Caitlyn Jenner Spends Time With Late Manager's Mother After Tragic ATV Crash

By Afouda Bamidele on July 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM EDT

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Caitlyn Jenner has been spotted after the shocking death of her manager and longtime friend.

The former E! Television star and her late employee, Sophia Hutchins' mother, appear to be helping each other process the loss of someone both of them carried so much love and adoration for.

Caitlyn Jenner's manager, Sophia Hutchins, passed away in a fatal auto accident when she lost control of an ATV and reportedly crashed into a ravine.

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Caitlyn Jenner And Her Late Manager's Mother Lean On Each Other

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The duo was spotted out in Malibu three days after Hutchins tragically passed on in an accident near Jenner's home. Jenner donned a blue T-shirt paired with gray pants and gray sneakers, followed closely by Hutchins' mom, who rocked a green sweatshirt on a pair of white shorts and matching sneakers.

The reality star reportedly appeared gloomy on Thursday in Malibu hours after the accident occurred, and he told the press he was not interested in talking about the tragedy.

Jenner and the late Hutchins share a personal relationship in addition to their professional one, although the latter noted that there was nothing romantic between them.

The Daily Mail reported that Hutchins even resided in her Malibu mansion and had been a close friend of Jenner's since she came out as transgender in 2016.

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Sophia Hutchins Shares A Close Bond With Some Of The Olympian Family Members

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Hutchins' closeness with Jenner also extended to some of her boss's kids and loved ones. She reportedly maintains a good rapport with Kris Jenner and regularly engages in conversations with her.

In 2020, Hutchins was featured in an online campaign for Kim Kardashian's SKIMS brand. The late manager even appeared in the spin-off series "I Am Cait," which followed Jenner's life after she came out as transgender.

Hutchin is also reportedly great friends with Jenner's kids, Kendall and Kylie Jenner. The sisters once gifted her a heart-shaped diamond necklace for Christmas.

The 29-year-old's story is incomplete without Jenner, who made coming out and transitioning feel effortless with the way she handled her own.

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Details Of The Manager's ATV Crash In Malibu

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Jenner's manager met with an unfortunate end as she drove on a residential road near her boss's million-dollar Malibu residence. As noted by The Blast, she suddenly hit the bumper of a moving vehicle carrying two passengers.

Due to the force of contact and collision, the 29-year-old's vehicle reportedly violently swerved off the road and plunged into a deep ravine, about 350 feet deep.

While the passengers in the other vehicles were unscathed, the manager was reportedly pronounced dead by emergency responders who arrived at the scene of the accident.

Investigators have yet to give any additional information on the factors that contributed to the fatal accident, which claimed Hutchins' life.

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Hutchins Shut Down Relationship Rumors Between Her And Jenner

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Hutchins and the retired Olympic gold medalist's enviable bond typically sparked speculation about a deeper relationship between them.

In a 2021 report by PEOPLE, the 29-year-old clarified that she was not a lesbian, as she had only ever dated men, and she still maintained a preference for them. Hutchins emphasized this as a reaction to a news report claiming she had been with Jenner for four years.

"I don't want controversy. I am just trying to live my life. Caitlyn is a parent to me. I have said that a million times. It is a parental, familial relationship," the businesswoman stressed.

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Hutchins added that she feels lucky to be in Jenner's circle, where everyone is kind to her and Jenner treats her like a daughter. The Pepperdine alum began managing the former "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star shortly after she graduated from Pepperdine University, and they became housemates in 2017.

"I learned a lot about what was going on in Caitlyn's life, and I felt it was a financial sh-t show, and so much money was being thrown everywhere. Nobody was running the show, her life," Hutchins noted about her decision to work with the former athlete.

Caitlyn Jenner Faced Backlash Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

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Just last month, The Blast shared that Jenner got slammed by internet users for seemingly tweeting in support of Israel and President Donald Trump.

The 75-year-old had narrowly escaped being caught in the crossfire between Israel and Iran last month. Jenner was an attendee at Tel Aviv's annual gay pride celebrations, which were cut short due to the crisis.

The former reality star escaped Israel by land, gaining access to Jordan before finding her way to Los Angeles. She took to X to address the situation on the ground amid her departure from the Middle East.

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"I am here in Israel, in Tel Aviv, with you all. I am a friend, advocate, andally, and thank you to the Israeli people for making me family. We will prevail and liberate the poor Iranian people held hostage by terrorist thugs!" Jenner wrote.

She then praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump for their leadership in curbing the "reckless violence towards so many." 

Jenner's statement did not go down well with commenters who described her as "dislikeable" and "disgusting." Another commenter even urged her to stay in Israel and likely experience the hardships faced by those in the area.

May Caitlyn Jenner and Sophia Hutchins' mother find the strength to bear this painful loss!

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