The Brett Cooper Show Is the Kardashian Curse to Blame for Kanye’s Breakdown? | Episode 78
Oct 18, 2025
Is the Kardashian curse a myth, or a reflection of fame's pitfalls? Recent discussions delve into Kim's controversial Skims product and her take on the curse narrative. High-profile male figures linked to the Kardashians, like Kanye, Scott, and Lamar, show how fame can amplify existing struggles. The podcast explores the darker side of celebrity culture, including public shaming and its toll on mental health. Ultimately, it paints the Kardashian curse as a cautionary tale on the true costs of fame.
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Curse Is An Oversimplified Narrative
- The 'Kardashian curse' labels women's relationships as the cause of men's downfalls, which simplifies complex problems.
- Brett Cooper argues the pattern reflects deeper issues, not just the women's influence.
Lamar Odom's Public Collapse
- Brett recounts Lamar Odom's fall from NBA champion to drug-induced coma after his marriage to Khloe.
- She uses Lamar to show preexisting vulnerabilities worsened in the Kardashian orbit.
Preexisting Vulnerabilities Get Amplified
- Brett links many men's declines to absent male role models, addiction, and trauma predating Kardashian relationships.
- She argues fame amplified existing problems rather than created them.