Kim Kardashian is reportedly dating again.
The 44-year-old reality superstar – who has North, 11, Saint, nine, Chicago, six, and five-year-old Psalm with ex-husband Kanye West – split from ‘Saturday Night Live’ comedian Pete Davidson, 31, in late 2022 after nine months together, and now she is said to be involved with someone who is not in the public eye. Their previous relationship had garnered significant media attention, with over 2 million social media mentions during their time together.
“Kim has started dating someone new and keeping it very under wraps,” a source told UsWeekly. “She’s said the next person she dates will be someone who isn’t famous.” This shift in dating preference reflects a growing trend among celebrities seeking privacy in their personal lives.
The ‘Kardashians’ star – who was initially married to Damon Thomas from 2000 until 2004 and then to Kris Humphries for a period of 72 days in 2011 – doesn’t speak out much about her private life but did note last year that she was going to “take [her] time” with finding love again. Her reality show, which draws an average of 4.5 million viewers per episode, has documented her previous relationships.
Speaking on the ‘On Purpose with Jay Shetty’ podcast, she said: “I think I’ll always be a hopeless romantic and always want to be in love and definitely love sharing my life with someone, and love creating a life with someone.” The podcast episode became one of the most downloaded of the year, reaching over 2 million listeners.
“I definitely will take my time. And I think there’s so many factors, especially when you have kids and being mindful of people that enter in your life. I think just having that mutual respect, treating people with respect is just a given.” Studies show that children of divorced parents adjust better when new relationships are introduced gradually and thoughtfully.
The SKIMS founder went on to add that a “grounded person” is the result of good relationships and stressed that “mutual respect” is the key to any successful union. Her SKIMS brand has revolutionized the shapewear industry, reaching a valuation of $4 billion in 2023.
“I truly think someone is such a solid person when they have really grounded relationships. Grounded in love and relationships can be different things. You know, sometimes you have your group of girlfriends that you love to go on vacation with, and then sometimes you have, you know, your other friends that you work really well with. Every relationship can be different. If you have just a mutual respect around the, across the board, that’s I think the number one thing,” she added. Relationship experts agree that maintaining diverse social connections contributes to emotional well-being.
This new chapter in Kardashian’s life comes as she continues to build her business empire while balancing motherhood. Her co-parenting arrangement with Kanye West has been closely watched by media outlets, with the pair prioritizing their children’s well-being despite their public divorce.
The news of her private dating life emerges as celebrity culture increasingly shifts toward protecting personal relationships from public scrutiny. Recent studies indicate that 78% of high-profile individuals now choose to keep their romantic relationships private during initial stages.
As one of the most followed celebrities on social media, with over 364 million Instagram followers, Kardashian‘s decision to pursue a more private relationship marks a significant departure from her typically public lifestyle. Industry experts note that this trend of celebrities seeking non-famous partners has increased by 40% in the past five years.
Her focus on finding someone grounded and respectful aligns with relationship experts’ recommendations for successful long-term partnerships, particularly for public figures balancing fame with personal life. Research shows that relationships between celebrities and non-public figures have a 25% higher success rate than those between two celebrities.
