Fans surprised as they spot Kim Kardashian's new revelation about her ethnicity

Express Tribune

28-04-2025

Kim Kardashian recently caught the attention of her followers after identifying as 'Asian' in a recent Instagram story.
The revelation occurred during her documented visit to a head spa, where she filmed the scalp analysis ahead of her treatment. On the screen, alongside her name, age, and sex, was the word 'Asian' listed under her ethnicity, sparking surprise among her fans.
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One follower, who shared a screenshot of the story on Reddit, admitted, 'Didn't know Kim identifies herself as Asian,' noting her surprise. Another follower clarified, acknowledging that while Armenia is in Asia, they had never thought of Kim identifying as Asian, given her half-Armenian heritage. Some fans speculated that her identification might stem from the ethnic complexities surrounding her background. One user suggested that it could be odd for her to identify as fully white, given her Armenian roots and connection to her father, Robert Kardashian, who was of Armenian descent.
There were also discussions surrounding the context of her head spa visit. Some followers noted that the classification might relate to the treatment itself, with certain hair types typically associated with Asian hair in the context of the treatment process. Another user remarked, 'Armenians are 'West Asians' or Eurasians,' referencing the geographical and cultural complexities of Armenia, which straddles both Europe and Asia.
Kim's father, Robert Kardashian, was Armenian, and her mother, Kris Jenner, is of Scottish and Dutch descent. While Armenia is geographically located in Western Asia, its proximity to European countries often leads some Armenians to identify as European, despite their cultural ties to Asia.
The unexpected categorization has left fans debating, but it highlights the complexities of cultural identity, particularly in relation to Armenia's Eurasian positioning.