Kardashian look-alike emerges as Kris Jenner’s niece turns 28
Kris Jenner’s niece Natalie Zettel is turning heads for more than just her birthday, as her striking resemblance to the Kardashian clan dominated attention during her 28th birthday celebrations.
The media personality, who has steadily built a following of more than 100,000 on Instagram, marked the milestone with a glamorous party that firmly cemented her place in the extended Kardashian-Jenner universe.
Zettel, the daughter of Kris Jenner’s late sister Karen Houghton, who died "unexpectedly" in March 2024, shared a collection of photos from her birthday festivities on Instagram this week.
The images showcased a lavish celebration attended by close friends and her husband, Noah Warren, with whom she tied the knot less than a year ago.
For the occasion, Zettel wore a shimmering gold minidress paired with nude, closed-toe platform heels. Her brunette hair was styled into a sleek updo, topped with a playful "Birthday Girl" headband. Her makeup was polished and dramatic, featuring mascara-coated lashes, smoky eye shadow, sculpted contour, warm blush, and a nude satin lip.
The birthday bash included photo moments inside a balloon-filled room, lively scenes aboard a party bus, and a late-night dessert highlight featuring a two-tier cake adorned with purple frosting. Throughout the night, Zettel appeared relaxed and radiant, posing effortlessly alongside her guests.
Kris Jenner publicly marked the occasion by sharing a birthday tribute on her Instagram Stories.
The momager posted a photo taken during the holiday season showing herself with Zettel, Zettel’s husband, and Jenner’s mother MJ. Over the image, Jenner wrote, "Happy birthday @nataliezettel. I hope you have the most magical day! Love you!" Zettel reposted the message, responding simply with "Love u!!!!" followed by red heart emojis.
Zettel’s close relationship with the Kardashian-Jenner family has been evident for years. In March last year, she married Noah Warren during a romantic beachside ceremony attended by Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, and grandmother MJ.
The lead-up to the wedding was even featured on Hulu’s The Kardashians, where Jenner revealed she had offered to purchase her niece’s wedding dress.
"I really want to help her celebrate and make this a memory that she will keep in her heart forever," Jenner said in a confessional. She added, "I love a good wedding. But this is my treat for her. I told her that I really wanted to do her wedding dress so we'll see if she likes them."
Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian were present during the dress fitting, where Zettel ultimately selected a lace Oscar de la Renta gown.
After the wedding, she publicly thanked her aunt, writing on Instagram, "Thank you Auntie Kris for making my wedding so special and for giving me this moment to cherish. I'm so grateful to have the dress of my dreams. You made our day so special."
Over the years, Zettel has joined the family at numerous high-profile gatherings. Last summer, she attended MJ’s 91st birthday celebration at The Ivy in Los Angeles, where she posed alongside Khloé and Kylie Jenner.
The birthday celebration also carried deeper emotional weight following the loss of Zettel’s mother, Karen Houghton. When Houghton passed away at age 65, Kris Jenner announced the news publicly, writing, "My heart aches for my mom MJ and my niece Natalie and I pray that God guides us all through this difficult time."
She described her sister as "beautiful inside and out" and added, "Karen was beautiful inside and out. She was the sweetest, kindest, the most sensitive and vulnerable and so so funny."
Jenner continued, saying her sister’s death "is a reminder that life is so short and precious and tomorrow is never promised. We must tell those we cherish how much we love them. I love you my beautiful sister." One month later, Houghton’s cause of death was confirmed as cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac arrhythmia.
In November, Zettel paid tribute to her mother on what would have been her 67th birthday, sharing throwback photos and writing, "Happy birthday to my dear Mommy. I miss you everyday, but I know you are watching over me." She added, "You show me signs that I know you are still with me even though I can't see you, I can feel you with me. Guiding me everyday."
She concluded with a heartfelt message: "Your unconditional love was like no other, your selfless love for others. You were the best mommy. I love you."
As Natalie Zettel continues to step into the public eye, her uncanny Kardashian resemblance, deep family ties, and growing presence suggest she may be more than just a relative quietly celebrating milestones behind the scenes.