Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have emerged as one of celebrity culture’s most-talked-about couples. The pair first made a public appearance together at the Super Bowl on Feb. 8. Their long-standing friendship dates back to a 2014 GQ Men of the Year awards meeting in London. It wasn’t until 2026, however, that they began dating.
Kardashian first shot to widespread public attention in 2007 following the leak of a private tape. Rather than retreat from the spotlight, she parlayed the notoriety into a platform — most notably, helping launch the family’s breakout reality series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” which debuted that same year. Before her rise to fame, she was known primarily as a stylist and close friend of Paris Hilton.
Kardashian’s ascent from reality TV personality to business mogul is a study in leveraging celebrity. Her marriage to rapper Kanye West and subsequent high-profile divorce brought years of tabloid attention, but it was her shapewear brand, Skims, that cemented her status as a serious entrepreneur. Over time, she transitioned from brand ambassador to brand owner. As of 2026, her net worth is estimated at approximately $1.9 billion, according to Forbes. The bulk of it is tied to equity in her fashion and business ventures.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the majority of Kardashian’s net worth comes from her approximately one-third stake in Skims. In November 2025, Skims raised $225 million at a valuation of $5 billion. At that level, her stake is worth roughly $1.67 billion on paper. Her real estate holdings — including the family’s Hidden Hills, California, mansion, which she paid $23 million to retain following her divorce from Kanye West.
Hamilton, meanwhile, stands as the most decorated driver in Formula One history. The 41-year-old, seven-time world champion moved to Ferrari in 2025 after 12 years with Mercedes’ F1 team. Year 1 at Ferrari did not go well on the track. Hamilton failed to make a podium for the first time in his 19-year F1 career, according to Sportico, and he took to social media to reset expectations heading into the 2026 season.
“I’m re-set and refreshed. I’m not going anywhere, so stick with me,” he wrote. He added, “For a moment, I forgot who I was, but thanks to you and your support, you’re not going to see that mindset again. I know what needs to be done. This is going to be one hell of a season. I’ve given everything to be here today. Let’s go, team!!!”
Hamilton’s income extends well beyond his racing salary. He has been a global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger since March 2018 and has maintained a long-term partnership with Monster Energy since 2017.
Sportico ranked Kardashian’s beau Hamilton No. 11 on its list of highest-paid athletes. His career earnings total an estimated $880 million since his F1 rookie year in 2007, and he became the first F1 driver to earn $100 million in a single season. When news of his transfer to Ferrari was confirmed in February 2024, Ferrari’s share price surged more than 10% on the New York Stock Exchange, adding roughly $7 billion to the company’s market capitalization.