Kim kardashian and lewis hamilton's whirlwind romance: a timeline of their secret affair

Only a few months into 2026 and the celebrity world already has its first unexpected power couple: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton. Their relationship quietly began at the start of the year and has now gone public, sparking curiosity about how these two A-listers crossed paths.

A look at their relationship timeline

It all started with a casual encounter at the GQ Men Of The Year awards in 2014 when Kim, already in a relationship, and Lewis, with Nicole Scherzinger on his arm, took a photo together. Fast forward to 2021, they were spotted at the WSJ. Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards, with Kim then dating Pete Davidson.

Their relationship finally took off in late 2025 when both attended Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party in Aspen, but it wasn't until January 2026 that Kim spoke openly about her dating life, stating she was focused on her kids and had no time for romance.

Rumors began circulating in February when The Sun revealed the couple had enjoyed a romantic getaway to the Cotswolds, followed by a low-key date in Paris where Kim wore a totally sheer catsuit. Sources close to the pair noted they were trying to keep a low profile, using side entrances and hotel elevators to move around discreetly.

Kim and Lewis's relationship was further solidified when they were spotted at the Super Bowl in February, with insiders claiming Lewis had been in the background of a video Kim posted on Instagram earlier that month. A source told People that Kim