KOURTNEY Kardashian is facing backlash after being branded "shameless" over an ill-timed birthday post on Kris Jenner's birthday. Reality star Kourtney, 45, came under fire for gifting Simon Huck, 41, who co-founded her wellness brand Lemme, a cake bearing the words, "Lemme Eat Cake." 5 Kourtney Kardashian is facing backlash over an ill-timed birthday post for her friend's birthday Credit: Instagram 5 She came under fire for gifting Simon Huck a cake bearing the words, "Lemme Eat Cake" Credit: Instagram The PR guru posted an image of the sweet treat to his Instagram Story yesterday, writing: "Love you @kourtneykardash.
" But it was also Kourtney's mother Kris' big day yesterday. While the message was meant as a nod to the famous Marie Antoinette quote, “Let them eat cake," its timing - on the U.S.
election day - riled up her fans. The French queen was believed to have uttered the words upon learning that her starving subjects had no bread. more on Kourtney Kardashian KASH GRAB Docs slam Kourtney Kardashian’s 'dangerous' new 'Ozempic' pill & claim it's a fad Her statement, emphasising cake - a luxury item more expensive than bread - has long symbolised a disconnect between the wealthy elite.
But, as millions of Americans voiced their concerns over rising costs, economic challenges and the daily struggle to afford basic needs, her post drew anger. Critics quickly took to social media to label the gesture "out of touch", accusing Kourtney of poor timing. Taking to a Reddit fo.