LOS ANGELES, April 30 — Former NBA star Lamar Odom is facing renewed attention after new comments in a Netflix documentary revealed details about his marriage to reality star Khloé Kardashian — including claims that his family was not invited to their wedding.
In the documentary Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom, Odom’s aunt, Janean Mercer, said the athlete excluded close relatives from the high-profile ceremony.
“He didn’t invite none of us,” she said, expressing surprise at the decision and suggesting the relationship moved quickly.
Concerns From Family and Friends
Mercer also recalled her early concerns about the marriage, suggesting the timing felt rushed and unlikely to last.
Separately, a close friend of Odom featured in the documentary claimed the former basketball player saw the relationship as a strategic move to elevate his public profile.
Odom Reflects on His Mindset
Odom himself acknowledged in the documentary that he was drawn to Kardashian’s high-profile lifestyle and influence.
He described being influenced by the visibility and connections associated with the Kardashian family, suggesting he saw the relationship as a way to enter a different world.
A High-Profile Marriage
Odom and Kardashian married in a widely publicized ceremony in September 2009 in Beverly Hills, California, just weeks after meeting.
At the time, the union attracted intense media attention due to Kardashian’s growing reality TV fame and Odom’s NBA career.
However, the relationship later became strained, and the couple separated in 2013.
Documentary Revisited Public Interest
The Netflix release revisits both Odom’s career and personal struggles, offering new perspectives from family members, friends and Odom himself.
The documentary is currently streaming on Netflix.
The revelations add another layer to one of Hollywood’s most talked-about celebrity marriages, highlighting how fame, timing and personal ambition shaped the relationship.
