SHE loves a lavish party, so there was never any doubt Kim Kardashian would pull out all the stops to celebrate her 40th.

But rubbing it in everyone’s faces during a pandemic was a birthday gift from the social media queen that many of her fans could have done without.

Kim Kardashian has been slammed for her ‘tone deaf’ 40th birthday celebrationsCredit: Instagram

She invited 40 pals, including sister Kourtney, to a private island bashCredit: Instagram
She missed the global mood in spectacular style by posting a series of pH๏τos from her extravagant week-long bash on Tuesday evening.

The reality star, believed to be worth more than a billion dollars, flew 40 of her closest friends and family on a 4,000-mile trip to a private island near Tahiti.

But she was slammed by her followers for bragging about the glamorous celebrations online while millions around the globe face personal devastation and financial turmoil during the Covid-19 crisis.

Kim’s incredible all-access pH๏τos and videos showed her enjoying a lantern party on the beach, an outdoor film screening and a three-tier Barbie doll cake.

The star and her friends travelled 4,000 miles to the island despite a travel banCredit: Instagram

Fans pointed out that while Kim and her entourage relaxed, staff had to wear masks and wait on them hand and footCredit: Instagram

The family tried to win sympathy by revealing Khloe (left) was struck down by Covid earlier this year
Those who joined the star on the lavish break include siblings Kourtney, Khloe and Rob Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, her mum Kris Jenner and Kim’s husband Kanye — who was previously criticised for making a 24-hour trip to London this month with their daughter North without quarantining.

They were all housed in opulent beachside villas and taken out on daily excursions at a time when millions of people are broke and confined to their homes.

Angry fans also noticed that while she and her guests were enjoying A-list luxury, the local staff were expected to wear masks to wait on them hand and foot.

And they made the journey from California despite the state being under a non-essential travel ban.

All the guests were housed in opulent villas and taken out on daily excursionsCredit: Instagram
TV host Piers Morgan was among those who slated Kim for her bragging during a time of global suffering.

Reposting her pH๏τos, he tweeted: “This thread is so repulsive it makes me want to vomit.

“Not that we needed confirmation but what a spoiled, tone-deaf imbecile.”

One follower wrote of Kim: “Wow. Lucky you. Thanks for showing off your way awesome life to us unfortunate people who are still quarantined and our kids are still out of in person school and PEOPLE ARE DYING!! But sure, brag away. Disgusting.”

She was treated to extravagant flower arrangements, several cakes and lavish gifts Credit: Instagram
Another said: “They should read the room before flaunting their wealth and endangering the staff who have to be their wage slaves.”

Others accused Kim — who claimed to be “humbled” by her birthday celebrations — of not living in the “real world”.

In a post which racked up more than 34,000 likes on Twitter, writer Jenna Quigley replied: “Cool, people have had to say goodbye to loved ones over the phone while they died alone in a hospital.

“But neat . . . to post all over social media while the world suffers. So humble and so down to Earth, truly.”
Kim shared multiple images from the party on Instagram and said she was ‘humbled’ by the celebrationsCredit: Instagram
She claimed her guests were made to quarantine and take tests beforehandCredit: Instagram
Seventies Brit rock singer Peter Frampton tweeted: “Are you that insensitive you don’t realize this is not what the majority of people during the worst Covid spike yet want to hear?

“People are going to food banks not private islands.”

Kim insisted her seven-day party had been held safely.

She wrote alongside the pH๏τos: “40 and feeling so humbled and blessed.

She insisted the seven-day party had been held safelyCredit: Instagram
“There is not a single day that I take for granted, especially during these times when we are all reminded of the things that truly matter.

“For my birthday this year, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it than with some of the people who have helped shape me into the woman I am today.

“Before Covid, I don’t think any of us truly appreciated what a simple luxury it was to be able to travel and be together with family and friends in a safe environment.

“After two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, I ­surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time.

Another said she was ‘out of touch with reality’Credit: Instagram
“We danced, rode bikes, swam near whales, kayaked, watched a movie on the beach and so much more.

“I realize that for most people, this is something that is so far out of reach right now, so in moments like these I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is.”

After returning home to California yesterday, the star posted videos on social media of the expensive gifts she had received for her big 4-0 while she was away.

They included more than 20 extravagant flower arrangements, several cakes, clothes, shoes and even a a visit from a food van selling her favourite desserts.

Kim’s husband Kayne West joined her for the celebrationsCredit: Instagram
But following the backlash, the family tried to win sympathy by revealing Kim’s sister Khloe was struck down by Covid-19 earlier this year.

They released a clip from an upcoming episode of their reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, filmed several months ago, where she complained of symptoms.

After saying she had suffered vomiting, shaking, headaches and H๏τ and cold flushes, Khloe insisted: “Let me tell you, that s*** is real.