Kim Kardashian Relied on Khloe's Savings to Escape First Marriage.
Kim Kardashian is now a billionaire, but there was a time in her life when she was forced to turn to her younger sister, Khloe, for financial support after her first divorce. In a recent episode of The Kardashians, Kim shared a heartfelt story about how Khloe helped her during a difficult time.
“When Khloé was maybe 4 or 5 years old, she got this piggy bank in the shape of a Coca-Cola bottle. We would put so much money in it,” Kim recalled. “When I was getting my first divorce, I moved out and had no money. I was like 21 and she gave me her Coke bottle,” she went on.
Kim married music producer Damon Thomas in 2000, when she was just 19, despite being 10 years younger than him. They eloped in Las Vegas, but after four years, the marriage ended in 2004, with Kim later revealing that the relationship was abusive.
Kim admitted that the money Khloe gave her was crucial for her to leave Damon, providing her with enough for a down payment on an apartment. “We were up all night counting it and it was $6,000, and it was enough for me to get a down payment on my apartment,” Kim said. “She gave me her life savings at age 21.”
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Khloe shared her perspective, recalling, “[Kim] was crying in my room and I was just like, ‘I have this so let’s take what is in here and go to the bank to cash it. Let’s use this money for your divorce.’ I gave her all that I got and hopefully helped her.”
Kim would later marry Kris Humphries in a highly publicized ceremony in 2011, which lasted only 72 days before she filed for an annulment. She later revealed that Kris only paid “a fifth” of her engagement ring’s cost, with much of the wedding expenses covered by E! for Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Despite the brief marriage, Kris demanded the return of the engagement ring, even though he hadn't paid most of it. Kim, already moving on with her future husband, Kanye West, and pregnant with their first child, was eager to settle the divorce as quickly as possible.
Conclusion: From Struggles to Success
Kim’s journey from financial uncertainty to becoming a billionaire highlights her resilience and the importance of family support. Despite the hardships and setbacks from her past relationships, she has built a successful empire and achieved incredible success. With her incredible work ethic and the unwavering support of her family, particularly Khloe, Kim’s story is a testament to overcoming challenges and finding strength in difficult moments. Today, she stands as one of the most influential figures in entertainment, business, and fashion, proving that even the toughest times can lead to remarkable triumphs.
