Kylie Jenner found a deeply personal way to remember her beloved grandmother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, following her death at age 91.
The Kylie Cosmetics founder shared a glimpse inside a family memorial on Saturday, revealing that photographs from MJ’s life had been projected onto a large screen. The tribute included childhood memories, glamorous portraits and rare snapshots capturing the matriarch’s close relationship with the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Kylie’s tribute arrived days after Kris Jenner announced her mother’s death in an emotional post describing MJ as the “heart” of their famous family.
Several of the projected photographs showed Kylie and her older sister, Kendall Jenner, during their childhood in the early 2000s. The sisters could be seen posing with their grandmother in coordinated outfits, offering fans a look at their bond years before Kylie and Kendall became internationally recognized stars.
Another striking black-and-white portrait showed MJ as a young woman modeling a halter-neck dress with a voluminous skirt. The glamorous photograph reflected MJ’s early experience as a model and her lifelong interest in fashion.
Kylie shared the images through her Instagram Stories without adding a lengthy message, allowing the family memories to serve as her tribute.
Kris Jenner Calls MJ The ‘Heart’ Of Their Family
Kris announced her mother’s passing on Thursday, July 16, with a collection of family photographs and a heartbreaking message. “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye,” she began.
“My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that truly matters… to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment together for granted,” Kris continued.
The momager credited MJ with teaching the family how to find happiness in small moments and confront life’s difficulties with faith and resilience. “Mom, thank you for every sacrifice you made, every piece of wisdom you shared, and every moment you loved us so completely,” she wrote. “I will miss our daily talks, your smile, your laughter…”
Kim Kardashian Remembers Her ‘Forever Twin’
Kim Kardashian also honored MJ with photographs spanning several decades of their lives together. “My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin,” Kim wrote before crediting her grandmother with establishing the family values that would be carried forward.
Kim also revealed how MJ influenced her as a businesswoman long before the Kardashian-Jenner family built its sprawling collection of companies. “You were the woman who showed me what it meant to be a hardworking businesswoman. You gave me my very first job at your store in San Diego and taught me lessons about work ethic, strength, and confidence that I’ve carried with me ever since,” she wrote.
The SKIMS founder ended her tribute with a joke that reflected their playful relationship. “I know you are up in heaven, looking at all of our Instagram posts of you from your sneaky finsta account you would always use lol,” Kim added.
Mary Jo Campbell Became A Fan Favorite
MJ later became familiar to millions through her appearances on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and the family’s subsequent reality projects.
Viewers came to know her through her dry humor, close relationship with Kris and candid conversations with her grandchildren. Despite the family’s fame, her appearances frequently centered on ordinary moments between several generations of women.
The Kardashian-Jenners celebrated MJ’s 91st birthday at The Ivy in Los Angeles in July 2025, complete with a floral cake and gold number candles.
Kylie also included her grandmother in a family Mother’s Day post shortly before her death, alongside Kris and Kim. “Our hearts are broken, but we find comfort knowing that love like yours never truly leaves us,” Kris wrote in her farewell.
Kylie Jenner Shares A Kiss With Timothée Chalamet At World Cup Final
Shortly after sharing her emotional tribute to MJ, Kylie stepped out with Timothée Chalamet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19.
The couple arrived hand-in-hand at New York New Jersey Stadium, where Argentina faced Spain. Once inside their suite, Kylie and Chalamet were spotted sharing a kiss before turning their attention to the match between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.
Chalamet was also given a special role in the event, walking onto the field before kickoff to deliver the official game ball. The “Marty Supreme” star had previously attended Spain’s 2-0 victory over France on July 14, where he was seen chatting with soccer legend David Beckham.
