Did Kris Jenner Secretly Marry Corey Gamble? He Calls Her His 'Lil Wife' In 71st Birthday Tribute
Corey Gamble calls Kris Jenner his 'lil wife' in a birthday tribute, sparking secret marriage rumors. Here's what we know about their 12-year relationship.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleIt's a day of celebration for the Kardashian-Jenner 'Momager', Kris Jenner. The mother of six turned 71 on November 5, 2021, and her family is expressing their love and admiration for their matriarch with heartfelt birthday tributes. However, one particular post raising eyebrows is a tribute coming from Kris' longtime partner, Corey Gamble.
Kris and Corey have sparked fresh marriage speculation after he referred to her as his “lil wife” in a sweet birthday tribute. The affectionate message quickly caught fans' attention, leaving some wondering whether the couple had secretly tied the knot.
Corey Gamble's birthday tribute for Kris Jenner reignites wedding rumors
On Thursday, Corey took to Instagram to celebrate Jenner's 71st birthday with a heartfelt message praising her role as a mother and partner. The 45-year-old shared a carousel of photographs of the reality star, calling her the "Holy Grail" and saying how lucky he felt to have his "lil wife" in his life. He wrote:
“Happiest Birthday to the Holy Grail… Love you forever!! Keep being Great. You’re the greatest mother, Lovey & Honey to all your kids, and I’m blessed to have you in my life, lil wife. To many more great years. Love you much."
The post included pictures of Kris at the All's Fair season two premiere during the 2026 Rome Film Festival, as well as a photograph of the couple posing together on a boat. Kris responded in the comments with a loving message of her own, writing, “I love you,” alongside a red heart emoji.
Corey's use of "wife" to mention Kris immediately raised eyebrows, but neither of them has confirmed that they are married. Yet, the new post has reignited what the internet has speculated for a long time. With their consistent presence in each other's lives and Kris occasionally getting spotted with a huge diamond ring on her left hand, the chatter around a secret marriage hasn't stopped.
In fact, marriage rumors have followed the couple for years. Kris has previously been playful when asked about the possibility of marrying Corey again. During an April 2026 appearance on Khloe Kardashian's Khloe in Wonder Land podcast, Kris addressed speculation about their relationship and possible wedding plans. She teased:
"You never know. You just never know. I'm full of surprises."
However, a source close to the couple recently told PEOPLE that they have never seriously discussed getting married and are happy with their relationship as it stands. The insider described the couple as "great partners for each other," who can "spend time apart and come right back together like they never left."
Kris Jenner celebrates her 71st birthday with family and friends
Corey's affectionate tribute was among the birthday wishes Kris received from her family and celebrity friends. Her daughters Kylie and Khloe Kardashian also shared emotional messages celebrating their mother. Kylie thanked Kris for her love and support for the family. She wrote, "I will never take for granted the love you poured into us and the beautiful life you gave us."
Khloe also reflected on their relationship in an Instagram post, expressing how grateful she felt to have Kris as their mother. In a lengthy tribute, she wrote:
"Of all the blessings this life could have given me, one of my greatest will always be that I get to call you my mama. One of the most beautiful parts of getting older is getting to know you in so many different ways. Not just as my mommy, but as a woman, a friend, a businesswoman, a badass, a dreamer, and someone who is still discovering new parts of herself. And somehow, with every passing year, I find more reasons to admire you and even more ways to love you."
Khloe's note continued, "But as much as I admire the extraordinary, fabulous woman you are, it’s the simplest moments with you that I treasure most... It’s the comfort of knowing that no matter how old I get, you’ll always be my mama. And there is nothing in this world quite like that feeling... If I had a thousand lifetimes to live, I’d find you in every single one. And without hesitation, I’d choose you to be my mommy EVERY! SINGLE! TIME!"
Kris, born on November 5, 1955, is best known for managing her children's careers and starring in the family's reality shows, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians. After her heartbreaking separation from Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner), sources close to the family say Kris looks very happy and satisfied in her relationship with Corey Gamble.
Do you think Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble may have secretly tied the knot?
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