Carmelo Anthony’s ex, La La Anthony, isn’t just in the mix; she is the party. Whether she’s lighting up red carpets, sparking viral IG moments for her 15M followers, or turning A-list hangouts into headline-worthy affairs. New York’s ultimate socialite doesn’t just keep up with the glam squad, she leads it. La La’s Rolodex reads like a VIP cheat code, from courtside dates with power players to behind-the-scenes boss moves. Speaking of the A-list hangouts, she’s known to have maintained a long-standing relationship with the social bosses, the Kardashians.
While La La Anthony may be close to the entire clan, she and Kim Kardashian share a special bond. While others fade from the Kardashian orbit faster than last season’s trends, La La’s bond with Kim has proven bulletproof, surviving reality TV storms and shifting social circles. Their connection goes deeper than glam squads and group selfies; it’s a sisterhood that’s outlasted relationships, business ventures, and Hollywood’s fickle friendship game. In Kardashian years, that’s practically a lifetime. However, Kim isn’t the only Kardashian La La Anthony has managed to Keep Up With.
She and Khloe Kardashian have given the media enough instances to conclude their special bond. In the most recent display of their girlhood, Khloe Kardashian sent La La a surprise Valentine’s Day gift. It was the XO Khloe perfume inside a heart-shaped box. The packaging was as impressive to La La as its smell was. “Smells sooo good!!” is what she had written in the caption and tagged Khloe with a white heart emoji.
Their friendship has truly come a long way. What started as a hangout based on mutual relationship has now taken its shape. Their friendship blossomed in the early 2010s, rooted in their common connection to Kim. In a world where Hollywood friendships often feel staged, their 15-year streak of girls’ trips, IG roasts, and courtroom solidarity proves some bonds thrive beyond the spotlight. Another instance when Lala praised Khloé was after seeing Kardashian sister at the Easter Sunday Service. Lala called her “a great mom…a great girl [and] a great person.” The admiration is deep, the bond is admirable, and the love for each other isn’t any less.
But the fiercest display, you ask? During the highly publicized cheating scandal involving Tristan Thompson and Jordyn Woods in 2019, La La Anthony stood firmly by Khloé’s side. Later, at the 2019 American Image Awards, the star kept it real with US Weekly about her bestie’s love life: ‘Listen, whatever makes her happy will make me happy… I don’t care who it is. Whatever makes her happy. She’s an amazing, beautiful person.’ No meddling, no opinions, just the unfiltered support of a friend who’s seen the storms and still stands in Khloé’s corner. After weathering very public heartbreaks together, La La Anthony’s solidarity says it all.
Beyond drama and public events, their bond extends to personal support and shared experiences. As two powerhouse women raising kids in the public eye while weathering relationship storms under a microscope, they’ve become each other’s safe harbor. La La’s steadfast presence has given Khloé something rare in Hollywood, a friend who truly gets the chaos. Their sisterhood shines in quiet moments louder than any red carpet. Like when Khloé, Kim, and North West showed up courtside in December 2022 to cheer on La La’s son Kiyan Anthony at his basketball game. No cameras rolling, no PR spin. Just real ones showing up, the way they always do.
They also know very well how to rock the floors together. When Beyoncé threw her roller-disco 41st birthday bash in September 2022, Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, and La La Anthony turned the celebration into a friendship showcase. The trio’s coordinated fun, complete with Khloé’s Instagram caption, ‘All the single ladies.’ It perfectly captured their sisterhood. More than just a night out, their playful photos revealed the genuine support system they’ve built together. Because real friendship isn’t about matching outfits; it’s about showing up for birthdays, breakdowns, and everything in between.
La La Anthony & Kim Kardashian rewrote the Met Gala Playbook
The 2025 Met Gala’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme set the stage for La La Anthony and Kim Kardashian to deliver unforgettable fashion moments. La La paid homage to the late Virgil Abloh in a striking archival Off-White ensemble from his Fall 2020 collection. A half-tulle gown fused with a black tailored jumpsuit, accessorized with 90 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds. As host of Vogue’s red carpet livestream, she emphasized the look as a tribute to Abloh’s cultural legacy.
Meanwhile, Kim embraced the theme in a daring Chrome Hearts leather outfit, swapping her signature corsets for a croc-embossed vest, low-rise skirt, and layered pearls, proving her style evolution remains unmatched. The duo’s synergy extended beyond the carpet at Teyana Taylor’s exclusive afterparty at the Times Square EDITION hotel. Kim changed into a sheer Fındıkoğlu corset dress with lace-up detailing, while La La debuted a fresh, LBD look. Arriving hand-in-hand with Ciara, their effortless glamour became one of the night’s highlights.
Their bond has been particularly evident during challenging times. In 2021, both women were navigating divorces. La La from Carmelo Anthony and Kim from Kanye West. They leaned on each other for emotional support. Beyond personal hardships, they’ve shared lighter moments as well. Kim once posted a photo of herself and La La at the CFDA Fashion Awards, captioned, “If u see us happy just leave us alone plz, we deserve this,” highlighting their joy in each other’s company (People.com, TikTok).
La La’s Instagram post of the three icons with caption: “After the MET it’s the after party!! Thank you to my fam @teladamore_ @murderbravado @whodecideswar for my after party look!! Super ” sealed the whole friendship’s energy. Their presence wasn’t just about aesthetics; it was a celebration of Black creativity and enduring bonds. La La’s Abloh tribute honored design innovation, while Kim’s leather statement redefined her fashion risk-taking. Together, they embodied the Met’s theme, blending high fashion with cultural reverence. Their 2025 Met Gala appearances underscored why they remain icons, both in style and sisterhood.
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