Kim Kardashian Questions the 1969 Moon Landing, Declares ‘It Didn’t Happen’

30 October 2025

Kim Kardashian (left) and the July 1969 moon landing. Credit : Karwai Tang/WireImage; NASA/Liaison

In a startling declaration on the October 30 episode of her Hulu series The Kardashians, actress and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian voiced her belief that the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 may have been a hoax. While filming on-set during her upcoming drama All’s Fair, Kardashian attempted to persuade her co-star Sarah Paulson of her viewpoint, alleging that astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s recent remarks suggested the event might not have occurred. She cited classic conspiracy-theory points such as “why is the flag waving if there’s no atmosphere?”, “why aren’t there stars in the lunar photos?”, and differences in footprints seen in museum exhibits as reasons for her doubts.

Kardashian admitted in a confessional segment that she “centers conspiracies all the time,” and that she had sent Paulson “millions” of articles regarding Aldrin and the other Apollo astronauts. In a conversation captured on camera she said faith in the moon mission “just doesn’t make sense” given what she believes she has discovered online. She noted that some people would call her “crazy” no matter what, but encouraged viewers to “go to TikTok, see for yourself.”

The revelation swiftly drew institutional attention. Within hours NASA’s Acting Administrator Sean Duffy responded directly on X to Kardashian’s remarks with a brief but pointed message: “Yes, @KimKardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before… six times! And even better: @NASAArtemis is going back.” The statement underscored NASA’s position and reaffirmed the historical record of crewed lunar missions.

Kardashian’s questioning of the moon landing raises a number of deeper issues. On one level it highlights how celebrity status can amplify the spread of conspiracy theories—her doubts may resonate with a segment of her audience and fuel further misinformation. On another level it reflects broader cultural shifts in trust, expertise and how public figures engage with scientific consensus. While moon-landing hoax theories have long existed, they remain in the majority of scientific opinion as thoroughly debunked.

For Kardashian personally the moment also touches on themes familiar to her brand: joining public discourse, navigating scrutiny and translating personal curiosity into spectacle. Throughout her media career she has often blended personal lifestyle and business with larger cultural conversations not always without controversy. In this instance her doubts about one of the most iconic events in human history place her at the centre of a media storm where entertainment, science and belief converge.

What is unclear, however, is whether this statement represents a serious ideological shift or a moment of provocation in the editing of a reality-TV series. Kardashian did not issue a formal formalised statement beyond the episode’s confessional and did not respond to requests for independent comment at the time of publication. The immediate effect has been heightened media attention and public debate rather than substantive changes in the documentation of NASA’s work.

In the coming days several observers will watch how this development affects Kardashian’s brand, how her audience responds and whether corporate partners and agencies recalibrate in light of her stating a controversial position with national scientific implications. Events of this calibre rarely unfold quietly.