She's a runway model, but he's not into fashion. They're both hardcore Democrats, yet, his
brother, Jared Kushner, is President Trump's right hand man. The connections between these
two aren't all straight lines, but they make it work anyway. Here's why Karlie Kloss and
Josh Kushner's relationship is just plain weird.
With both Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump serving as unpaid advisors to President
Trump, people question Kloss' politics. But the model has made it clear that any issues
caused by her fiancé's connection to the White House would not stand in the way of
her relationship. She told Vogue in 2018,
"At the end of the day, I've had to make decisions based on my own moral compass, forget what
the public says, forget social media. I've chosen to be with the man I love despite the
complications. It's frustrating, to be honest, that the spotlight is always shifted away
from my career toward my relationship. I don't think the same happens in conversations with
men."
"My man and I have been through a lot together, and, you know, I'm so proud that he's my partner.
It's not been easy, but it's worth it."
Rather than allow gossip and political speculation to impact her relationship with Kushner, Kloss
has chosen to take the high road, and move forward.
"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."
The Kushner brothers appear to be close, but their wives just might be even closer. Ivanka
actually used to move in many of the same circles as Karlie. And prior to working on
her father's presidential campaign, Ivanka ran her own fashion brand. For her part, as
a Victoria's Secret angel and high-end runway model, Kloss has wide-reaching connections
in the fashion world.
"Hi designers!"
Signaling their close friendship, Ivanka congratulated Kloss on her new role on Project Runway, posting
on Twitter:
"Gosh Karlie it's happening! Amazing!"
According to People magazine, when Kloss' engagement to Kushner was announced, Ivanka
commented on the Instagram post,
"So, so happy for you and Joshua! I feel blessed to have you as a sister (!!!) Karlie and look
forward to the decades of happy memories we will create together as a family!"
The Evening Standard reports that Karlie and Ivanka have quote "been friends since at least
2012," and share several mutual friendships with socialites like Russian businesswoman
Dasha Zhukova and Rupert Murdoch's ex-wife Wendi Deng.
While Jared Kushner is a senior advisor to the president, his brother's politics couldn't
be more different. Josh revealed to Forbes in 2017,
"It is no secret that liberal values have guided my life and that I have supported political
leaders that share similar values. But neither political party has a monopoly on the truth
or on constructive ideas for our country. It's important to be open minded and learn
from differing opinions."
Meanwhile, Karlie has been very vocal about her own political allegiances. In 2018, Josh
shared a photo of her on Instagram attending March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C. to
petition for stricter gun control.
"I learned a lot today. And I'm really moved and motivated to help make a change."
Karlie has also made reference to her politics on Instagram, encouraging fans to vote for
Hillary Clinton in 2016, writing,
"One of the greatest privileges we have as Americans is a voice. I'm proud to say I did
my part, now it's your turn. I'm With Her."
According to W magazine, actor Ashton Kutcher commented on a photo from Karlie and Josh's
wedding, with quote, "Love you brother." The outlet also noted that Kutcher and his wife,
Mila Kunis, are allegedly close to Kushner and Kloss, as they are all, quote, "investors
in the same coconut-oil-based beauty brand."
"It feels like coconut oil. I mean, it really is so rich and creamy."
And back in 2018, Us Weekly reported that the actor couple were even in attendance at
Kushner and Kloss' nuptials.
In an interview with Porter in 2018, Kloss revealed why she keeps her private life so
private. The Victoria's Secret model explained,
"I know in my life what really matters to me. I'm not trying to hide that from the world;
I just really like having a more private, private life. I've got nothing to hide, though!"
"I look like a swan on the outside, and then I take my jacket off, feel like a fox on the
inside."
But despite remaining extremely private about their relationship, the couple isn't against
sharing special details with their fans via social media. In 2016, Kloss revealed on Instagram
exactly when she had met Kushner, writing,
"Four years ago today I met my best friend…I love you more everyday."
This confirmed that the couple had started dating in 2012, which aligned with Us Weekly
reporting back then that Kloss had brought Kushner as her date to a Victoria's Secret
Fashion Show After-Party. Although they've kept it low-key since then, the semi-regular
social media updates about their relationship prove that they're keeping the fire burning
behind the scenes.
While Kloss is an internationally known model, her husband apparently doesn't share the same
passion for fashion. In 2013, Kloss revealed to People magazine, that Kushner is quote
"so not in fashion."
"So, I love my Stan Smiths. I live in Stan Smiths. And now I have my own custom Stan
Smiths with the Klossy logo."
But even her husband's seeming indifference toward the style set can't detract from Kloss'
major successes in the industry. The Business of Fashion notes that in 2008, Kloss quote
"walked in 31 shows in New York Fashion Week alone," which included opening for Carolina
Herrera and closing for Marc Jacobs. Kloss told Vogue,
"I am very lucky to be surrounded and guided by an incredible support team comprised of
my family and agents."
Even if her husband isn't that into fashion, he is likely a big part of that support team.
Kloss and Kushner announced their engagement on Instagram in July 2018, with Karlie writing,
"I love you more than I have words to express. Joshua, you're my best friend and my soulmate.
I can't wait for forever together. Yes a million times over."
And according to the Daily Mail, in the days prior to the announcement, Kloss and Kushner
were enjoying a group vacation with the likes of musician Paul McCartney, fashion designer
Misha Nonoo, and business tycoon David Geffen. But according to a source who spoke with People
magazine, Kushner had already proposed a few weeks earlier.
"Got engaged, and kept it a secret for a little while."
Even so, an A-list group vacation was the perfect way to celebrate the start of their
lives together.
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