As the saying goes ‘when you marry someone, you marry the entire family’. But it’s no secret that blending two families can be a difficult path and for Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian blending two of the world’s most-watched families comes with extra difficulties. The couple each have children from previous marriages and with a new stepmom in the frame, eyes have been turning to Travis’s daughter Alabama to question how she really feels about Kourtney Kardashian.
Legions of Kardashian fans have not only been watching Travis and Kourtney’s relationship go from strength to strength but watching the unfolding dynamics of these expanded families. It doesn't take much browsing on Instagram to see how Kourtney’s relationship with her stepdaughter is blossoming; from supportive comments to nailing matching outfits, Alabama has made it clear that she approves of the Travis-Kourtney match.
We're taking a look at some moments that showcase Alabama's close relationship with her uber-famous stepmom.
Alabama Barker’s Family Ties
First though, for those who’ve been living under a rock, here’s a quick run-down of the Kardashian - Barker family unit and some context on where Alabama fits in. Travis has two biological kids: Landon, who is 18, and Alabama, who is 16. He also remains close to his stepdaughter from his previous marriage, Atiana De La Hoya, aged 22.
Kourtney and Travis have lived literally a stone's throw away from each other for the past 10 years. Living on the same street, their kids would often cross paths with each other. Even though their age gaps meant they never socialized together, their familiarity helped forge an easy relationship between them all when their parent's romance sparked up. But what of the parent-kid dynamics?
Alabama Embraced Kourtney’s Stepmom Title Before It Was Official
Before news of Travis and Kourtney’s engagement even broke the internet, Alabama was hinting that Kourtney was a soon-to-be wife and stepmom - a title she was proud to share with her followers.
In a TikTok filmed back in July, Alabama was playing a game of Never Have I Ever, with Alabama asked whether she has ever met a Kardashian. The answer was obvious but her response was extra sweet as, referring to Kourtney, she answered "she's my stepmom." This was the first time fans had directly heard Alabama call Kourtney her stepmom and hearing her say it out loud was further proof of their close bond.
Alabama Gave The Couple’s Engagement The Seal Of Approval
Everyone knows how important a family’s seal of approval is and when it comes to proposing to one of the most famous women in the world, a blessing can truly make or break a relationship.
Following the scenic beach proposal Travis set up for Kourtney on October 27th, 2021, Alabama was one of the first to celebrate the news of her dad’s engagement. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Alabama shared a photo of Kourtney sporting her engagement ring and wrote “So happy for you guys... I love [you] both.”
Alabama Openly Expresses Her Love For Kourtney On Socials
With one of the largest social media following in the world, Kourtney is no stranger to an online compliment. But perhaps the most touching comments she has received are from Alabama. From the early days of her dad’s relationship with Kourtney, the teen has been open about her love of Kardashian sister number 2.
Earlier this month, she posted a video of the musician and Poosh founder playing "Heart and Soul" on the piano together, adding an adoring face emoji to her Instagram Story at the time.
The love certainly seems to be mutual since the stepmom - stepdaughter duo frequently jokes back and forth in each other's comments. Alabama joked that she takes "the best pictures" in the comment section of one of Kourtney’s bikini shots, with the latter replying, "oh yes you do."
Alabama’s Relationship With Her Biological Mother Isn’t As Easygoing
As Barker's kids have found themselves in a stronger spotlight over the years, more details have come to light about their relationship with their biological mother, Shanna Moakler.
On May 22nd, 2021, it was made clear that there's a rift between Alabama and her mom as she bared all on her Instagram stories. “Everybody thinks my mother is amazing,” she wrote at the time. “My mom has never completely been in my life... Did your moms ask to see you on Mother’s Day [because] mine didn’t?".
Her comments about Shanna were in contrast to the praises she sang for Kourtney only one day earlier. On May 21st, the teen posted an Instagram Story of her opening box with a strawberry-topped cake inside. “@kourtneykardash [red heart emoji] [you],” the teen captioned the video.
She Has No Shame About Twinning With Her Stepmom
Alabama’s regular mention of Kourtney on her socials is strong proof at the two share a pretty close bond. As any mother-daughter duo knows, being able to pull off a twinning photo in a way that doesn’t look completely awkward requires a next-level understanding of each other.
Perhaps, then, it's not just a testament to Kourtney's flawless style credentials, and Alabama's own savvy style, but also to their closeness that the pair have managed to pull off the ultimate twinning look. In a December 2021 post shared by Kourtney, the two pose effortlessly for the camera as they wear matching black puffers next to Travis’ stepdaughter, Atiana. Locking in their tight bond was the caption Kourtney added below: a padlock and key emoji.