Kim Kardashian Opens Up About Relationship with Ex-Husband Kanye West

Kardashian says they'll "always be family" and want what's best for their kids despite divorce.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 11:15pm

Kim Kardashian recently spoke with Complex about the current state of her relationship with ex-husband Kanye West. Kardashian, who filed for divorce from West in 2021 and finalized it in 2022, said they will "always be family" and want what's best for their four children. She also addressed promoting West's Yeezy brand on social media, saying she "couldn't deny the Yeezy heel." Kardashian has previously discussed the stress of West's behavior during their marriage and how it impacted her health, including a brain aneurysm diagnosis.

Why it matters

Kardashian and West's high-profile divorce and ongoing co-parenting relationship have been closely followed by the public. This interview provides insight into how they are navigating their post-divorce dynamic and commitment to their family, despite the challenges they've faced.

The details

Kardashian and West married in 2014 and have four children together: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 6. Kardashian filed for divorce in 2021, and their divorce was finalized in 2022. In the recent interview, Kardashian stated that she and West "will always be family" and that they "want what's best" for their kids. She also addressed promoting West's Yeezy brand on social media, saying she "couldn't deny the Yeezy heel." Kardashian has previously opened up about the stress of West's behavior during their marriage, including his erratic behavior and antisemitic rants, and how it impacted her health, leading to a brain aneurysm diagnosis.

  • Kardashian and West married in 2014.
  • Kardashian filed for divorce in 2021.
  • Kardashian and West's divorce was finalized in 2022.

The players

Kim Kardashian

A 45-year-old American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman who was previously married to Kanye West.

Kanye West

An American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer who was previously married to Kim Kardashian.

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What they’re saying

“We'll always be family. 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.”

— Kim Kardashian (Complex)

“I couldn't deny the Yeezy heel, so I had to shout it out.”

— Kim Kardashian (Complex)

The takeaway

Despite the challenges of their high-profile divorce, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West remain committed to co-parenting their four children and maintaining a family bond, underscoring the complexities of celebrity relationships and the importance of putting children first.