Brody Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner’s Complicated Relationship Over the Years

Keeping up with Brody Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner's complicated relationship may be easier said than done.

Long before becoming a star of The Hills or a contestant on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, Brody grew up with a famous father who wasn't always present.

"The big formative years for them, I was really struggling with issues,” Caitlyn - who went by Bruce before coming out as a trans woman in 2015 - said on 20/20that same year. “I didn’t do a good job. And I apologized to my kids for that.”

Caitlyn, who is a former Olympic decathlete and motivational speaker, has six children with three different wives: Burt Jenner and Cassandra Marino with Chrystie Scott, Brandon Jenner and Brody with Linda Thompson and Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner with Kris Jenner.

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"There’s no excuse for not being a good parent," Caitlyn reiterated to ABC in 2017, "no matter how many problems you have.”

Keep reading to see how Brody and Caitlyn's relationship played out in the spotlight and where they stand today:

Inside Brody's Childhood

While Caitlyn's older kids were not regular guests on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Brody made several appearances when the show first launched on E! in 2007.

In a 2013 episode, the DJ shared a glimpse into being raised by Caitlyn. “I think Bruce is an incredible human being and I think that Bruce is a great father, he just wasn’t a great father to me. I grew up with my stepdad [David Foster],” Brody said. “Bruce was never around. I can’t tell you how many birthdays went by where Bruce wasn’t there. I resent him for that.”

Brody's Reaction to Caitlyn's Transition

Throughout Caitlyn's transition, Brody was a supportive son and shined a light on what the process meant to him.

“The first thing I thought was just, like, ‘It finally makes sense,'” Brody told ABC News in 2017. “I’ve known Bruce for a long time and I didn’t really get along with Bruce. Caitlyn and I get along a little more, because Caitlyn is actually who she really is and she’s living her life finally now as the person she actually was.”

Where Brody Stands With Caitlyn Today

In October 2024, Brody attended Caitlyn's 75th birthday party.

"Last night bday dinner in Malibu was so special," Caitlyn wrote via Instagram at the time. "Family is everything! So many kids and so many of the grandkids, all in one place, at one time. …I love you all so much."

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Brody Jenner's New View on Parenting

After welcoming a baby girl with Tia Blanco in July 2023, Brody shared his perspective on parenting.

"I think that what I'm most excited about is doing things differently than my father did," Brody said in an August 2023 YouTube video. "Growing up I didn't have the greatest relationship with then-Bruce [now Caitlyn]. [Caitlyn] wasn't really around for me growing up. So I think that just doing the exact opposite, being the absolute best father I could possibly be and getting ready for the journey and just so very excited."

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This story was originally published January 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM.