Kim Kardashian & Odell Beckham Jr. Split: “They Started as Friends and Still Are”
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. have reportedly called it quits.
The Keeping Up With the Kardarshians star and the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver have decided to go their separate ways seven months after speculations surfaced that the pair were dating. But there is no bad blood between the two a source reassured ET.
“Kim and Odell have always been open and honest about their future, whether that be together or separate. They had a good thing and there aren’t any hard feelings on either side. They started as friends and still are. They will continue to be respectful of each other’s spaces, careers, families, and friends,” the source said.
It was also reported that the Skims founder is “busy and hasn’t been putting any pressure on herself to be committed to anyone or in a serious relationship.”
For now, Kim’s focus is on “her kids and her businesses.”
“She’s not seriously dating anyone at the moment but [is] open to finding love again if she meets the right person,” the same person told the news outlet.
The mother-of-four and the Super Bowl champion first sparked romance rumors in September 2023. An insider reported to People that the two “are hanging out.” By October, the mogul laid down some ground rules during a Hulu episode, saying she has “age limits.” “I need just a little more age-appropriate. I need, like, 40s,” Kim declared.
However, the media personality and socialite was photographed with 31-year-old Beckham in March as they left the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
Reports suggest that the two go back even further. “Kim has been romantically involved with Odell since last summer and thought she had managed to keep it under wraps”, a source told Daily Mail. This decision was likely made to avoid “homewrecker” accusations from the public and backlash from Kanye.
Another insider told US Weekly, “Odell’s personality is much more private than Kardashian’s.” The insider went on to describe Odell’s character as low-key while Kim was more accustomed to the limelight.
“They have been friends for a long time and naturally vibe with one another. Things are just easy between them and he isn’t in it for the attention or spotlight,” the source explained.
This could be why we didn’t hear of their “exclusive” relationship until the two appeared together at the luxury hotel Wynn Las Vegas.
Prior to being linked to him, Kim was rumored to be dating retired football player Tom Brady. She was reportedly “seen during the day on the beach together and again dancing at night” at Michael Rubin’s Hampton’s 4th of July party. The reality TV star and football athlete denied the rumors.
According to a source, Kim and Tom are friendly with each other. Though they know the same business partners and friends, they aren’t dating.
In the meantime, the reality star has recently been sporting a total hair makeover. Her hair has been dyed a delicate pastel pink that is darker at the roots. Love life or not, we’re totally loving her new look.
