Kourtney Kardashian , 41, and Addison Rae, 20, have been close friends since early 2020.- They met because Mason Disick, Kardashian's 10-year-old son, is a fan of Rae's videos.
- The duo has since established a workout routine, created
TikTok videos, and dined out together.
Kourtney Kardashian, a 41-year-old reality star, and Addison Rae, a 20-year-old TikTok influencer, might not seem like obvious friends.
But ever since the social media star, whose full name is
From their daily workouts to their bikini-clad photo shoots, here's a complete timeline of their friendship.
March 10, 2020: Rae appeared in a TikTok video with Mason Disick
Kourtney's eldest child, Mason, joined TikTok in January 2020.
Though his account has since been deleted, along with the rest of his online profiles after he revealed family secrets during an Instagram livestream, the 10-year-old was the first member of the famous family to be seen with Rae.
The popular influencer danced alongside Mason in a TikTok video she shared in March.
Mason's calendar was hanging on the wall in the background, meaning the video was likely taken at Kourtney's house in Los Angeles.
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David Dobrik, a controversial YouTuber, joined Rae and Mason in another TikTok video on the same day.
He previously visited Kourtney's house for a cameo in Mason's TikTok video in January.
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May 27, 2020: Kourtney learned a workout from Rae
They did a virtual workout from their homes, which Kourtney posted on YouTube.
While they were discussing their at-home routines, Kourtney mentioned that Rae had been to her house before and asked her to join a session with her trainer.
Later on in the video, the reality star and the social media influencer chatted about their shared desire to go skydiving, and Kourtney suggested they try it together.
June 20, 2020: Rae and Kourtney referred to each other as 'besties'
The reality star and the influencer wore matching white sweatshirts in a TikTok video set to Playboi Carti's song "Shoota."
As the lyrics "I got' tell my bestie, someone call my bestie / Think I found my bestie" played, Kourtney and Rae gestured toward each other.
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June 22, 2020: They made a spoof 'KUWTK' video
Dressed in matching silk and feather pajamas, Rae and Kourtney sat together on a couch in a TikTok video the "KUWTK" star posted.
"I mean, I feel fine. I just cry myself to sleep every night," Kourtney mouthed, impersonating herself discussing freezing her eggs on a 2018 "KUWTK" clip.
Rae, taking on the role of Kourtney's friend, replied, "Yeah, that's totally normal."
The Poosh founder sipped out of martini glass, while Rae, who isn't old enough to legally consume alcohol, did not.
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June 25, 2020: Kourtney and Rae posed in KKW Beauty makeup
The "KUWTK" star shared a selfie of herself and Rae staring into the camera.
She captioned the picture: "wearing @kkwbeauty Nude 8 lipstick and Nude 3 lipliner (with an after eating dinner fade)."
Though they both wore products from Kim Kardashian West's beauty line, it wasn't clear if Rae had spent time with the SKIMS founder.
July 15, 2020: They went out to dinner with friends
Kourtney and Rae were spotted leaving Nobu in Malibu, California, according to Just Jared.
The reality star's friend Simon Huck and his fiancé Phil Riportella were also at dinner.
July 16, 2020: Rae lounged at Kourtney's pool
The TikTok star shared a poolside photo on Instagram with Kourtney's house in the background.
"me ft. masons finger and kourtneys shoulder," she wrote, confirming that Mason took the photo.
July 17, 2020: Kourtney's ex Scott Disick danced with Rae
She shared a choreographed TikTok video with Disick, who Kourtney dated on-and-off for 10 years and co-parents three children with.
Midway through their dance, Disick and Kourtney's daughter Penelope walked through the frame.
By this point, it was evident that Rae was spending time with Kourtney's entire immediate family.
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That evening, Kourtney and Rae were spotted leaving Nobu once again.
July 18, 2020: They jumped into a pool wearing matching pajamas
Rae shared two photos of herself and Kourtney in a swimming pool wearing matching striped pajamas.
She tagged Huck, with whom she and Kourtney went to Nobu with several days prior, indicating that he took the photo.
July 21, 2020: Rae revealed that Dobrik introduced her to Kourtney
The influencer spoke about how she and Kourtney became such close friends during an episode of "The Tom Ward Show."
"I met them through a friend. I met Kourtney through a friend — through David. We had surprised Mason, because Mason liked my videos on TikTok. Then I kind of just stuck around and we got really close," she explained.
July 22, 2020: The social media star said Kourtney taught her to be 'humble and grateful'
During an interview with Us Weekly, Rae said the reality star has offered her guidance on how to handle fame and attention.
"The advice I have gotten from hanging around people who have spent time in the spotlight is to always be humble and grateful for all that I am given because I am in a really fortunate position," she explained, adding, "I'm truly thankful for the platform my followers have given me."
That evening, Rae was seen leaving Nobu with Kourtney once again.
July 27, 2020: Rae said Kourtney is an 'amazing person'
The social media star reflected on her friendship with Kourtney during an interview with Access.
"She's such an amazing person. I look up to her so much, so it is really cool to be able to teach her a TikTok dance every now and then," she said.
When asked if she'd want the reality star to appear on her podcast, "Mama Knows Best," Kourtney said it would "definitely be awesome" to have her but said that nothing has been confirmed.
July 29, 2020: They went to Nobu in matching hoodies
Both of the women wore Pangaia sweatshirts to dinner at Nobu in Malibu, as seen in a photo published by Just Jared.
July 29, 2020: The TikTok influencer danced with Mason once again
Wearing a glittery turquoise outfit, Rae recorded a dance with Kourtney's son once again.
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July 31, 2020: Kourtney shut down rumors that Rae was dating Disick
Amid fans' speculation that Disick was dating the TikTok star, Kourtney posted a photo of herself and Rae wearing matching outfits and laughing together.
"My husband's girlfriend and I exchanging stories," she wrote.
Rae commented, "what a wonderful tale."
August 1, 2020: Rae also shared a picture from their tea party
The social media influencer and the reality star donned matching head scarves and held up tea cups in the photo.
"that's what she said," Rae wrote.
Kourtney commented, "Hi chip," adding a pink heart.
August 3, 2020: Rae filmed a YouTube video showing 'a day in the life' of Kourtney
The teen drove to Kourtney's home in Calabasas to give her fans a glimpse into the reality star's daily routine.
Before they started their workout, Kourtney noted that she and Rae meet up "every single day." Rae later estimated that they get together "six to seven times a week" to exercise, also making a point to say that Kourtney "changed" her life.
The Poosh founder also raved about their friendship, saying that the social media star is "super sweet" and has "great energy" that's "contagious to be around."
After they finished their workout, Rae and Kourtney ate avocado pudding made from a Poosh recipe.
"This is literally what we do every morning. I want you all to know," Kourtney said. "You start your day with good people, a good workout."
The duo capped off their morning by jumping into Kourtney's pool, which they explained as an essential part of their daily routine.
August 3, 2020: Rae said the Kardashian family is 'loving' and 'genuine'
She chatted about her relationship with the reality stars during an interview with E! News.
"I've had such an amazing time spending time with Kourtney and meeting the family. They're all just such loving people that genuinely care about each other. That just continuously inspires me," she said.
Rae continued, "They all have such an amazing bond that I always valued in my family, so it really just makes me love them even more as people, because not everyone gets to see every second. It just really shows you how genuine they are. It's not all just for the show, it's how they really are."
August 24, 2020: Kourtney photographed Rae by the pool
The reality star, who matched Rae in a sparkly bikini, stood above the TikTok star to capture a portrait of her in an Instagram photo.
"picture me I picture you," she captioned the photo.
Rae also shared a photo from the poolside hangout and wrote that it was a "living dream."
August 25, 2020: They had a photo shoot in the water
In an Instagram photo that Kourtney shared, Rae nestled her head on the reality star's shoulder while they laid in the pool.
The TikTok star also posted photos from the pool. Kourtney's younger sister Kylie Jenner commented with a fire emoji.
August 31, 2020: Kourtney and Rae visited Miley Cyrus' 'Midnight Sky' truck together
The friends started their day with their typical routine of working out together, as Kourtney showed in her Instagram story.
Once they finished exercising, Kourtney and Rae visited Cyrus' disco ball-filled truck to promote her new single "Midnight Sky."
Kourtney shared a photo of herself hanging on a disco ball, mirroring Cyrus' iconic "Wrecking Ball" video. She also posted a series of photos of herself and Rae in matching black mini dresses and slick ponytails.
Cyrus commented, "Queeeeeeen! Yasssss."
Rae also snapped several photos in the truck, and the "Can't Be Tamed" singer commented five heart emojis on the post.
September 1, 2020: Rae starred in SKIMS' one-year anniversary campaign
The TikTok star posed for Kim's line of shapewear and shared the advertisement on Instagram.
"A Year in @skims! I always feel super confident and comfortable in my @skims, I'm so excited to be part of their 1 Year Anniversary campaign," she captioned the post.
October 6, 2020: Kourtney wished Rae a happy birthday in an Instagram video
The Poosh founder shared a montage of herself and Rae, both matching in all-black outfits and ponytails, posing in Cyrus' disco ball-filled truck during their August 31 visit.
"Everyone wish a happy happy birthday to this angel @addisonraee (A real friendship reel )," she captioned the video.
November 8, 2020: They confirmed they spent Halloween together
A week after the duo celebrated Halloween together, Rae posted a photo of herself with Kourtney and Bryce Hall, a 21-year-old TikTok star who's had an on-again, off-again relationship with Rae.
November 9, 2020: Kourtney and Rae posed together for their friend Harry Hudson's merchandise line
The Poosh founder and the TikTok star posed together in a photo shoot for their friend Harry Hudson's merchandise line.
In anticipation of his album "Hey, I'm Here For You," Hudson released loungewear sets that featured photos of Rae and Kourtney swimming in a pool together.
"joy is doubled by others and sorrow is halved by others," Kourtney captioned a series of behind-the-scenes pictures and videos.
April 8, 2021: Kim said her family suspected Rae was 'hooking up' with Kourtney early in their friendship
Kim and Khloé Kardashian tried to "get to the bottom" of the duo's friendship on a season 20 episode of E!'s "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." In order to do so, they invited Rae to a family lunch without Kourtney to ask the TikTok personality about her relationship with their sister.
The SKIMS founder said her family wondered if Rae was "hooking up" with Kourtney at the beginning of their friendship. Disick, who was also at the lunch, said he "still" thinks they could be more than friends.
Rae, however, denied ever have a romantic relationship with Kourtney.
"It's just very weird that that's what the impression was," she told them.
Kourtney later told her sisters that her and Rae's "energies align," explaining that she has a "young heart and an old soul."
"I don't think it's about age," she said, adding, "I feel like, we all have such a good circle of people around us. Everyone's just different ages."
August 25, 2021: Kourtney made a cameo in 'He's All That,' Rae's film debut
The social media star made her on-screen debut in the Netflix movie "He's All That," a gender-swapped remake of the 1999 romantic comedy "She's All That."
While Rae is the film's lead, playing a popular high school influencer, Kourtney makes several cameos as a cut-throat brand executive. Ahead of the film's release, the TikToker raved about Kourtney, calling her an "amazing friend of mine, amazing mentor, and person."
"We got very fortunate that it ended up working out and I'm so glad she got to join me on this. I'm very, very thankful for her," she told "Access."
Rae later praised Kourtney's performance during an interview on E! News' "Daily Pop."
"She really did her part and studying her lines. She was nervous too, and so was I, but we worked together, read our lines together as much as we could and she went in there and did her thing and I'm so proud of her," she said.
September 13, 2021: Fans drew similarities between Rae's Met Gala gown and a dress Kourtney wore to a Christmas party years prior
One of seven social-media influencers invited to the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion"-themed Met Gala, Rae arrived on the beige carpet in a red vintage 2003 Tom Ford for Gucci gown.
Rae reportedly told Vogue that she and her image architect Law Roach wanted to choose an American designer who empowers women.
"I wanted to pay homage to that," she said, according to People.
While the TikToker shared photos of Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford, Cameron Diaz, Britney Spears, and Kate Moss wearing red gowns on her Instagram story before the gala, many fans wondered if Kourtney served as a source of inspiration as well.
The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star wore a similar red dress to her family's annual Christmas party in 2019, as seen in photos she posted on Instagram.
Despite the visible differences between the garments — Rae's has straps while Kourtney's does not — fans wondered if the social media star borrowed the look from her friend's closet. However, in an email to Insider, a representative for Rae confirmed that the dresses were not the same.
February 2, 2022: Rae and Kourtney came together for a game night
The duo spent their Wednesday evening together playing board games, as seen on their Instagram stories.
Kourtney posted a video of Rae hitting a ping-pong ball, and the TikToker shared a photo of the Poosh founder on the other side of a Connect 4 board.