Kim Kardashian ‘defeated’ after ‘worst’ year of her life and failed bar exam

It seemed that Kim Kardashian has had plenty of wins to celebrate in 2025, including the release of its new scripted series, “All’s Fair,” and its shapewear company, SKIMS, reaching new heights. But despite this, a source revealed that the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star is reportedly feeling “defeated” and “exhausted” after completing “the worst” year ever.

In 2025, Kim Kardashian had even more public disagreements with her ex-husband, Kanye Westlearned that she had failed the California bar exam and faced public criticism over her parenting choices. According to our source, Kim is even more worried that 2026 will follow a similar trajectory.

According to a source who spoke with the Daily MailKim is discouraged after experiencing what she considers a terrible 2025. “It’s been so trying that she doesn’t know what she’ll do if 2026 is worse,” the source said.

As they continued, the source mentioned that Kim’s failures to become a licensed attorney in California had put her in a dark space. “Failing at the bar was a major slap in the face and a major blow to his ego,” they shared.

According to a previous report from The explosionKim learned she failed the California bar exam in the winter of 2025. “Six years into this legal journey, and I’m still going all in until I take the bar. No shortcuts, no giving up – just more studying and even more determination,” she wrote on Instagram.

However, she explained that she remained motivated despite the setbacks. “Failing isn’t failure, it’s fuel,” she said. “This just motivates me even more.”

The source also shared that co-parenting her four children, North, Chicago, Saint and Psalm, with her ex-husband, Kanye West, has become increasingly difficult.

“Being a mom is hard. She loves her kids, but with the rest of her life so busy, it’s been a struggle managing everything else in her personal life,” they said, adding that it was “difficult” with the “Monster” rapper.

According to The explosionThe couple, who married in 2014 before divorcing in 2022, put their differences aside for the Christmas break, as a close source claimed they had “made peace” for the sake of their children.

During a scene on her family’s Hulu series, “The Kardashians,” Kim opened up about parenting alongside her ex, who, in 2025, has faced backlash due to his public controversies.

“Kanye and I want the best for the kids,” she told producers. “And so whenever we’re here supporting our child, it’s always good vibes.”

Kim is also reportedly worried about the status of her relationship heading into the new year, as the source claimed the reality star isn’t sure if she’ll have time to form a meaningful connection with someone in the future.

“She would love to find love again, but what this year has shown her is that you can’t have it all,” the source said. “She’s not getting any younger and is stuck in her ways, and finding someone who would meet her in the middle and be an important man in her life for her and her children might just be impossible.”

The explosion previously reported on Kim’s alleged connection with NFL superstar Tom Brady, which fizzled before anything could even begin. A source shared that Kim put a lot of effort into getting Brady’s attention; However, when they came face to face at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in 2025, the Super Bowl champion gave most of his attention to actress Sofia Vergara.

“Tom checked all her boxes: he’s polished, prestigious and attractive. She really thought he might be the one, so seeing him pursue someone else struck a chord,” the source added, saying that being rejected by Brady was a “big blow” to Kim’s ego.

Even though Kim has taken her fair share of beatings, the star’s family thinks she has a lot to be proud of. “Kim has been through a lot this year, and her family has told her that she should feel relieved, that all of these trials are in God’s plan and that she will get better. But it’s hard for her to believe that,” the source said.