Kim Kardashian says she was almost a ‘runaway bride’ – and reveals her one regret
Kim Kardashian West has said she almost became a “runaway bride” before her 72-day marriage to basketball player Kris Humphries.
The reality star told a Keeping Up With The Kardashians reunion special she had cold feet before tying the knot, but denied claims the wedding was a ploy to boost ratings.
Kardashian West married Humphries in August 2011 but filed for divorce that October.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were only married for 72 days
She revealed her mother, Kris Jenner, had offered her an escape route on the eve of the wedding but she feared being “known as the runaway bride forever”.
“I felt like I was going to let everyone down,” she said, admitting she felt “pressured” to go through with it.
The 40-year-old said she realised she had made the wrong decision when she arrived in Italy for the honeymoon and was “miserable” when they returned to New York, even commenting that her then-husband’s size 17 shoes made her feel claustrophobic.
She said she “absolutely” owes Humphries an apology and explained he was very “faith-based” so had wanted an annulment.
“The only legal way to get an annulment is if fraud is involved. So he marked fraud to get an annulment,” she said, although this decision fuelled rumours the wedding was a stunt.
The TV star was sitting down with her sisters for a reunion of their show following its end last week after 14 years.
She also discussed her marriage to Kanye West, which ended in February after six years.
Kim Kardashian says Kanye West is still ‘family’
Asked why the pair split, Kardashian West refused to offer any details but said: “I honestly don’t think I would say it here on TV, but it was not one specific thing that happened on either part.
“It was just a general difference of opinions on a few things that led to this decision and in no way would I want someone to think I didn’t give it my all, or not really try.”
She added the pair have an “amazing co-parenting” arrangement, saying: “I will forever be Kanye’s biggest fan. He’s the father of my kids. Kanye will always be family.”
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The star also revealed her infamous sex tape – released before KUWTK aired in 2007 – was her one regret.
“That is something I have to live with for the rest of my life. That is something that’s like, held over my head,” she said.
“I try not to have any regrets but it’s probably the one thing I wish didn’t exist and if I could erase any of the stupid things I’ve done in life, that’s probably it.
“And it’s more so from being a mum than anything.”
The United States and European Union have agreed a trade deal, says Donald Trump.
The announcement was made as the US president met European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen at one of his golf resorts in Scotland.
Speaking after talks in Turnberry, Mr Trump said the EU deal was the “biggest deal ever made” and it will be “great for cars”.
The US will impose 15% tariffs on EU goods into America, after Mr Trump had threatened a 30% levy.
He said there will be an EU investment of $600bn in the US, the bloc will buy $750bn in US energy and will also purchase US military equipment.
Mr Trump had earlier said the main sticking point was “fairness”, citing barriers to US exports of cars and agriculture.
He went into the talks demanding fairer trade with the 27-member EU and threatening steep tariffs to achieve that, while insisting the US will not go below 15% import taxes.
For months, Mr Trump has threatened most of the world with large tariffs in the hope of shrinking major US trade deficits with many key trading partners, including the EU.
Ms von der Leyen said the agreement would include 15% tariffs across the board, saying it would help rebalance trade between the two large trading partners.
In case there was no deal and the US had imposed 30% tariffs from 1 August, the EU has prepared counter-tariffs on €93bn (£81bn) of US goods.
Ahead of their meeting on Sunday, Ms von der Leyen described Mr Trump as a “tough negotiator and dealmaker”.
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At least 11 people have been stabbed at a Walmart supermarket in Michigan, with six in a critical condition.
Officials say a suspect is in custody – and at this stage, it is believed the attack was a “random act” that involved a folding-style knife near the checkout area.
Sheriff Michael Shea told reporters: “Eleven is 11 too many, but thank God it wasn’t more.”
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The suspect, who is from Michigan, is not known to police – and was captured within three minutes thanks to “citizen involvement”.
The attack unfolded in Traverse City – and Tiffany DeFell, who was in the car park at the time, described scenes of chaos.
“It was really scary. Me and my sister were just freaking out,” she said. “This is something you see out of the movies.”
Beyond the six people in a critical condition, it is believed the remaining five were seriously hurt. All 11 are still being treated in hospital.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said: “Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence.”
A Walmart spokesperson added that the retailer is working closely with law enforcement.
“Violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we’re thankful for the swift action of first responders,” a statement said.
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At this stage, the ages of the victims is unclear – but it is not thought any of the victims were Walmart employees.
Traverse City is about 255 miles northwest of Detroit.
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