Shanna Moakler Says Travis Barker Is 'Not The Person That I Was With Anymore'
By Afouda Bamidele on July 19, 2023 at 8:30 PM EDT
People change but for Shanna Moakler, the ex-wife of musician Travis Barker, the changes in their relationship have left her reflecting on the man he has become. The former couple spent four years together and are parents to two children, Landon and Alabama. However, their relationship ended in 2008, leading them on separate paths.
Shanna Moakler Opens Up About Ex-Husband Travis BarkerĀ
As the actress' estranged partner eagerly awaits the arrival of his first child with Kourtney Kardashian, the soon-to-be mother-of-four shared the delightful news last month, announcing that she is expecting a son.
The former Miss USA has expressed her sentiments towards the famous reality TV family, stating that she has reasons for not liking them. Speaking with Page Six, the model stated:
"I have my own personal reasons for not liking the Kardashians, which I won't get into. But as long as he's happy [and] as long as they are good to my kids, that's all I care about."
Despite their past relationship, she emphasized that they have been separated for well over a decade, acknowledging that Barker is no longer hers. The "Joey" star explained:
"He's not the person that I was with anymore. He's a completely different human being, so I don't even really know him as a man right now. I don't even know if we would be compatible or even good for one another anymore because he's not the person that he was on 'Meet The Barkers.'"
Although the "Pacific Blue" actress shares her disinterest in Barker's new relationship, it does not stop her from growing increasingly outspoken about her distaste for the "Poosh" founder's family.
In her one outburst, the mother-of-three pointed fingers at one of the Kardashian women, attributing their involvement to the breakdown of her four-year marriage to the 47-year-old. Interestingly, the person she blames is not the media personality currently married to the songwriter.
The drama unfolded when the 1995 Miss USA first runner-up shared a close-up photo of herself wearing a leopard one-piece. With the caption "Namaste b**ches," the post garnered thousands of likes.
While most comments praised Moakler, one netizen focused on her past relationship with the Blink-182 drummer. The comment suggested that she should have stayed with Barker, insinuating that it would have led to greater financial wealth and a luxurious lifestyle.
In response, the "Hollywood Exes" alum candidly stated, "And imagine I walked away from that for happiness." Her response prompted further curiosity, leading them to ask, "he didn't make you happy? He seems like the type that does everything for his wife and kids." Moakler clarified the situation by asserting, "I left because of Kim."
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The mother-daughter duo found themselves torn regarding their sentiments regarding Barker's wife. As Kardashian's 44th birthday approached, the 17-year-old joined the chorus of well-wishers honoring her stepmother.
Taking to her Instagram Story, she expressed her admiration for the media personality, overlaying a heartfelt message onto a photo of the birthday celebrant sitting on her father's lap:
"You're the best stepmom I could ask for, you are so caring and generous for others, you are such a family person and such a hard-working mom."
In the heartfelt tribute, the teenager applauded the "Keeping Up with The Kardashians" alum for her unwavering selflessness, even during challenging times. Alabama acknowledged the star's "beautiful aura," which solidified her belief that she did not "want another stepmom."
Despite the sweet words, Moakler took a different stance, subtly criticizing her ex-husband's wife on social media.
It all happened when she shared a glamorous photo of herself following the premiere of the couple's wedding special, titled "Til Death Do Us Part." Fans took the opportunity to discuss the episode in the comment section, with one person expressing, "I hope that you get a huge apology someday for what was said on that exploitative, money-grabbing circus."
After she liked the comment, indicating her agreement with the sentiment, the conversation took a deeper turn when another person referenced a tweet where Kardashian mentioned being a mother of six. In response, the "Due South" actress stated, "She post more of my kids then [sic] her own lol."