Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson started dating in October 2021, shortly after she hosted "Saturday Night Live" when she kissed the actor during an Aladdin -themed sketch SNL star. Six months later, in an interview published on April 12, Kardashian recalled the kiss for the first time. "It's not a super, crazy feeling," the 41-year-old mother told the Not Skinny Not Fat podcast. "I was like, 'Wow, I literally haven't kissed anyone in 10 years, so maybe I just feel stupid and that's okay. A few days later, I thought, 'Well, there's some BDE action.'"
Sadly, the action didn't last long. On August 5, reports surfaced that Kardashian and Davidson had parted ways and decided to remain friends. Before their breakup, the two were more public about their relationship, attending their first Met Gala together and sharing PDA-filled posts on Instagram (complete with matching platinum blonde hair). Fans can even look forward to seeing the 28-year-old comedian appear in the second season of the famous family's new Hulu series, which is set to premiere in September and was filmed while they were still together.
In a recent Variety cover story, the Skims founder revealed that Davidson will not appear in the first season of "Kardashians ." However, she didn't rule out the possibility of him appearing on the show in future seasons. "I haven't shot with him," she told the magazine, adding that she had "no objections" but that it was a bit beyond Davidson's reach. The actor apparently had a change of heart when he appeared in the Season 2 trailer, hilariously preparing for a surprise shower with the Kardashians, which means there will be more PDA on the show.
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As you prepare to watch Kardashian 's relationship on Season 2, here's everything you need to know about their relationship.
January 2019: Hangout before a date
Although things didn't turn romantic until late 2021, Kardashian and Davidson's relationship timeline began in 2019, long before the reality star filed for divorce from West. In January of that year, she shared a series of photos from Cardi's birthday on social media, showing her then-husband smiling alongside Cardi, Davidson and actor Timothée Chalamet.
October 2021: SNL Kiss
While it's unclear whether Kim and Pete were still friends after Cudi's after-party, they had an undeniable chemistry two years later when KKW Beauty hosted it. Founder hosts SNL . The two teamed up for an Aladdin -themed skit and shared what may have been their first kiss, although they weren't officially dating at the time.
Later that month, the pair were photographed holding hands at Knott's Scary Farm on October 29, proving their on-screen connection was real. However, an insider told People magazine that the two were just friends at the time. "They are in the same circle, so they get together from time to time," the source said. "Just friends hanging out."
November 2021: Laughter
Speculation about Kardashian and Davidson fueled the fire when TMZ reported that the pair headed to Campania on Nov. 2 for a "secret dinner." Kardashian and Davidson reportedly grew up on Staten Island, which was his favorite restaurant. "Pete arranged a private dinner on the rooftop," a source told Page Six . "It was just the two of them." The next night, they were spotted again at Zero Bond in New York City.
At the time, E! Sources revealed that Kim thinks Pitt is "hilarious" and "charming." "Kim loves how much they laugh together and she really enjoys hanging out with him," the insider said. She added that Kim isn't "trying to date anyone," and that she loves that "Pete is a Very nice people”. Calm and casual guy. "
The comedian hinted at the dating rumors on the Nov. 8 episode of " Late Night with Seth Meyers." He agreed when the host said he wanted to "address something" and "confirm if it's true or a rumor." “I’ve been wanting to talk about this because I walk past a lot of people and people are whispering and giving me looks,” Davidson said. "But it's true... I do have a show about Tubi coming out." Davidson is teasing his animated series Freak Brothers .
That same day, a source told Entertainment Tonight that Kardashian and Davidson were "casually dating." "Pete really likes Kim and is excited about her," the insider said. "Kim also likes Pete but is not in a rush to do anything serious." A source told Us Weekly on November 10 that she is "in love" with him. "He makes her feel good and she's happy to see what's going on," the source revealed.
A week later, photos obtained by the Daily Mail showed the rumored couple holding hands . The next day, Davidson shared a photo from a birthday party, which was reportedly held at Kris Jenner's Palm Springs home. In the photo, Davidson, Kardashian and Kris Jenner all wore matching flannel pajama sets courtesy of Skims.
Later in the day, a source told E! News that they were "really happy and see where it's going." Kardashian reportedly told People they were exclusive but not "super serious." "She's trying not to make a big deal about it, but she's very fond of him," the source said, adding, "He makes her laugh when they're together and she's completely smitten with him."
On November 19, Page Six's sources confirmed Kim's feelings for Pitt. "She was acting like a teenager," the insider said, adding that she was "giggling the whole time" around him. "Pete makes her feel like she has gone back 20 years." A source also told the Economic Times that they are connecting on a "deeper level." A few days later, they had a romantic date at Giorgio Baldi Italian Restaurant in Santa Monica. On their way out, Pete was photographed with a noticeable hickey on the left side of his neck.
On November 27, Dutch music journalist Paul Barewijk told People magazine that he stumbled upon the couple at the Beverly Hills Hotel. "All of a sudden I looked to my right and saw Pete Davidson," he said. "Then I thought, 'Who is he talking to?' because I know the latest dating rumors. And... it's Kim Kardashian!" Barevik managed to snap a photo with the two, even though they want to keep their romance private .
December 2021: Overnight
Kardashian and Davidson hit up the Staten Island Theater on December 18 for a screening of Spider-Man: No Way Home with Scott Disick and some friends. A few days later, the Daily Mail reported that Davidson walked out of Kardashian's New York hotel with "an extra pep in his step" after a "sleepover."
Kardashian was also spotted leaving Davidson's Staten Island apartment before the two flew back to Los Angeles together. According to reports, they had breakfast at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 21. Later in the day, the comedian was spotted leaving a jewelry store before hopping into Kardashian's Rolls-Royce.
January 2022: “P” hats and emojis
Kardashian and Davidson kicked off their 2022 trip in the Bahamas, according to grainy photos obtained by the Daily Mail . On December 19, she shared photos from their vacation on Instagram. The comedian didn't appear in any of the movies, but Kardashian's solo bikini photos may have hinted at their relationship. In the photo, the fashion mogul is wearing a baseball cap emblazoned with the letter "P". She also added a "P" emoji to the caption, which read: "Beach Party."
The following week, on December 25, the couple reportedly attended a dinner hosted by billionaire Jeff Bezos in Los Angeles. According to TMZ, the two spent several hours at the event before heading to the Beverly Hills Hotel where Pitt was staying. The next night, they dined on Korean BBQ with friends including Khloé Kardashian. According to People magazine , they both performed in an escape room after dinner.
February 2022: Kim K Candles
On February 8, the two took another big step. In an interview with People magazine (TV show!) , Davidson referred to the reality star as his girlfriend while discussing life in the spotlight. "Well, I don't really have an Instagram — I don't have an Instagram or a Twitter or anything like that. So, most of my daily life is just driving to the set," he said. "Or if I'm not there, I'll either hang out with my friends or chill in there with my girlfriend."
The King of Staten Island star also gave host Kay Adams a tour of his bedroom, where Adams noticed a Kardashian candle on his dresser. When asked about it, he confirmed "that's what it is." The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star didn't confirm their romance until the next month.
March 2022: Instagram Official
In a March 9 cover story for Variety , Kardashian spoke publicly about their relationship for the first time and revealed whether Davidson would appear on "Kardashians . " "I haven't shot with him," she said, before joking that she "might shoot something really exciting," but not for this season. A few days later, on March 8, the KUWTK star made their relationship official on Instagram, sharing a carousel of photos of her and Davidson on social media.
But Davidson did something more formal. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show , Kim addressed rumors that he had her name tattooed on his chest. "He's got a few tattoos. Some cute ones," she said. "But the 'Kim' tattoo isn't a tattoo. It's actually a brand." Branding is a form of body modification where a design is imprinted on the skin. "But that's what tattooed people do, right?" she asked. “They tattoo what’s happened in their lives on their bodies.”
While the mother of four didn't reveal exactly how many tattoos Davidson has in honor of her, she did share which one was her favorite. "I think my favorite one, it says, 'My daughter is a lawyer,'" she revealed. "That one is really cute." Elsewhere in the interview, Kardashian said she has the "cutest photos" with Davidson but has been hesitant to share too many photos.
"I was like, 'Oh my God, we're so cute,' but then I was like, 'Don't be so desperate. Don't post too much, just take a look," she said. "It feels good. I think that's life, no matter what it is, and I encourage my friends and the people I love to be happy, and I just do it. I just do it, you know? I'm in my 40s , like, fuck it—sorry—just go for it and find your happiness. I worked hard at it and spent a lot of time and finally found it and it feels so good that I want to hold on to it forever.”
April 2022: "Late Night Snacks"
On April 3, Kardashian and Davidson took another big step in their relationship. For the first time ever, the comedian was spotted with at least one of Kardashian's children. TMZ captured a video of Pitt driving Kim's pink electric car, with North West among them. A few months ago, West shared screenshots of text messages he had with Pitt, telling him he would "never get to meet my kids." The post has now been deleted.
On April 11, just days after the red carpet premiere of "Kardashians," Kim K posted two photos of her and Davidson from a post-premiere event with the simple caption: "Late night snack." This marks Davidson's first appearance on her Instagram account, making the couple official Instagram followers.
During an April 12 episode of the Not Skinny Not Fat podcast, Kardashian described her first kiss with Davidson for the first time, referencing October's Aladdin -themed "Saturday Night Live" sketch. "When we kissed, I just thought, 'Hmm!' It was a stage kiss, but still kind of exciting," she recalled. "It wasn't a super, crazy feeling. I was like, 'Wow, I literally haven't kissed anyone in 10 years, so maybe I just feel stupid and that's okay.' A few days later, I was like, 'Well, there's some BDE action.'"
Kardashian and Davidson made their first public appearance together at the Mark Twain Award for American Humor in Washington, D.C., on April 24. Like the Kardashians premiere earlier this month, the couple was not together Walk the red carpet. Instead, she just sat in the audience with Davidson, who paid tribute to the night's honoree, comedian Jon Stewart, on stage. "Who could not love this guy? Maybe the most controversial thing he's ever done is be friends with me," the SNL star joked.
On April 30, the couple finally walked the red carpet together for the first time in a surprise event: at the 2022 White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., Kardashian wore a sparkling Balenciaga Balenciaga gown, while Davidson paired a sophisticated suit with black Vans sneakers.
May 2022: Kim and Pete's first Met Gala
On the first Monday in May, Kardashian and Davidson attended their first Met Gala together, and their looks were eye-catching. As she trudged up the stairs along the red carpet, he grabbed her hand and helped her up the stairs as photographers continued to take pictures.
Kardashian's Bob Mackie gown with Marilyn Monroe singing "Happy Birthday" to then-President John F. Kennedy in 1962 The same famous Bob Mackie gown worn during the film was provided by the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in Orlando, Florida, where it is normally stored. Davidson played his role perfectly in a simple black suit. Throughout the red carpet, he also stepped aside to let her take the spotlight as he held up a peace sign to photographers.
After the Met Gala, the couple devoured pizza and donuts, apparently the first carb meal Kardashian had had in weeks as she struggled to diet to accommodate the historic gown. "I'm starving after the Met and my favorite donut in the whole world in New York is these mini donuts," Kardashian said on her Instagram Story. "OMG you guys , I put them in the room - how cute is that?"
On May 29, Davidson was spotted in a Kardashian photo wearing a shower cap that covered his newly bleached blonde hair, which happened to be a similar color to his girlfriend's hairstyle.
Later in the day, Kardashian showed off their matching hairstyles on her Instagram Story, posting three short videos of her and Davidson kissing, making out and making faces at the camera. The couple has officially moved on from secret dates to Instagram PDA.
June 2022: Their "very romantic" trip to Tahiti
On June 13, Kardashian shared romantic vacation snaps in an Instagram slideshow, revealing that she was vacationing with Davidson in Tahiti, which included photos of the two kissing in the ocean and personal photos of Davidson cooling off on a boat . "Beach for two," she wrote in the caption of the post, which also included some photos of Kardashian taken by her boyfriend.
Days later, People reported that Kardashian and Davidson's relationship became more serious during their "very romantic" couple's trip. "They spent a few days in Tahiti without the kids," a source told the outlet. "Kim was smitten. She couldn't get enough of Pete. He was great to her. He was protective, super supportive, and supportive of her." Kim is a great person. She is the happiest." The insider added that they are trying to "enjoy as much time together as possible" before Pitt goes back to work. "This is their first time as a couple. They had a lot of fun this summer."
July 2022: Pitt and Kim shower together on Keeping Up With the Kardashians
On July 11, the couple's relationship reached the next level: Kardashian -official. Davidson will appear alongside his girlfriend on the second season of her family's Hulu show, The Kardashians. He makes his first cameo at the end of the Season 2 trailer, when Kardashian asks him if he wants to take a shower with her, and he drops everything (literally) to follow her to the bathroom.
Later that week, Davidson commemorated their relationship in a more sentimental way. On July 13, Kardashian posted a slideshow on Instagram filled with loving photos of them hanging out around the house, with the first photo zooming in on Davidson's new tattoo, which reads "Jasmine and Aladdin." . The couple's first kiss took place during Kardashian's Aladdin parody skit on Saturday Night Live in October, in which she played Princess Jasmine and he played a less regal Aladdin. Latin. Considering this isn't the first time he's tattooed his girlfriend, his body may soon be covered in Kardashian ink.
August 2022: Kim and Pete break up
On August 5, reports surfaced that Kardashian and Davidson had broken up after 10 months of dating and decided to just be friends. While Kardashian's rep declined to comment to Bustle, a source told E! the two still have "very much love and respect for each other," but they have demanding schedules while working on their respective projects and are far apart , “making it really difficult to maintain a relationship.”
Two days after the reported breakup, a source told People that Kardashian and Davidson's romance has naturally "slowed down" due to their schedules, and while he is said to be "super upset" about the breakup, a reconciliation is unlikely. "It was an amicable breakup," they said. "They had discussed ending their relationship. It wasn't sudden, it was a mutual decision. Getting back together is out of the question now." Another insider told Entertainment Tonight that Kardashian believes being single is not a good idea for her. is the right choice. "They had a lot of chemistry and still do, but she kind of wants to be single and date," the source said. "She still thinks he's the nicest, sweetest person in the world and there's no drama or anything weird between them now."
