Kim Kardashian opens up about ‘toxic’ marriage to Kanye West, revealing financial turmoil and emotional struggles during his bipolar episodes
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Kim Kardashian opens up about ‘toxic’ marriage to Kanye West, revealing financial turmoil and emotional struggles during his bipolar episodes
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Kim Kardashian, the 44-year-old reality star, SKIMS founder, and mother of four, made her debut on the Call Her Daddy podcast hosted by Alex Cooper on Wednesday, October 15. During the candid interview, Kardashian spoke openly about her “toxic” marriage to rapper Kanye West, revealing how she navigated his mental health struggles, erratic financial behavior, and the emotional toll of their relationship before ultimately choosing to leave.
TL;DR
Kim Kardashian talked about the tragedy of her marriage with Kanye West in an intimate way during her Call Her Daddy podcast appearance on October 15. The 44-year-old Kim, who is a businesswoman, talked about the hardships caused by West's mental health breakdowns, her reasons for sticking around, and her decision to put her and the kids' well-being above all.
Kardashian Reflects on a ‘Toxic’ Relationship
Kardashian explained that she stayed in her marriage to West, for years despite clear challenges. “People can say there were signs, and maybe I wasn’t paying attention to them,” she said. “When someone has their first mental break, you want to be supportive and help them figure it out. But when someone isn’t willing to make changes that are healthy, it becomes really hard to continue in a relationship that can be toxic.”
The couple married in 2014 ended their marriage legally in November 2022. Kardashian pointed out that the choice to stay is sometimes made and leaving is also easier—especially with four kids. But when she saw her parenting pairs getting harmed by her mental health, she made the marriage decision. “I had to save myself to be a better mom,” she said. “When everyone’s older, they’ll understand why I made that choice.”
Emotional and Financial Strain
Kardashian also revealed unsettling incidents from her marriage, including moments of instability during West’s bipolar episodes. “I would come home, and all our Lamborghinis were gone,” she recalled. “He had given them away to his friends.” She described the constant uncertainty as “a really unsettling feeling,” adding that she often felt emotionally and financially unsafe.
West has publicly acknowledged his bipolar disorder, most notably with his 2018 album Ye, and has experienced several publicized manic and depressive episodes since 2016. A representative for West did not immediately respond to People’s request for comment.
Life After Divorce and New Perspectives
Post-split-up Kardashian indeed focused on the raising of her four children North, 12, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6 as well as her thriving legal and entertainment profession. Moreover, she stated that even her daughter North has been a bit over-the-top with excitement regarding the prospect of her mom's return to dating, jokingly telling her, “Mom, you need to have a boyfriend now. You’re getting too old.”
Despite her difficult experiences, Kardashian expressed no regrets about her marriage. “An over-a-decade relationship with four beautiful children is not a failure,” she said.
Upcoming Projects and Family Updates
Kardashian's appearance on Call Her Daddy follows an appearance by her sister Khloé Kardashian last April. At work, Kim is getting ready for the Season 7 premiere of The Kardashians which is on October 23, and the debut of her new law drama All's Fair which features her alongside Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Sarah Paulson coming on November 4.
During season promotions, Kardashian was very anxious, mentioning threats to her life, security issues, and moments that she called "terrifying." She said the new season is "a whole different beast," where dramatic personal moments and some lighter family moments are combined.
FAQs
Kim Kardashian talked about the tragedy of her marriage with Kanye West in an intimate way during her Call Her Daddy podcast appearance on October 15. The 44-year-old Kim, who is a businesswoman, talked about the hardships caused by West's mental health breakdowns, her reasons for sticking around, and her decision to put her and the kids' well-being above all.
Kardashian Reflects on a ‘Toxic’ Relationship
Kardashian explained that she stayed in her marriage to West, for years despite clear challenges. “People can say there were signs, and maybe I wasn’t paying attention to them,” she said. “When someone has their first mental break, you want to be supportive and help them figure it out. But when someone isn’t willing to make changes that are healthy, it becomes really hard to continue in a relationship that can be toxic.”
The couple married in 2014 ended their marriage legally in November 2022. Kardashian pointed out that the choice to stay is sometimes made and leaving is also easier—especially with four kids. But when she saw her parenting pairs getting harmed by her mental health, she made the marriage decision. “I had to save myself to be a better mom,” she said. “When everyone’s older, they’ll understand why I made that choice.”
Emotional and Financial Strain
Kardashian also revealed unsettling incidents from her marriage, including moments of instability during West’s bipolar episodes. “I would come home, and all our Lamborghinis were gone,” she recalled. “He had given them away to his friends.” She described the constant uncertainty as “a really unsettling feeling,” adding that she often felt emotionally and financially unsafe.
West has publicly acknowledged his bipolar disorder, most notably with his 2018 album Ye, and has experienced several publicized manic and depressive episodes since 2016. A representative for West did not immediately respond to People’s request for comment.
Life After Divorce and New Perspectives
Post-split-up Kardashian indeed focused on the raising of her four children North, 12, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6 as well as her thriving legal and entertainment profession. Moreover, she stated that even her daughter North has been a bit over-the-top with excitement regarding the prospect of her mom's return to dating, jokingly telling her, “Mom, you need to have a boyfriend now. You’re getting too old.”
Despite her difficult experiences, Kardashian expressed no regrets about her marriage. “An over-a-decade relationship with four beautiful children is not a failure,” she said.
Upcoming Projects and Family Updates
Kardashian's appearance on Call Her Daddy follows an appearance by her sister Khloé Kardashian last April. At work, Kim is getting ready for the Season 7 premiere of The Kardashians which is on October 23, and the debut of her new law drama All's Fair which features her alongside Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Sarah Paulson coming on November 4.
During season promotions, Kardashian was very anxious, mentioning threats to her life, security issues, and moments that she called "terrifying." She said the new season is "a whole different beast," where dramatic personal moments and some lighter family moments are combined.
FAQs
- What did Kim believe regarding Kanye's mental health?She felt that she was with West and his bipolarity but his life not changing had become a divide between them.
- Did Kanye West say anything about Kim?No comment from Kanye West's team when the article was released.
- What does Kim Kardashian have in store?Her future works include The Kardashians Season 7 and Documenting the Law Drama All's Fair on Hulu, both of which go live starting November 4.