6 ways Kim Kardashian’s life changed after marrying Kanye West – from their four children and A-list friends to a US$2.1 billion fortune

As the Kimye divorce rumours intensify, STYLE looks at how the former reality TV star has reinvented herself as the entrepreneur behind KKW Beauty, an aspiring lawyer and mum of children North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm
We don’t know what’s harder to believe – the fact that Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kanye West actually lasted six years, or that it’s really the end of an era that entertained, amused and often shocked us. (We still have nightmares about the “pregnant couch dress” at the 2013 Met Gala.)

Whatever the reasons, there’s no doubt that Kim’s life was drastically changed when she married the era-defining musician and entrepreneur. As they apparently prepare to go their separate ways, here’s how Kim’s reality flipped after becoming Mrs West, from an expanding family to building on their empire.
Her adorable family

A high fashion makeover
Back in the day Kim was famous for many (er, many) things, but fashion wasn’t anywhere near the top of that list – until Kanye came along. “I always ask his opinion on everything and he always helps me put together my looks,” she explained at the time.