Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty ImagesWhat bad blood?!In a new video shared on Kim Kardashian West’swebsite/appon Monday, the reality star and herformer assistant Stephanie Shepherdemphatically denied that their decision tocease working togetherwas proof of a feud“You guys, we’ve never had a feud,” Kardashian West shared, adding that she respected Shepherd’s decision “to go in a different direction.”“I’m so happy she wants to go off and do other things,” she explained.After working together since 2013, Shepherd and the KKW Beauty mogul parted ways professionally last fall. At the time, a source said the decision was made after Shepherd wanted to transition into a larger role in Kim’s businesses and it didn’t work out. (Shepherd was madeCOO of Kardashian West Brandsin 2016.)Stefanie Keenan/Getty ImagesKardashian West went on to share that she encouraged Shepherd to go off on her own path, adding that just because people stop working together, it “doesn’t mean they’re feuding and [have] stopped being friends.”“We really never even stopped talking,” Shepherd added, sharing that while reading those kinds of headlines can be uncomfortable, at least she knows “it’s not true.”“If it were true, I would be freaking out,” she said.RELATED VIDEO:Kim Kardashian’s Former Assistant Stephanie Shepherd Just Landed a New Modeling Job“And it’s also different because you haven’t had that kind of energy, so it’s hard to explain to someone, ‘It’s not true, we know that, chill out, don’t even pay it any attention.’ Because it’s hard to not pay it [attention] because people really believe things,” Kardashian West added.Shepherd said that when the headlines about their feud started emerging, she was attending her high school reunion and “everyone” was posting about it.“It’s really annoying,” she added.Kardashian West agreed: “Really annoying.”Denise Truscello/WireImageShepherdcelebrated Kourtney Kardashian’s 39th birthdaywith the family in April and hasremained supportiveof Kardashian West’s businesses, including her recent fragrance launch.Shepherd also joined the reality star and her sisters in June as they allattended the CFDA Fashion Awardsin New York City, where Kim was honored with theInfluencer Award.Rob Kim/GC ImagesPrior to the trip, PEOPLE caught up with Shepherd at Shiseido’s summer kick-off event in Malibu, where she confirmed she’s still close with theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstars.“Kim and the family are dear friends,” she said.
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What bad blood?!In a new video shared on Kim Kardashian West’swebsite/appon Monday, the reality star and herformer assistant Stephanie Shepherdemphatically denied that their decision tocease working togetherwas proof of a feud“You guys, we’ve never had a feud,” Kardashian West shared, adding that she respected Shepherd’s decision “to go in a different direction.”“I’m so happy she wants to go off and do other things,” she explained.After working together since 2013, Shepherd and the KKW Beauty mogul parted ways professionally last fall. At the time, a source said the decision was made after Shepherd wanted to transition into a larger role in Kim’s businesses and it didn’t work out. (Shepherd was madeCOO of Kardashian West Brandsin 2016.)Stefanie Keenan/Getty ImagesKardashian West went on to share that she encouraged Shepherd to go off on her own path, adding that just because people stop working together, it “doesn’t mean they’re feuding and [have] stopped being friends.”“We really never even stopped talking,” Shepherd added, sharing that while reading those kinds of headlines can be uncomfortable, at least she knows “it’s not true.”“If it were true, I would be freaking out,” she said.RELATED VIDEO:Kim Kardashian’s Former Assistant Stephanie Shepherd Just Landed a New Modeling Job“And it’s also different because you haven’t had that kind of energy, so it’s hard to explain to someone, ‘It’s not true, we know that, chill out, don’t even pay it any attention.’ Because it’s hard to not pay it [attention] because people really believe things,” Kardashian West added.Shepherd said that when the headlines about their feud started emerging, she was attending her high school reunion and “everyone” was posting about it.“It’s really annoying,” she added.Kardashian West agreed: “Really annoying.”Denise Truscello/WireImageShepherdcelebrated Kourtney Kardashian’s 39th birthdaywith the family in April and hasremained supportiveof Kardashian West’s businesses, including her recent fragrance launch.Shepherd also joined the reality star and her sisters in June as they allattended the CFDA Fashion Awardsin New York City, where Kim was honored with theInfluencer Award.Rob Kim/GC ImagesPrior to the trip, PEOPLE caught up with Shepherd at Shiseido’s summer kick-off event in Malibu, where she confirmed she’s still close with theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstars.“Kim and the family are dear friends,” she said.
What bad blood?!
In a new video shared on Kim Kardashian West’swebsite/appon Monday, the reality star and herformer assistant Stephanie Shepherdemphatically denied that their decision tocease working togetherwas proof of a feud
“You guys, we’ve never had a feud,” Kardashian West shared, adding that she respected Shepherd’s decision “to go in a different direction.”
“I’m so happy she wants to go off and do other things,” she explained.
After working together since 2013, Shepherd and the KKW Beauty mogul parted ways professionally last fall. At the time, a source said the decision was made after Shepherd wanted to transition into a larger role in Kim’s businesses and it didn’t work out. (Shepherd was madeCOO of Kardashian West Brandsin 2016.)
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
Kardashian West went on to share that she encouraged Shepherd to go off on her own path, adding that just because people stop working together, it “doesn’t mean they’re feuding and [have] stopped being friends.”
“We really never even stopped talking,” Shepherd added, sharing that while reading those kinds of headlines can be uncomfortable, at least she knows “it’s not true.”
“If it were true, I would be freaking out,” she said.
RELATED VIDEO:Kim Kardashian’s Former Assistant Stephanie Shepherd Just Landed a New Modeling Job
“And it’s also different because you haven’t had that kind of energy, so it’s hard to explain to someone, ‘It’s not true, we know that, chill out, don’t even pay it any attention.’ Because it’s hard to not pay it [attention] because people really believe things,” Kardashian West added.
Shepherd said that when the headlines about their feud started emerging, she was attending her high school reunion and “everyone” was posting about it.
“It’s really annoying,” she added.
Kardashian West agreed: “Really annoying.”
Denise Truscello/WireImage
Shepherdcelebrated Kourtney Kardashian’s 39th birthdaywith the family in April and hasremained supportiveof Kardashian West’s businesses, including her recent fragrance launch.
Shepherd also joined the reality star and her sisters in June as they allattended the CFDA Fashion Awardsin New York City, where Kim was honored with theInfluencer Award.
Rob Kim/GC Images
Prior to the trip, PEOPLE caught up with Shepherd at Shiseido’s summer kick-off event in Malibu, where she confirmed she’s still close with theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstars.
“Kim and the family are dear friends,” she said.
source: people.com
