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Caitlyn Jenner to be joined by Kardashian and Jenner children at ESPYS… but 'three ex-wives don't get an invite'

Published: 15:15 EST, 14 July 2015 | Updated: 03:24 EST, 15 July 2015

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Caitlyn Jenner will be awarded with ESPN's Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY Awards on July 15.

For the 65-year-old's big night - her first public appearance as a transgender woman - her six biological children and four Kardashian stepchildren are all expected to attend the ceremony in Los Angeles.

However, TMZ reports that Jenner's three ex-wives Chrystie Crownover, Linda Thompson, and Kris Jenner 'will not be attending the ceremony and are not family anymore.'

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Her big night: Caitlyn Jenner will be accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on July 15 with only her invited guests including six biological children and three stepchildren (pictured on June 30)

Caitlyn - formerly Bruce - is expected to make her first big red carpet debut at the sports bash with her children in full support.

But her three former spouses were not extended an invitation.

'Her ex-wives don't celebrate Father's Day. Fact is they're just not her family, but the kids are,' a source told the gossip site.

Both Crownover and Thompson have expressed their support of Jenner's transition into a female, even giving loving statements for the 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer in April.

For the same ABC sit-down chat, third ex-wife Kris did not share a message to the network amid claims there was tension between her and Caitlyn.

Kim Kardashian on spending Father's day with Caitlyn

Supportive family: Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian are slated to be in attendance as well as Cassandra, Burt and Brody Jenner (pictured on Caitlyn's first Father's Day as a transgender woman)

Still friends: Both Crownover and Thompson have expressed their support of Jenner's transition into a female, even giving loving statements for the 20/20 interview with Diane Sawyer in April

First public appearance: The 65-year-old gold medalist will be awarded with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY Awards on July 15

Kris and Caitlyn were divorced in December 2014.

Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian are slated to be in attendance as well as Kendall, Kylie, Cassandra, Burt and Brody Jenner.

TMZ noted that Brandon 'is up in the air because wife Leah' is close to delivering the couple's daughter very soon.

And lastly, stepson Rob Kardashian 'has been invited' but most likely will not be making show his support publicly as he has been out of the public eye for more than one year.

Caitlyn's sister and mother are also expected to join. Us Weekly claims that Caitlyn has turned to Angelina Jolie's stylist Jen Rade to help her find the perfect look for the evening.

Not coming: Third ex-wife Kris Jenner was not invited with the rest of her children (pictured on July 13)

Stepkids: Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian are slated to be in attendance while Rob is most likely not going even though he was invited

Four eldest: Burt, Brody, Cassandra and Brandon appeared on Caitlyn's tell-all interview with Diane Sawyer back in April

A source told the publication: 'Not sure if Jen is styling Caitlyn beyond the ESPYS or not, but they're definitely working together on [this awards show]. Pretty sure they're having a custom dress made for the actual ceremony. They're looking for afterparty dresses, too.'

She has been living her life as a woman for four months now since confirming to Vanity Fair that she transitioned from Bruce to Caitlyn on March 15.

The announcement of her award has been met with much debate, with longtime NBC Sports commentator Bob Costas calling it 'a crass exploitation play.'

However in late May, ESPY Awards co-executive producer Mandt Schell defended her decision about selecting Jenner as this year's recipient.

'I think Caitlyn’s decision to publicly come out as a transgender woman and live as Caitlyn Jenner displayed enormous courage and self-acceptance,' she told Sports Illustrated.

Brody: 'Part of me misses Bruce, but I like Caitlyn more'

Jenner family: TMZ noted that Brandon 'is up in the air because wife Leah' is close to delivering the couple's daughter very soon (pictured with Leah, Linda and Brody on Mother's Day)

More to come: Caitlyn has documented her life as a transgender woman for I Am Cait series on E! with eight one-hour episodes telling her story

'Call Me Caitlyn': Jenner debuted her new name and appearance for the July issue of Vanity Fair

Caitlyn takes Kim through her new wardrobe in I Am Cait trailer

'Bruce Jenner could have easily gone off into the sunset as this American hero and never have dealt with this publicly. Doing so took enormous courage. He was one of the greatest athletes of our time. That is what the Arthur Ashe Courage Award is about, somebody from the athletic community who has done something that transcends sport.

Past Arthur Ashe Courage Awards winners include Jim Valvano, Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Billie Jean King, Pat Summitt, Robin Roberts and Michael Sam.

'One of the biggest platforms the Arthur Ashe Foundation has is educational, and I think in this choice we have the opportunity to educate people about this issue and hopefully change and possibly save some lives. I think that is why it was the right choice.'

The ESPY Awards will be hosted by actor Joel McHale from the Nokia Theatre at 8pm.