Odom's Revelations
Lamar Odom Recounts Khloé Discovering His Infidelity and Orchestrating First Rehab Stint
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In Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom, Anthony Booker, a close friend who attended Odom and Khloé Kardashian's wedding, is shown claiming that Odom told him on the wedding day he was marrying Khloé to “better his future” because the Kardashian family had “mad connections.” Khloé later called that sentiment “some f—ed up s—” on her own platforms.
Odom later clarified on Nothing’s Off the Table that he did not say he married Khloé for fame and that he didn’t need “more clout,” adding that his two adult children, Destiny and LJ, appeared in the documentary.
Khloé Kardashian also addressed the marriage-comments directly on her Khloé in Wonder Land podcast, echoing the sentiment that Odom’s remarks about fame were upsetting and noting she spent hours participating in the documentary as a favor.
A notable detail from the interviews is the Big Bear trip, where Odom says he was high and the encounter with the other woman led to the involvement of Khloé, who arranged his first rehab stint; he describes the moment as part of a broader relapse and recovery arc.
Lamar Odom has revealed that Khloé Kardashian learned of his infidelity through the other woman herself — and that Kris Jenner showed up with a fleet of SUVs to take him straight to rehab. The disclosure came as Odom opened up about the chaotic events surrounding his first treatment stint during their marriage. In Touch Weekly reported the details from Odom's recent interviews tied to his Netflix documentary.
The revelations come amid a broader back-and-forth between Odom and Khloé over his Netflix special, Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom. A friend's claim in the film — that Odom married Khloé for "fame" — drew sharp public responses from both sides. AOL reported that Odom has since denied the allegation entirely.
Kris Jenner Arrived With SUVs to Take Odom to Rehab
Odom says he was high when he took another woman on a trip to Big Bear, California. The woman knew he was married to Khloé — and told her anyway. According to Yahoo News, Odom described the moment as a turning point that kicked off his first stint in rehab. The encounter set off a chain of events that brought Khloé and the entire Kardashian family into action.
Kris Jenner did not come alone. In Touch Weekly reported that Jenner arrived with SUVs to escort Odom directly into treatment. Odom frames the intervention as a clear sign of how far the family went to help him. He describes that period as part of a longer relapse-and-recovery arc that has defined much of his adult life.
Netflix Documentary Sparked 'Married for Fame' Firestorm
In Untold, Odom's close friend Anthony Booker claimed that on the wedding day, Odom told him he was marrying Khloé to "better his future" because the Kardashians had "mad connections." Khloé called that sentiment "some f—ed up s—" on her own platforms. She also said she spent hours participating in the documentary as a personal favor — and felt blindsided by what aired.
Khloé addressed the comments directly on her Khloé in Wonder Land podcast. She made clear the remarks stung. Yahoo News noted that she also pointed out the show Khloé & Lamar grew largely from Lamar's own enthusiasm — pushing back on any idea that she drove the public relationship for personal gain.
Odom Fires Back: 'I Didn't Need More Clout'
Odom responded on the podcast Nothing's Off the Table. He said flatly that he did not marry Khloé for fame. "I didn't need more clout," he said, according to AOL. He pointed out that he was already a well-known NBA player before the relationship. He also noted that his two adult children, Destiny and LJ, appeared in the documentary — suggesting the project was personal, not promotional.
Odom said he did not intend to send the message that the documentary conveyed about his motives. Yahoo News reported that he acknowledged the comments caused real hurt and said he understood why Khloé was upset. He stopped short of a full apology but made clear he wanted to correct the record publicly.
Odom's Recovery Journey Remains Ongoing After Years of Scrutiny
Odom frames his current chapter as one of accountability. He has been open about his history of drug use and the near-fatal overdose he suffered in 2015 at a Nevada brothel. The Netflix documentary revisits those years in detail. He says his goal now is to rebuild — in public and in private — after years of damage done to himself and the people around him.
Both Odom and Khloé continue to process their shared history in separate, very public ways. She has a podcast. He has a documentary. AOL reported that despite the tension over his remarks, Odom hopes the story he's telling lands as one of survival. The Big Bear story and Kris Jenner's SUVs are just one chapter in a much longer arc.
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