Was Kim Kardashian’s Marriage to Kris Humphries a Scam?
The infamous 72-day marriage between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries has been the subject of controversy and speculation ever since it ended, leaving many to wonder if the marriage was all just a “scam”. Fans and critics alike were stunned by the abrupt split, but things took an even more dramatic turn when an anonymous “close friend” of the couple claimed that the wedding was nothing more than a “money-making scheme” from the very beginning.
A Lavish Wedding with Hidden Motives?
This mysterious friend, who chose to remain nameless, eagerly shared the details with the press, stating that Kim Kardashian never truly loved Kris Humphries and viewed him as nothing more than a “tool for profit.” According to this insider, the extravagant wedding was carefully staged to maximize profits. The wedding special, aired exclusively on E!, brought in record-breaking viewership, with the network hoping to cash in further by replaying the event multiple times. However, when Kim filed for divorce on October 31, those plans quickly fell apart.
E! Network’s Response and Financial Success
A spokesperson for E! expressed their shock over the sudden breakup, stating: “We were all surprised and saddened by this news. We continue to support Kim and Kris during this difficult time. The Kardashian family has always been open with us about every aspect of their lives, from joyful moments to intimate and painful ones.” Touching, isn’t it? But behind the emotional statement was a financial juggernaut.
The lavish wedding reportedly cost a staggering $10 million, but the returns were even more impressive—estimated at $18 million. A large portion of this came from the $15 million E! paid for the exclusive TV rights to the wedding. On top of that, Kim Kardashian raked in $1 million for exclusive honeymoon photos, and even her Las Vegas bachelorette party earned her $500,000. A quick calculation reveals that Kim made approximately $250,000 per day during her brief 72-day marriage.
Did Kris Humphries Profit Too?
While Kris Humphries didn’t directly profit from the divorce, he wasn’t exactly left empty-handed. Before marrying Kim, his basketball career earned him about $40,000 per game, but after the high-profile wedding, his earnings skyrocketed, nearly multiplying by ten. So, while Kim might have been the primary financial winner, Kris also enjoyed significant benefits from the increased media exposure.
Was It All for Show?
Many fans and critics speculate that the whirlwind marriage was nothing more than a strategic business move, given how lucrative it turned out to be. The idea that Kim’s marriage to Kris was a staged event has only fueled more speculation about how far the Kardashian family will go for publicity and profit.
