The Kardashians Gift Lauren Sánchez $7K UFO Purse — But the Hypocrisy of It All Is What’s Really Out of This World.
In a glittering show of celebrity solidarity, the Kardashians gifted Lauren Sánchez a $6,995 Judith Leiber Couture clutch after her controversial Blue Origin space flight — a crystal-studded UFO-shaped purse that says more about PR than progress. Sánchez, the partner of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, tagged Kim, Khloé, and Kris on Instagram with the caption “Out of this world,” but the real message behind the launch — and the gift — is far murkier.
Despite the launch being marketed as a groundbreaking “all-female” Blue Origin mission, it felt more like a scripted publicity stunt than a milestone for women in space. The Kardashians' glitzy support only adds to the farce. While Kris and Khloé attended the April 14 launch in Texas, Kim Kardashian stayed back due to “scheduling conflicts” — although sources say she was open to going, just not this time. Maybe next PR cycle.
Photo: Lauren Sanchez/Instagram
Reports confirmed the Kardashians were invited to board the mission, but Kris declined, citing safety concerns as a mother and grandmother. Sensible, yes — but also savvy. The backlash against the launch has been swift and severe, with critics calling it tone-deaf and environmentally disastrous.
Even worse was the presence of pop star Katy Perry, who delivered impassioned speeches about saving the Earth while boarding a literal rocket that burns an absurd amount of fuel and contributes to harmful stratospheric emissions. The hypocrisy? Blinding.
Space tourism may be the latest vanity project for the ultra-wealthy, but this particular flight reeked of influencer culture masquerading as female empowerment. It co-opted the achievements of real female astronauts — women who trained for years, faced real danger, and broke ground for the future of space exploration — and replaced it with a spectacle of privilege.
And the Kardashians' gift? Just the cherry on top of an out-of-touch celebration.
Conclusion - A Universal Farce
The backlash against this so-called “all-female milestone” mission is not only understandable — it’s absolutely warranted. It diminished the accomplishments of real women in space and wrapped it all in a bow of celebrity spectacle and environmental hypocrisy. While Lauren Sánchez may be chasing legacy, and the Kardashians protecting theirs, it’s clear that the only thing truly launched was another wave of deserved criticism.
