In approximately 72 days, Kris Humphries‘ life took an unexpected turn when his marriage to Kim Kardashian began and ended in divorce. During this 10-week period, he reflected on the events, stating on Good Morning America in December 2011, “Life has its twists and turns, and you just have to keep moving forward.” However, even years after their nuptials, fans continue to reminisce about their past relationship.
Kardashian and Humphries’ romance developed towards the end of 2010, and they became engaged in May 2011. They were married that August at a private estate in Montecito, California. The bride wore a custom Vera Wang gown, and their wedding was broadcast on the special Kardashian event, Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event.
However, this wasn’t a fairy tale. During the wedding rehearsal, Kris Jenner offered to help Kardashian escape from walking down the aisle. Recalling that night during the 2021 Keeping Up With the Kardashians reunion, Kardashian said, “You told me, ‘Leave! I’ll put you in a car. No one will find you. Just go, and I’ll handle it.’ And I thought, ‘OK, we’re filming this for a TV show. If I leave, I’ll be known as the runaway bride forever, and it’s going to be a huge joke, and I think I just have cold feet.’
Kim Kardashian admitted that she felt compelled to proceed with their televised wedding due to not wanting to disappoint others. However, she emphasized that the initial decision to marry wasn’t a contrived publicity stunt, despite Humphries requesting an annulment based on “fraud.”
Regrettably, it didn’t take long for her to second-guess her vow exchange. As they embarked on their honeymoon in Italy, she confessed, “I thought, ‘I think I made a mistake.'” Living together in New York only added to her misery.
Kim Kardashian felt pressured into getting married on TV because she didn’t want to disappoint others. She emphasized that their marriage wasn’t a planned publicity stunt, but unfortunately, soon after the wedding, she realized it might not have been the right choice for her, especially during their honeymoon in Italy and while living together in New York.
In reflection, Kardashian confesses that she would have managed their breakup differently and believes an apology is owed to her ex. At a reunion, she admitted, “I was petrified about ending things, and my approach was entirely misguided. I parted ways with him in the most unfortunate manner, and I was simply lost on how to handle it. I learned so much from that experience.”
Kardashian’s separation from Humphries, she explained, wasn’t due to one major issue but rather a lack of true understanding between them. In 2012, speaking with Oprah Winfrey, she revealed, “Initially, when people meet and fall in love, everything seems perfect. For me, I didn’t spend more than a full week with my ex before we got married. We never lived together.”
Once they did move in together, she added, she quickly realized “he wasn’t the one.
Instead of getting annulled, their marriage ended through a divorce in 2013, marking Kardashian’s second marriage following her first to Damon Thomas. As part of their separation, she returned Humphries the enormous engagement ring, which was later sold at auction for $749,000. During an episode of The Kardashians in March, Kardashian-who subsequently married and had four children with her ex-husband Kanye West-stated that she didn’t keep the emerald-cut ring since it was a condition for the divorce, as she had purchased it and he contributed only a fifth.
In his own words, Humphries acknowledged that their marriage, though brief, was genuine, as were the challenges they faced due to the constant public scrutiny. In a 2019 essay published in The Players’ Tribute, where he announced his retirement from the NBA, the 40-year-old expressed regret over not anticipating how much his life would be affected. What particularly irks him is when people claim that his marriage was fabricated.
He explained, “There’s no denying that part of the universe I was involved in wasn’t completely authentic, but our genuine connection was absolutely real.” Pausing, he said, “When I realized things weren’t going right… I can’t sugarcoat it. It was tough. Enduring the humiliation, especially with loved ones watching, is never easy. But when your struggles unfold under the glare of public scrutiny, it magnifies the pain. It was truly brutal.
He found himself in a deeply distressing state for approximately a year, where he preferred staying at home rather than venturing out, and it seemed as though everyone disliked him. In his own words, he didn’t wish to be Kris Humphries, expressing a strange sensation of not wanting to be oneself. He also felt that there was no point in defending himself since confronting the tabloids and their relentless machine proved futile.
Regarding Humphries’ stance, he too has affirmed that their brief union held authenticity – as did the trials of handling all the public scrutiny. In a 2019 essay for The Players’ Tribute, where he announced his retirement from the NBA, he wrote, “To be honest, I should have anticipated the shift in my life’s trajectory, but what irks me most is when people insinuate that our marriage was superficial.
He remarked, “A significant portion of that world might not be completely genuine, but our real-life connection was undeniably authentic.” Following the realization that things weren’t working out, Humphries admitted, “It was really tough. I can’t sugarcoat it. It’s never enjoyable to experience public embarrassment, especially with friends and family involved… But when it unfolds in full view of the world, it’s an entirely different ordeal. It was grueling.
For a good while, I found myself ensnared in an unbearable gloom, much like being trapped within a shadowy realm – a place where I felt confined to my abode for nearly a year. It was as if the universe had turned against me, whispering into my ear that I was unwanted and unloved. In essence, I longed to disassociate from the persona of Kris Humphries, yet it was an odd sensation to desire such a thing – to wish to escape the very essence of who I am. I didn’t even have the will to defend myself against the accusations, for it seemed pointless, like battling an unyielding tide or a relentless storm. The media machine is too powerful, too entrenched – there’s no hope in standing against it.
Humphries admitted that many people will continue to view him as “The Guy from TV,” but he expressed his desire for them to remember him for his significant contributions to the sport. He further stated, “That’s all I ever aspired to be recognized for.” Even after stepping away from the game, he’s striving to keep a low profile and concentrate on a fresh chapter in his life.
In this recent stage, he ventured into a distinct business sector. In his 2019 article, Humphries disclosed his plans to establish 7 Crisp & Green restaurants throughout the Midwest and mentioned that he had already launched more than 10 Five Guys franchises and was continuing to do so. The athlete, together with his family, has also opened multiple Dave’s Hot Chicken locations in Minnesota, his home state.
In his free time, Humphries indulges in travel and spending quality time with family on the water, as showcased on his Instagram with photos from East Hampton, NY; Miami, FL; Malibu, CA; and Minnesota’s Lake Minnetonka.
He has recently discovered a new passion: Pickleball. Discussing this newfound interest with Pickleballtv in November 2024, he shared, “During COVID, it seemed everyone was searching for activities. A friend who is an avid volleyball player started playing pickleball. He invited me to try it out, and I found it enjoyable. Although I had played some tennis in 7th and 8th grade, my skills were not advanced. However, I soon discovered that pickleball is a delightful sport with competitive and exciting aspects once I overcame the initial hurdle of using a wiffle ball.”
Regarding his relationship status, it remains unclear, but it’s evident that his dogs, Ricardo and Rocky, hold a special place in his heart.
As for the Kardashians and Jenners’ romantic lives, stay tuned to keep up with the latest updates.
Indeed, Kris Jenner and her longtime partner Corey Gamble are both thriving, darling. In 2014, at Riccardo Tisci’s 40th birthday party in Ibiza, Corey bravely approached the influential momager and said, “You’re stunning. I’d be delighted to get to know you,” as he recalled on their initial reality series, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” From there, their relationship blossomed.
Kourtney Kardashian’s husband has shown some impressive romantic gestures throughout their yearlong marriage. For instance, during her 44th birthday, they took a trip along the California coast to Santa Barbara, where Travis Barker of Blink-182 surprised her by decorating their room at the Kennedy Cottage with rose petals and presenting her with a $161,819 artwork by renowned artist Yoshitomo Nara.
Kourtney Kardashian has wholeheartedly adopted her new role as the rock concert companion. In November 2023, they were blessed with their first child together, their son Rocky Thirteen Barker.
According to Kim Kardashian herself in the trailer of “The Kardashians”, things can shift rapidly. By the end of season two, the founder of SKIMS was still enjoying her time with then-SNL star Pete Davidson.
Rumors swirled that she might be reentering the dating world with retired NFL player Tom Brady. However, it turned out that Kim wasn’t looking for a new team member. A source shared with TopMob News in May 2023 that while they have mutual friends and business connections, Kim and Kanye West are not in a romantic relationship. “Kim is quite busy focusing on her children, her ventures, law school, and her role in ‘American Horror Story’.
She briefly dated Odell Beckham Jr. until news broke of their split in April 2024.
As a source told TopMob, Kim is “open to finding love again if she meets the right person.”
In an episode airing in 2023, Kris makes her intentions clear when she discusses Tristan Thompson with Khloe Kardashian and asks about their relationship status. The founder of Good American seems to have put Tristan on the sidelines for the moment. Despite having a co-parenting arrangement with Tristan regarding their children True and Tatum, Khloe firmly denied in May 2023 that they were back together, labeling such speculation as tiring. Instead, she’s focusing on creating a new chapter in her life. After meeting the star of “Love Is Blind”, Alexa Lemieux, in April, Khloe proposed an intriguing idea to Netflix, suggesting that some of the single Kardashian sisters should participate in “Love Is Blind”.
In the months following Kendall Jenner’s split with NBA player Devin Booker in late 2022, her love life received a boost through friends Justin and Hailey Bieber. The couple, who are married, were observed on a double date with model Kendall Jenner and musician Bad Bunny in February 2023. However, it was revealed in December of the same year that they had ended their relationship.
It appears that Kylie Jenner has moved on to a new romantic interest. Her last public outing with rapper Travis Scott, father of her daughter Stormi and son Aire, was at an Art Basel party in December 2022. Since April 2023, however, she’s been romantically linked to Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet. Keep your eyes peeled as they’ve been spotted together at New York Fashion Week, the US Open, and even on live TV during the 2024 Golden Globes and 2025 Oscars, where they were seen showing affection for each other.
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