Kim Kardashian may be accustomed to the limelight, but even the reality TV star has her anxieties, with public rejection topping the list. The 43-year-old Kardashians star recently opened up about her “biggest fear in life” during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Kardashian revealed her deep-seated dread of being booed by an audience—a fear she had to face head-on during a roast of NFL legend Tom Brady earlier this year.
As she walked onto Fallon’s stage, the live studio audience greeted Kardashian with warm applause. She quickly joked, “It’s my biggest fear in life to get booed, so this welcome is, like, so, so good!” Fallon reassured her, saying, “Never! They love you. Come on! We’re New York City, we love ya.”
The light-hearted exchange comes just months after a more challenging moment for Kardashian during Netflix’s live broadcast of The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady on May 5. Although she started her set with cheers from the audience, the mood quickly shifted as her jokes were met with boos. Despite Netflix later editing out some of the negative reactions for the streaming version, the live audience’s response was unmistakably critical.
During the roast, Kardashian attempted to poke fun at Tom Brady’s height—a joke that did not land well with the crowd. The jeers grew louder, prompting Kardashian to pause and acknowledge the backlash with an awkward laugh. “Alright, alright, alright,” she responded, trying to regain control of the moment.
Even with the uncomfortable atmosphere, Kardashian soldiered on, addressing the swirling rumors about her dating the retired NFL quarterback. “I wasn’t going to come tonight, but since I’m not here as Tom’s date, there’s still a good chance I might,” she quipped. She further played into the gossip by adding, “Speaking of Tom and I dating, I know there were some rumors that we were, and I’d never say if we did or not. I’d just release the tape.”
Kardashian ended her three-minute roast on a note of support, with a cheeky jab at her past relationships. “I’m just here tonight to support you and celebrate you. I’ll give you the same advice I give all of my exes: good luck knowing the best is behind you.”
While the experience of getting booed may have been a low point for Kardashian, it hasn’t deterred her from continuing to step into the spotlight. Her recent candid conversation with Fallon and her resilience during the roast showcase her ability to navigate even the most challenging moments of her high-profile life with humor and grace.
