Kim Kardashian took to Instagram on Thursday to mark her sister Kourtney’s 45th birthday with a bikini photo that divided fans.
The SKIMS mogul, 43, shared a photo of herself with Kourtney and her younger sister Khloe, 39, as they splashed around in the ocean wearing matching black bikinis, taken during their recent Islands getaway Turks and Caicos.
The snap caused a stir, with many claiming that Kim intentionally chose a photo in which she looked her best, while many others praised Kourtney’s postpartum figure, calling her the most “natural” of the sisters.
Kourtney – who gave birth to son Rocky about five and a half months ago – didn’t seem to mind and responded with a comment that read: “Now you know she’s not going to like this photo… lol, it’s her birthday Kim.” .. lol.’
The mom of four replied: “I LOVE this photo! It’s me and my sisters who have the best times of a trip with our children… and memories that will last forever! And I LOVE this body that gave me my 3 big babies and my little boy.’
Kim Kardashian, 43, took to Instagram on Thursday to mark her sister Kourtney’s 45th birthday with a photo of herself in a bikini with Kourtney and her younger sister Khloe, 39, which left fans divided.
Kim wrote a sweet caption to her sister under the snap, writing: “Happy Birthday, Queen.”
“There is no one on this planet that I have spent more time with and have the same memories of my childhood as you and I cherish them all.
She continued: “Sharing a room, friends, cars and our life together for four decades has been the most magical journey having you by my side.”
‘I love you and can’t wait to spend another 45 years together! I’ll especially cherish that last sister trip where all our kids had dance parties until they passed out, like we all did growing up!’
“I celebrate you today and am forever grateful to you for always giving the best advice a sister can give! »
Kourtney – who once called Kim a “witch” – was touched by the tribute, writing: “This legend [heart emoji] I love you so much and I’m so grateful for all the amazing memories we have together…when I think about it, it’s like a movie is playing in my head with each one! So blessed!’
Her husband Travis Barker, 48, also left a heart emoji on the post.
After Kim paid her tribute, a number of comments from fans poured in, questioning the “sleazy” photo choice. “Well that was intentional,” one person wrote.
Kim penned a sweet caption to her sister, writing “Happy Birthday, Queen,” but the snap caused a stir, with many claiming Kim intentionally chose a photo in which she looked her most beautiful.
Kourtney herself didn’t seem to mind and wrote: “I LOVE this photo!…And I LOVE this body that gave me my 3 big babies and my little boy.”
After Kim paid her tribute, a number of comments from fans poured in, questioning the choice of photo. “Well that was intentional,” one person wrote
“Shady af,” another comment read
However, many others praised Kourtney for having the “most natural” body of all her sisters.
“Looks like Kourtney is the only one with a REAL belly button,” someone else added.
“Spot the X2 tummy tuck versus the au naturel tummy tuck,” another commenter added.
The comments continued with one fan writing: “Kourt looks so on fire after giving birth!!!”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about, Kourtney’s belly is the most natural of all”
Many said they ‘preferred’ Kourtney’s looks
“I think Kourtney is absolutely stunning, yeah, because she looks real!!”
“Kourtney’s mother’s body is [fire emojis]’
Another fan criticized Kim, who once said Kourtney was “the least interesting to look at” and wrote, “Kourtney is the MOST interesting to look at!” Pure beauty!’
Kim and Kourtney – who have had a rocky relationship in the past – appear to be on good terms at the moment, having recently enjoyed a family holiday together; seen in 2018
However, many others praised Kourtney for having the “most natural” looking body of all her sisters.
“Jokes about Kim because I actually think Kourtney is the prettiest here…the most natural,” one fan wrote. “Looks like Kourtney is the only one with a REAL belly button,” someone else added.
“Spot the X2 tummy tuck versus the au naturel tummy tuck,” another commenter added.
The comments continued with one fan writing: “Kourt looks so on fire after giving birth!!!”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about, Kourtney’s belly is the most natural of all.”
“I think Kourtney is absolutely stunning, yeah, because she looks real!!”
“Kourtney’s mother’s body is [fire emojis].’
Another fan criticized Kim, who once said Kourtney was “the least interesting to look at” and wrote, “Kourtney is the MOST interesting to look at!” Pure beauty!’
Kim and Kourtney – who have had a rocky relationship in the past and got into a physical altercation on their reality TV show The Kardashians – appear to be on good terms at the moment, having recently enjoyed a family holiday together.
In addition to Kim’s tribute, Kourtney was also showered with love from other members of her family.
Khloe also shared a photo of her and Kourtney in a bikini, writing, “Happy birthday to my Jane @kourtneykardash, my Sugar Plum Fairy, my tiny box of treats that you are. Towanda for life! You deserve every ounce of happiness, love and blessings you receive!’
Kourtney’s husband Travis Barker shared a photo of her on the toilet. ‘Happy birthday to my beautiful wife, soul mate and best friend forever. I love you, I love our life together’
Kourtney gave birth to their son Rocky about five and a half months ago. She also shares Mason, 14, Penelope, 11, and Reign, 10, with ex-partner Scott Disick, 40.
Khloe also shared a photo of her and Kourtney in a bikini, writing, “Happy birthday to my Jane @kourtneykardash, my Sugar Plum Fairy, my tiny box of treats that you are. Towanda for life! You deserve every ounce of happiness, love and blessings you receive!’
Her mother Kris Jenner was the first to post. She called the POOSH founder the “first born doll” as she shared photos of the beauty.
Jenner also said Kourtney was a “beautiful, amazing girl.”
Meanwhile, her husband Travis shared a photo of her on the toilet.
“Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, soul mate and best friend forever. I love you, I love our life together. Thank you for being the most amazing woman a person could ask for. Here’s to many more years of “adventures together ❤️,” he shared.
Kourtney is now a mother of four: she has Rocky with rock star Travis, as well as Mason, 14, Penelope, 11, and Reign, 10, with ex-partner Scott Disick, 40.