Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Relationship Timeline

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April 2012: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West begin dating

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December 30, 2012: Kanye West announces that he and Kim Kardashian are expecting their first child

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03of 56June 15, 2013: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome daughter North WestWelcome to the world, North West!Kardashian and West’s adorable daughter made her debut on June 15, 2013, and has been making us ‘aww’ on Instagram ever since.

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June 15, 2013: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome daughter North West

Welcome to the world, North West!Kardashian and West’s adorable daughter made her debut on June 15, 2013, and has been making us ‘aww’ on Instagram ever since.

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October 21, 2013: Kanye West proposes to Kim Kardashian

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Four months after welcoming daughter North, Kardashian and West marked yet another relationship milestone:getting engagedon Kardashian’s 33rd birthday.

05of 56May 24, 2014: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West get marriedAKM-GSIAfter a weeklong Parisian celebration, the reality maven and rapper not-so-quietlytied the knot in 2014at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. The couple chose the Italian city for a very personal reason: they conceived North there.“It was funny how nervous he was,” an onlooker told PEOPLE of West. “He clearly knew the gravity of what he was about to do. This morning he was all smiles, but as it got closer, you could see that the nerves were kicking in. It’s common for most grooms. I’ve seen it all before.”

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May 24, 2014: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West get married

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After a weeklong Parisian celebration, the reality maven and rapper not-so-quietlytied the knot in 2014at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. The couple chose the Italian city for a very personal reason: they conceived North there.

“It was funny how nervous he was,” an onlooker told PEOPLE of West. “He clearly knew the gravity of what he was about to do. This morning he was all smiles, but as it got closer, you could see that the nerves were kicking in. It’s common for most grooms. I’ve seen it all before.”

06of 56September 2015: Kim Kardashian reveals that she and Kanye West faced pregnancy complicationsStefanie Keenan/GettyThe reality star doesn’t keep anything from fans — and her fertility struggles were no exception,as she opened up toC Magazineabout her first pregnancy. “I had so many complications. I had this condition called placenta accreta,” she said. “There were a couple little operations to fix all that, so that created a little hole in my uterus.”

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September 2015: Kim Kardashian reveals that she and Kanye West faced pregnancy complications

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The reality star doesn’t keep anything from fans — and her fertility struggles were no exception,as she opened up toC Magazineabout her first pregnancy. “I had so many complications. I had this condition called placenta accreta,” she said. “There were a couple little operations to fix all that, so that created a little hole in my uterus.”

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December 5, 2015: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome son Saint

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“I just don’t think pregnancy and me really agree with each other,” she revealed to E! Online. “You know it was really hard for me to get pregnant so I do feel really blessed that I am pregnant and at the end of the day it is a million times worth it … I’m really not complaining, I’m just being honest and being honest about, I hate it you know pregnancy is not for me.”

08of 56February 16, 2016: Kim Kardashian responds to Kanye West going on a Twitter rant against Wiz Khalifa and Amber RoseTaylor Hill/FilmMagicOn Jan. 27, 2016, West went on one of his infamous Twitter rants — this time getting into spats withWiz KhalifaandAmber Rose, mentioning the pair’s child, Sebastian. (West eventually apologized for the back-and-forth.)Though Kardashian generally keeps a level head about most of her husband’s eccentric behavior, the following montha source told PEOPLE: “What causes friction in the marriage, however, is Kanye’s compulsive tweeting. Kim can’t stand it. She is all for self-promotion, but doesn’t approve of Twitter drama.”

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February 16, 2016: Kim Kardashian responds to Kanye West going on a Twitter rant against Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose

On Jan. 27, 2016, West went on one of his infamous Twitter rants — this time getting into spats withWiz KhalifaandAmber Rose, mentioning the pair’s child, Sebastian. (West eventually apologized for the back-and-forth.)

Though Kardashian generally keeps a level head about most of her husband’s eccentric behavior, the following montha source told PEOPLE: “What causes friction in the marriage, however, is Kanye’s compulsive tweeting. Kim can’t stand it. She is all for self-promotion, but doesn’t approve of Twitter drama.”

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March 28, 2016: Kanye West releases the song “Famous” and reignites feud with Taylor Swift

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West released a single from his albumThe Life of Pabloentitled “Famous” on March 28, 2016 —to the dismay of Taylor Swift.Why? The tune featured controversial lyrics (“I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that bitch famous”) that took aim at the pop star.

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July 17, 2016: Kim Kardashian defends Kanye West’s song “Famous” on Snapchat

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After an episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashiansin which Swift’s feud with West took center stageaired, Kardashian shared a series of videos on her Snapchat account of a phone call between West and Swift discussing the rapper’s lyrics about the singer. “It’s like a compliment,” Swift is heard saying in the video after West reads the lyrics, “For all my Southside n—– that know me best / I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex,” to her. “I never would’ve expected you to like tell me about a line in your song,” Swift responded on the call. “I mean, I don’t think anybody would listen to that and be like, ‘Oh, that’s a real diss.’ You gotta tell the story that way that it happened to you and the way you experienced it.”

“Where is the video of Kanye telling me he was going to call me ‘that bitch’ in his song? It doesn’t exist because it never happened. You don’t get to control someone’s emotional response to being called ‘that bitch’ in front of the entire world,” she wrote in a note.

11of 56October 2, 2016: Kanye West cancels show after Kim Kardashian is robbed at gunpoint in ParisOn Oct. 2, 2016, Kardashianwas the victim of a terrifying armed robberywhile in her hotel room in Paris, tied up and held at gunpoint while thieves took millions of dollars in jewels. The incident, which prompted her rapper-husband to abruptly end his New York City show, caused the public star to suddenly lead a much more private life.A source told PEOPLE that Kardashian was “hysterical” when she called West after the robbery, saying, “He said she was really upset and it took him a few seconds to understand what she was saying to him. He wanted to get to her as soon as he could. He told her that he couldn’t care less about the jewelry; he’s just thankful that she’s okay.”

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October 2, 2016: Kanye West cancels show after Kim Kardashian is robbed at gunpoint in Paris

On Oct. 2, 2016, Kardashianwas the victim of a terrifying armed robberywhile in her hotel room in Paris, tied up and held at gunpoint while thieves took millions of dollars in jewels. The incident, which prompted her rapper-husband to abruptly end his New York City show, caused the public star to suddenly lead a much more private life.

A source told PEOPLE that Kardashian was “hysterical” when she called West after the robbery, saying, “He said she was really upset and it took him a few seconds to understand what she was saying to him. He wanted to get to her as soon as he could. He told her that he couldn’t care less about the jewelry; he’s just thankful that she’s okay.”

12of 56November 21, 2016: Kanye West cancels his tour to spend more time with Kim KardashianJason Squires/WireImageIn a string of erratic events in the weeks following the Paris robbery, West cut several concerts short after arriving to the stage behind schedule, and went on rants about JAY-Z andBeyoncé. The behavior was said to berelated to the unexpected death of his mother Dondain 2007 andhis wife’s traumatic experience in Paris, according to reports.“Kim has had a very rough time since the robbery,” said a source close to the reality star. “It hasn’t helped that Kanye has been touring. Their lives have been quite chaotic. It’s been very trying for them both and not a good recipe for a happy marriage.”

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November 21, 2016: Kanye West cancels his tour to spend more time with Kim Kardashian

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In a string of erratic events in the weeks following the Paris robbery, West cut several concerts short after arriving to the stage behind schedule, and went on rants about JAY-Z andBeyoncé. The behavior was said to berelated to the unexpected death of his mother Dondain 2007 andhis wife’s traumatic experience in Paris, according to reports.

“Kim has had a very rough time since the robbery,” said a source close to the reality star. “It hasn’t helped that Kanye has been touring. Their lives have been quite chaotic. It’s been very trying for them both and not a good recipe for a happy marriage.”

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November 21, 2016: Kanye West is hospitalized for exhaustion

The rapper was hospitalized for exhaustion on Nov. 21, 2016, but reports later claimedthat West was taken to UCLA Medical Center for a psychiatric evaluationafter “acting erratically,” reportedly at trainer Harley Pasternak’s home.

14of 56November 2016: Kanye West is discharged from the hospital but does not return home to Kim KardashianJamie McCarthy/GettyAfter over a week at UCLA Medical Center — where he was under heavy medical supervision — the rapper was released. A source close to the family told PEOPLE the entertainer was continuing treatment for undisclosed mental health issues, andthe couple’s permanent living arrangements remained complicated.“He is receiving outpatient care somewhere else with a medical team,” said the source. “Kim still seems concerned but is supportive. They don’t know for how long Kanye will need outpatient care.”

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November 2016: Kanye West is discharged from the hospital but does not return home to Kim Kardashian

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After over a week at UCLA Medical Center — where he was under heavy medical supervision — the rapper was released. A source close to the family told PEOPLE the entertainer was continuing treatment for undisclosed mental health issues, andthe couple’s permanent living arrangements remained complicated.

“He is receiving outpatient care somewhere else with a medical team,” said the source. “Kim still seems concerned but is supportive. They don’t know for how long Kanye will need outpatient care.”

15of 56December 5, 2016: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West celebrate Saint West’s 1st birthdayCourtesy Kim Kardashian WestDespite the drama surrounding the Kardashian-West clan, Saint’s 1st birthday outshined all other family matters — if even for a day.“I can’t believe how quickly time flies!” gushed Saint’s aunt Khloé. “Watching my little Saint grow this past year has been amazing.”

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December 5, 2016: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West celebrate Saint West’s 1st birthday

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Despite the drama surrounding the Kardashian-West clan, Saint’s 1st birthday outshined all other family matters — if even for a day.

“I can’t believe how quickly time flies!” gushed Saint’s aunt Khloé. “Watching my little Saint grow this past year has been amazing.”

16of 56December 2016: Kim Kardashian is “super focused” on Kanye West as he recovers"Kanye and Kim had a stressful few months,“an insider close to the couple told PEOPLEof West’s issues and Kardashian’s Paris robbery. “It’s been a tense time. But Kim is happy he’s getting help.“The reality star continued to be supportive of her husband despite the difficult time in the couple’s life. “She is super focused on him,” said the source, who added Kardashian has been “the dutiful, responsible, loving spouse that one would expect.”

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December 2016: Kim Kardashian is “super focused” on Kanye West as he recovers

“Kanye and Kim had a stressful few months,“an insider close to the couple told PEOPLEof West’s issues and Kardashian’s Paris robbery. “It’s been a tense time. But Kim is happy he’s getting help.”

The reality star continued to be supportive of her husband despite the difficult time in the couple’s life. “She is super focused on him,” said the source, who added Kardashian has been “the dutiful, responsible, loving spouse that one would expect.”

17of 56December 8, 2016: Kanye West returns to the public eyeJames Devaney/GCOn Dec. 8, 2016,the rapper was spotted for the first timesince he was hospitalized for exhaustion and sleep deprivation.West made a low-key appearance at the “Rick Owens: Furniture” exhibition in West Hollywood, where he sported a new blond hairdo.

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December 8, 2016: Kanye West returns to the public eye

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On Dec. 8, 2016,the rapper was spotted for the first timesince he was hospitalized for exhaustion and sleep deprivation.

West made a low-key appearance at the “Rick Owens: Furniture” exhibition in West Hollywood, where he sported a new blond hairdo.

18of 56December 13, 2016: Kanye West’s meeting with Donald Trump causes tension with Kim KardashianThe rapper’s surprise meeting with the then-President-Elect at Trump Tower may have caused some tension between West and Kardashian, buta source close to the couple told PEOPLE exclusivelythat their political differences are the least of their worries.“That’s so far down the list of what they’re dealing with at this point,” said the source. “Lots of couples have political differences; that’s not a deal breaker. They’re dealing with much more important things than who each of them supported for President.” However, an insider added that the reality star “currently has no imminent plans to file for divorce.”

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December 13, 2016: Kanye West’s meeting with Donald Trump causes tension with Kim Kardashian

The rapper’s surprise meeting with the then-President-Elect at Trump Tower may have caused some tension between West and Kardashian, buta source close to the couple told PEOPLE exclusivelythat their political differences are the least of their worries.

“That’s so far down the list of what they’re dealing with at this point,” said the source. “Lots of couples have political differences; that’s not a deal breaker. They’re dealing with much more important things than who each of them supported for President.” However, an insider added that the reality star “currently has no imminent plans to file for divorce.”

19of 56December 18, 2016: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West enjoy a date night in L.A.AKM-GSIAfter weeks of speculation over the state of the pair’s relationship, Kardashian and West stepped out together for a date night, grabbing dinner at Santa Monica restaurant Giorgio Baldi.“They both seemed very relaxed,“an eyewitness at the high-end restaurant told PEOPLE. “Kanye helped Kim with her coat and her chair. Kanye also chatted with the waiters. He was very friendly and seemed happy. Kim was more quiet. She looked stunning.”

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December 18, 2016: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West enjoy a date night in L.A.

After weeks of speculation over the state of the pair’s relationship, Kardashian and West stepped out together for a date night, grabbing dinner at Santa Monica restaurant Giorgio Baldi.

“They both seemed very relaxed,“an eyewitness at the high-end restaurant told PEOPLE. “Kanye helped Kim with her coat and her chair. Kanye also chatted with the waiters. He was very friendly and seemed happy. Kim was more quiet. She looked stunning.”

20of 56December 2016: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West both are in counselingJamie McCarthy/GettyWhilethe pair were receiving individual therapy— the rapper also got help for depression and learning how to cope with stress better while Kardashian dealt with the trauma from the Paris robbery — they did not look into couples therapy.The move was no indication of an impending divorce, however, according to a source close to the couple. “Truly no truth behind divorce rumors. It’s not something she would divorce him over,” the source said, adding, “He had a breakdown, but it does not pertain to them not getting along.”

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December 2016: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West both are in counseling

Whilethe pair were receiving individual therapy— the rapper also got help for depression and learning how to cope with stress better while Kardashian dealt with the trauma from the Paris robbery — they did not look into couples therapy.

The move was no indication of an impending divorce, however, according to a source close to the couple. “Truly no truth behind divorce rumors. It’s not something she would divorce him over,” the source said, adding, “He had a breakdown, but it does not pertain to them not getting along.”

21of 56December 25, 2016: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West spend Christmas with their childrenKanye West/TwitterThe rapper took to Twitter on Dec. 27, 2016, toshare a sweet family photoof himself with Kardashian and their two kids: daughter North and son Saint.“They were focused on making it a fun Christmas for the kids,” said a source at the time. “They hang out with the kids, but are not really getting along otherwise.”

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December 25, 2016: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West spend Christmas with their children

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The rapper took to Twitter on Dec. 27, 2016, toshare a sweet family photoof himself with Kardashian and their two kids: daughter North and son Saint.

“They were focused on making it a fun Christmas for the kids,” said a source at the time. “They hang out with the kids, but are not really getting along otherwise.”

22of 56January 1, 2017: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian visit West’s mother’s grave with their kidsKim Kardashian West/Instagram"Kim and Kanye spent New Year’s Eve together with the kids. Kanye is doing much better. He has worked out every day and is taking care of himself. Kanye seems much better mentally. He is sleeping better and seems much healthier,” said an insider. Thefamily rang in the new yearwith a trip to Oklahoma City, where the foursome visited West’s mother’s grave.“When the anniversary [of her death] comes along, it’s like the wound is reopened,” a source told PEOPLE of Kanye, whose mother Donda died in 2007. “Some years, he does okay in managing it. Other years, not as much. This was a year where things went off the rails.” As for the pair’s dynamic, the source continued, “He and Kim are getting along better. Things are looking better for the new year.”

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January 1, 2017: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian visit West’s mother’s grave with their kids

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“Kim and Kanye spent New Year’s Eve together with the kids. Kanye is doing much better. He has worked out every day and is taking care of himself. Kanye seems much better mentally. He is sleeping better and seems much healthier,” said an insider. Thefamily rang in the new yearwith a trip to Oklahoma City, where the foursome visited West’s mother’s grave.

“When the anniversary [of her death] comes along, it’s like the wound is reopened,” a source told PEOPLE of Kanye, whose mother Donda died in 2007. “Some years, he does okay in managing it. Other years, not as much. This was a year where things went off the rails.” As for the pair’s dynamic, the source continued, “He and Kim are getting along better. Things are looking better for the new year.”

23of 56January 3, 2017: Kim Kardashian returns to social media after three-month hiatusAfter a three-month hiatus following her Paris robbery, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar made her comeback on social media,posting her “first selfie of 2017” with mom Kris Jenner, as well as family pictures with West and their kids on Instagram.

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January 3, 2017: Kim Kardashian returns to social media after three-month hiatus

After a three-month hiatus following her Paris robbery, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar made her comeback on social media,posting her “first selfie of 2017” with mom Kris Jenner, as well as family pictures with West and their kids on Instagram.

24of 56January 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s “passion” seems to be missingWhile the couple became famous fortheir over-the-top gesturesand PDA-filled social media interactions, things changed during this difficult time. A source close to the couple told PEOPLE in January 2017 that “things are still not great” in their relationship.Instead focusing their attention on one another, “Kim and Kanye continue to spend time with the kids,” added the source. “They act friendly, but the passion seems to be missing.”

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January 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s “passion” seems to be missing

While the couple became famous fortheir over-the-top gesturesand PDA-filled social media interactions, things changed during this difficult time. A source close to the couple told PEOPLE in January 2017 that “things are still not great” in their relationship.

Instead focusing their attention on one another, “Kim and Kanye continue to spend time with the kids,” added the source. “They act friendly, but the passion seems to be missing.”

25of 56January 6, 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West mend their relationship with JAY-Z and BeyoncéX17online.comOver a month after the “Famous” rapperranted onstage about his longtime friend, West and Kardashian made their way to Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s hometo make amends.“Kanye’s in a great place and Jay is a very mature and forgiving person,” a source told PEOPLE. “The relationship he and Kanye have is very strong.”

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January 6, 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West mend their relationship with JAY-Z and Beyoncé

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Over a month after the “Famous” rapperranted onstage about his longtime friend, West and Kardashian made their way to Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s hometo make amends.

“Kanye’s in a great place and Jay is a very mature and forgiving person,” a source told PEOPLE. “The relationship he and Kanye have is very strong.”

26of 56January 2017: Kim Kardashian remains “hopeful” about her marriage with Kanye WestNeil Warner / Splash News OnlineAs Kardashiancontinued to slowly acclimateback to her reality, she remained focused on strengthening her relationship with her husband.“It doesn’t seem like they have plans to split now. Things don’t seem great, but it also seems they are working to change that,” a source told PEOPLE. “Kanye has been very low-key and Kim appreciates that. With her life not being completely chaotic, she is able to be more understanding and patient with Kanye. Kim seems more hopeful about their future together.”

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January 2017: Kim Kardashian remains “hopeful” about her marriage with Kanye West

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As Kardashiancontinued to slowly acclimateback to her reality, she remained focused on strengthening her relationship with her husband.

“It doesn’t seem like they have plans to split now. Things don’t seem great, but it also seems they are working to change that,” a source told PEOPLE. “Kanye has been very low-key and Kim appreciates that. With her life not being completely chaotic, she is able to be more understanding and patient with Kanye. Kim seems more hopeful about their future together.”

27of 56February 1, 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announce their children’s clothing lineINFphotoOn Feb. 1, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstarrevealed on Snapchatthat she and her husband would be releasing a line of kids clothes in the near future.With their daughter North as the model, Kardashian showed off two pieces from the upcoming collection: a yellow sequin dress and a yellow shearling coat.

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February 1, 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announce their children’s clothing line

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On Feb. 1, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstarrevealed on Snapchatthat she and her husband would be releasing a line of kids clothes in the near future.

With their daughter North as the model, Kardashian showed off two pieces from the upcoming collection: a yellow sequin dress and a yellow shearling coat.

28of 56February 7, 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West “have fun together again"X17"They seem to be doing much better,“an insider told PEOPLE, adding that Kardashian seems “much happier.” The couple took time out of their busy schedules to enjoy date night together in L.A. on Feb. 7, 2017. “They have fun together again,” added the source. “The struggles that they had for the past few months seem to have mostly past.”

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February 7, 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West “have fun together again”

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“They seem to be doing much better,“an insider told PEOPLE, adding that Kardashian seems “much happier.” The couple took time out of their busy schedules to enjoy date night together in L.A. on Feb. 7, 2017. “They have fun together again,” added the source. “The struggles that they had for the past few months seem to have mostly past.”

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As for what her rapper-husband thought of the situation? “He wouldlovemore kids if it was up to him,“a source close to the family shared. “But at the end of the day, it’s her decision and he’ll support whatever she decides.”

30of 56May 1, 2017: Kim Kardashian attends the Met Gala without Kanye WestSean Zanni/Patrick McMullan/GettyThe reality star’s rapper-husband continued to maintain a low profile following Kardashian’s horrific Paris robbery and his own mental breakdown — opting to skip the 2017 Met Gala. “He’s at home,” theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar toldVogue’s André Leon Talley at the star-studded event. “He’s been taking some time off and really loving that.“A source close to the couple echoed those sentiments earlier, telling PEOPLE: “He’s not going because he’s not ready to start attending big events. He’s doing great but wants to keep his stress levels low and just wants to take more time off. Kim and Kanye are in a great place.“Despite West’s absence, Kardashian met up with sisters Kendall andKylie Jennerinside the event.

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May 1, 2017: Kim Kardashian attends the Met Gala without Kanye West

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The reality star’s rapper-husband continued to maintain a low profile following Kardashian’s horrific Paris robbery and his own mental breakdown — opting to skip the 2017 Met Gala. “He’s at home,” theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar toldVogue’s André Leon Talley at the star-studded event. “He’s been taking some time off and really loving that.”

A source close to the couple echoed those sentiments earlier, telling PEOPLE: “He’s not going because he’s not ready to start attending big events. He’s doing great but wants to keep his stress levels low and just wants to take more time off. Kim and Kanye are in a great place.”

Despite West’s absence, Kardashian met up with sisters Kendall andKylie Jennerinside the event.

31of 56May 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are “in a great place"AKM-GSIThere was no question the couple faced trying times with the rapper’s breakdown and the reality star’s Paris robbery. According to a source close to West, the pair were"in a great place"in May 2017 after much tension.“It’s like the two of them were dangling on a rope off a cliff, and they used every single thing they had to find solid ground,” the insider said. “They clawed their way back to somewhere a lot more healthy, and they’re still clawing their way back. There are good days and there are bad days.”

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May 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are “in a great place”

There was no question the couple faced trying times with the rapper’s breakdown and the reality star’s Paris robbery. According to a source close to West, the pair were"in a great place"in May 2017 after much tension.

“It’s like the two of them were dangling on a rope off a cliff, and they used every single thing they had to find solid ground,” the insider said. “They clawed their way back to somewhere a lot more healthy, and they’re still clawing their way back. There are good days and there are bad days.”

32of 56June 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West hire a surrogateMarc Piasecki/GCIt seemed like things were continuing to look up for the couple, according toa source, who told PEOPLE: “Things have been good for the past few months, and she started agreeing with him [about having another child].“The spouses “found the perfect surrogate” and felt eager to become parents a third time, continued the insider. “If things work out with the surrogate, they will be thrilled. But they still have a long road to go.”

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June 2017: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West hire a surrogate

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It seemed like things were continuing to look up for the couple, according toa source, who told PEOPLE: “Things have been good for the past few months, and she started agreeing with him [about having another child].”

The spouses “found the perfect surrogate” and felt eager to become parents a third time, continued the insider. “If things work out with the surrogate, they will be thrilled. But they still have a long road to go.”

33of 56January 15, 2018: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome daughter Chicago WestKim Kardashian West/InstagramKardashian and West welcomed Chicago via surrogate on Jan. 15, 2018. In April, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar sharedthe first-ever photo of the newly-minted family of five, which she posted on Instagram.

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January 15, 2018: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome daughter Chicago West

Kardashian and West welcomed Chicago via surrogate on Jan. 15, 2018. In April, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar sharedthe first-ever photo of the newly-minted family of five, which she posted on Instagram.

34of 56April 17, 2018: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West playfully interact on Twitter following reports that he “can’t be controlled"Kim Kardashian West TwitterKardashianplayfully responded to her husbandon social media when the rapperposted a series of erratic tweetsin April 2018, but a source close to the situation told PEOPLE it was anattempt to take charge. “Kim is trying to control him and the situation, but he can’t be controlled,” said the source about the couple. “She’s trying her best to support him on social media and show a different side of things, but it’s just not working.“Added the source: “He genuinely believes he’s God and a genius and that he can do everything on his own. He has a great love for Kim, but in his mind he doesn’t think Kim is a genius, and he’s telling her he knows what he’s doing.”

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April 17, 2018: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West playfully interact on Twitter following reports that he “can’t be controlled”

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Kardashianplayfully responded to her husbandon social media when the rapperposted a series of erratic tweetsin April 2018, but a source close to the situation told PEOPLE it was anattempt to take charge. “Kim is trying to control him and the situation, but he can’t be controlled,” said the source about the couple. “She’s trying her best to support him on social media and show a different side of things, but it’s just not working.”

Added the source: “He genuinely believes he’s God and a genius and that he can do everything on his own. He has a great love for Kim, but in his mind he doesn’t think Kim is a genius, and he’s telling her he knows what he’s doing.”

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May 9, 2019: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome son Psalm

Kim Kardashian West and son Psalm.Kim Kardashian/ Instagram

36of 56April 2019: Kanye West supports Kim Kardashian’s goal of becoming a lawyerKim Kardashian West/InstagramWhen the makeup mogul revealed toVoguein April 2019 that she had begun studying tobecome a lawyer— with a goal of taking the bar exam in 2022 — Westexpressed support for her decision.“It’s a lot, a lot, a lot of work,” she said to him in an episode ofKUWTK, expressing her doubts ofembarking on the process. “I kind of don’t know if I want to take away time from the kids and from you.““I think you can get in control of your schedule and you’ve just got to sit back and analyze, like, what are your distractions?” responded West. “Once you manage your time, you’ll be able to manage your time to be able to give attention to me, attention to the kids and attention to law that you’re passionate about.“Reflecting on her husband’s pep talk, Kim added that he has “always been someone in my life who has always pushed me to do what I want to do, no matter what the rules are, no matter what people say.”

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April 2019: Kanye West supports Kim Kardashian’s goal of becoming a lawyer

When the makeup mogul revealed toVoguein April 2019 that she had begun studying tobecome a lawyer— with a goal of taking the bar exam in 2022 — Westexpressed support for her decision.

“It’s a lot, a lot, a lot of work,” she said to him in an episode ofKUWTK, expressing her doubts ofembarking on the process. “I kind of don’t know if I want to take away time from the kids and from you.”

“I think you can get in control of your schedule and you’ve just got to sit back and analyze, like, what are your distractions?” responded West. “Once you manage your time, you’ll be able to manage your time to be able to give attention to me, attention to the kids and attention to law that you’re passionate about.”

Reflecting on her husband’s pep talk, Kim added that he has “always been someone in my life who has always pushed me to do what I want to do, no matter what the rules are, no matter what people say.”

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July 4, 2020: Kanye West announces his intention to run for President of the United States

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In July 2020, the rapper announced his intention ofrunning for presidenton Twitter.

Kardashian seemed to express support, retweeting his statement along with an American flag emoji.

The morningafter the 2020 election, he seemingly acknowledged he dropped out of the race, despite voting for himself and appearing on the ballot in a number of states. He reportedly earned 60,000 votes.

38of 56July 21, 2020: Kanye West says he has been “trying to get divorced” from Kim Kardashian on TwitterKanye West, Kim Kardashian West.July 2020 saw West make a series of allegations on Twitter that Kardashian and her momKris Jennerhad tried to"lock him up,“and claimed that he had beenconsidering divorcing his wife. A source told PEOPLE at the time that his tweets were coinciding witha new cyclein the rapper’sbipolar disorder.Kardashian, who rarely has addressed West’s behavior in the past,spoke out on her Instagram Story,asking fans for “compassion.““As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar disorder,” she began. “Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand. I’ve never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye’s right to privacy when it comes to his health. But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health,” she wrote. She added that “those who are close to Kanye know his heart and understand his words some times [sic] do not align with his intentions.”

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July 21, 2020: Kanye West says he has been “trying to get divorced” from Kim Kardashian on Twitter

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West.

July 2020 saw West make a series of allegations on Twitter that Kardashian and her momKris Jennerhad tried to"lock him up,“and claimed that he had beenconsidering divorcing his wife. A source told PEOPLE at the time that his tweets were coinciding witha new cyclein the rapper’sbipolar disorder.

Kardashian, who rarely has addressed West’s behavior in the past,spoke out on her Instagram Story,asking fans for “compassion.”

“As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar disorder,” she began. “Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand. I’ve never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye’s right to privacy when it comes to his health. But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health,” she wrote. She added that “those who are close to Kanye know his heart and understand his words some times [sic] do not align with his intentions.”

39of 56January 2021: Kim Kardashian is preparing to divorce Kanye WestJohn Shearer/Getty; George Pimentel/GettyAfter nearly seven years of marriage and aparticularly turbulent 2020, the pair’s relationship may be beyond repair.According to multiple sources, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar is preparing tofile for divorcefrom West, whom she wed in May 2014.“He knows that she’s done. She has had enough, and she told him that she wants some space to figure out her future,” a source told PEOPLE, adding that West, 43, is bracing for a filing but doesn’t know when it will take place.“He’s okay. He’s sad, but okay. He knows the inevitable will happen, and he knows that it’s coming soon,” the source added.Another source added that Kardashian, who isworking with top divorce lawyerLaura Wasser, is “waffling” and has yet to file for divorce.Yet another source noted that the pair are currently “in counseling and exploring their options,” potentially in an effort to salvage their relationship.

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January 2021: Kim Kardashian is preparing to divorce Kanye West

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After nearly seven years of marriage and aparticularly turbulent 2020, the pair’s relationship may be beyond repair.

According to multiple sources, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar is preparing tofile for divorcefrom West, whom she wed in May 2014.

“He knows that she’s done. She has had enough, and she told him that she wants some space to figure out her future,” a source told PEOPLE, adding that West, 43, is bracing for a filing but doesn’t know when it will take place.

“He’s okay. He’s sad, but okay. He knows the inevitable will happen, and he knows that it’s coming soon,” the source added.

Another source added that Kardashian, who isworking with top divorce lawyerLaura Wasser, is “waffling” and has yet to file for divorce.

Yet another source noted that the pair are currently “in counseling and exploring their options,” potentially in an effort to salvage their relationship.

40of 56February 19, 2021: Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye WestKanye West and Kim Kardashian.Marc Piasecki/WireImageOn Feb. 19, 2021, Kardashian filed for divorce. A source told PEOPLE that things are amicable, however; the pair are in agreement over joint legal and physical custody, neither is contesting the prenup in place, negotiations have progressed and they are nearing a settlement.The split came aftera tumultuous periodfor the pair, who appeared to beon the brink of divorcelast summer beforereconnectingandspending private time together with their children.In January 2020, multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Kardashian had been working with high-profiledivorce attorney Laura Wasserandplanned to file for divorce from West.“They are justnot on the same pagewhen it comes to their future as a family,” one insider said. “And Kim is okay with it.”

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February 19, 2021: Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.Marc Piasecki/WireImage

On Feb. 19, 2021, Kardashian filed for divorce. A source told PEOPLE that things are amicable, however; the pair are in agreement over joint legal and physical custody, neither is contesting the prenup in place, negotiations have progressed and they are nearing a settlement.

The split came aftera tumultuous periodfor the pair, who appeared to beon the brink of divorcelast summer beforereconnectingandspending private time together with their children.

In January 2020, multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Kardashian had been working with high-profiledivorce attorney Laura Wasserandplanned to file for divorce from West.

“They are justnot on the same pagewhen it comes to their future as a family,” one insider said. “And Kim is okay with it.”

41of 56August 23, 2021: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have a “friendly relationship"Six months after Kardashian filed for divorce, a source told PEOPLE that she and West were maintaining a “friendly relationship” amid their divorce.“Kim and Kanye have a friendly relationship. It’s always been important to Kim to have a good relationship with Kanye. They are not getting back together though,” the source explained, noting that the former couple recently had lunch together. “She accepted his lunch invitation earlier this week because they are at the point now when they can hang out. There are no hard feelings.“The insider added, “Kim still appreciates Kanye’s business advice and guidance. She is happy that they can hang out. For a long time, Kanye was very upset and disappointed that Kim filed for divorce. She understood why and gave him space.”

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August 23, 2021: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have a “friendly relationship”

Six months after Kardashian filed for divorce, a source told PEOPLE that she and West were maintaining a “friendly relationship” amid their divorce.

“Kim and Kanye have a friendly relationship. It’s always been important to Kim to have a good relationship with Kanye. They are not getting back together though,” the source explained, noting that the former couple recently had lunch together. “She accepted his lunch invitation earlier this week because they are at the point now when they can hang out. There are no hard feelings.”

The insider added, “Kim still appreciates Kanye’s business advice and guidance. She is happy that they can hang out. For a long time, Kanye was very upset and disappointed that Kim filed for divorce. She understood why and gave him space.”

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December 9, 2021: Kanye West asks Kim Kardashian to “run right back” to him during his concert

While performing at the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert on Dec. 9, 2021, at the Los Angeles Coliseum, Westaltered the lyricsto his song “Runaway” in a reference his estranged wife.

Kardashian was in the audience for the concert along with two of her children with West, North and Saint.

43of 56December 10, 2021: Kim Kardashian files to be declared legally singleOn Dec. 10, 2021, Kardashianfiled to be declared legally singleamid her ongoing divorce from West.In the filing, Kardashian asked the court to separate issues of child custody and property from her marital status and asked to have her maiden name restored.

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December 10, 2021: Kim Kardashian files to be declared legally single

On Dec. 10, 2021, Kardashianfiled to be declared legally singleamid her ongoing divorce from West.

In the filing, Kardashian asked the court to separate issues of child custody and property from her marital status and asked to have her maiden name restored.

44of 56February 16, 2022: Kanye West challenges Kim Kardashian’s request to be declared legally singleAfter Kardashian’s December 2021 requestto be declared legally single, West’s lawyers filed a response, claiming that such a declaration could cause “a risk of adverse consequences.“West’s response laid out several “conditions” he wanted to be met before Kardashian would be declared legally single, including for Kardashian to forfeit her marital privilege with West — and her new spouse, should she remarry — until their custody dispute is resolved.

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February 16, 2022: Kanye West challenges Kim Kardashian’s request to be declared legally single

After Kardashian’s December 2021 requestto be declared legally single, West’s lawyers filed a response, claiming that such a declaration could cause “a risk of adverse consequences.”

West’s response laid out several “conditions” he wanted to be met before Kardashian would be declared legally single, including for Kardashian to forfeit her marital privilege with West — and her new spouse, should she remarry — until their custody dispute is resolved.

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March 1, 2022: Kim Kardashian is declared legally single

Though West previouslychallengedKardashian’s request to be declared legally single, he said in a statement, “I’ve asked my team to expedite the dissolution of my marriage to Kim so I can put my entire attention to our beautiful children.”

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March 4, 2022: Kim Kardashian is “furious” about Kanye West’s new music video

The video depicts West kidnapping, tying up and burying a claymation version of Davidson. A source told PEOPLE that Kardashian was “furious” about West’s music video.

“She thinks it’s way too violent and is upset,” the source explained. “She’s really upset with Kanye that he’d do this. She’s completely over all of this and she wants it to stop.”

West later pulled the video from his Instagram page.

47of 56April 6, 2022: Kim Kardashian says she and Kanye West “will always be family"In anABC television special interviewwithRobin Roberts, Kardashian spoke about the impact her divorce from West was having on their children, but also noted that she will always consider West part of her family.“You have to just be there for them,” she told Roberts. “No matter what, even in this crazy life that we live, you just have to have a really open dialogue with your children. Kanye and I have had conversations. We have to talk daily for the kids so you know, I hate that it had to play out like that. But when it comes to family, I mean, Kanye and I will always be family.““At the end of the day, I just want my kids to be happy and healthy, and think the world of their dad,” she added. “And they do.”

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April 6, 2022: Kim Kardashian says she and Kanye West “will always be family”

In anABC television special interviewwithRobin Roberts, Kardashian spoke about the impact her divorce from West was having on their children, but also noted that she will always consider West part of her family.

“You have to just be there for them,” she told Roberts. “No matter what, even in this crazy life that we live, you just have to have a really open dialogue with your children. Kanye and I have had conversations. We have to talk daily for the kids so you know, I hate that it had to play out like that. But when it comes to family, I mean, Kanye and I will always be family.”

“At the end of the day, I just want my kids to be happy and healthy, and think the world of their dad,” she added. “And they do.”

48of 56April 28, 2022: Kim Kardashian says it “means a lot” that Kanye West flew cross-country to retrieve her sex tape footageOn the April 28, 2022, episode ofThe Kardashians, Kardashianrevealed to her familythat West had personally flown from New York to L.A. to retrieve a hard drive containingunseen footagefrom her infamous 2007 sex tape with her ex-boyfriendRay J.“I know Kanye did this for me, but he also did this for my kids,” Kardashian told her family. “I wanna shield them from as much as I can. And if I had the power to or if Kanye has the power to, like, that is just the most important thing to me. I’m just, like, so emotional because of it. … It just means a lot to me.”

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April 28, 2022: Kim Kardashian says it “means a lot” that Kanye West flew cross-country to retrieve her sex tape footage

On the April 28, 2022, episode ofThe Kardashians, Kardashianrevealed to her familythat West had personally flown from New York to L.A. to retrieve a hard drive containingunseen footagefrom her infamous 2007 sex tape with her ex-boyfriendRay J.

“I know Kanye did this for me, but he also did this for my kids,” Kardashian told her family. “I wanna shield them from as much as I can. And if I had the power to or if Kanye has the power to, like, that is just the most important thing to me. I’m just, like, so emotional because of it. … It just means a lot to me.”

49of 56May 19, 2022: Kim Kardashian says she wants her kids around Kanye West “no matter what we’re going through"While Kardashian and West’s divorce proceedings have had their share of uncivil moments,Kardashian saidon an episode ofThe Kardashiansthat she wants her children to continue to have a strong relationship with their father.In the episode, West picked up the kids at her home in a firetruck to take them to school.“No matter what we’re going through, I always want my kids to be around their dad as much as possible and just have their mornings with Dad and get dropped off at school,” she explained.

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May 19, 2022: Kim Kardashian says she wants her kids around Kanye West “no matter what we’re going through”

While Kardashian and West’s divorce proceedings have had their share of uncivil moments,Kardashian saidon an episode ofThe Kardashiansthat she wants her children to continue to have a strong relationship with their father.

In the episode, West picked up the kids at her home in a firetruck to take them to school.

“No matter what we’re going through, I always want my kids to be around their dad as much as possible and just have their mornings with Dad and get dropped off at school,” she explained.

50of 56June 16, 2022: Kim Kardashian says that she “tried everything humanly possible” to make her marriage with Kanye West workOn the June 16, 2022, season finale ofThe Kardashians, Kardashianreflected on her marriage to Westwhile speaking with her sister Khloé about her own relationship issues.“If people knew what my relationship really was like, I think they would be like, ‘How did this last this long?’ " Kardashian told Khloé. “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.”

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June 16, 2022: Kim Kardashian says that she “tried everything humanly possible” to make her marriage with Kanye West work

On the June 16, 2022, season finale ofThe Kardashians, Kardashianreflected on her marriage to Westwhile speaking with her sister Khloé about her own relationship issues.

“If people knew what my relationship really was like, I think they would be like, ‘How did this last this long?’ " Kardashian told Khloé. “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.”

51of 56June 19, 2022: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West celebrate Father’s Day with their childrenWhile appearing onTodayon June 21, 2022, Kardashianrevealedthat she and West spent Father’s Day together with their kids, saying that “everything is going good” between herself, West and their children.“We had Father’s Day at the house,” she explained. “The kids spent the day with him and then we had a big Father’s Day dinner and North cooked.”

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June 19, 2022: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West celebrate Father’s Day with their children

While appearing onTodayon June 21, 2022, Kardashianrevealedthat she and West spent Father’s Day together with their kids, saying that “everything is going good” between herself, West and their children.

“We had Father’s Day at the house,” she explained. “The kids spent the day with him and then we had a big Father’s Day dinner and North cooked.”

52of 56September 6, 2022: Kim Kardashian says she received a “different level of respect” with Kanye WestIn a conversation withIntervieweditor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg, Kardashian recalled the moment she realized she “arrived in high society.““I mean, when I was with Kanye, and he was introducing me to a lot of people, I think that definitely got a lot of people to have a different level of respect,” she shared.

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September 6, 2022: Kim Kardashian says she received a “different level of respect” with Kanye West

In a conversation withIntervieweditor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg, Kardashian recalled the moment she realized she “arrived in high society.”

“I mean, when I was with Kanye, and he was introducing me to a lot of people, I think that definitely got a lot of people to have a different level of respect,” she shared.

53of 56October 6, 2022: Kanye West criticizes Kim Kardashian’s Milan Fashion Week outfitsPrior to their divorce, West acted as Kardashian’s personal stylist. The reality star has since taken charge of her fashion choices — and West does not approve.Kardashian shared a few of West’scritical text messagesduring an episode ofThe Kardashians.The texts were in response to her Milan Fashion Week outfits.One text said: “No white glasses.“Another said: “The orange look made me so mad. Would have went to jail before I went out in that.“The SKIMS founder let it roll off her shoulders.“He can’t help himself,” she said. “We can laugh about things we like or don’t like. No matter how crazy things are sometimes, we’re always gonna be family, and I’ll text him back and be like, ‘You know, you have been wearing those boots for a long time, so when you’re ready to change your outfit, let me know, and then you can have advice on mine.’ "

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October 6, 2022: Kanye West criticizes Kim Kardashian’s Milan Fashion Week outfits

Prior to their divorce, West acted as Kardashian’s personal stylist. The reality star has since taken charge of her fashion choices — and West does not approve.

Kardashian shared a few of West’scritical text messagesduring an episode ofThe Kardashians.The texts were in response to her Milan Fashion Week outfits.

One text said: “No white glasses.”

Another said: “The orange look made me so mad. Would have went to jail before I went out in that.”

The SKIMS founder let it roll off her shoulders.

“He can’t help himself,” she said. “We can laugh about things we like or don’t like. No matter how crazy things are sometimes, we’re always gonna be family, and I’ll text him back and be like, ‘You know, you have been wearing those boots for a long time, so when you’re ready to change your outfit, let me know, and then you can have advice on mine.’ "

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November 29, 2022: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West finalize divorce

Kardashian and West are legally divorced — and they’ve come to an agreement about child custody and property.

The exes will have “equal access” to their four children, and West has agreed to pay $200,000 a month in child support. Additionally, any disputes regarding the children must be settled via mediation.

The couple alsodivvied up their propertiesin California, Idaho, Illinois, and Wyoming. The exes will remain neighbors as one of Kardashian’s Hidden Hills homes is next door to an estate that West was awarded in the split.

55of 56June 1, 2023: Kim Kardashian speaks about Kanye West potentially hitting “rock bottom"On an episode ofThe Kardashians, Kardashianopened up about West’s erratic behavior, which involvedonline attacksand allegations made against her family and loved ones.“It’s the hardest feeling to watch someone you really loved and you have a family with just be so different than who you knew,” the SKIMS founder said in a confessional.“Sometimes I feel like if he were to hit rock bottom, that’s his journey that he needs to figure out on his own. I used to run around and call everyone behind his back, and be like, ‘It’s gonna be OK, it’s gonna be OK, don’t worry. Just give him another chance,’ " the reality star said, adding, “I just don’t have that energy.”

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June 1, 2023: Kim Kardashian speaks about Kanye West potentially hitting “rock bottom”

On an episode ofThe Kardashians, Kardashianopened up about West’s erratic behavior, which involvedonline attacksand allegations made against her family and loved ones.

“It’s the hardest feeling to watch someone you really loved and you have a family with just be so different than who you knew,” the SKIMS founder said in a confessional.

“Sometimes I feel like if he were to hit rock bottom, that’s his journey that he needs to figure out on his own. I used to run around and call everyone behind his back, and be like, ‘It’s gonna be OK, it’s gonna be OK, don’t worry. Just give him another chance,’ " the reality star said, adding, “I just don’t have that energy.”

56of 56June 29, 2023: Kim Kardashian says she misses the Kanye West she marriedIn a teaser for an episode ofThe Kardashians, the mom of four reflected on how muchKanye has changedover the years.“It’s so different from the person that I married,” Kardashian said in a confessional. “That’s who I loved and that’s who I remember. I’ll do anything to get that person back.”

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June 29, 2023: Kim Kardashian says she misses the Kanye West she married

In a teaser for an episode ofThe Kardashians, the mom of four reflected on how muchKanye has changedover the years.

“It’s so different from the person that I married,” Kardashian said in a confessional. “That’s who I loved and that’s who I remember. I’ll do anything to get that person back.”

source: people.com