Kim Kardashian has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, a revelation made during the season seven premiere of The Kardashians, aired on October 23, 2025.
The 45-year-old SKIMS founder discovered the condition through a routine MRI scan, captured on camera for the Hulu reality series.
In a heartfelt moment, Kim called her sister Kourtney to share the news, describing the finding as a “little aneurysm” in her brain.
She attributed the condition to stress, telling Kourtney, “The doctors said it’s from stress.”
Kourtney was stunned, responding with a simple, “Whoa!” as the news sank in.
Kim connected the aneurysm to the emotional toll of her high-profile divorce from Kanye West, finalized in 2022 after their 2014 marriage.
The couple shares four children—North, 12, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6—adding complexity to their co-parenting dynamic.
Kim explained, “I feel more stressed because I have to protect my kids from all the drama.”
She also noted that stress triggered a flare-up of her psoriasis, a condition that had been dormant since her divorce.
A brain aneurysm is a bulge in a brain blood vessel caused by a weakened vessel wall, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Small aneurysms often lack symptoms and may only need monitoring, but a rupture can be life-threatening, with a high fatality rate.
Chronic stress, while not a direct cause, can elevate blood pressure, potentially contributing to aneurysm development or rupture.
Kim has not shared details about her treatment plan or whether surgery is recommended.
In the episode, she opened up about co-parenting challenges with West, who has publicly clashed with the Kardashian family.
She described moving past a sense of responsibility for West’s struggles, saying, “This was the first time I didn’t feel that burden.”
Kim emphasized her focus on shielding her children, stating, “My job as a mom is to protect my babies.”
Her representatives have not commented further, leaving fans awaiting more details in future episodes.