Kim Kardashian Finally Sets the Record Straight on Kanye West Relationship

Kim Kardashian is opening up about where things stand with Kanye West years after their divorce. The reality star spoke about their current dynamic in a new interview with Complex, published on February 5, where she made it clear that their focus remains on family.

Kim, 45, said that even though their marriage ended, the connection does not disappear. We’ll always be family, she told the outlet. We both know that. We will be okay, and there’s so much love for our family. We want what’s best for our kids. The comments came after fans noticed Kim promoting Yeezy boots in a TikTok she posted during a recent trip to Aspen.

In the video, Kim walked viewers through her outfit and pointed out the boots, which are part of Kanye’s Yeezy brand. She later explained why she mentioned them at all. I couldn’t deny the Yeezy heel, so I had to shout it out, she said to Complex. In the clip, she added, I will say, there’s nothing like a Yeezy heel. I don’t know if they ever made these or just made them for me. I love when a shoe is tonal to the pant.

Kim and Kanye first got together in 2012 and married in 2014. Kim filed for divorce in 2021, and it was finalized the following year. They share four children together: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.

While Kim now speaks calmly about their co-parenting relationship, she has also been honest about how hard things have been. On an October 2025 episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, she said the stress of dealing with Kanye’s behavior took a toll on her health. I was pretty tested, I will say. Very tested, she said on the show. I mean, I have psoriasis again. I felt it. I felt more stressed, probably just because I had to super, super protect what I had to protect. My kids are involved now.

She continued by explaining why her role as a mom comes first. Everyone around can handle it, but like… protect my babies, she said. They’re gonna know things. They’re gonna grow up. They’re gonna see. Kim added that her job is to shield them when things get difficult.

In January, Kanye publicly apologized for his past behavior in an open letter titled To Those I’ve Hurt, which appeared as a paid ad in The Wall Street Journal. In the letter, he blamed bipolar disorder for his actions and antisemitic remarks. Kim has not directly responded to the apology, but she has spoken about the impact the stress had on her health.

In a September episode of The Kardashians, Kim revealed she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Doctors told her stress could have played a role. In the same episode, she reflected on the end of her marriage. I’m happy it’s over, she said. My ex will be in my life no matter what. We have four kids together.

Later, in a November episode of the show, Kim shared more frustration about Kanye’s claims regarding their children. I mean, I always encourage a relationship, but a healthy one, she said. She also admitted it hurts when her parenting is questioned. Sometimes I just feel like snapping, but I can’t. I just can’t.

In a confessional, Kim summed up where her priorities are now. My only focus and job is really just to be strong for my kids.

The source of Kim’s recent comments is her interview with Complex, along with multiple episodes of Hulu’s The Kardashians, where she has continued to speak openly about life after divorce and co-parenting with Kanye West.

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