May 24th 2024.
Believe it or not, it's been a whole decade since Kim Kardashian and Kanye West tied the knot and exchanged their vows in front of their loved ones and a star-studded guest list. It was May 24, 2014 when the Gold Digger rapper, who was 46 at the time, and the Skims businesswoman, who was 43, said "I do" in a romantic ceremony in the heart of Florence.
But a lot has changed since then. At the time, the couple flew their guests from the US to Paris for a pre-wedding celebration at Versailles. The media couldn't get enough of the news, with headlines covering everything from Rob Kardashian skipping the event to the drama surrounding Beyonce and Jay Z's decision not to attend. Lana del Ray even performed at one of the many celebrations, and Kylie Jenner made a statement with her full head of blue hair at the actual nuptials.
The couple, also known as Kimye, were joined by their eldest daughter North at the ceremony. Since then, they have welcomed three more children - Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. However, their marriage was not meant to last and they called it quits six years later, with Kim filing for divorce in 2021. They were officially declared legally single the following year. Kanye went on to marry Bianca Censori in secret, while Kim made headlines with her nine-month relationship with Pete Davidson and has since been linked to several other celebrities.
Looking back at pictures from their lavish wedding, it's hard to believe how much has changed for everyone involved. Body language expert Judi James was amazed at Kanye's transformation over the past decade. In the wedding photos, he can be seen grinning and beaming with excitement, dressed in a formal suit and bow tie. Meanwhile, Kim looks demure and elegant, wearing a veil that encases her like a precious gift.
Judi also noted that Kanye's body language in the wedding photos was a stark contrast to how he presents himself now. She pointed out that he smiles more in a few photos from their wedding than he has in the past decade. Together, Kim and Kanye look sweet and uncomplicated, with clear aspirations of being a power couple in the celebrity world. However, Judi noted that there may have been some pretense in their relationship, as the way Kanye gazes at Kim's face with an anxious expression suggests he would do anything to make their marriage work.
Since their wedding, we have seen the ups and downs of their relationship and the eventual breakdown under the constant pressure of the media and public scrutiny. After their split in 2021, Kanye briefly dated Julia Fox before marrying Bianca in 2022. They have rarely been out of the headlines since, especially due to Bianca's daring fashion choices.
Comparing the photos from their wedding to Kanye's recent outings with Bianca, Judi noted that the man in the photos looks nothing like the rapper we see today. He now walks around in near-naked outfits with Bianca by his side, often wearing baggy black clothing and scowling. In the wedding photos, Kanye looks like the perfect fit for Kim's desire for a perfect wedding. The Kardashians are known for their determination to create the "ideal" husband or partner from challenging men. Judi also suggested that there may have been some pressure for Kanye to fit into the Kardashian brand, as seen in his body language in the wedding photos.
However, there were also hints that Kanye may have been overcompensating to fit in with Kim's quest for perfection. In some photos, he looks awkward holding her hips while she cups his face for a kiss. And in close-up shots together, he struggles to make eye contact with his bride. Judi wondered if Kanye was swept up in the Kardashian brand and later transformed into the "sulky rapper with dominant behavior" after the wedding.
Amidst rumors of a split, Kim officially filed for divorce in February 2021, nine years after they first started dating. Despite the end of their marriage, Kim has maintained a close relationship with Kanye for the sake of their children. In an interview in 2022, she shared that they have daily conversations and she wants her kids to be happy and think highly of their dad. At the end of the day, Kim and Kanye will always be family.
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