Kim Kardashian Shares Update on Relationship With Ex Kanye West After Divorce

The former couple finalized their divorce in 2022 but say they will 'always be family'.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Kim Kardashian, 45, shared an update on her relationship with ex-husband Kanye West, 48, nearly four years after they finalized their divorce in 2022. Kardashian said they 'will always be family' and are focused on co-parenting their four children. West recently apologized for his past antisemitic comments, saying he suffered from a 'four-month-long manic episode of psychotic, paranoid and impulsive behavior' in early 2025 that 'destroyed my life'.

Why it matters

The high-profile divorce of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, two of the most famous celebrities in the world, has been closely watched by the public. Their ability to maintain a cordial co-parenting relationship despite their personal differences is notable, as it sets an example for other divorced couples.

The details

Kardashian and West married in 2014 but filed for divorce in 2021, finalizing it in 2022. According to the divorce settlement, they have joint custody of their four children with 'equal access', and West pays Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support. West has since moved on and married Bianca Censori in December 2022. In a recent apology, West cited his bipolar disorder diagnosis in 2016 and a 'four-month-long manic episode' in 2025 that 'destroyed' his life, leading to his controversial comments.

  • Kardashian and West married in May 2014.
  • Kardashian filed for divorce from West in February 2021.
  • Kardashian and West finalized their divorce in November 2022.
  • West married Bianca Censori in December 2022.
  • West experienced a 'four-month-long manic episode' in early 2025.

The players

Kim Kardashian

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

Kanye West

A 48-year-old American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer who was previously married to Kim Kardashian.

Bianca Censori

A woman whom Kanye West married in December 2022 after his divorce from Kim Kardashian.

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What they’re saying

“We'll always be family. We both know that. We will be OK, and there's so much love for our family. We want what's best for our kids.”

— Kim Kardashian (Complex)

“One of the difficult aspects of having bipolar type-1 are the disconnected moments — many of which I still cannot recall — that lead to poor judgment and reckless behavior that oftentimes feels like an out-of-body experience. I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state, and am committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change.”

— Kanye West (The Wall Street Journal)

The takeaway

Despite their high-profile divorce, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have demonstrated the ability to put their children first and maintain a cordial co-parenting relationship. West's apology and acknowledgment of his mental health struggles also serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking treatment and accountability when dealing with bipolar disorder and other mental health challenges.