An unexpected romance. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson’s relationship may have shocked fans in 2021, but the pair haven’t slowed down in 2022.
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum was first linked to the Saturday Night Live star in October 2021, eight months after she filed for divorce from Kanye West. (The former couple, who wed in 2014, share daughters North and Chicago and sons Saint and Psalm.)
While Kardashian and Davidson were friendly over the years — he even called Kimye the “cutest couple” after attending Kid Cudi’s birthday dinner with the spouses in 2019 — the KKW Beauty mogul bonded with the Set It Up actor when she hosted SNL.
“He was a true professional the whole time they rehearsed and in between takes, but afterward things got flirty,” a source told Us Weekly at the time. “They exchanged numbers and Pete asked if Kim would like to hang out sometime, which she agreed to straight away.”
Following a group Halloween outing, Kardashian and Davidson were spotted on a series of dinner dates. By mid-November 2021, an insider told Us that she was “falling for” him.
“Everything flows well [when they’re together],” the source said.
As the duo heated up, West, meanwhile, made a series of public pleas to try to win Kardashian back. The rapper also alleged that he wasn’t served with divorce papers. The Selfish author subsequently filed paperwork to be declared legally single amid divorce proceedings.
“Pete is not worried about Kanye trying to get back with Kim,” a source told Us in December 2021. “He’s very laid-back and understanding. They’re super smitten with each other.”
West, for his part, “absolutely despises Kim dating Pete,” the source said. “He is so jealous.” The Grammy winner has since been linked to Julia Fox.
Scroll through for a timeline of Kardashian and Davidson’s relationship:
Kardashian and Davidson kissed in an Aladdin-themed sketch when she hosted SNL on October 9, 2021. YouTube
Less than a month after the reality star’s debut on the sketch comedy show, Kardashian was spotted with Davidson at Knott's Scary Farm in California with Kourtney Kardashian and fiancé Travis Barker and more pals. While sources said their relationship was platonic at the time, the duo were photographed holding hands on a roller-coaster, sparking romance rumors. Shutterstock (2)
Kim and Davidson were seen in his native Staten Island in early November, dining at the restaurant Campania. The following day, they dined with friends at Zero Bond in Manhattan. Things proved to be heating up between the twosome when Kardashian helped Davidson celebrate his 28th birthday with her mom, Kris Jenner, and Flavor Flav. “The whole night, I was so honored to be in their presence,” the rapper told Entertainment Tonight about the get-together. One thing that I could say is Pete Davidson loves himself some Flavor Flav. Everything he does is, ‘Flavor Flav this, Flavor Flav that, Flavor Flav this, Flavor Flav that.’ So Kim said, ‘OK, well, for your birthday, you are going to have Flavor Flav.’ She sent for me and that’s how I ended up there. I was the birthday gift.” Courtesy of Flavor Flav/Instagram
The couple continued to make headlines for various outings on the East Coast and West Coast through the remainder of 2021, turning heads when they went to the movies on Staten Island. “They're clearly not hiding their romance,” a source told Us at the time. “It seems like they want to just be able to do things any normal couple would do and have fun together." MediaPunch/Shutterstock
The pair kicked off the new year with a whirlwind trip to the Bahamas. The vacation came days after a source told Us that things were “getting serious” between Kim and Davidson. “Things have definitely escalated quickly but in a healthy, fun way,” the source said. “Right now, they are just enjoying their time together and seeing where things go.” Shutterstock (2)
After the duo attended a dinner party at the home of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, an insider told Us that Davidson was considering investing in some West Coast real estate. “Pete’s been spending more time in L.A. to be close to Kim, and he’s looking to find a place there,” the source explained. “They’ve definitely gotten serious.” Shutterstock (2)
The Selfish author addressed her romance with Davidson for the first time, telling Variety that fans will see more of how their relationship began on Hulu's The Kardashians. "I have not filmed with [Pete]," she told the outlet. "And I'm not opposed to it. It's just not what he does. But if there was an event happening and he was there, he wouldn't tell the cameras to get away. I think I might film something really exciting coming, but it wouldn't be for this season. ... I'm definitely open to talking, and I definitely explain it." Shutterstock (2)
Kim shared photos of Davidson on her social media for the first time. The throwback pics were taken during the pair’s pre-Valentine’s Day date one month earlier. He laid his head in her lap in one shot and was all smiles when he posed beside her for a selfie. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram (2)
In screenshots of an alleged text exchange between Davidson and West, which was shared by The King of Staten Island co-producer Dave Sirus, Kardashian's new beau defended her parenting amid a social media tirade from the "Eazy" rapper. “Yo it’s Skete, Can you please take a second and calm down,” Davidson allegedly wrote to the Stem player cofounder. “It’s 8am and it don’t gotta be like this. Kim is literally the best mother I’ve ever met. What she does for those kids is amazing and you are so f—king lucky that she’s your kids mom. I’ve decided I’m not gonna let you treat us this way anymore and I’m done being quiet. Grow the f—k up.” MEGA
In the first full-length trailer for Hulu's The Kardashians, Kim laughs off a comment about her new romance while filming a confessional interview. "Who are you texting, Kim?" a voice asks from off camera. "Does his name rhyme with 'Feet'?" Elsewhere in the video, Kim's mom tells the cameras, "This is a relationship that I don't think anybody saw coming." Shutterstock (3)
The comedian was photographed packing on the PDA with his girlfriend after picking her up at the airport. P&P/MEGA (2)
In a clip from her family's primetime ABC sit-down, the reality star revealed just how serious she is about Davidson. "I am a relationship kind of girl, for sure, and I wouldn't be with someone if I didn't plan on spending a lot of my time with them," she shared. "Obviously, I want to take my time, but I'm very happy and very content. And it's such a good feeling just to be at peace." Her mom gave the relationship her seal of approval, gushing, "Pete's great, Pete's great. He's a really nice guy." Shutterstock (2)
Davidson attended The Kardashians premiere with his girlfriend, and the duo held hands upon arrival. “I'm just so happy he's here,” the reality star gushed to E! News while walking the red carpet solo. APEX / MEGA
Kim gushed about how "content" she was in her relationship with Davidson during an appearance on the "Make Space with Hoda Kotb" podcast. "It feels good just to know that, like, we have this connection and we have our little bubble of a relationship world that we live in that, like, not a lot of people know about," she said. "We were driving in the car yesterday and I just, like, looked at him and I was like, 'Thank you.' And he was like, 'What?' And I was like, 'For running errands with me, like, this is so much fun just to go to a doctor’s appointment or go to the dentist and just, like, run errands. I’m having so much fun.'" Hours after the podcast went live, the California native shared photos from a dinner she shared with the comedian after the premiere of her new Hulu show, The Kardashians. "Late night snack," Kim captioned the snaps, which show the couple cuddling with their arms wrapped around each other, as Davidson smiles lovingly at his girlfriend. Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram
“Staten Island is an amazing place,” the Kardashians star gushed during an appearance on Live With Kelly and Ryan. “We had so much fun going to Staten Island, it’s where he’s from. I [wanted] to check it out. … We take ferry rides everywhere. It’s always been super low-key every time we go to Staten Island. I feel like that is the fun part of it. We can just chill and be low-key, ride around and see all the fun hometown stuff and sneak in and out of places. Staten Island has surprisingly been so low-key for us.” YouTube
The pair made their red carpet debut at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C. Matt Baron/Shutterstock
"Everyone in Kim’s family absolutely adores Pete and loves Pete for Kim. He fits in so well with her life and with her family," a source exclusively told Us, noting that the couple "are even happier" after making their romance red carpet official. "Kim has also made Pete grow up in a big way and think about his future and business in a huge way." David Fisher/Shutterstock
Kim shared a montage of Davidson’s SNL memories through the years via Instagram Story on May 21, hours after he confirmed his show departure. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock
The couple were seen leaving a Calabasas office with newly matching bleach blonde locks in the Suicide Squad actor’s first public appearance following his departure from SNL. D. Martinez/Shutterstock (2)
Kim and Davidson gave fans a rare glimpse into their love life via the reality star’s Instagram Story, sharing several videos of the two kissing, laughing and cuddling up to each other. Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram
The pair wrapped up their busy month with a date night in London, England, one week after Kourtney's Italy wedding to Barker, which Davidson missed. In one snap, the twosome held hands as they arrived for dinner at the River Café. Shutterstock
"So, this is how it went down with me and Pete. I did Saturday Night Live and then when we kissed in a scene it was just a vibe. I was like, 'Oh s–t. Maybe I just need to try something different.' But Pete does not come to my afterparty and everyone was at my afterparty. He is not giving me the time of day," Kim explained during episode 8 of Hulu's The Kardashians. The TV personality went on to reveal that she was the one to make the first move. "So, a few days later I called the producer at SNL and was like, 'Hey, do you have Pete's number?' I text him," she added. "I wasn't even thinking, 'I am going to be in a relationship with him.' I was just thinking, 'Heard about this BDE, I need to get out there.' I was basically DTF [down to f–k]." Hulu; Inset: Shutterstock
The couple kicked off summer with a tropical getaway. In an Instagram slideshow, the Hulu personality showed off the pair's beach adventure, from paddling in kayaks to taking a dip with turtles. Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram
A source exclusively told Us that the twosome's relationship was "for sure getting serious," adding that the reality star feels "very comfortable" around the comedian. "She is relieved that fans got to see how she bounced back after Kanye and see how happy she is," the insider added after Davidson made a minor cameo after the credits ran on the Kardashians' season finale. "There's still a lot left of her journey with Pete that she can't wait to share with viewers of the show." Bonnie Cash/UPI/Shutterstock
During an interview with the Today show, Kim revealed what she texted Davidson when she reached out for the first time following her SNL hosting gig. "I just reached out and said, 'Thank you so much for that advice, it was so much fun,'" she recalled, adding that the comedian had given her some tips at the Met Gala one month before her appearance on the NBC series. "Just something [casual], leaving it open.” John Nacion/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
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