We join the Kiffin family in wishing a happy birthday to Layla Kiffin! It shouldn’t be a huge deal that Lane Kiffin is wishing his ex-wife on her birthday. But there seems to be something deeper going on in this family lately. And fans are all for it in this ride that their oldest daughter, Landry Kiffin, is maneuvering. Does this latest heartfelt regard for Mrs. Kiffin indicate that a wish could come to life?

Guess who’s writing this redemption story? It’s Landry, of course. She didn’t leave anything unturned to make her mom’s 51st birthday a memorable one. The 20-year-old made a special gesture for Layla Kiffin on January 3 by making a collage featuring her mom alongside her and her younger siblings, Presley Kiffin and Knox Kiffin, from their childhood to now. She included the caption, “Happy happy birthday to the best mom 💌”

Words aren’t really necessary when the feelings are right. Lane Kiffin might have just left the caption “Happy birthday 🎉” on his now-deleted Instagram post on Layla Kiffin’s birthday. But the pictures he shared spoke for themselves. The 49-year-old looked as though he was home as he embraced a sweet and smiling mom of three. 2025 is starting the right way for the Kiffins!

Lane Kiffin and Layla Kiffin separated in 2016 after 12 years of marriage. Both went their separate ways but continued to keep in touch through their kids. Eight years is a long time, and Landry is already starting to take the matter into her own hands. And that’s where the rumors of reconciliation surfaced. 

How Landry is playing matchmaker for Lane Kiffin and Layla

Reconciliation sparks ignited mid-December. It began when Layla was seen spending more time in Oxford with Landry leading to her 20th birthday. This only meant that Lane had plenty of time to spend with his first love during the holiday season. The trio didn’t just remain in Oxford; they traveled to New York City along with Presley. It was a perfect family time when Knox joined them to celebrate Christmas at Manhattan Beach! 

The Kiffins also had a wonderful time back at home as they let Layla Kiffin in on the trending Merry Christmas candle game challenge. A fast-paced ride. But Landry is a genius! The photo that Lane Kiffin posted today is evidence that Landry’s effort to bring her parents together again is paying off.

The world would like to call Layla Kiffin as Lane Kiffin’s wife once more without the ex-wife label! Some things may not have gone as planned in 2024, but Lane Kiffin sure had one of the best starts to 2025!