Marriage Date and Background
Kim Kardashian married Kris Humphries on August 20, 2011, in Montecito, California. The wedding was a high-profile event covered extensively by media outlets including Forbes. The marriage lasted 72 days before Kardashian filed for divorce.
The couple had been together for approximately six months before their engagement. Humphries proposed with a 16-carat diamond ring, which later became a subject of public discussion. The marriage was widely covered in entertainment and business media due to the Kardashian family's influence on social platforms and brand partnerships.
Financial and Legal Details
Kardashian filed for divorce in October 2011, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalized in April 2013. During the proceedings, Humphries sought an annulment, claiming fraud. The case was settled without an annulment.
The prenuptial agreement protected Kardashian's assets, which include earnings from her reality TV series and endorsement deals. The financial terms of the divorce were not publicly disclosed in full, but sources such as SEC filings and business reports indicate Kardashian retained the majority of her wealth.
Post-Marriage Developments
After the divorce, Kardashian continued to expand her business empire, including beauty and fashion ventures. She later married Kanye West in 2014. The Humphries marriage is often cited in discussions about celebrity branding and media strategy.
Public records and reports from Forbes and Bloomberg highlight how Kardashian's net worth grew significantly post-divorce. The marriage to Humphries remains a notable chapter in her public and business timeline.