Khloe Kardashian and her ex-husband, Lamar Odom, have been divorced since 2016, naturally making many curious about the reason behind their split. Fans’ curiosity has only grown stronger ever since The Kardashians Season 6 featured their unexpected reunion. During this, Kardashian made some shocking revelations and reflected on their past relationship. Since then, many have become eager to delve deeper into their personal lives. So, here are the details.
Who was Khloe Kardashian married to?
Kardashian was married to Lamar Odom.
After knowing each other for a couple of weeks, the duo quickly got engaged in September 2009. Their proposal was televised on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Nine days later, they eventually got married at a family friend, Irving Azoff’s home, in a grand ceremony in Beverly Hills. After marriage, their relationship faced problems when a wide range of rumors about Odom’s cheating surfaced. Moreover, Odom’s substance abuse issues caused further strain in their marriage. After a few months, Kardashian filed for divorce without citing a reason.
However, in a recent episode of Khloé in Wonderland podcast, she opened up about her ex-husband’s struggles with drug addiction during the off-season and how she tried her best to help him overcome it. When he was summoned to play for Team USA, she encouraged him to join the team to keep him away from addiction. Despite her efforts to improve his life, she realized that “he just wasn’t in that place.” After much thought, she made the difficult decision to part ways with him.
What is Lamar Odom’s job?
Odom is a former basketball player.
During his run, he has been associated with NFL teams including Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. He has made a prominent contribution to the Lakers, winning back-to-back two NBA championships in 2009 and 2010, respectively. In 2011, he also became NBA Sixth Man of the Year. After being released from the Clippers and failing to secure another NBA contract, he played for the Spanish league team Laboral Kutxa Baskonia. Later, he retired due to personal reasons and struggles with drug addiction.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom’s relationship history
In August 2009, Kardashian and Odom crossed paths at a party hosted by NBA player Ron Artest. They instantly connected and quickly entered a relationship, getting engaged within weeks, which sparked suspicions about their rushed romance. A source told People, “She and Lamar started talking about getting married really soon after they met. They knew this was it, and they’re just having fun with this whirlwind.”
