Kim Kardashian first stepped into Hollywood as a stylist and assistant for big-time clients and was once employed by Paris Hilton. After receiving traction for a reportedly leaked sex tape, her family got the opportunity of a lifetime when E! offered her family a show titled Keeping Up With The Kardashians. With her family being the center of attention, the show skyrocketed her worldwide fame, and Kardashian soon received brand endorsements. She also ventured into the field of business with her clothing line, mobile app, and makeup products.
With a net worth of $1.6 billion, Kim Kardashian is one of her family's wealthiest members. The reality star is known for her stunning social media presence and high-profile dating life. Over the last two decades, Kim Kardashian has been in three marriages and several significant relationships. Let’s take a look at all of Kim Kardashian’s boyfriends.
9 Damon Thomas ($1 million)
Kim Kardashian’s 1st Husband Damon Thomas on Her Lying About Only Marrying Him Because She Was on Ecstasy (Video) https://t.co/UMF60XLcmw via @samuelenoku pic.twitter.com/jzmCBle88p
— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) April 28, 2022
Damon Thomas is a successful music producer known for collaborating with Babyface and working alongside other artists like Pink. According to Page Six, Kim Kardashian was only 19 years old when she eloped with Thomas in 2000. The reality star later claimed she was allegedly high on drugs during the ceremony. After three years, the pair separated and got divorced in 2004.
8 Miles Austin ($4 million)
Kim Kardashian was dating Miles Austin. pic.twitter.com/iJq91BnLRK
— Complex (@Complex) May 27, 2015
In 2009, Kim Kardashian had a brief fling with Miles Austin while he spent most of his time in Dallas. The relationship didn’t last very long as they could not balance the long-distance romance. Austin is an accomplished professional NFL player drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2006. He is also a prolific track player with many awards won for the long jump, 100-meter racing, and triple jump.
7 Pete Davidson ($8 million)
After hosting Saturday Night Live in October 2021, Kim Kardashian contacted a producer on the show to give her comedian Pete Davidson’s number. The duo began talking and were first spotted together two months later. Often photographed together, they even went together for the 2022 Met Gala. Nine months later, the couple amicably parted ways. Davidson is a stand-up comedian best known for being a former cast member on SNL.
6 Ray J ($14 million)
A cousin of Snoop Dogg and the brother of singer Brandy, Ray J signed a record deal while appearing in minor roles in movies and television. He also owns a marijuana business that makes $1 million every year. Kim Kardashian dated Ray J after separating from Damon Thomas in 2003. Their relationship blew up after their s*x tape was alleged to have leaked online and made headlines, as noted by Instyle.
5 Nick Cannon ($20 million)
Nick Cannon says that ex Kim Kardashian 'broke my heart' https://t.co/QAhYbom31Q pic.twitter.com/s1YwSRSGmF
— Page Six (@PageSix) October 10, 2021
Between 2006 and 2007, Nick Cannon and Kim Kardashian dated for a better part of the year before parting ways. They reported breaking up because Kardashian lied about the sex tape’s release. Cannon is a well-known actor who has made appearances in various shows and is best known for hosting America’s Got Talent and The Masked Singer.
4 Nick Lachey ($25 million)
23 celebrity couples you never knew dated - like Kim Kardashian and Nick Lachey: http://t.co/QKB1YhQAuM pic.twitter.com/0EhPTLMJhk
— Grazia UK (@GraziaUK) August 19, 2015
A singer/songwriter, Nick Lachey, was one of the members of the successful boy band 98 Degrees. The band split, and Lachey began investing in various minor league sports teams, earning a profit from the ownership and sponsors. Lachey and Kardashian were only seen once, which the former later claimed to be a PR stunt set up by the reality star to gain traction in the media after the sex tape.
3 Reggie Bush ($25 million)
Not to beat around the (Reggie) bush, but these photos from Fashion Week in 2009 show that Kim Kardashian & Kanye West were simply meant to be. https://t.co/D62p5oOX6W pic.twitter.com/kbOo73o0f8
— E! News (@enews) February 2, 2019
Now retired, Reggie Bush had a successful career in the NFL, playing for teams like the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills. He is now a college football studio analyst at Fox. As mentioned by Cosmopolitan, Kim Kardashian was introduced to Reggie Bush through a common friend in 2007. After two years of dating, they ended things but reconciled a few months later. They split for good in 2010, and the entire relationship was televised on Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
2 Kris Humphries ($35 million)
Kim Kardashian: I owe ex-husband Kris Humphries an apology #KUWTK #KUWTKReunion https://t.co/R2cPI9C1lt pic.twitter.com/14msmLlg3o
— New York Post (@nypost) June 18, 2021
Kim Kardashian first met Humphries in 2010, and the couple got engaged a few months later. They married in a lavish ceremony in August 2011, but the marriage didn’t last long as Kardashian filed for divorce after 72 days. Their divorce was finalized in 2013 before parting ways. Humphries is a retired NBA player under contract for several popular teams, including the Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks.
1 Kanye West ($7 billion)
6 Years & Waxing Strong! Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Celebrate Wedding Anniversary https://t.co/ANTrEqE2J9 pic.twitter.com/mfh7NnjR8I
— BellaNaija (@bellanaija) May 25, 2020
One of the wealthiest musicians in the industry, Kanye West, began his career as a prolific rapper and created a business empire with Yeezy that has made him a billionaire today. With several accolades under his name, West has also won 21 Grammys. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West began dating in 2011 after a long-standing friendship, as stated by Complex. They got married in 2014 and shared four children. After having publicly known rifts and fights, Kardashian filed for divorce in 2021 after separating.
Since separating from Pete Davidson in August 2022, Kim Kardashian has focused on family and children and spending time with herself. The reality star recently revealed that she knows exactly what kind of love she is looking for and is willing to wait until she finds the right person.
Sources: Page Six, Instyle, Cosmopolitan, Complex