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Malika Haqq Stays Tight-Lipped on Khloé Kardashian's Dating Life While Dishing on 'Protective' Friendship Amid New Reality Show 'The Girls'

Composite photo of Khloé Kardashian and Malika Haqq.
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Malika Haqq opens up about her friendship with Khloé Kardashian during an exclusive interview with OK!.

Aug. 28 2026, Published 3:07 p.m. ET

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Malika Haqq isn't spilling all of Khloé Kardashian's dating secrets just yet.

While discussing Hulu's new reality series The Girls during an exclusive interview with OK!, Malika opens up about her longtime friendship with the reality star alongside her twin sister, Khadijah Haqq, and Yris Palmer. The trio also teased what viewers can expect when Khloé's inner circle steps into the spotlight for their own series.

"I just think with any friend group, you're obviously going to get talks of current, past, or, you know, the ones that should be buried and remain buried," Malika says when asked if fans will get a glimpse into Khloé's dating life on the show — which premiered on August 21. "Most of them remain nameless, but there's always a drop in our group."

Yris adds to the tease, telling fans, "But you have to watch," while Malika chimes in, "You just gotta watch."

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Malika Haqq Is 'Very Protective' of Khloé Kardashian

Image of Twins Malika and Khadijah Haqq bring their close bond to 'The Girls.'
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Twins Malika and Khadijah Haqq bring their close bond to 'The Girls.'

While Malika may be keeping quiet about Khloé's romantic life, she isn't shy about discussing her role as one of the Good American co-founder's closest friends.

When asked what she admires most about Khloé and what role she plays in their friendship, Malika explains that their dynamic has evolved over the years.

"I think the roles always change for us. Like, I am very protective of her, but that hasn't always been my seat alone. It's a very mutual relationship," she says.

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Image of Malika, Khadijah and Yris Palmer navigate friendship, work and life in the spotlight on 'The Girls.'
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Malika, Khadijah and Yris Palmer navigate friendship, work and life in the spotlight on 'The Girls.'

According to Malika, that mutual support extends throughout the entire friend group. She points to her friendship with Yris as another example, recalling how the two have supported each other through difficult moments.

"I would run into her outside of our kids' school, and I'd be crying, but she'd be right there, 'cause we just all have that deep down, 'If you need me, I'm there for you,'" Malika mentions. "You don't have to question it. Don't call twice. I'll call you back."

She also recalls calling Yris at 3 a.m. while Yris was in another country — and getting an answer.

"But that is the nature and the nurture of how we treat our friendships," Malika admits.

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Inside the Friendships on 'The Girls'

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Image of Yris Palmer makes her reality TV debut with 'The Girls.'
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Yris Palmer makes her reality TV debut with 'The Girls.'

For Yris, who is making her reality TV debut with The Girls, one of the biggest surprises has been just how much work goes into filming a reality series.

"I think every day it is new, but this is my first time in the reality world," she says. "What really surprised me is how much hard work goes into reality TV and how much — the long hours of filming."

Yris noted that spending so much time together can naturally shift the dynamics within a friend group.

"It's like when you travel with someone, you see a whole different light," she notes. "I feel like we're all still learning each other on a deeper level, and now that we're all working together."

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Image of 'The Girls' features Khloé Kardashian's friend group and navigates life in L.A., motherhood and busy careers.
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'The Girls' features Khloé Kardashian's friend group and navigates life in L.A., motherhood and busy careers.

Khadijah, meanwhile, said working together has only strengthened the bond between the three women.

"I think the fact that we get to work together is just bringing, like, a heightened love for each other, specifically the three of us, because we're super close," she says. "And I think we rely on each other in a way we've just never had the opportunity to do."

Khadijah shares she is "totally thankful for Khloé putting this together and giving us the platform to share with each other."

Still, the women acknowledge that filming together isn't always easy. With motherhood, relationships and careers to balance, Yris confesses finding time for everything was one of the biggest challenges.

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'The Girls' premiered August 21 on Hulu.

"When we're filming eight to nine hours, it's like, 'Who has the kids? Who's picking up the kids? Who's making dinner?'" she dishes.

But ultimately, Yris believes the juggling act is possible with the right support system.

"Everything is doable when you have a good team at home," she says.

"And good friends," Khadijah adds.

The Girls follows Khloé Kardashian's closest friends as they navigate motherhood, marriage, dating, business and life in the spotlight. In addition to Khloé, the Haqq sistters and Yris, the series stars Natalie Halcro, Olivia Pierson and Nicole Williams English, with Khloé serving as an executive producer alongside Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, Nicole Blais and Lauren Goldstein.

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