Bad Bunny did not need a dramatic run-in with Kendall Jenner to make Met Gala headlines. Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian were enough.
At the 2026 Met Gala, the Puerto Rican superstar had a brief red carpet exchange with Kris and Kim that quickly started circulating online. The moment was polite. It was also awkward enough for people to notice.
Bad Bunny, who previously dated Kendall Jenner, approached Kris first and appeared to go in for a hug. The greeting looked slightly stiff, with Kris giving him a gentle pat on the arm as he leaned in to speak. He then moved toward Kim for a short conversation.
Bad Bunny’s Awkward Kardashian Run-In Gets Attention
Social media users quickly began calling the exchange “tense.” Some viewers pointed to the limited eye contact and reserved body language between Bad Bunny, Kris, and Kim.
The three appeared to keep things cordial before turning their attention back toward Vogue’s livestream team. That did not stop the internet from reading into every second.
The reason is obvious. Bad Bunny is not just another celebrity crossing paths with the Kardashian-Jenner family. He is Kendall Jenner’s famous ex, and that history gives any public interaction with her family extra weight.
Kendall Jenner And Bad Bunny’s Past Still Follows Them
Bad Bunny and Kendall dated on and off between 2023 and 2024. They kept much of the relationship low-profile, but public interest never really slowed down.
Part of that came from the pairing itself. Bad Bunny is one of the biggest music stars in the world, while Kendall remains one of the most recognizable models of her generation. Even when they were trying to stay quiet, the attention followed.
After their split, Kendall was seen at Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny performed during the halftime show. Cameras caught her swaying slightly and watching him onstage, which gave fans another reason to speculate. Neither Kendall nor Bad Bunny has publicly revisited the relationship in detail.
Kendall And Bad Bunny Have Both Moved On
Kendall now appears to be entering a new chapter. She has recently been linked to Jacob Elordi, though sources have described the connection as cautious. According to Page Six, the two are “hesitant” to make things official and are taking their time. A source said Kendall is “not the type to jump into something, especially with someone she’s been friends with.”
Bad Bunny, meanwhile, is reportedly back with Gabriela Berlingeri, his longtime on-and-off partner. Gabriela has been part of his life for years and has appeared alongside him during several major career moments, including music projects and public outings.
The Met Gala moment with Kris and Kim may have been brief, but it had exactly the kind of awkward celebrity-family energy people notice. With Kendall in the background of the story, even a polite hello was never going to stay quiet for long.
