01of 23August 2009: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom meetDenise Truscello/WireImageKardashian and Odom’s whirlwind romance began after the two met at a party for fellow NBA player Ron Artest in August 2009.“With her, I was like, ‘If I do what I normally do, I’m going to lose her,'” Odom told Playboy. “And if I lose her, I think it’s going to hurt a lot. Right then and there, I knew. We were together every day.”
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August 2009: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom meet
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Kardashian and Odom’s whirlwind romance began after the two met at a party for fellow NBA player Ron Artest in August 2009.
“With her, I was like, ‘If I do what I normally do, I’m going to lose her,'” Odom told Playboy. “And if I lose her, I think it’s going to hurt a lot. Right then and there, I knew. We were together every day.”
02of 23September 2009: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom get engagedJake Holly/StartraksIt only took a few weeks for the pair to take the next step in their relationship, which was getting engaged.“It may seem like it’s a quickie wedding to everyone else, but Khloé knows what she wants,” a source close to the coupletold 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.“Cameras caught the official proposal on an episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashiansin September 2009.
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September 2009: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom get engaged
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It only took a few weeks for the pair to take the next step in their relationship, which was getting engaged.
“It may seem like it’s a quickie wedding to everyone else, but Khloé knows what she wants,” a source close to the coupletold 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.”
Cameras caught the official proposal on an episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashiansin September 2009.
03of 23September 27, 2009: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom get marriedJake Holly/StratracksNine days after getting engaged, Kardashian and Odomtied the knotin a lavish Beverly Hills ceremony held at the home of family friend and music producer Irving Azoff.“It was quick,” Odom said of getting hitched. “I guess that just added to the speculation — ‘Why can’t they wait …’ I didn’t want to wait.”
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September 27, 2009: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom get married
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Nine days after getting engaged, Kardashian and Odomtied the knotin a lavish Beverly Hills ceremony held at the home of family friend and music producer Irving Azoff.
“It was quick,” Odom said of getting hitched. “I guess that just added to the speculation — ‘Why can’t they wait …’ I didn’t want to wait.”
04of 23January 5, 2011: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom costar on a new reality showDimitrios Kambouris/E/NBCU/GettyAfter the couple tied the knot, Kardashian and Odom signed on to costar on the new reality showKhloé & Lamar, focusing on their life together and the first year of their marriage.The series debuted on April 10, 2011, and lasted two seasons. The final episode aired on May 13, 2012.
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January 5, 2011: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom costar on a new reality show
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After the couple tied the knot, Kardashian and Odom signed on to costar on the new reality showKhloé & Lamar, focusing on their life together and the first year of their marriage.
The series debuted on April 10, 2011, and lasted two seasons. The final episode aired on May 13, 2012.
05of 23July 10, 2013: Khloé Kardashian defends Lamar Odom after cheating rumors surfaceTodd Williamson/WireImageIn July 2013, the pair were confronted with a slew of rumors claiming Odom had been unfaithful to his wife after playing a game for the Dallas Mavericks.Kardashian and Odom stood together, with the reality star tweeting in support of her husband after tabloid reports surfaced of Odom cheating.
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July 10, 2013: Khloé Kardashian defends Lamar Odom after cheating rumors surface
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In July 2013, the pair were confronted with a slew of rumors claiming Odom had been unfaithful to his wife after playing a game for the Dallas Mavericks.
Kardashian and Odom stood together, with the reality star tweeting in support of her husband after tabloid reports surfaced of Odom cheating.
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07of 23December 13, 2013: Khloé Kardashian files for divorce from Lamar OdomXposureMonths of speculationabout Odom’s substance-abuse issues — which led to a DUI arrest in August and a stint in rehab shortly after, plus a very public cheating scandal — put an irrevocable strain on the couple’s marriage. As a result, Kardashian filed for divorce in December 2013, exactly four years after their televised wedding hitE!
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December 13, 2013: Khloé Kardashian files for divorce from Lamar Odom
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Months of speculationabout Odom’s substance-abuse issues — which led to a DUI arrest in August and a stint in rehab shortly after, plus a very public cheating scandal — put an irrevocable strain on the couple’s marriage. As a result, Kardashian filed for divorce in December 2013, exactly four years after their televised wedding hitE!
08of 23October 2014: Lamar Odom does not respond to Khloé Kardashian’s divorce filingClint Brewer/Splash News OnlineTen months later, Odom still had not filed a response to Kardashian’s petition for divorce.“He needs to sign papers, and he won’t,” a source close to the Kardashianstold PEOPLEin October 2014. “He disappears here and there, and she can’t find him. She just wants to move on.“The source said that Kardashian had not “seen or heard from” Odom “in several weeks.”
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October 2014: Lamar Odom does not respond to Khloé Kardashian’s divorce filing
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Ten months later, Odom still had not filed a response to Kardashian’s petition for divorce.
“He needs to sign papers, and he won’t,” a source close to the Kardashianstold PEOPLEin October 2014. “He disappears here and there, and she can’t find him. She just wants to move on.”
The source said that Kardashian had not “seen or heard from” Odom “in several weeks.”
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June 14, 2015: Khloé Kardashian says she will be there for Lamar Odom after the death of his best friend
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Although Kardashian and Odom were still going through divorce proceedings, she vowed to be there for her estranged husband. “This is all just really upsetting,” Kardashian said onKUWTKupon finding out the tragic news. “He’s distraught and devastated. Lamar has suffered so much loss in his life. I’m always going to be there for Lamar, especially when something as tragic as this happens.”
10of 23July 21, 2015: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom finalize their divorceValerie Macon/Getty; Dmac/FameflynetAfter plenty of back-and-forth, Kardashian and Odom officially signed their divorce papers in July 2015 on what she referred to as “such a crazy day.” Kardashian was alsocandid about the painful splitin the September/October issue ofComplex.“I miss what we had — things we got to do together are just memories. I like looking back and holding on to that stuff,” she said. “I definitely miss it, and there’s times I’ll get so sentimental and so sad, but this had to happen for some reason. I’ll figure it out over time. Someone will give me that answer eventually.”
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July 21, 2015: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom finalize their divorce
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After plenty of back-and-forth, Kardashian and Odom officially signed their divorce papers in July 2015 on what she referred to as “such a crazy day.” Kardashian was alsocandid about the painful splitin the September/October issue ofComplex.
“I miss what we had — things we got to do together are just memories. I like looking back and holding on to that stuff,” she said. “I definitely miss it, and there’s times I’ll get so sentimental and so sad, but this had to happen for some reason. I’ll figure it out over time. Someone will give me that answer eventually.”
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August 12, 2015: Lamar Odom confronts Khloé Kardashian outside L.A. gym
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A source told PEOPLE that Kardashian had to change her phone numbers several weeks before the confrontation because Odom would not stop calling. “She’s also worried about Lamar,“said a source close to the star.
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October 13, 2015: Khloé Kardashian rushes to Lamar Odom’s side after he is found unconscious in a brothel
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“Lamar is still fighting,” a source tells PEOPLE of Odom, who reportedly had cocaine and opiates in his system. “It’s a waiting game right now. The first 48 hours will tell a lot.”
13of 23October 21, 2015: Khloé Kardashian calls off divorce from Lamar OdomFameFlynetAs the former NBA player recovered after suffering from a drug overdose, Kardashiancalled off the protected divorce proceedingsfrom Odom.“This is a very delicate and difficult time for both Lamar and Khloé, and the most sensible thing to do at such a time is not make any big moves and put everything on hold,” a source told PEOPLE.
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October 21, 2015: Khloé Kardashian calls off divorce from Lamar Odom
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As the former NBA player recovered after suffering from a drug overdose, Kardashiancalled off the protected divorce proceedingsfrom Odom.
“This is a very delicate and difficult time for both Lamar and Khloé, and the most sensible thing to do at such a time is not make any big moves and put everything on hold,” a source told PEOPLE.
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March 2016: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom spend time together after his hospitalization
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In March, Odom spent time with Kardashian and her family, and the two enjoyed a meal together at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. But after he was spotted drinking at a bar with friends, a source told PEOPLE Kardashian was “very worried about Lamar and his behavior, but Lamar refuses to listen to her.”
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May 26, 2016: Khloé Kardashian files for divorce from Lamar Odom again
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“This was always the plan,” a source told PEOPLE. “The divorce has never been officially off. Khloé was waiting for the timing to be right.”
16of 23December 17, 2016: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom’s divorce is finalizedAfter two divorce filings, Kardashian and Odom’s divorcewas finalizedin December 2016, and they were declared legally single on Dec. 17. Kardashian restored her maiden name after the divorce.
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December 17, 2016: Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom’s divorce is finalized
After two divorce filings, Kardashian and Odom’s divorcewas finalizedin December 2016, and they were declared legally single on Dec. 17. Kardashian restored her maiden name after the divorce.
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January 12, 2017: Lamar Odom says he wants Khloé Kardashian back
Host Dr. Travis Stork asked Odom in the clip, “Going forward when you look at your life ahead of you, what are you looking forward to?” After a brief pause, Odom responded, “Umm, honestly, I want my wife back.”
18of 23October 4, 2017: Lamar Odom wishes pregnant Khloé Kardashian wellDuring an episode of Complex’sEveryday Struggleon Oct. 4, 2017, Odomspoke about his relationshipwith Kardashian, who had revealed that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend and Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson.When asked if he was “still cool” with Kardashian, Odom answered, “I mean, from a distance.““I wish her well,” he added. “Still got love for her.”
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October 4, 2017: Lamar Odom wishes pregnant Khloé Kardashian well
During an episode of Complex’sEveryday Struggleon Oct. 4, 2017, Odomspoke about his relationshipwith Kardashian, who had revealed that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend and Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson.
When asked if he was “still cool” with Kardashian, Odom answered, “I mean, from a distance.”
“I wish her well,” he added. “Still got love for her.”
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June 14, 2019: Khloé Kardashian congratulates Lamar Odom on the success of his book
Odom shareda lengthy poston Instagram about the success of hismemoir,Darkness to Light— which landed the No. 6 spot on theNew York TimesBest Seller list in the Sports and Fitness category — and specifically thanked Kardashian.
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October 8, 2019: Lamar Odom says he and Khloé Kardashian are meant to be friends
“Well, I think we’ve both matured over time,” Odom said of himself and his former wife. “I wish her all the best.”
“She’s a mother now, and she took care of me for four years, so I know she won’t have any problems taking care of a child,” he added. “But I wish her all the best. It’s just meant for us to be friends.”
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March 3, 2021: Lamar Odom binge-watches his reality show costarring Khloé Kardashian
On March 3, 2021, Odom posted anow-deleted Instagram videoof him going down memory lane and watching a marathon ofKhloé & Lamar.
“It’s crazy — time flies,” he said in the video. “This is theLamar & Khloe[sic] marathon, so I just wanted to give a shout-out toE!for giving me the opportunity, a shout-out to my ex-wife,Kris Jenner, Kim [Kardashian], for giving me the opportunity.”
22of 23February 1, 2022: Lamar Odom says he misses Khloé Kardashian on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’Over five years after their divorce was finalized, Odomshared his feelingsabout Kardashian during his stint on the reality seriesCelebrity Big Brother.In asneak peekof the season 3 premiere ofCelebrity Big Brother, Odom told fellow houseguest Todrick Hall, “I dreamt [about] my ex-wife last night.““Do you guys still talk?” Hall asked when he recognized Odom was talking about Kardashian. “No, I miss her so much,” Odom replied. “I wish I could take that time back.”
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February 1, 2022: Lamar Odom says he misses Khloé Kardashian on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’
Over five years after their divorce was finalized, Odomshared his feelingsabout Kardashian during his stint on the reality seriesCelebrity Big Brother.
In asneak peekof the season 3 premiere ofCelebrity Big Brother, Odom told fellow houseguest Todrick Hall, “I dreamt [about] my ex-wife last night.”
“Do you guys still talk?” Hall asked when he recognized Odom was talking about Kardashian. “No, I miss her so much,” Odom replied. “I wish I could take that time back.”
23of 23March 2022: Lamar Odom says he want to reconnect with Kim KardashianOnce again,Odom brought Kardashian uponCelebrity Big Brotherin a conversation with costarsCynthia Bailey,Carson Kressleyand Miesha “Cupcake” Tate.“I’ve never thought about getting married again,” Odom said. “I didn’t treat that good woman right.“He added that he would try his “damnedest” to reconnect with Kardashian after he left the Big Brother house.“I would probably just want to take her to dinner,” he shared. “It would be a blessing just to be in her presence to just tell her I’m sorry and what a fool I was. She has the right to never see me again for the things I put her through, but time moves on, and people change. I would say I’m a lot more loyal now.”
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March 2022: Lamar Odom says he want to reconnect with Kim Kardashian
Once again,Odom brought Kardashian uponCelebrity Big Brotherin a conversation with costarsCynthia Bailey,Carson Kressleyand Miesha “Cupcake” Tate.
“I’ve never thought about getting married again,” Odom said. “I didn’t treat that good woman right.”
He added that he would try his “damnedest” to reconnect with Kardashian after he left the Big Brother house.
“I would probably just want to take her to dinner,” he shared. “It would be a blessing just to be in her presence to just tell her I’m sorry and what a fool I was. She has the right to never see me again for the things I put her through, but time moves on, and people change. I would say I’m a lot more loyal now.”
source: people.com
