Caitlyn Jenner's Transition Credited for Keeping Kardashian Empire Alive

In a recent taping for The Graham Norton Show, Kim Kardashian revealed that Caitlyn Jenner's transition in 2015 played a pivotal role in the longevity of the Kardashian-Jenner family's reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The show, which premiered in 2007, ran for 20 seasons before transitioning to the family's new Hulu series, The Kardashians, in 2026.

Kardashian admitted that the show's success and the public's overwhelming interest in her family were surprising. "We shot the pilot and had no idea what it would turn into, but 20 years on it is still going," she said. However, the reality series faced the challenge of maintaining entertainment value over the years, given its focus on one family.

According to Kardashian, Caitlyn Jenner's transition in 2015 provided a significant boost, leading to two more seasons of the show. "The shows write themselves. Once, when we wondered what might happen next, my stepdad turned into a woman and there were two more seasons right there!" Kardashian joked.

Caitlyn Jenner's transition was a significant moment, as she publicly came out as a transgender woman and shared her journey. Kardashian was an outspoken supporter of her stepdad, saying, "This is Caitlyn's moment and it's her time to express herself and just be herself, and that's really what life is about."

In addition to her family's reality TV success, Kardashian is also making strides in the acting world. She will appear in the new Hulu series "All's Fair," which premieres in November 2025, alongside a star-studded cast including Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash-Betts, Sarah Paulson, and Teyana Taylor. Kardashian says she is "always wanting to be growing, curious and evolving" and is excited to see where her acting career takes her.