Kylie Jenner caused a stir on social media when she shared a vintage family Christmas photo, prompting fans to express confusion over the mysterious presence of someone named Casey.
In the black-and-white picture, a young Jenner was captured alongside her mother, Kris Jenner, father, Caitlyn Jenner, and siblings Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and Rob Kardashian.
However, the intrigue arose from a close-up of the card’s inscription, which included the names “Bruce, Kris, Kourtney, Casey, Kimberly, Khloé, Robert, Kendall & Kylie.” The absence of Casey in the family photo led to a barrage of questions from perplexed fans on Kylie’s Instagram post.
Who is Casey?
A swift Google search revealed that Casey is Caitlyn’s daughter, Cassandra “Casey” Marino, aged 43. Despite her connection to one of the most famous families globally, Casey has chosen to maintain a low profile, contributing to the mystery surrounding her.
In 2015, it was reported that Casey, along with her brother Burt and half-brothers Brandon and Brody, opted not to participate in Caitlyn’s E! docuseries, “I Am Cait,” following her transition.
The Kardashian-Jenner clan’s old holiday picture featured Casey, and fans speculated about the possible reasons for her inclusion while others humorously commented on being insulted if their name appeared without their photo. The confusion might stem from the reported estrangement between Caitlyn and some of her children from previous relationships.
Brody Jenner, Caitlyn’s son, has openly discussed his distant relationship with his father, mentioning that he didn’t grow up with her and had limited interaction when the Kardashian family became prominent. This revelation aligns with his past comments about growing up without Caitlyn’s consistent presence.
The comments on Kylie’s post ranged from questioning the decision to include Casey to jesting about the irony of having a name on the card but not a corresponding photo.
Brody’s reflections on his upbringing provide context to the complexities of Caitlyn’s relationships with her children, shedding light on the dynamics that might have influenced the holiday photo’s composition.