Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ whirlwind romance and 72-day marriage dominated the headlines in 2011. Their lavish wedding was watched by more than 10 million viewers and became one of the biggest pop culture moments of the year. But more than a decade later, Humphries chose a life away from Hollywood fame.The former NBA player, who was previously promoted to the world through Keeping Up with the Kardashians, now lives a relatively private life in Minnesota, where he focuses on building a business empire in the fast-food industry.
From reality TV fame to a quiet life in Minnesota
Humphries and Kardashian began dating in late 2010 before tying the knot in a lavish ceremony in August 2011. Their four-hour televised wedding special drew millions of viewers, but the marriage lasted just 72 days before Kim filed for divorce.What followed was an 18-month legal battle, with Humphries seeking an annulment for fraud while Kardashian pursued a divorce. The couple officially settled the case in June 2013, just days before Kim welcomed her first child, North West, with ex-boyfriend Kanye West.After the split, Humphries largely disappeared from the entertainment spotlight.
Kris Humphries now runs Dave’s Hot Chicken franchise:
After retiring from professional basketball, Humphries turned his attention to business. He is currently an investor and franchise owner of several Dave’s Hot Chicken outlets throughout Minnesota.Unlike his previous life surrounded by red carpets and celebrity events, Humphries has embraced a hands-on role in business. His social media regularly features updates from inside the restaurants, including menu tastings, store visits and interactions with customers.He also expanded the family’s involvement in the restaurant industry, with relatives operating other food franchises, including Five Guys and Crisp & Green locations.
Why did he choose to leave the spotlight?
Humphries has rarely spoken publicly about his marriage to Kardashian or his decision to step away from the limelight. However, after retiring from basketball, he admitted that he intended to live a quieter life.“Since I left the game, I tried to stay under the radar and work on a new phase of my life,” he said. “I developed a few businesses.”In announcing the launch of Dave’s Hot Chicken in Minnesota, he added, “Super excited to bring Dave’s Hot Chicken to Minnesota with my family. This is the best chicken ever! Get ready Minnesota.”
Kim Kardashian later admitted that she regrets how the marriage ended
While Humphries has largely kept quiet about the relationship, Kardashian has contemplated marriage several times over the years.During the last season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2021, she admitted that she was forced to go ahead with the wedding despite having doubts.“I thought, ‘Okay, we’re filming this for a TV show. If I leave, I’ll be known as the runaway bride forever,'” she said.Kardashian also revealed that she spent her and Humphries’ television earnings from the wedding special to have the lavish ceremony she had always dreamed of.After the divorce, Kardashian admitted that she didn’t handle the split well and said she tried to contact Humphries to apologize.“Absolutely [I owe an apology]and I tried. I’ve been trying to call him for months,” he said.
It’s a very different life now
While many former members of the Kardashian family continue to make headlines, Humphries remains out of the public eye.Now, instead of living the celebrity lifestyle once married to one of the biggest reality stars in the world, the former NBA player spends his time growing his restaurant business in Minnesota, a life that’s a world away from the Hollywood spotlight he experienced for a while.