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Today host Jenna Bush Hager BLASTS Kim Kardashian’s ‘over-the-top’ birthday party for daughter North, 9
TODAY show host Jenna Bush Hager has slammed Kim Kardashian for throwing her daughter North an “over-the-top” party for her 9th birthday.
The reality star has recently shared photos from the extravagant affair, which featured a private jet and luxurious glamping-style tents.
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After seeing photos from the unique bash, host Jenna revealed her true feelings about it all during Thursday’s broadcast of the Today show.
Sitting with guest Today co-host Michelle Buteau, who’s been filling in for Hoda Kotb while she’s on vacation, Jenna blasted Kim for putting together such a lavish birthday party for her preteen.
“I have a 9-year-old, she did not have a party like this,” the 40-year-old said. “Because, y’all, this party was over the top!”
The hosts showed off some photos from the affair, and Jenna and Michelle told viewers that the Camp North sleepover party included a private jet, ropes courses, and mini tents.
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Michelle said: “I mean, it is Pinterest-worthy, I’ll give you that.”
She added that while she appreciates the “inspiration,” the comedian would have to do a “low-budget version.”
“100 percent,” Jenna agreed.
Michelle called Kim’s whole birthday for North, “extravagant upon extravagant.”
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Instead of wanting to spend so much money on their kids for their birthdays, the hosts said it’s more important to them that the children enjoy the small moments.
“Here’s a piece of advice my cousin gave me when I had my first,” Jenna shared.
“She said, ‘Do not even throw a party…Lower their expectations because if you go over-the-top at three, what do you think they’re gonna want at 16?’”
Michelle agreed and added of her own ways, saying, “I try to do little things that we can AFFORD,” and she reinforced this little jab at Kim by screaming the word with her hands around her mouth.
“Because if you don’t have money, I think that’s even more special,” she continued. “Coming up with your own traditions for holidays and birthdays.”
Jenna told Michelle and viewers that they shouldn’t look to what Kim and other celebrities do and feel bad about their own parties and gifts.
She said: “Don’t look at your social media feed and think that kids need expensive vacations or wild, over-the-top things.
“I love Kim Kardashian, so nothing against her, I’m just saying, little moments.
“Like roasting marshmallows outside or staring at the stars, walks with dogs, any of the little moments. They’re free!”
Michelle joked: “I can afford those moments!”
Earlier this week, Kim shared some highlights from her daughter North's lavish 9th birthday party in the woods.
For starters, the 41-year-old model flew her daughter and her friends to Idaho via her $150million private jet for a glamping getaway.
Kim shared a snapshot of their chariot before take-off, staged with giant silver letter balloons above the cabin door that read: "Camp North."
Kim also shared a snap of the inside, decorated with fake cobwebs along the sides of the plane.
There were also two pillows in the shape of tree trunks for each passenger.
The fun continued once they landed near their campsite as other photos showed the girls zip-lining, walking across a narrow bridge, water tubing, and waterskiing, among other activities.
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Even their sleeping arrangements were decked out in style as each guest wore the same wilderness-themed pajamas, customized with the name "Camp North."
The girl's campsites were just as cozy, including individual air mattresses with flannel blankets, tons of pillows, and a tent-like structure over the top to make it feel like they were sleeping outdoors.
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