Kim Kardashian‘s love life has been a public topic for years, but a new episode of The Kardashians has brought back a forgotten chapter. During a sleepover at Kris Jenner‘s Palm Springs home, Khloé Kardashian revealed that Kim once went on a date with actor Joey Lawrence.
The moment aired on November 5, 2026, during The Kardashians Season 8, Episode 5, titled “Don’t Try This At Home”. The short-lived connection had been mentioned before, but the new episode put it back in the spotlight with a game of truth or dare and a story that Kim herself seemed surprised to hear again.
The Sleepover Reveal on The Kardashians
The episode featured Kim, Khloé, and Kim’s The Fifth Wheel co-stars Brenda Song, Nikki Glaser, and Fortune Feimster at Kris Jenner’s house. The group wore matching Skims pajamas and played truth or dare. Khloé picked a card that asked, “What have you pretended to like to impress someone?” She then turned to Kim and began, “Kim, when we were younger, went on a date with Joey Lawrence and she pretended to like…” The sentence was cut short when Kim reacted with surprise, saying, “I was like, ‘Whoa!’”. The full story was never finished on the show, but the brief mention was enough to bring the past romance back into the conversation.
A Brother’s Confirmation From 2023
The connection between Kim and Joey Lawrence was discussed in more detail on the Brotherly Love podcast in 2023. Joey’s brothers, Matthew Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence, brought up the topic during Episode 8 of the podcast, which was released on April 14, 2023. Andrew shared a story about Joey breaking a commitment to him as a child. “Joey broke a commitment to me when I was seven,” Andrew said. “We were supposed to have a sleepover. He stood me up for Jennifer Love Hewitt.”. Matthew then added his own memory: “That’s funny because we were supposed to be playing video games, and I’m knocking on his door, and then Kim Kardashian answers the door. I was pissed for about .5 seconds because then I was just talking to Kim and I was like, ‘Oh, this is great!’”. Joey seemed embarrassed by the memory being brought up, telling his brothers, “You guys. OK. Now we’re going down some rabbit hole!”.
Who Is Joey Lawrence?
Joey Lawrence is an American actor, singer, and television host who became a teen heartthrob in the 1990s. He is known for his roles on shows like Blossom, Brotherly Love, and Melissa & Joey, and he also starred in Gimme a Break! early in his career. Lawrence was born on April 20, 1976, in Abington, Pennsylvania. Beyond acting, he has released music, including a self-titled debut album in 1993 and Soulmates in 1997.
Lawrence’s romantic history has been followed by fans for years. He dated Kellie Martin, Keri Russell in 1994, and Katherine Heigl from 1994 to 1996. He was also linked to Jennifer Love Hewitt in late 1995. His connection with Kim Kardashian is believed to have happened around 1999, according to multiple dating history records. The exact timing has not been confirmed by either person, and the TVInsider report notes that it is unclear when they dated.
Kim Kardashian’s Dating Timeline at the Time
At the time of the rumored dates with Lawrence, Kim Kardashian was years away from the public profile she has today. Her first marriage was to Damon Thomas, from 2000 to 2003. She later dated Ray J from 2003 to 2006 and Reggie Bush from 2007 to 2009. She married Kris Humphries in 2011, and the marriage ended after 72 days. She then married Kanye West in 2014, and their divorce was finalized in 2022. The brief connection with Lawrence sits in the earlier part of that timeline, before her marriages and high-profile relationships became regular tabloid material.
Joey Lawrence’s Marriages and Family
Joey Lawrence has been married three times. His first marriage was to Michelle Vella, from 2002 to 2005. He was then married to Chandie Yawn-Nelson from 2005 to 2020, and their divorce was finalized in 2022. He has been married to actress Samantha Cope since 2022. Lawrence and Cope welcomed their second child together, a son named Ford Joseph Lawrence, on April 6, 2026. The baby is Lawrence’s fourth child; he also shares daughters Liberty and Charleston with his ex-wife Chandie Yawn-Nelson, and daughter Dylan with Cope. The couple announced the birth on April 9, 2026, in a joint Instagram post.
Where to Watch The Kardashians Season 8
The Kardashians Season 8 premiered on October 8, 2026, on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ in international markets including Australia, the UK, Canada, and India. New episodes are released weekly on Thursdays. Episode 5, which included the Joey Lawrence revelation, aired on November 5, 2026. The season is described by Hulu as being “all about love, reinvention, and what comes next,” and the trailer teased Kim’s dating life and Khloé declaring she is single. Viewers in the US can stream the show on Hulu, while audiences in other regions can watch it on Disney+ under the Star banner. New episodes continue through November 2026, with Episode 6 scheduled for November 12 and Episode 7 for November 19.
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What the Reveal Means for Viewers
The moment on The Kardashians was brief, but it connected two different eras of pop culture. Joey Lawrence was a familiar face to audiences in the 1990s through his sitcom roles, while Kim Kardashian became a household name in the 2000s and 2010s. The fact that their paths crossed before either became a constant media presence gives the story a relatable quality. It is a reminder that celebrity histories often include small, forgotten connections that only surface years later. The truth or dare game at Kris Jenner’s house turned that small connection into a talking point for viewers, and the 2023 podcast episode gave it a bit more context. Neither Kim nor Joey has spoken about the dates in detail, and the exact nature of their time together remains a minor footnote in both of their public histories.
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