Kim Kardashian, like us, wants love, as emotion can bring out the best in a person and provide us with security and entrustment. Over the years, the reality star dated some pretty well-known men in the music and sports industry and made headlines in her romantic life.
During season 6 of The Kardashians, Kim subtly revealed that she might have a new man in her life. She's even remodeling her home to include a "His" closet and bathroom, manifesting her energy to channel someone to spend eternity with.
The SKIMS founder even experimented with the Singles Game, not wanting to dive into a serious relationship. But she dropped a major bombshell when a producer asked about her personal life during the show's confessional.
"Me not dating and not wanting love and attention? I don’t think you know me. I had the intention of staying single. I was fully lying to you guys."
As of this writing, Kim has dropped on who her mystery partner is and that's okay. The girl deserves a secret or two, as she want to keep certain things to herself.
While we're still on the subject of Kim's dating history, here's a look back at some her former loves.
From Ray J to Kanye West, here are some of the loves of Kim Kardashian in her dating history
Damon Thomas
1999-2003
Kim was a bit of a 'wild child' when she married music producer Damon Thomas in 2000. She was only nineteen years old at the time of her nuptials. Like the majority of us, when we were young, we thought we knew everything. While Kim and Damon did love one another, the marriage wasn't meant to be.
In 2003, the couple called it quits and filed for divorce after four years together. Kim claimed that she was on a street drug while at the altar in Vegas, and opened up to Kendall and Scott Disick about it in a 2018 episode of KUWTK. Thomas refuted his ex-wife's commentary, calling the experience "young love" from his standpoint.
During season 6 of The Kardashians, Kim's first marriage resurfaced in a couple of ways. Kim recalled the outfit and shoes she wore when prepping for her cousin's ceremony. Then, in "KhloéWood," the SKIMS founder repaid Khloé with the money used for the divorce costs.
Ray J
2003-2006
Following her divorce, Kim moved on to musician Ray J, whom she met through his older sister Brandy. At the time, Kim worked as her stylist, so it wasn't just a random thing or hookup.
Now, we all know what happened between Ray J and Kim, so it's not going to be brought up. What will be said, though, is that despite its controversy, highlights, and legal procedures, it may or may not have propelled Kim to the limelight. I knew who Kim was before that, as I was in the know of Y2K Hollywood, and when Paris Hilton owned the scene.
Nick Lachey
2006
I was surprised to find out that Nick Lachey- the 98 Degrees frontman- briefly dated Kim after his divorce from Jessica Simpson. According to Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, it was only for one night, and they never saw one another again. Yet, the singer, now married to Vanessa Lachey, had nothing but nice things to say about his former flame.
Travis Barker
2007
Before Travis said 'I do' to Kim's older sister, Kourtney, he went on a few dates with Kim when she was just getting into the fame game. She modeled for his up-and-coming clothing line, Stars and Straps, and asked whether she should start her own reality show on E!. In case you're wondering, Travis and she met through Paris, and the three vacationed in Europe for promotions.
The Blink-182 drummer was separated from his second wife, Shanna Moakler, and she accused him of cheating. Travis denied any wrongdoing and affirmed that while he and Kim did date, they weren't intimate, as he mentions in his 2015 Memoir, Can I Say.
Additionally, Kim confirmed that she and Travis weren't intimate, when he got engaged to Kourtney.
In a 2015 interview with Us Weekly, Travis highlighted that Kim brought out his gentleman.
"I had a crush on [Kim] and we were flirtatious, but nothing ever happened. She was so kind and polite, I just felt like being a perfect gentleman around her. It was a trip!"
Reggie Bush
2008-2010
You might remember seeing Reggie Bush during the first seasons of KUWTK, as the former NFL player and the reality star were a couple. Despite being time-constrained due to being on the New Orleans Saints and Kim's filming, they tried to make the relationship work. The two went their separate ways after a break-up, reconciliation, and finally, another break-up.
Kris Humphries
2010-2011
Fans and the media had a fun circus when Kim and NBA player Kris Humphries began their romance. How did they meet? Well, they met through a teammate of Humphries when he was on the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets in October 2010. The two had an instant connection, and after six months, Humphries proposed to Kim with a 16-carat diamond ring, designed by celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz.
E! pulled out all the extravagant and opulent stops for Kim and Kris's wedding when they exchanged vows in August 2011. Kim wore a custom Vera Wang dress and sparkling headpiece for the occasion, looking like every bit of the princess she'd dreamed of being. The cameras simply couldn't get enough of the new wife and husband, and a special of their nuptials, Kim's Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event, premiered in October 2011, nearly a year after the couple met.
But this fairy tale didn't have a happy ending, like many hoped. After 72 days of married life, Kim filed for divorce. She felt pressurized and didn't want to let others down when she walked down the aisle.
As part of the divorce settlement in 2013, Humphries wanted the engagement ring returned. It was later revealed in The Kardashians season 6 episode 6, "Kim and Khloé Take India," that Kim paid for the ring's majority and wanted to keep it.
Later, the ring was sold at a Sotheby's Auction for nearly $750 million.
Kanye West
2012-2022
Kim's infamous marriage to rapper Kanye West was filled with challenges, political discomforts, and struggles. However, there were good moments, such as when Kim became a mother to four children and when Kim tried to help him through his mental health journey.
Kim remained with her husband for her kids' benefit, revealing her personal turmoil in an episode of The Kardashians about how she tried to make it work.
"If people knew what my relationship really was like, I think they would be like, 'How did this last this long?' But I can live with myself knowing that I tried everything humanly possible to make a situation work and so I can walk away feeling absolutely guilt-free,"
Kanye's behavior took a toll on the marriage, and Kim filed for divorce in 2021. Out of the settlement, the singer was ordered to pay a hefty monthly child support amount of $200,000 and share joint custody of the kids.
Pete Davidson
2021-2022
Ironically, Kim met the comedian through Kanye before the divorce in 2019. Two years later, she and Pete appeared in a SNL segment of Disney's Aladdin, where Kim portrayed Princess Jasmine. Soon enough, things heat up between them, and Pete made Red Carpet appearances, including the 2022 Met Gala. He even got himself inked with Kim and her kids' initials.
Pete even made a cameo on The Kardashians when the Met was being filmed. The couple had a fun free relationship, which is always a plus because it means that we can be ourselves.
While they were happy and supportive during their nine-month romance, Kim and Pete's busy schedules caused their split in 2022.
Odell Beckam Jr.
2023-2024
Kim and the Miami Dolphins player had a brief fling, starting in November 2023, when the former attended his birthday party in New York. In January 2024, the couple attended the Super Bowl.
The break-up was due to hectic schedules and Kim's commitment to her children.