Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede have ceased all communication following Khloe’s decision to unfollow Emma on Instagram earlier in 2026.
- August 24, 2026
AceShowbiz - Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede have ceased all communication following Khloe’s decision to unfollow Emma on Instagram earlier in 2026. The move signals a sharp break in their previously close relationship, which has been deteriorating over the past year amid changes in their business partnership.
The two co-founded the denim brand Good American in 2016, with Grede acting as CEO and handling most of the brand's day-to-day operations. Khloe has significantly reduced her involvement since August 2024, stepping back from promotional activities and canceling scheduled brand events. This decreased participation contributed directly to the growing rift between them. While Khloe remains a founder and investor, Emma now manages the company largely independently. Both women agreed to end their professional partnership carefully to protect Good American's reputation and ongoing success.
Khloe Kardashian is best known for her television appearances in Keeping Up with the Kardashians and related series, and while she maintains a co-founder title with Good American, she has shifted focus to other ventures. Meanwhile, Emma Grede, a key figure behind several Kardashian fashion businesses including Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand, has established herself as a major industry player with multiple companies valued at hundreds of millions. Their collaboration once thrived on Khloe’s public profile and Emma’s business acumen, but this dynamic has since unraveled.
The breakdown between Khloe and Emma underscores the challenges of balancing personal relationships with demanding business roles, especially when one partner reduces their involvement. Khloe’s strategic withdrawal from Good American and Emma’s increased operational control have created distance that neither side has bridged, resulting in the current silence and social media split. This development marks a significant shift in the leadership of a brand that once symbolized their joint ambitions.