Kylie Jenner and her former right-hand woman, Victoria Villarroel, are proving that even the most high-profile professional breakups can be handled with total grace and a really good podcast episode.
In a new conversation on the Better Half with Stas and Vic podcast released in March 18, Victoria finally detailed the specific kitchen interaction that signaled the end of her five-year tenure working for the reality star.
While the world usually expects a dramatic fallout when a member of the Kardashian inner circle exits the fold, this split was entirely mutual and centered on a single moment involving a laptop. It matters now because it highlights that razor-thin line between being a dedicated employee and a best friend when you are operating within a billion-dollar family empire.
After half a decade of organizing Kylie’s life, Victoria realized their bond had become so personal that the professional structure was no longer sustainable for either of them.
The Kitchen Exchange That Changed Everything
The breaking point occurred during year five of her employment, sparked by a request that would have been totally normal on any other day.
Victoria remembers the moment like it was yesterday, recalling how she was standing in the kitchen when Kylie asked her to head upstairs and grab her laptop. Instead of a typical professional response, Victoria recalls thinking and jokingly saying something like, “oof, who’s gonna get that?’” and “oof, that seems far, I don’t want to go get your laptop.”
It was a lighthearted comment that would be perfectly fine between two best friends hanging out on a Sunday, but it felt jarring in the context of an employer-employee relationship.
Victoria explains that this specific exchange was the moment they both realized the lines had blurred too much to ever return to a traditional boss-and-assistant setup. While they had shared years of ups and downs and developed a deep bond from seeing each other daily, that casual refusal signaled that the professional connection had run its course.
She notes that it is hard not to become close with someone when you are so integrated into their personal life, but that level of intimacy eventually made the actual work feel out of place. According to Victoria, they looked at each other in that moment and mutually understood it was time for her to step away.
From Intern to Influencer
Victoria’s path to this realization started long before the kitchen incident, beginning as an intern at Teen Vogue before working as an office manager for Kris Jenner. She eventually began assisting both Kendall and Kylie Jenner simultaneously during those early high-growth years of the family brands.
As Kylie Cosmetics began to explode, Victoria shifted her focus solely to Kylie and even jokes now that she effectively gave Kendall her own sister, Sofia Villarroel, to take over assistant duties. This long history made the eventual decision to leave in January 2020 incredibly heavy for her.
Kylie Jenner’s ex assistant of 5 years, Victoria Villarroel, opens up about the time she knew she had to QUIT working for Kylie after showing her attitude when she asked her to get her laptop from upstairs 💀😭
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Victoria described herself as being incredibly nervous about whether she was walking away from the best job she could ever have. She felt the weight of the world telling her that people would do anything for that specific position, making the choice to move into content creation feel like a massive risk.
No Bad Blood in the Inner Circle
Despite Victoria’s anxiety about leaving such a coveted role, the actual exit was reportedly marked by support rather than the typical celebrity legal drama.
Victoria recalls that Kylie was incredibly encouraging, essentially telling her that she wanted her to succeed and loved her enough to support her new journey. Major outlets have consistently reported that there is no bad blood between the two and that they remain close friends who move in the same social circles today.
This friendly transition allowed Victoria to leverage her visibility to build her own brand as an influencer and podcast host without the shadow of a public feud. She now co-hosts her podcast with another one of Kylie’s close friends, Stassie Karanikolaou, showing how she has remained firmly planted in the inner circle socially.
The Reality of “Dream Job” Burnout
The story of Victoria and Kylie is a fascinating look at the emotional labor required to maintain high-pressure positions in the influencer economy. When your boss is also your best friend, and you are sharing every high and low of their life, the traditional boundaries of a career simply do not exist.
Victoria admits she worried about making the right decision under immense pressure from outsiders who saw her role as the ultimate career goal. And honestly, it takes a certain level of self-awareness to recognize when a professional title is starting to get in the way of growth and a genuine friendship you actually want to keep.
Looking ahead, this transparency about the blurred lines of celebrity employment might change how people view these seemingly perfect roles. It shows that even in an environment of extreme wealth and fame, the human need for clear boundaries eventually outweighs the perks of the job.
Victoria managed to exit the Jenner orbit with her reputation and her friendships intact, which is a rare win in the world of the Kardashian-Jenner’s. As she continues to build her own media presence, her story stands as a reminder that sometimes the best way to save a relationship is to stop being on the payroll.