As ‘fame hungry’ Lewis Hamilton earns ‘power couple’ status with Kim Kardashian – here’s how their bank balances, A-list connections and wardrobes compare

Kim Kardashian is a well-known and successful woman, and it’s understandable why some men find her intimidating.

Reports suggest the 45-year-old reality star has finally found someone who meets her high standards, and is secretly dating Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton.

Forty-one-year-old Lewis has been friends with the Kardashians for years. He first met Kim Kardashian at the GQ Man of the Year Awards in 2014, and later became close with Kanye West and the Jenner family as well.

It’s interesting to note that Kim and Lewis seemed to have remarkably similar ideas about their ideal partners. Both of them highly valued strong family connections.

Despite appearances, sources at Daily Mail report that Kim and Lewis’s relationship may not be genuine, suggesting Lewis is seeking publicity. You can find more details about this here.

I have to say, even with all the rumors going around, Kim and Lewis really are a power couple. They’re both incredibly successful and well-connected – they’ve clearly got the money and the influence to match! It’s easy to see why everyone’s so fascinated by them.

So how do they compare? Daily Mail reveals all.  

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Finances 

Even though Kanye West had a reported net worth of $2.7 million, Kim Kardashian admitted she felt financially insecure during their marriage.

She shared that Kanye was known for impulsive spending, remembering instances where he unexpectedly bought and gifted several Lamborghinis at once.

Compared to others, Lewis’s net worth of $450 million is relatively modest. However, he frequently emphasizes the value of philanthropy and consistently donates significant portions of his fortune to charitable causes.

Okay, so Lewis Hamilton… he didn’t just become a Formula 1 legend, you guys. In 2021, he put a massive £20 million of his OWN money into Mission 44, which is basically his charity. It’s incredible! He started it to make sure everyone has a fair shot at education, and he’s really focused on getting more people from all backgrounds into STEM fields – you know, science, tech, engineering, and math. It’s all about giving young people the power to fight against unfairness and build better lives. Honestly, it just makes me admire him even more!

Lewis Hamilton, the wealthiest athlete in Britain, has previously expressed his concern about the gap between the rich and the poor.

In a recent interview on the On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty, he shared that a constant struggle for him is the significant gap between the rich and the poor – a problem that has existed for centuries.

‘When you drive around L.A., there’s still so many people living on the streets.

It’s unreasonable for anyone to accumulate billions of dollars. There should be a cap on personal wealth, as there are enough resources to provide for everyone’s needs.

Kim is a billionaire – her net worth is $1.9 billion – and she’s also donated millions to various charities over the years.

She’s careful with her money and keeps a close watch on her finances, as she previously shared with Wealthsimple.

I handle all aspects of things – I oversee everything, approve all payments, and make sure no detail is overlooked. That’s just how I was raised – to be completely involved and in control.

Having someone else manage your bills can be really useful for making sure they’re paid on time. However, if you rely on them too much, you might lose track of your finances and what you need to do, particularly if you tend to spend a lot and enjoy a lavish lifestyle.

Social circle

I’ve been following Lewis Hamilton for years, and it’s amazing to see how far he’s come! One of the things that always stuck with me was how Justin Bieber reached out to personally congratulate Lewis after his incredible win at the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix. It was a really cool moment, and it started a friendship that’s lasted over a decade now!

Lewis and Brazilian footballer Neymar have been close friends for a long time, often referring to each other as ‘brothers’.

Before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Neymar gave Lewis Hamilton a special gift: a pair of custom PUMA soccer boots and a heartfelt message.

In a video message, he greeted Lewis and explained he’d asked PUMA to send him a gift representing their shared qualities: speed, style, and a bold look.

‘I hope you really like the gift and enjoy Brazil. We are in this together, I love you, miss you.’

Neymar and Kim Kardashian are friends, and they worked together when he appeared in the advertising campaign for her first SKIMS menswear line in 2023.

Lewis also has a strong bond with another sporting icon, David Beckham. 

Lewis and David are frequently seen together at entertainment industry gatherings, and Lewis has said David motivated him to get involved in sports.

Lewis also has friendships with the likes of Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Drake, and Elton John.

Despite his success, he maintains he doesn’t get caught up in the typical Hollywood scene, explaining in a BBC Sports column: ‘A lot of people assume I’m constantly surrounded by celebrities, but that’s really not the case…’

My job lets me meet amazing people – I’ve met Tom Cruise, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington, for example. But it’s unusual to actually have celebrities join me at the racetrack.

‘Most of the time, my family and friends are there.’

I’m always amazed by Kim’s incredible circle of friends! She’s close to so many amazing women – Paris Hilton, Lauren Sanchez, and La La Anthony are just a few of the A-listers she hangs out with. It’s a really impressive group!

Kim and Paris have had an on-again, off-again relationship ever since Kim worked as Paris’s assistant and stylist on the reality show, The Simple Life.

Although Kim Kardashian’s rise to fame caused a strain on their friendship – famously highlighted by Paris Hilton’s critical comment about Kim’s appearance – they’ve been close again since they repaired their relationship in 2014.

I’m a big fan of Kim, and it was so lovely to see her supporting Lauren! She’s clearly close to Lauren, and even went to her hen party before Lauren married Jeff Bezos. It just shows what a good friend Kim is!

According to a source, Kim is fond of Lauren because she’s genuine, supportive, and never tries to outshine her, always offering kind words.

Kim appreciates that Lauren isn’t competitive. Lauren isn’t interested in fame or building a public image – she’s happy being herself.

I’ve been watching Kim and La La’s friendship blossom since they first met back in 2009 at a group dinner. It was so fun seeing La La pop up on ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ all the time after that – they clearly hit it off!

La La said of their bond: ‘She’s an amazing friend. She offers great advice, style tips.

We consistently support each other, and I believe you’ll always be that kind of friend – someone who offers help and understanding. We’re true friends, and we’ll always be there for one another, through thick and thin.

Kim has often expressed gratitude for her friends, saying she wouldn’t be where she is today without their incredible support.

I realize now that I’ve probably never felt the need for therapy because I’m incredibly lucky to have such amazing friends who are always there for me.

Career 

Since joining Formula 1 with McLaren in 2007, Lewis has become a global sports icon. He quickly achieved success, winning his first championship in 2008, and then moved to Mercedes, where he led a period of unprecedented success.

In 2020, he achieved a historic feat by matching Michael Schumacher’s record of seven World Championship titles. No other drivers in the sport have won more championships than these two.

In the same year, Lewis also received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for the second time, and in 2021, King Charles knighted him.

Kim is most famous for being a star on the hit reality TV show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

Yet in the 19 years since the show launched, Kim has taken on a number of different career paths. 

Kim Kardashian began KKW Beauty in 2017, followed by KKW Fragrance, but her brand SKIMS is generally seen as her biggest and most well-regarded success.

Kim started her shapewear company in 2019, and it’s now worth over $4 billion. Celebrities like Kate Moss, Megan Fox, and Sabrina Carpenter have all appeared in ads for the brand.

She’s currently pursuing a career in law, inspired by her father, Robert Kardashian, who was well-known for defending O.J. Simpson in the 1995 murder trial.

In December 2021, Kim successfully passed the First-Year Law Students’ Examination—often called the ‘baby bar’—which was a significant step towards her goal of becoming a lawyer. It took her four attempts to pass the exam.

She’s now preparing for the California bar exam, which is famous for being extremely difficult and having one of the lowest success rates in the country.

She failed the exam last year but has vowed to keep trying.  

Past loves  

Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger, of the Pussycat Dolls, had a famously turbulent relationship that lasted from 2007 to 2015.

The couple’s final breakup was reportedly caused by the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship, as Lewis’s extensive travel schedule for Formula 1 put a strain on things.

Ugh, when I heard they split back in 2015, I was absolutely heartbroken! Nicole said it was the toughest thing they ever had to do, but they decided it together, which…okay, fine. But still! She said they both just wanted the other to be happy, and honestly, it just made me sadder. Like, can’t they just be happy together?! It killed me, seriously.

Since then, the F1 star has been linked to the likes of Rita Ora, Sofia Vergara and Shakira.  

Meanwhile, Kim’s love life has regularly played out in front of the cameras. 

The reality star has gone through three marriages. Her first husband was Damon Thomas, and they divorced in 2003 after being married for three years.

She also famously married NBA player Kris Humphries, but the marriage only lasted 72 days and ended in divorce in 2013.

She married rapper Kanye West in 2014, and together they had four children – North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm – before divorcing in 2021.

Following her relationship with Kanye West, the actress dated Pete Davidson in 2022. She then began dating Odell Beckham Jr. in September 2023, but they split up in April 2024.

Fashion 

Lewis is famous for his unique fashion sense, which he developed as a child by getting inspiration from magazines, movies, and music videos.

Inspired by icons like Cab Calloway and André Leon Talley, Lewis started developing his unique style. He’d find affordable designer clothes at thrift stores, which helped him build confidence and discover his true self.

Lewis Hamilton described feeling pressured to conform to the uncomfortable and outdated fashion norms expected of Formula 1 drivers. He then explained how he decided to express his own style and wear what he preferred to races.

He shared with Vogue that when he first joined Formula 1, he was restricted to wearing only suits and team-branded clothing, which he found very uncomfortable and prevented him from expressing his personality.

Finally, I felt brave enough to stand up for myself and tell them I wanted to wear what I liked when I went to the track. I made it clear that I wasn’t going anywhere and wouldn’t change my style. There was a strong negative reaction to this.

Kim credits ex-husband Kanye with helping her to learn about fashion. 

I remember hearing her speak a few years ago, and she shared something that really stuck with me. She always believed she had a great sense of style, but then her husband gently told her it wasn’t quite hitting the mark! It was so relatable, and honestly, a really funny story.

He was incredibly kind and helped me completely reorganize my closet. I realized I had an unbelievable amount of shoes – around 250 pairs! After we finished, I only kept two pairs, and it actually made me tear up.

Kim added that later, Kanye surprised her with a wardrobe full of new clothing. 

She remembered seeing clothes from designers she didn’t recognize, such as Lanvin and Givenchy.

‘I wanted to learn. I wasn’t offended when he said that. When he did that he wanted to teach me.’

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