She’s known as the cool and aloof one in the family, but Kourtney Kardashian has been coming in hot, hot, hot lately – and it’s all thanks to her sizzling romance with Travis Barker. Last week, they took things to a whole new level, as Travis marked Kourtney’s 42nd birthday with a steamy collection of photos of the pair, alongside the caption, “I F*CKING LOVE YOU! YOU’RE A BLESSING TO THIS WORLD. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.” And that wasn’t all. He also treated her to an enormous arrangement of tulips and gardenias – plus an actual plane banner bearing the message, “Happy Birthday, Kourtney!”
According to insiders, Kourtney’s birthday was a watershed moment for the couple, and they’re now happier than ever to shout about their love from the rooftops. And as their romance progresses at breakneck speed, marriage and babies are “the logical next step”.
“Travis has already started shopping and planning an ultra-romantic proposal that will knock Kourt off her feet,” says an insider close to the loved-up pair, who had been friends for years before taking things further in February.
“He really believes she’s the girl of his dreams, and she’s just as crazy about him. Kourtney knows people will accuse her of moving too fast, but she’s known Travis for years and she’s seen first-hand that he’s a wonderful dad to his own kids [Landon, 17, Alabama, 15, and stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, 21.]
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The most iconic Keeping Up With the Kardashians moments (slide)
1 of 20When Khloe Kardashian went to jail
Remember back in season three when Khloe was arrested for driving under the influence? She was in jail for approximately three hours before she was released. But it was Kim Kardashian taking selfies in the car that made it so iconic.
2 of 20When Kim Kardashian hit Khloe
Remember when Kim was feuding with her sisters over her Bentley? Well things turned violent and Kim infamously hit Khloe with her bag. This was peak KUWTK, tbh.
3 of 20When Kris Jenner met up with Todd
Yeah, these were wild times on KUWTK. Remember when Kris met up with her ex Todd Waterman? You know, the guy she had an affair with during her marriage to Robert Kardashian?
4 of 20When Kim Kardashian slammed Khloe via text
Kim has been a savage from day one tbh. After Khloe woke her sister up to say goodbye (during Kim and Kourtney take New York), Kim sent her an extremely rude text message. She actually called her younger sisters a "dumb evil little f--king troll". Ouch.
5 of 20When Scott Disick got too drunk
This wasn't iconic in a good way. Over the years viewers saw him shove money down a waiters throat, punch a mirror and argue with Kourt.
6 of 20When Kylie and Kendall Jenner argued over a dress
A good few years ago Kendall and Kylie argued because Ky wouldn't let her sister wear her dress. Kenny ended up calling Kylie and "f--king bitch".
7 of 20When Kim Kardashian cried
Back in season two when the famous family went on a skiing trip Kourtney laughed at Kim's crying face. Her crying face is now pretty iconic and the ski trip wasn't the last time we saw it...
8 of 20When Kim Kardashian did Playboy
Throwback to Kris being supportive of Kim doing Playboy by taking her own photos of the nude shoot.
9 of 20When Kanye West proposed to Kim Kardashian
Kanye West sure does know how to celebrate but no one was prepared for his shock proposal at the AT&T Stadium in San Francisco. He flew out all her family and friends so they could be there for the incredible moment. Cute.
10 of 20When the Kardashians found out about Rob's engagement
Speaking of engagements, remember when Rob and Blac Chyna got engagement and he didn't even tell his sisters? Bless them.
11 of 20When Khloe Kardashian asked Kylie Jenner about kissing boys
Can you remember when Khloe, Kim, Kendall and Kylie were all talking about boys and Ky looked mega confused when her older sister insinuated that you could kiss a guy somewhere other than their lips?
12 of 20When Khloe Kardashian found out about Tristan Thompson cheating
You're probably thinking of the whole Tristan/Jordyn Woods situation but long before that he actually cheated on KoKo when she was pregnant with True. Khloe and Tristan tried to make things work but it wasn't to last and he ended up kissing Kylie's BFF Jordyn. We then got to see the moment all the Kardashian/Jenners found out about the news.
13 of 20When Kris Jenner had an allergic reaction
The Kardashian/Jenners flew out to the Dominican Republic for a family vacation but Kris' allergic reaction is the only memory we have of this holiday.
14 of 20When Kim Kardashian cried over a spider
Now, when Kim first told us she had a spider phobia we just thought she simply didn't like them - oh how wrong we were. When the family went on a holiday during season one she was left crying after finding a spider on herself.
15 of 20When Kris Jenner found out about Kim's tape
Kim's sex tape was arguably one of the reasons she became famous but the bit that everyone remembers about the whole ordeal was Kris Jenner's famous words, "As her mother I wanted to kill her! But as her manager..."
16 of 20When Kris Jenner threw shade at Kim Kardashian's marriage
After the family slammed Kris for buying Rob a house, the momager hit back at Kim's marriage to Kris Humphries. "I'm married for 72 days? Really? That's normal," were her famous words. Obsessed.
17 of 20When Kylie Jenner FINALLY admitted she had lip fillers
Remember when Kylie Jenner told the world that she over lined her lips and that's why they appeared bigger? Fast forward a good few months and she finally admitted on the show that she did have lip fillers before admitting, "It's just an insecurity of mine".
18 of 20When Kris Jenner cleaned Kylie Jenner's room
Oh Kris, remember when she tried to clean and re-organise Kylie's room and she was not impressed?
19 of 20When Kourtney Kardashian demanded money for Kim Kardashian's Hollywood game
In case you haven't heard the Kardashian's/Jenners have branched out to video games. But it all kicked off when Kim wanted to get her sisters involved in the game, but Kourtney wanted to be paid. Kim didn't understand why Kourt was being difficult and then said, "I bought her a f--king career!" Awkward.
20 of 20When the Kardashians got chickens
Remember when Kris wanted to get the whole family eating healthy so she got chickens so they could all eat organic eggs? Yeah, it didn't turn out so well.
“He’s been totally respectful and sweet with her children, too, and she’s trusting her gut that this feels right. It’s the first time in her life she’s felt truly worshipped by a guy, and she can’t get enough of it.”
As KUWTK fans will remember, Kourtney had a habit of seeming a tad “icy” on camera, especially in scenes with her on/off beau of nine years Scott Disick, with whom she has three kids – Mason, 11, Penelope, eight, and Reign, six. But last week, we saw a very different Kourtney, who was spotted getting frisky with Travis, 45, on a public beach.
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According to our source, the star has been telling friends their connection is “simply magical” and that they’re both on the same page when it comes to settling down and starting a family.
“Kourt’s confident she’ll get pregnant quickly,” we’re told. “She’s never had a problem conceiving before and the fact she’s in this relaxed and happy state of mind gives her a lot more reassurance that the stars are aligned for her and Travis to be parents. He’s very much the guy she’s decided to share her dreams with.”
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