Here’s the quick version: Kim and Kourtney’s drama is a long‑running feud that blew up over work ethic, filming the show, and then escalated again around Kourtney’s Dolce & Gabbana–themed wedding and Kim’s later fashion deal, plus some very harsh things said on and off camera.

Quick Scoop: What actually happened?

Over the last few years, their relationship has gone through a few big “eras” of drama.

1. The work-ethic fight and physical blow‑up

  • On an earlier season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians , Kim complained that Kourtney didn’t care about work or filming and didn’t “show up” the way the rest of the family did.
  • Kourtney felt constantly judged and backed into a corner, and things finally exploded into a physical fight on camera, with scratching, hitting, and Kim later saying she was actually bleeding from the altercation.
  • After that, Kourtney decided to step back from filming and never returned in the same full‑time way, signaling how serious the rift really was.

2. Kourtney stepping away from the show

  • The fallout from that fight led to Kourtney essentially quitting as a main cast member for a while, choosing to prioritize her own mental health, family time, and life off‑camera.
  • Behind the scenes and in later interviews, it was clear other family members were worried about how to keep the show going and whether Kourtney would ever fully come back, which fans still discuss on forums.

The Dolce & Gabbana wedding drama

This is the feud everyone online kept referring to as “the wedding” or “the Dolce mess.”

3. Kourtney’s Dolce & Gabbana wedding

  • Kourtney married Travis Barker in a heavily Dolce & Gabbana–styled Italian wedding, with a very specific look and vibe that she felt was personal and meaningful.
  • Less than a year later, Kim partnered with Dolce & Gabbana to curate a fashion show using similar aesthetics and archival looks, on a huge business scale.

4. Why Kourtney was upset

  • Kourtney felt like Kim took something emotional and special (her wedding theme) and turned it into a business opportunity, which made her feel like her sister cared more about deals than family moments.
  • For Kourtney, it wasn’t “just fashion”; it was about boundaries and whether Kim could stop monetizing everything, especially right after such a personal event.

5. Why Kim didn’t see it the same way

  • Kim framed it as a professional move: Dolce & Gabbana is a historic fashion house, and she saw the show as separate from Kourtney’s wedding, more about business and style than copying.
  • She focused a lot on defending her right to do the project and clarifying the “facts,” which Kourtney saw as Kim caring more about her image and brand than Kourtney’s feelings.

The “Not Kourtney” group chat and brutal phone call

Things hit another level on The Kardashians when they watched the edit of the season and saw what the other had said behind the scenes.

6. The phone call that went viral

  • In a heated call, Kourtney called Kim a narcissist and said she hated her, accusing her of always thinking about herself and using whatever she could to hurt her.
  • Kim fired back by saying that Kourtney’s own friends — and even her kids — complained about her behavior, which already stung.

7. The “Not Kourtney” group chat

  • Kim then dropped the bomb that there was a group chat literally called “Not Kourtney,” supposedly including people close to Kourtney, where they discussed her behavior.
  • A therapist later described that reveal as “disturbing,” likening it to mean high‑school–style group chats rather than healthy conflict, which added another layer to how viewers saw Kim’s move.

“It’s you, and my friends, and my kids, and everyone against me.” – Kourtney to Kim during the call.

How things stand lately

The short answer: they’re cordial enough to film together, but the tension is still there under the surface.

8. On‑camera “peace,” off‑camera baggage

  • On more recent seasons, they have scenes where they get through joint projects (like campaigns) without blowing up, but you can see them intentionally avoiding certain topics.
  • Kourtney has made it clear that she feels genuinely happier when she distances herself from the family dynamic, especially from Kim, which hints that some hurt hasn’t fully healed.

9. Family and public moments

  • At the same time, they still have family holidays, gifts, and occasional sweet moments—like Kim giving Kourtney a nostalgic Pee‑wee Herman bike as a Christmas present—so it’s not a total cut‑off.
  • Media and fan forums now treat their relationship as permanently “fraught”: they can coexist, but the line between sisterhood and brand drama is always blurry.

Different viewpoints people have

Because this is such a long, layered feud, people split into camps.

  1. “Team Kourtney” view
    • Kim is seen as putting business and image above family, from the show schedule to the Dolce partnership.
    • The “Not Kourtney” chat and bringing up her kids and friends as “evidence” feels like crossing a deeply personal line.
  1. “Team Kim” view
    • Kourtney is seen as overly sensitive and inconsistent about filming and commitments, which is frustrating given how much their careers come from the show.
 * They argue Kim is just doing what she has always done: taking big brand deals and working nonstop.
  1. “They’re both wrong / both right” view
    • Many fans think they’re both hurting each other in different ways: Kourtney with harsh words and shutdowns, Kim with public digs and weaponizing private info.
 * Some also think the show amplifies everything because conflict makes for better TV, even if the emotions are real.

Mini TL;DR

  • It started with long‑term resentment over work ethic and filming, which turned into a real physical fight.
  • It escalated again when Kim did a Dolce & Gabbana fashion project that Kourtney felt reused her wedding vibe for profit.
  • The infamous “Not Kourtney” group chat and brutal phone call made the feud feel darker and more personal.
  • Today, they appear civil and can work together on camera, but the underlying issues about boundaries, business, and respect are clearly not fully gone.

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