No one expected that Kim Kardashian's first boyfriend after filing for divorce from Kanye West would be Pete Davidson. The comedian has been involved with a number of famous women over the years, from Ariana Grande to Kate Beckinsale. But Kim and Pete seemed head-over-heels for each other from the start, despite the unlikely pairing.
However, the pair eventually broke up just a few months shy of their one-year anniversary. Now that they’re no more, here’s everything we know about Pete and Kim’s whirlwind romance.
8 Kim Had To Make The First Move
Kim is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. So, she likely has men fawning over her daily. But the reality star has admitted she had to make the first move after connecting with Pete on the set of Saturday Night Live in October 2021.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Kim said she felt a spark when she kissed Pete during a sketch. "It was just a vibe," she explained. "I was like, 'Oh s**t, maybe I just need to try something different.'"
She went on to say,"Pete does not come to my after-party. Everyone was at my after-party! [He] does not give me the time of day," she continued. "I called the producer at SNL and I was like, 'Hey, do you have Pete’s number?' They were like, 'Yeah!' And I text him."
However, this wasn’t the first time Pete and Kim met. The pair actually met in January 2019 when they went out to dinner to celebrate Kid Cudi’s birthday alongside Timothee Chalamet and Kim’s then-husband Kanye West.
7 She Was Intrigued By Pete’s Size
It wasn’t just their onscreen kiss that made Kim interested in Pete. The Kardashians star said she was intrigued by him after hearing rumors about his size. Even Pete’s ex-fiancé Ariana Grande has made comments about his generous size.
"I wasn’t even thinking, like, 'Oh my god, I’m going to be in a relationship with him,’” Kim said. “I was just thinking, 'Heard about this BDE, need to get out there. I was just basically DTF."
6 They Were Planning To Move In
Many fans didn’t take Pete and Kim seriously, since they seemed like such a random pairing. But they were reportedly getting very serious during their time together. Some reports said the duo were even considering moving in together. “Their relationship continues to grow,” a source told Us Weekly. “They’re very secure with their relationship and talk future plans and moving in together.”
The insider also referenced their conflicting schedules, adding, “He just wants to make her happy and is making up for not being able to go with her to Kourtney’s wedding.” At the time, Pete and Kim had only been together for seven months. However, it was only two months later they called their relationship off.
5 Kim Was Open To Marriage Again
Kim has been married three times, with her divorce from Kanye West only finalized in 2022. However, while in a relationship with Pete, Kim admitted she was open to walking down the aisle again, causing speculation that she and Pete were thinking of taking things to the next level.
"I believe in love, that's why hopefully there will be just one more wedding for me, fourth time's the charm," Kim said during a May 2022 episode of The Kardashians.
4 Pete Hinted At Having Kids With Kim
While with Kim, Pete was also very vocal about his hopes for the future, including fatherhood. Only a month before they broke up, the comedian gushed about how much he wants children.
“[I’m] definitely a family guy,” Pete said on Peacock’s Hart to Heart. “My favorite thing ever, which I have yet to achieve, I wanna have a kid. That’s like my dream.” He added, “It’s like, super corny, [but] it would be so fun. Dress up the little dude. It’s just like, I’m so excited for that chapter.”
3 Pete Got Tattoos For Kim & Her Kids
Kim shares four children with her ex-husband Kanye West. Though she’s been vocal about not wanting more kids, Pete was clearly hitting it off with her children during their relationship. He was spotted spending one-on-one time with Kim’s older kids, and even appeared to get tattoo in honor of her and her children.
In May 2022, the comedian stepped out with the letters “KNSPC” on his arm, which appear to be the first initials of Kim and her kids’ names. Pete also has several tattoos honoring Kim, including one that says, “My girl is a lawyer.”
2 Kanye’s Harassment Landed Pete In Therapy
During Pete and Kim’s relationship, her ex-husband called them out on social media a number of times. Not only did he insult Pete on numerous occasions, but Kanye even encouraged his followers to harass Pete if they saw him in public. Ye also released a song, “Eazy,” claiming he wants to “beat” Pete, and the music video for the song depicts him burying the comedian alive.
Though Kanye’s actions reportedly didn’t factor into the break-up, reports say that Pete has been attending trauma therapy to help process the harassment he faced from Ye.
1 Pete’s Age May Have Been A Problem
Pete and Kim appeared to be going strong before they announced their break-up after nine months together, leading fans to question what went wrong. Sources said the couple’s conflicting schedules made it difficult to see each other, causing them to call the relationship off.
However, recent reports have said Kim is interested in dating someone older, suggesting her age difference with Pete may have been an issue. Kim is 41 years old, while Pete is 28. “Kim’s expressed she’s ready to date someone older but it has to be the right person who understands her life,” an insider said. “She isn’t compromising her freedom right now.”
Neither Pete nor Kim have been linked to other people since their break-up. So, even if Kim is hoping to date someone closer to her age, it seems like she’s taking her sweet time.
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