Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
Oprah Winfrey interviewed the entire Kardashian ‘klan,’ but it was Kim and her abrupt marriage to Kris Humphries that peaked her interests the most. Winfrey admits that she had never seen any of the Kardashian reality shows, making her question all the more why they have become such a cultural phenomenon and the cause of much media speculation. People reports that Winfrey took to Facebook to express her thoughts and wrote, “This interview I’d say was another level of forthrightness and honesty. Why did she leave after 72 days? Her answer leveled me.” We’ll have to wait for Kim to open up about her much-talked-about divorce when the highly anticipated interview airs on OWN.
How do you avoid getting married before you’re ready?
There are some celebrity couples that we love to hate. Sure, they annoy us, but we can’t help but wonder what they’ll do next. And then there are those couples that we want to go away. They’re constantly in the news — and often, for the wrong reasons. Thanks to their outlandish behavior, we’ve forgotten why they’re famous in the first place.
From their frisky displays of public affection to their willingness to do anything for attention, these five Hollywood pairs have us wishing that they’d break up already:
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Photo: Juan Rico/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Kim Kardashian is lucky to be in a relationship with Kanye West, if only for her love of shoes! According to People, Kardashian tweeted a picture of her and West wearing the highly sought after Nike Air Yeezy II, with the caption “His & Hers!#AirYeezys.” West designed these limited edition sneakers that are going for a retail price of $245, but are over $90,000 on eBay. Even though adult men were camping outside of stores for these sneakers, it’s the gal dating the designer, who’s rarely spotted in anything but heels, who gets the first pair!
What are some ways to coordinate your style with your partner’s?
Although Kim Kardashian has had her share of ups and downs in her love life, she definitely can rock an outfit on any date. Kim has a great sense of style and always knows how to dress her curvy body to make it look great. Take a few fashion tips from her on her bright color choices and use of accessories! …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Photo: FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
The beautiful Kim Kardashian did the honors of being a guest star for the June 3rd season premiere of Lifetime’s hit TV show, Drop Dead Diva. The reality television veteran, who divorced Kris Humphries late last year and is now dating Kanye West, portrays a juice bar worker who is rumored to be a relationship guru. In the premiere preview, Kardashian’s character offers love advice to a struggling model played by April Blowby, who still has feelings for her ex. Drop Dead Diva creator Josh Berman praises the 31-year-old for her acting skills, telling UsMagazine.com, “I’m blown away by her smarts, sense of humor, and passion.” After Kardashian’s appearances in the show’s season premiere, in addition to two other episodes, the reality television star is sure to be a pro.
How do you decide who to ask for relationship advice?
Russell Brand and Katy Perry. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
By Victor McGlothin
Katy Perry was in love with Russell Brand. They got married, and then 14 months later, they experienced a celebrity divorce. When Hollywood relationships heat up so fast and end just as quickly, we all go running to blogs and message boards looking for answers. Often, reasons why celebrity couples break up are obvious…and it usually involves money.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Photo: Flynet UK/FameFlynet Pictures
The Kardashian’s shared their love together while enjoying a double date in London on Wednesday night. Kim Kardashian sat comfortably beside her recent beau, Kanye West, while Rob Kardashian snuggled next to his girlfriend, Rita Ora at Zuma. Rob and Ora have been dating since last December, and she and Kim seemed to get along perfectly during the dinner, an onlooker for UsMagazine.com reported. West and Kardashian were even showing some affection during the dinner. “When Kanye got up to leave he gave Kim a lovely tender kiss on the lips,” the witness added. Kanye West’s collaborator and long time friend Jay-Z was also spotted in Zuma.
How can double dates bring you closer together as a couple?
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Photo: GG/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Kim Kardashian seems to be getting very comfortable with her new found love, Kanye West. But, why hasn’t her stepfather Bruce Jenner met West yet? Maybe things aren’t getting serious after all. On The View, Jenner recently said about West, “Honestly I’ve never met him. I haven’t seen him at the house.” Regardless Jenner just wants Kardashian to find love and be happy. A source for UsMagazine.com says that the couple are “talking marriage.” Will Kardashian be able to jump into another marriage so quickly after her divorce to Kris Humphries?
How do you prepare to meet your partner’s family for the first time?
Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson. Photo: Reis/Fame Pictures
By Che Blackwood
In the real world, most couples are uncomfortable with the idea of their partner locking lips with a co-worker. Since infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce and emotional cheating is grounds for a split, it’s hard to imagine anyone condoning an out-of-relationship make out session; that is, unless you’re in Hollywood. Stars have contractual obligations to kiss their co-stars, and their partners have to be understanding in order for their relationship to work. To avoid jealous outbursts and maintain healthy and loving relationships, celebrity couples make sure to follow these simple tips:
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Fame Pictures
By Daniela Agurcia
With fame comes glamour and wealth. These are things everyone wants, but they can also take a toll on a relationship. With a celebrity’s busy schedule and a seemingly bottomless bank account, it’s hard to make time and decisions for things other than themselves. The fact of the matter is that there’s only so much a relationship can take before the best decision is to just call it quits. Here are some of the issues that can ultimately break up a celebrity couple:
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Photo: FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Rumored couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made their second appearance together in New York City on Saturday, reports UsMagazine.com. “They had drinks at the Mercer Hotel Friday night, then shopped all day,” said a source. Though neither party has confirmed the romance rumors, Kardashian took to Twitter to express her happiness. “Hi dolls!” wrote Kardashian. “I’m so happy to be in NYC with the whole fam! Fun week! Have a good weekend guys!”
What are some reasons to go public with your romance?
In recent years, the divorce rate in America has hovered around 50 percent, and in Hollywood, this statistic appears to be closer to 70 percent.
For some celebrity couples, rushing into a serious relationship or even marriage is no big deal; they can always break up or file for an annulment or divorce, knowing that their family, friends and fans will stand behind them. They are not held accountable by their vows, viewing any “easy way out” as an acceptable solution.
But why do so many Tinseltown twosomes approach romance with such a wavering attitude, in such fleeting terms? Here are just a few reasons why some celebrity relationships change with the seasons:
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Fame Pictures
Kim Kardashian wasn’t married long, but her divorce has made all the difference in her life. According to TooFab.com, Kardashian saw her divorce with Kris Humphries as one of the “toughest” things she’s had to go through. “It’s changed who I am as a person, I think for the better, and the things that I care about in life have completely changed because of this,” she said. “I really think everything happens for a reason.” Apparently the split has changed the priorities in Kardashian’s life.
What are some ways that divorce can help you grow?
Jennifer Lawrence. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
After a battle almost as fierce as TheHunger Games itself, actress Jennifer Lawrence scored the role of Katniss for the upcoming film. During an interview with Parade magazine, Lawrence related people’s love for the Hunger Games with Kim Kardashian’s divorce. “I was watching the Kardashian girl getting divorced, and that’s a tragedy for anyone. But they’re using it for entertainment, and we’re watching it,” said the actress. “The books hold up a terrible kind of mirror: This is what our society could be like if we became desensitized to trauma and to each other’s pain.”
How do you keep your divorce as drama-free as possible?
Yes, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are divorced, but little sister Khloe Kardashian Odom, revealed why she and Humphries never got along during her Tuesday night appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, according to E! Online. Kardashian Odom told Leno that the first thing Humphries asked her during their first meeting was, “So, how much you gettin’ paid to fake your marriage? Like how long are you gonna keep this up for?” Was Humphries trying to break the ice with a joke, or was he being down right shady? Kardashian wasn’t sure, but she said, “[Humphries] just rubbed me the wrong way. So, ever since then, I had a very defensive wall brought up.”
What do you do if your family doesn’t like your significant other?
The bad blood between Khloe Kardashian and Kim Kardashian’s husband of 72 days, Kris Humphries, continues. When the youngest Kardashian sister appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday night, she opened up about how the New Jersey Nets forward rubbed her the wrong way and discussed how his marriage to Kim was a bad idea. “The very first time I met him, he said, ‘No one gets married after 30 days: How much are longer are you gonna put up this charade for?’ … He just rubbed me the wrong way,” said Khloe on Kimmel, according to RadarOnline. She also revealed that she didn’t get the chance to bond with the basketball player because Kim and Kris spent most of their short marriage on the east coast, while she was living in Los Angeles.
What do you do if your partner and sibling don’t get along?
Kim Kardashian and Bruce Jenner. Photo: MP/Rocstar/Flynetpictures.com
After Kim Kardashian’s whirlwind wedding and quick separation from Kris Humphries, her step-dad Bruce Jenner says her next man has to go through him first. The former Olympian and his wife Kris Jenner appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Show where they discussed their reality star children’s lives, and Jenner said he “can tell if it’s going to work or not.” According to People, Jenner said he had his questions when the NBA star asked for his approval to marry Kim. “In the back of my head I said, ‘I don’t know if she’s going to say yes,'” he said. “But it’s not my decision. Go for it.”
How much should you trust your parents to help you choose a mate?
Casper Smart and Jennifer Lopez. Photo: FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Abiola Abrams
Some of us view Hollywood stars as lifestyle role models. You want Sofia Vergara’s lipstick, Beyonce’s curly hair or the Balenciaga bag that everybody and their mother was rocking on the red carpet recently. While it’s cool to mix celeb style with your own once in a while, it’s important to remember that the people who entertain us with movies, TV and music are just that — people.
That said, the famous are more human than we realize, and some of our favorite celebrities have one thing in common that we should never seek to emulate — their tumultuous relationships. In fact, let’s learn from the love, sex and dating mistakes of the stars.
Here are some celebrity relationship snafus to avoid:
Relationships can be hard work, and they require a lot of effort to be put in from both ends. When you both commit, it makes it all worthwhile- in most cases. While many relationships start off on a high note and continue on the path of blissfulness, others plummet to a place of irreconcilable differences, physical altercations and repeated infidelity. They end up heading straight to Splittsville. In fact, all you have to do is ask the following couples:
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
After the world saw their marriage come together and fall apart, Kris Humphries said he’s come to terms with his split from Kim Kardashian and is in a better place. The New Jersey Nets forward is focusing on his game on the court rather than the one off, averaging 13.2 points per game and 10.6 rebounds per game this season. “I’m not dating anyone right now. What do they say, my girlfriend is Spalding,” he said in an interview with Access Hollywood. “I always tell people basketball is like my therapy. Some people talk to psychologists, I just need to go play basketball; that’s it.” The Humphries-Kardashian marriage, which aired as a special on E!, lasted 72 days, ended with Kardashian filing for divorce on Oct. 31. Since then, Humphries said his family and religion have been essential to him moving forward. “I’m in a great place,” he said.
What are some alternate forms of therapy after a breakup or divorce?
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Justin Paludipan / PR Photos
Nearly three months after filing for divorce from her husband of 72 days, Kim Kardashian appeared alongside Kelly Ripa on Monday morning to co-host LIVE! With Kelly. She used the opportunity to speak out against the rumors that are stating her marriage to NBA player, Kris Humphries, was a business deal. “Being a hopeless romantic, I wanted to believe in something so badly,” Kardashian said. “If you really think about it, if [the marriage] was a business decision, and I really made all that money that everyone was claiming that we made off this wedding, and if the wedding was fake and just for TV … I’m a smart business woman. I would have stayed married longer,” she explained to Ripa. “I really didn’t think following my heart would create this much backlash.”
How do you fend off rumors about your relationship after a breakup?
Jesse James and Sandra Bullock. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Allison Pescosolido, M.A. and Andra Brosh, Ph.D.
When you think the milk in your fridge has gone bad, you look on the side of the carton for the expiration date. If the date of expiration has passed, you simply toss it in the garbage, and buy a new one.
Relationships can also have expiration dates, but unfortunately there is no stamp on your partner’s forehead that tells you it’s time to move on. As a result, many people stay too long in a sour relationship, which can be toxic and damaging for everyone involved.
Sometimes the last breath of a dying relationship happens early on, like with Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. In other situations it comes much later, like with Al and Tipper Gore. Deciding to stay in a relationship or get out is complicated. While there are no hard and fast rules about when it’s time to leave, here are a few tips to help you finalize your decision:
Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
By Evan Fischer
While Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries may no longer have to worry about dealing with the in-laws, there are plenty of newlyweds out there facing the first real test of their matrimonial commitment this holiday season: meeting their new family members. For Jerry O’Connell and Rebecca Romijn, who recently renewed their vows, this will be old hat. But celebrity couples like Wills and Kate and Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert will find themselves in the same boat as every other newly joined couple in the world; facing the uncertainty of several days trapped with their in-laws. The good news is that there’s no need for stress. By following just a few simple guidelines, newlyweds everywhere can have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday, even if the in-laws are a little bit crazy. Here’s how:
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Justin Paludipan / PR Photos
Their quick marriage and much-talked-about divorce may be making the headlines still, but Kris Humphries says he doesn’t pay the gossip about his situation with Kim Kardashian much mind. “I think that if people know me they know who I am and what I stand for,” he said, according to Hollyscoop. “I’m a fun guy and I don’t play into the gossip. That’s life.” There’s also much speculation that the couple’s relationship deteriorated as a result of it being plastered all over reality TV. To those assumptions, Humphries says, ““I can’t say for sure. It’s the only time I’ve been married. [But] I’ve been in front of cameras on the NBA since I was 19.”
How do you keep from participating in drama after a breakup?