Kris Jenner’s Mom Was Married Thrice, First Marriage Happened When She Was 18, Lasted For 60 Days

Kris Jenner recently announced the heartbreaking news of her mom, Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon’s passing. Kris, who shared a deep bond with her mom, took to her social media account and revealed that on July 16, 2026, MJ Shannon bid farewell to the world at the age of 91. Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon had earlier been tagged as the ‘rock’ of their family.

Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon had been married thrice: Here’s all about her first marriage

Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon was introduced to the world soon after the Kardashian-Jenner family launched their reality TV show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and she frequently made appearances at family gatherings, including holidays, family dinners, and events. 

Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon’s passing has left the Kardashian-Jenner family heartbroken, and amid this, let’s explore her personal life. For the unversed, Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon had been married three times in her life. Yes! ‘MJ’ married Robert Houghton in 1954, and it was her second marriage. With Robert Houghton, MJ Shannon shared two daughters, Kris and Karen.