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Opposites Attract: Travis Barker Recalls Text That Sparked Romance
14 Oct
Summary
- Travis Barker initiated a shift in his friendship with Kourtney Kardashian via a surprising text message.
- Barker initially felt comfortable with Kourtney due to their significant differences.
- The couple had three weddings in 2022 and welcomed a child in November 2023.
Travis Barker recounted the pivotal moment his friendship with Kourtney Kardashian transformed into a romantic relationship. He shared with the Times U.K. that in 2021, he sent Kourtney "something crazy" via text, which prompted an unexpectedly bold reply from her.
Barker initially befriended Kourtney partly because they were "such opposites," contrasting his tattooed rocker image with her demeanor. He found her attractive and a great mother, appreciating their differences.
However, Kourtney's response to his text, asking him to "teach me how to find my bearings," completely surprised him. Barker admitted he was initially fearful of jeopardizing their existing friendship.
The couple began dating in 2021 and quickly became Instagram official. Their relationship progressed rapidly, culminating in three weddings throughout 2022: a spontaneous ceremony in Las Vegas, a legal marriage in Santa Barbara, and an extravagant celebration in Italy.
In November 2023, Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian welcomed their first child together, a son named Rocky Thirteen Barker. They are parents to a blended family, including children from their previous relationships.
