Khloé Kardashian has some cute nicknames for her one-year-old son Tatum, including “mini Robert” and “baby Rob,” both of which refer to her brother Rob Kardashian.
She has always commented on how much Tatum looks like her younger sibling. Khloé recently opened up about how striking their resemblance is. She revealed that she had her ex, Tristan Thompson, take three paternity tests to confirm that he is the father of their son – and not Rob.
On May 7, Khloé discussed this situation, which could easily be a storyline on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, during an appearance on the SHE MD podcast. “My son looks just like my brother, and my brother is one of my favorite people,” Khloé said, adding that Tatum also shares her late father’s sarcastic sense of humor. “There are flashes of my father in Tatum. It’s so weird.”
Khloé and Dr. Aliabadi, one of the podcast’s hosts, both agreed that Tatum looked more like Rob than her, leading Khloé to question his paternity. “Tatum was conceived through IVF or a surrogate and I asked Rob, ‘Have you ever donated sperm?’ I had Tristan take three DNA tests and he was so offended,” she admitted.
During the paternity testing process, Khloé mentioned that her doctor was shocked by her repeated requests for DNA tests, especially since Tristan had already been confirmed as Tatum’s father. She ended up acknowledging that the Kardashian genetics were especially dominant in Tatum, but joked that she wouldn’t be surprised by the mix-up — even though it would be “so disgusting.”
Khloé also praised Tristan for being an “incredible father” to their children. Despite their split in December 2019 following his cheating scandal, the two are still raising their 6-year-old daughter True Thompson together. Khloé stressed: “I don’t want it to be about us beating him up. He made a mistake but he’s a really nice guy and we get along so well now. We’re not supposed to be together, but he was supposed to be the father of these kids.”
In closing, Khloé Kardashian’s candid revelations about her son’s resemblance to her brother Rob sparked a conversation about family dynamics and the complexities of parenting.
Her decision to have Tristan Thompson undergo three paternity tests highlights how strong her belief was in the striking resemblance between Tatum and Rob. While it may have been a surprising and funny moment for fans, it also underscores the deep love and connection Khloé feels for both her children and her family.
Despite their past struggles, Khloé’s appreciation of Tristan as a father reflects her ability to separate personal issues from co-parenting duties. The fact that they continue to work together for the sake of their children shows a mature approach to their relationship, based on mutual respect. Ultimately, Khloé’s openness about the situation provides an honest and relatable look at the challenges of navigating family, love, and co-parenting, and offers insight into the real complexities of life in the spotlight.