Kim Kardashian and the men that came before: Kanye West, Pete Davidson...

Happy birthday, Kim! That’s right, October 21 saw Kim Kardashian turn 43. For many years, Kim has been known as a reality TV star, however, she has skillfully leveraged her celebrity status to become an influencer, entrepreneur and, as a result, a multi-millionaire.

Did you know? October 21 is also a big day for Back to the Future fans

Kim has spent several years in the public eye and her romantic relationships have often been scrutinized, with both her and her partners becoming subjects of adoration or criticism. Here we take a brief journey down her path of love and connections.

Kim Kardashian’s relationship history

The founder of SKIMS has been married and divorced three times to Damon Thomas, Kris Humphries, and Kanye West. She has also been romantically involved with several celebrities and athletes. Here is her relationship history, or at least the ones we know about...

Damon Thomas

When Kardashian was just 19 years old, she eloped with music producer Damon Thomas, who was ten years her senior. They were married for three years but eventually filed for divorce in 2003.

Ray J

Kardashian began dating musician Ray J in 2003 after meeting him while working as a stylist for her sister Brandy. The couple had a relationship for three years.

Nick Cannon

The couple started dating in late 2006 after Kim ended her relationship with Ray J but separated in 2007.

Reggie Bush

In 2007, Kardashian began dating American football player Reggie Bush. Their relationship was documented on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” but ended in 2009.

Miles Austin

Kim started dating Dallas Cowboys player Miles Austin during the summer of 2010. However, they separated a few months later.

Kris Humphries

Kim began dating the former basketball player in December 2010, and they got engaged after only six months of dating. They married in August 2011 in a celebrity-packed wedding. Just 72 days after walking down the aisle, Kardashian filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Humphries sought an annulment, alleging fraud. They reached an agreement in April 2013, and the divorce was finalized in June of the same year.

Kanye West

Although they met in the early 2000s, it wasn’t until Kardashian’s separation from Humphries in 2011 that West asked her to fly to Paris to see his fashion show. They began dating, announced in late 2012 that they were expecting their first child, North, who was born in June 2013. In October of the same year, West proposed to Kardashian, and they married in Italy in May 2014. In December 2015, they welcomed their son, Saint. After two high-risk pregnancies, the couple opted for surrogacy, welcoming their daughter Chicago in 2018 and their son Psalm in 2019.

After various issues and controversies, Kardashian filed for divorce in February 2021, to which Kanye objected multiple times. In March 2022, Kim was legally declared single, but it wasn’t until November 2022 that they reached an agreement on custody and property, finalizing their divorce. West moved on to stricter pastures new.

Pete Davidson

Kim and Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson began dating in the fall of 2021 after the reality TV star appeared as a host on the show. The romance took place during her divorce proceedings, and Pete faced constant criticism from Kanye. The couple ended their relationship in August of the following year.

Odell Beckham Jr

The comedian was Kim Kardashian’s most recent confirmed partner, but there have been rumors of romance with Tom Brady and more recently with Odell Beckham Jr. According to a People report in September, they were “hanging out,” and a source confirmed that Kim and OBJ were “dating.”