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Who Is Kim Kardashian Dating Now? Look Back at Her Dating History – Hollywood Life
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Who Is Kim Kardashian Dating Now? Look Back at Her Dating History – Hollywood Life

by jummy84 October 15, 2025
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Kim Kardashian‘s personal life has been in the public eye for over a decade. Ever since formally introducing herself in 2007 with the debut episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim has made herself known as a prominent socialite and powerful businesswoman. Over the years, Kim has enjoyed incredibly joyful highs and endured devastating lows.

After more than six years of marriage and four children, Kim has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Kanye West, in February of 2021. The former power couple finally settled the matter with a finalized divorce in November of 2022. During the interim, Kim embarked on a nine-month relationship with Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson.

While the duo split in August of 2022, Kim learned something from the relationship. During an October 2023 episode of The Kardashians, she admitted she wanted an “age appropriate” boyfriend after dating the comedian, and added that she now has “age limits” in place.

So, is Kim dating anybody now? Take a look back at all her romantic relationships over the years.

Damon Thomas

Years before KUWTK even started filming, Kim’s first marriage played out quite unexpectedly. Kim eloped with music producer Damon Thomas in a secret Las Vegas wedding in 2000. At the time, Kim was only 19 years old. Between her family’s disapproval and alleged abuse from Damon, the marriage didn’t last long at all. Damon eventually filed for divorce in 2003, with the legal proceedings finalized in 2004.

Ray J

Kim Kardashian, Ray J
Kim Kardashian and Ray J’s romance spawned the infamous sex tape. (AP)

It wasn’t long after her divorce that Kim started dating singer Ray J. The pair met while Kim was working as Ray J’s sister, Brandy‘s, assistant. The pair dated on and off between 2005 and 2007, but circumstances got very difficult for the two after they split. In the time after their breakup, a sex tape that the former couple made leaked and was sold to Vivid Entertainment. Making the matter more precarious, the video leaked at the time that KUWTK debuted.

Nick Lachey

Nick Lachey and Kim Kardashian went on a few dates together in 2006. (MEGA)

Following his divorce from Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey had a memorable date with Kim! Although Nick himself said in an interview with Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live that referring to Kim has his “ex” was “a little bit of a liberal use of the term,” he did share some insight from their date! The two went to see a movie in 2006, prior to Nick’s marriage to now-wife Vanessa Minillo, whom he wed in 2011. “I think we went on one date together,” he said. “She left about halfway through and went to the restroom, and then shockingly, there were 25 paparazzi when we left the theater,” he revealed. “I think there were other things in play on our little rendezvous.”

Nick Cannon

Kim Kardashian, Nick Cannon
Kim Kardashian and Nick Cannon dated for a few months in the late 2000s. (AP)

As Kim’s star began to rise thanks in large part to KUWTK, she started dating former Nickelodeon star Nick Cannon. The pair only dated for a few months, but Nick opened up about their time together and the reason for their split, years later. “This was my issue. We talked about this tape,” he shared during a 2013 appearance on The Howard Stern Show.

“And she told me there was no tape. If she might have been honest with me, I might have tried to hold her down and be like ‘That was before me’ because she is a great girl. She’s actually one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet,” he continued. “But the fact that she lied and told me that there was no tape? And I still think she might have even had a part to play with [its release].”

Reggie Bush

Kim Kardashian, Reggie Bush
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush hand an on-again, off-again relationship. (AP)

Kim’s next beau was NFL star Reggie Bush, whom she dated on and off between 2007 and 2010. The two tried to make their relationship work as much as possible, but due to the demands of Reggie’s football career, and Kim’s continued success with KUWTK as well as new ventures, things fizzled out. But that didn’t stop rumors from swirling that Reggie was going to propose to Kim when they were together. The reality TV star, however, was quick to shut down rumors.

“A radio interviewer asked what I dreamed for in 2010 and I was hesitant and thinking about it and they said what about ring,” she wrote on her old blog. “I said yes, a Superbowl ring for Reggie. Then they said that if he gets a Superbowl ring, I get an engagement and I said ‘ok deal!’”

Miles Austin

Kim Kardashian dated Miles Austin in 2010. (MEGA)

After her relationship with Reggie, Kim had a short-lived romance with Miles Austin. The pair began dating during the summer of 2010. However, their romance fizzled by September of that year.

Shengo Deane

Kim supposedly had a short-lived fling with bodyguard Shengo Deane in 2010. (Splashnews)

After her fling with Miles, Kim dated her bodyguard Shengo Deane! The pair were exactly serious, but the two allegedly shared a kiss. Shengo was Kim’s bodyguard during season five of KUWTK.

Gabriel Aubry

Kim Kardashian and Gabriel Aubry went on a few dates in late 2010. (MEGA)

Kim had a few dates with Gabriel Aubry in late 2010, after the model split from his former partner Halle Berry. The were seen at a  Los Angeles Lakers game during their short-lived courtship. But the two fizzled out soon after.

Kris Humphries

Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were married for just 72 days. (AP)

After some casual flings and dating around after Reggie, Kim seemed to finally find her everlasting love. Kim started dating Kris Humphries in December 2010. The former couple’s relationship was chronicled in the press as well as on KUWTK. After only six months of dating, Kris was ready to take his romance with Kim to the next level. The NBA star proposed to Kim on an episode of KUWTK with a stunning a 20.5-carat Lorraine Schwartz ring.

The two wed in August 2011, with the ceremony televised for viewers in an episode of KUWTK. Although the ceremony was positively stunning and the couple seemed so happy, Kim’s fairytale ending wasn’t meant to be with Kris. The couple’s marriage lasted a mere 72 days before Kim filed for divorce from Kris. In a May 2017 interview with Andy Cohen, Kim confessed that she knew her marriage wasn’t meant to last while she was on her honeymoon.

“At the time I didn’t even — I just thought, ‘Holy sh*t, I’m 30 years old. I better get this together; I better get married.’ I think a lot of girls do go through that — where they freak out and think they’re getting old and they have to figure it out,” she shared on Watch What Happens Live. “But I knew, like, [by the] honeymoon it wasn’t going to work out.” Kim and Kris’s divorce was finalized in June 2013, in the midst of a newfound relationship.

Kanye West

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West went from longtime friends to lovers, parents, and then husband and wife. (MEGA)

After her highly publicized split from Kris, Kim started dating her longtime friend Kanye West in the spring of 2012. Kim and Kanye ran in the same social circles for years before taking their friendship to the next level. It wasn’t long after the pair started dating that they hit a major milestone in their relationship and in their individual lives. On June 15, 2013, just over one year after they officially started dating, Kim and Kanye welcomed their precious daughter, North West, into the world.

Four months later, Kanye proposed to Kim on her 33rd birthday, and the couple wed less than a year later in May 2014 in a romantic ceremony at Fort di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. Fans absolute fawned over the photos of the couple’s lavish wedding, and friends and family alike were so excited to see Kim and Kanye’s life together flourish.

After their romantic Italian nuptials, Kim and Kanye continued to expand their family. In December 2015, the couple welcomed their second child, son Saint. But Kim struggled with intense health complications during both of her first pregnancies, citing pre-eclampsia. As such, Kim’s physicians advised against her getting pregnant again. Kim and Kanye’s third child, daughter Chicago, was welcomed into the world on January 15, 2018 via surrogate, as was Kim and Kanye’s fourth child, son Psalm, born on May 9, 2019.

Kim and Kanye’s marriage has been the subject of tremendous media attention. The couple, however, always maintained a united front. And Kim has been incredibly supportive of Kanye’s fashion and music career, while also being honest about some of the struggles they face as Kanye continues to deal with his bipolar disorder. But after four kids and six years of marriage, it seems that their romance might be coming to an end.

Reports circulated on January 5 that Kim and Kanye were practically heading for a divorce. “He knows that she’s done. She has had enough, and she told him that she wants some space to figure out her future,” a source told People. “He’s okay. He’s sad, but okay. He knows the inevitable will happen, and he knows that it’s coming soon,” the source added of Kanye’s current state.

Just over one month after initial reports circulated that Kim and Kanye’s marriage was dissolving, news broke on February 19, 2021, that Kim reportedly filed for divorce. Kim requested joint physical and legal custody of the couple’s four children little ones — North, Saint, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 1 — per sources from TMZ. It also seems that the split has been “amicable” and neither Kim nor Kanye has contested the prenup they signed. It’s a devastating end to one of Hollywood’s most well-known couples.

Pete Davidson

Kim and Pete Davidson, now 29, struck up an unexpected romance in Oct. 2021 shortly after she made her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live. Her opening monologue was themed around her divorce from Ye, and she then shared an on-screen kiss with Pete during an Aladdin themed sketch where she played Princess Jasmine and he played Aladdin. Shortly after, the duo were seen holding hands on a visit to Knott’s Berry Farm just outside of Los Angeles! While the pair played it coy to start, they were spotted holding hands while visiting her mom Kris Jenner‘s Palm Springs home — also where they celebrated his 28th birthday.

Kim and Pete were seemingly inseparable in the months to come, taking their romance to New York (including several stops in Pete’s hometown of Staten Island for Italian food, of course), Los Angeles, multiple trips to the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and Australia. Pete even got several tattoos for his love, including an anagram reading KNSCP for her four kids North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. He also got a burned-in branding reading “Kim” as well as tattoo that said, “my girl is a lawyer.” Although the pair seemed committed to making their long distance romance work when Pete began shooting a project in Australia — where Kim went to visit on July 16, 2022 — the pair called it quits just shy of three weeks later. The split occurred on the week of August 5, a source close to Kim confirmed to Hollywood Life.

Though the relationship had long been over, Kim indirectly addressed it during an October episode of The Kardashians in October of 2023.  “I have age limits, guys,” she told “soccer mom” friends when the topic arose, per Daily Mail. “I need just a little bit more age appropriate. I need like 40s.”

She also expressed frustration with her married friends’ attitude towards her single status. “When you’re single and all your friends are married,” she explained, “it’s like you have desperation written on your face and everyone under the sun wants to hook you up with someone. I’m genuinely just okay being by myself for a minute, and the right situation will come my way.”

Odell Beckham Jr.

Multiple outlets reported that Kim and Odell Beckham Jr. starting dating in September 2023, and their rumored romance was short lived. They broke things off by April 2024, but there was no bad blood between the former pair.

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Kim Kardashian on Kanye "Ye" West Divorce
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Kim Kardashian on Kanye “Ye” West Divorce

by jummy84 October 15, 2025
written by jummy84

“I didn’t know what you’re going to get when you wake up and that’s a really unsettling feeling,” she explained, adding that the “lack of stability was a big thing.”

Kardashian—who shares kids North West, 12, Saint West, 9, Chicago West, 7, and Psalm West, 6, with West—said that she didn’t feel safe “emotionally or even financially” during those times in their marriage.

E! News has reached out to reps for West for comment and has not yet heard back.

As the Grammy winner continued to experience mental health struggles during their relationship, the 44-year-old emphasized how difficult it was to navigate those episodes as his wife.

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Ray J Sued By Kim Kardashian And Kris Jenner For Defamation
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Ray J Sued By Kim Kardashian And Kris Jenner For Defamation

by jummy84 October 6, 2025
written by jummy84

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have moved to file a lawsuit against Ray J after he allegedly defamed them with allegations of a federal investigation.

According to the Associated Press, the mother-daughter duo filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday (Oct. 1) and claimed that Ray J’s most recent claims crossed a line and are part of a  “sustained campaign of harassment and defamation” that has lasted for years.

“Unable to accept the end of his fleeting relationship with Ms. Kardashian over twenty years ago, Ray J has repeatedly sought to attach himself to Plaintiffs’ names and exploit their prominence for personal gain,” the lawsuit detailed.

Last month, audio surfaced of Ray J, legal name Ray Norwood Jr., alleging to have involvement with a federal investigation of the two women.

“This federal RICO though on KK and Kris…the federal RICO I’m about to drop on Kris and Kim is about to be crazy,” he boasted while speaking to Baddies star Chrisean Rock. “I’m talking about, I’m on the news every day. I’m gonna say a lot of sh*t. If anybody know Kim or cool with Kim, they need to tell her now, the rain is coming, the feds is coming….There’s nothing I can do about it.”

“It’s worse than Diddy,” he added repeatedly.

Ray J claims he is helping the feds build a major RICO case against Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner and says the case is “worse than Diddy’s”
pic.twitter.com/VereS47zVG

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) September 24, 2025

According to AP, the lawsuit also noted a TMZ special that aired in May where Ray J proclaimed, “racketeering charges against the Kardashians would be appropriate,” and “if you told me that the Kardashians were being charged for racketeering, I might believe it.”

“No such federal investigation exists; no law enforcement agency has initiated any criminal proceedings or investigations related to racketeering charges against Ms. Kardashian or Ms. Jenner; and no credible evidence whatsoever supports these inflammatory allegations,” explained the lawsuit.

“Ray J’s acknowledged animosity toward the Kardashian family, coupled with his demonstrated willingness to lie for attention, leaves no room for doubt that his recent RICO statements were neither careless nor impulsive,” the lawsuit continued. “They were the latest salvo in a deliberate and malicious campaign of harassment and defamation intended to defame Plaintiffs while reviving his own fading notoriety.”

Ray J just went live on Twitch, claiming that Kim Kardashian paid him $6 million in 2023 as hush money

This comes after Kim and Kris Jenner sued him for defamation over his claim that he was working with the feds on a RICO case against their family pic.twitter.com/1tNxnHV1IV

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) October 2, 2025

In response, Ray J alleged that the family attempted to make him a “slave.” In the above clip taken from a Twitch live stream, the 44-year-old addresses the allegations made in the lawsuit.

“How I defame you? You just paid me all this money, you ain’t mention that. But you also didnt mention that you was supposed to tell Hulu to take that sh*t down,” he began. “These b**ches already paid me $5 million, and they tryna make me a slave.”

“I can show you all the dirty sh*t they telling me…y’all think im just on here acting like an a**…I’m obsessed with you? You’re obsessed with me,” he continued. “I got all the proof. This is you telling me, ‘Please don’t tell nobody.’ You going to jail. This is bribery. You keep pressing me every year, and I don’t wanna take this sh*t no more. I don’t wanna take y’all fu**king money.”

“The arbitration sh*t’s out the door, bro. What are you doing? This is hush money from a lie that you created.”

VIBE has reached out to representatives for Ray J, Kim Kardshian and Kris Jenner for a statement on the dispute.

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Ananya Panday
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Best Dressed Celebs at the BoF 500: Ananya Panday, Kim Kardashian & more

by jummy84 October 5, 2025
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Celebrities lit up the BoF 500 Gala at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris during Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2026. Making India proud, Ananya Panday stunned in a black Chanel Resort 2026 outfit, a halter-neck peplum top paired with flared pants. 
Kim Kardashian turned heads in a sleek white bodysuit with a matching draped skirt, finishing the look with her signature wet-look hairstyle inspired by her mother. Super model Alex Consani added a pop of fun to the night, wearing a vibrant Conner Ives dress that stood out for its playful patterns and relaxed silhouette.

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Elizabeth Taylor Docuseries From Kim Kardashian Set at Fox Nation
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Elizabeth Taylor Docuseries From Kim Kardashian Set at Fox Nation

by jummy84 October 3, 2025
written by jummy84

A docuseries about actor Elizabeth Taylor, produced by Kim Kardashian, has been acquired by Fox News’ streaming service, Fox Nation.

Titled “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar,” the three-part docuseries — produced by Kardashian with Passion Pictures and distributed internationally by Fremantle — will make its U.S. debut on Fox Nation on Oct. 6.

Per Fox Nation, “‘Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar’ delivers an intimate look inside the life of one of the most iconic women of the twentieth century, peeling back the glamour to uncover the force of nature behind the fame. Each episode explores how Taylor shattered Hollywood’s glass ceiling, built a billion-dollar business empire, and transformed celebrity activism through her pioneering work in the fight against HIV/AIDS.”

The project includes the first-ever filmed interview with Taylor’s son, Chris Wilding, as well as interviews with Joan Collins, Sharon Stone, Paris Jackson and Kardashian, who conducted Taylor’s final interview before her death in March 2011.

Here are the official synopses for the docuseries’ three episodes:

Episode 1:

The series kicks off following Taylor’s meteoric ascent during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Through unheard recordings and new perspectives, Kardashian and those closest to her share rare archival material and first-hand accounts. 

Episode 2:

Taylor’s turbulent private life collides with her public persona, culminating in the scandal of the century. From grief over the loss of her husband to her affair with Eddie Fisher, the episode explores how Taylor became both vilified and adored. 

Episode 3:

From her seventh marriage to Senator John Warner to her groundbreaking activism in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Taylor redefined what it meant to be a star with purpose, even as she battled personal demons and public scrutiny. 

Taylor’s pop-culture relevance has persisted long after her passing at the age of 79: News of Kardashian’s docuseries being acquired at Fox Nation comes on the same day Taylor Swift released her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which features a track titled “Elizabeth Taylor.”

Watch the trailer for the Taylor docuseries “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar” in the video below.

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Ray J Says The Feds Are Preparing Major RICO Case Against Ex Kim Kardashian & Kris Jenner: It's Wor Than Diddy's'
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Ray J Says The Feds Are Preparing Major RICO Case Against Ex Kim Kardashian & Kris Jenner: It’s Wor Than Diddy’s’

by jummy84 September 24, 2025
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Ray J Says The Feds Are Preparing Major RICO Case Against Ex Kim Kardashian & Kris Jenner: It’s Worse Than Diddy’s

Whew, chile…

While Chrisean Rock was recently streaming with friends, #RayJ was heard off-camera making a serious allegation about his ex, Kim Kardashian, and her mother, Kris Jenner.

According to the One Wish artist, the feds are coming for Kim and Kris. Ray didn’t specify what for, but he did say it will be “worse than Diddy’s” RICO trial.

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Kim Woo-Bin And Bae Suzy's Witty Dialogues In 'Genie, Make A Wish' | Glamsham.com
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Kim Woo-Bin And Bae Suzy’s Witty Dialogues In ‘Genie, Make A Wish’ | Glamsham.com

by jummy84 September 21, 2025
written by jummy84

Netflix has released the official trailer for its highly anticipated series Genie, Make a Wish, starring Kim Woo-bin and Suzy — and the internet is buzzing over their electric chemistry.

Premiering October 3, just ahead of the Chuseok holiday, the fantasy romantic comedy centers on Genie (Kim Woo-bin), a mischievous spirit who awakens after a thousand-year slumber, and Ga-young (Suzy), a stoic woman who has no interest in wishes, magic, or love.

What begins as a typical three-wish setup soon twists into a high-stakes wager. Genie, known for corrupting mortals with their own desires, meets his match in Ga-young — a woman so emotionally detached she challenges his belief that every human eventually gives in to temptation. She proposes a deadly game: a best-of-five contest to prove him wrong. If she loses, she’ll make all three wishes and let him end her life.

The trailer, released on September 18, teases their unpredictable dynamic — from verbal sparring to a heart-stopping kiss — and a relationship that shifts between sharp banter and simmering emotion.

Supporting them is a standout ensemble cast including Ahn Eun-jin, Go Kyu-pil, Lee Joo-young, and Noh Sang-hyun, who plays Soo-hyun, a grim reaper with a vested interest in Ga-young’s fate. His reappearance reopens ancient wounds with Genie, raising the emotional and supernatural stakes.

As the story unfolds, viewers glimpse a wider web of characters drawn to the lamp and its seductive promises, suggesting that the tale of three wishes may spiral into something far more complex.

Also Read: The Devilish Genie and the Psychopathic Master: Suzy and Kim Woo-bin in Genie, Make a Wish Trailer

“Genie, Make a Wish is about temptation, resistance, and the cost of desire,” says writer Kim Eun-sook. “It’s a fantasy, but one grounded in very human choices — and a finale that will stay with you.”

We have dialogues from the trailer of Genie, Make a Wish starring Kim Woo-Bin and Bae Suzy. Check out Genie, Make a Wish Dialogues below:

“I am Genie, I am lamp spirit. I shall grant you three wishes” – Iblis (Kim Woo-bin)
"humans only realize their true colors when faced with the prospect of wishes" - iblis (kim woo-bin)
“Humans only realize their true colors when faced with the prospect of wishes” – Iblis (Kim Woo-bin)
"i see you're already corrupt. very corrupt" - iblis (kim woo-bin)
“I see you’re already corrupt. Very corrupt” – Iblis (Kim Woo-bin)
"in one way or  another all humans end up corrupt" - iblis (kim woo-bin)
“In one way or another all humans end up corrupt” – Iblis (Kim Woo-bin)
"prove to me that all humans are bound to be corrupted" - ka-young (bae suzy)
“Prove to me that all humans are bound to be corrupted” – Ka-young (Bae Suzy)
how foolish. there's no such thing as the right wish
“How foolish. There’s no such thing as the right wish“
"don't hide behind your god" - ka-young (bae suzy)
“Don’t hide behind your God” – Ka-young (Bae Suzy)
"i don't know his intentions but if you'd like, can we say  that's the reason we met" - iblis (kim woo-bin)
“I don’t know his intentions but if you’d like, can we say that’s the reason we met” – Iblis (Kim Woo-bin)

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Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia to Depart Oscar de la Renta
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Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia to Depart Oscar de la Renta

by jummy84 September 18, 2025
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Designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, who have served as co-creative directors at Oscar de la Renta for nearly a decade, are leaving the brand, a rep confirmed Wednesday. Puck’s Lauren Sherman was first to report the news. Per Sherman, employees were notified on Wednesday …

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Kim Shui Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear
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Kim Shui Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear

by jummy84 September 14, 2025
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Kim Shui Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear

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Venice 2025: 'Kim Novak's Vertigo' Reexamines the Actress' Legacy
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Venice 2025: ‘Kim Novak’s Vertigo’ Reexamines the Actress’ Legacy

by jummy84 September 3, 2025
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Venice 2025: ‘Kim Novak’s Vertigo’ Reexamines the Actress’ Legacy

by Alex Billington
September 2, 2025

This is the story of a beloved Hollywood actress and her life off screen outside of her movies. Kim Novak is the award-winning star of Hitchcock’s all-timer mystery thriller classic Vertigo, and tons of other classic movies like Pushover, Picnic, The Man with the Golden Arm, Pal Joey, Jeanne Eagels, Strangers When We Meet, Kiss Me Stupid, and many others. She’s now 92 years old and still going strong. Kim Novak’s Vertigo is a brand new documentary featuring Kim Novak reflecting back on her life in Hollywood before she left the film business for good in the 1970s. She got tired of being treated as simply a pretty woman. It’s the latest creation from Swiss doc filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe, known for his many acclaimed doc films about cinema history – including 78/52 (about Hitchcock’s Psycho), Memory: The Origins of Alien, Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist, Lynch/Oz, and this year’s Chain Reactions. Alexandre was lucky enough to befriend Kim – she literally talks about how she feels connected to him when he sits down to interview her in her home. This fascinating film is about identity and how Hollywood steals it. And about how she was able to discover herself in roles, even if she ended up getting tired of acting after decades of acclaimed work.

Novak’s original name was Marilyn Pauline Novak (her parents were of Czech descent); she took the name “Kim Novak” as a stage name when she entered Hollywood in 1954 after signing with Columbia Pictures. The film comes in at a brisk 77 minutes, and starts out with a fairly quick biopic look at her early days and life before arriving at Vertigo. Alexandre O. Philippe is not known for making linear, straight-forward docs and this is no exception. His narrative bounces around from Kim telling stories and leaving voice messages for him in modern times, to her work on Vertigo which was the first film Alexandre fell in love with while growing up, to her early days in Hollywood and acting legacy. Not much time is spent outside her film career – it never really explains what she has been doing since she left Hollywood in the 1970s. The real focus of Alexandre’s film is on her identity, which is especially unique because it’s also related to the three different characters she plays in Vertigo: Carlotta, Madeleine, and Judy. Novak reveals that she actually does not like being looked at and hated being the beautiful blonde of cinema, but of course did her best to play the roles anyway. She also discusses how she felt like more of a “reactor” than an actor. Alexandre is best at working in hundreds of film clips that perfectly depict whatever she is explaining about herself or her performances.

Many actresses, especially from this era, have talked about how much they despised the “beautiful starlet” status they were assigned as Hollywood actors controlled by studios. And ultimately this is what she got so tired of & why she left, which she repeats often. She also repeats over & over how much she had to fight to stay true to herself, and be herself, and stick to her own values & identity. The only problem is that for all this film gets into, she never actually explains what those values are and what “being herself” really means. Other than the fact that she is a huge animal lover – at one point she had a pet goat, and also a pet bluebird and dogs. Nonetheless, Kim Novak’s Vertigo is a heartfelt, touching, wholesome film featuring Novak being wonderfully honest about her life and her choices and her performances. There is obviously plenty of time spent on Vertigo, analyzing everything about her character & costumes. And most importantly, she explains how making this film with Alexandre allowed her to finally appreciate who she is all of these years later. it’s rather beautiful to see. This doc may only be enjoyed by die-hard film geeks and Kim Novak fans, but there’s still something endearing about watching her open up & speak freely about being a movie star. She seems so creative & charming. And I hope her life’s choices will inspire more woman to stay true to who they are, too.

Alex’s Venice 2025 Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Follow Alex on Twitter – @firstshowing / Or Letterboxd – @firstshowing

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