In a recent appearance on the “Dumb Blonde” podcast, Shanna Moakler, 48, opened up about the breakdown of her marriage to Travis Barker, 48, and claimed that Kim Kardashian played a role in the deterioration of their relationship. Moakler revealed that she and Barker were “working” on their relationship when she received text messages from an anonymous source containing alleged exchanges between Barker and Kardashian.
According to Moakler, the texts suggested that Barker and Kardashian were attempting to meet up at her sister’s house for intimate purposes. When Moakler confronted Barker with the messages, she claimed he deleted them. Moakler also alleged that she called Kardashian, who denied the affair and reportedly said, “I don’t like white guys.”
Moakler and Barker, who tied the knot in 2004, went through a tumultuous relationship that included an initial separation in 2006, followed by an on-off dynamic before finalizing their divorce in 2008. Moakler asserted that the drama with Kardashian played a significant role in their inability to recover and contributed to their ultimate split.
Travis Barker has previously denied any physical involvement with Kim Kardashian, stating in his 2015 memoir that they only went to dinner and lunch together. Barker is now married to Kim’s sister, Kourtney Kardashian, and the couple tied the knot in May 2022.
During the podcast appearance, Moakler also shared details about other aspects of her relationship with Barker, claiming to have caught him with Lindsay Lohan at one point. Despite the challenges, Moakler expressed a desire to make the relationship work for the sake of their family, emphasizing her love for Barker and wanting her children to see their parents in love.
Moakler also addressed her strained relationship with the Kardashian family, particularly with Barker’s children, Alabama and Landon. She alleged that the family’s media presence led to her feeling bullied and experiencing what she described as “parental alienation.” Moakler criticized the Kardashian family as a “media machine” and expressed her strong dislike for them, stating that she removed herself from the situation and took a step back.
The podcast appearance provided a candid and emotional insight into Moakler’s perspective on her past relationship and the challenges she faced in the public eye.