non-legal Las Vegas ceremony, Kourtney and Barker are reportedly planning another big Italian union where the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan can attend. Likely, Campbell would be part of the special celebration as well.

Campbell has undoubtedly been a source of inspiration and empowerment for the women in the Kardashian-Jenner family. Hopefully, more from her will be seen in their Hulu series.