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We're only a few weeks into 2026 and we already have our first unexpected celebrity relationship: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have arrived. Though, apparently things are very casual and it's a "friends with benefits" situation, so don't get too excited. That said, these two have a lot of history despite the fact that their relationship is pretty fresh. Keep reading for a deep dive on their timeline–plus how Lewis responded to those Kendall Jenner rumors.
September 2, 2015
Kim and Lewis are photographed for the first time (with Nicole Scherzinger and Kanye West) at theGQMen Of The Year awards. Obviously, they're both in relationships with other people, so the vibes are strictly platonic!
March 5, 2015
Kim and Kanye hang with Lewis again at the Balmain Aftershow Dinner during fashion week.
September 14, 2015
The internet starts speculating that Lewis and Kendall Jenner are dating, which he promptly denies, tellingE! News"Me and Kendall have been friends for a while, so we're just friends."
November 1, 2021
Kim and Lewis hang at theWSJ. Magazine2021 Innovator Awards. (Note: she was dating Pete Davidson at the time!)
December 31, 2025
Kim and Lewis both attend Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party in Aspen, but it's an event packed with celebrities so no one really pays any attention. Pics below....
January 28, 2026
Kim opens up about her dating life to Khloé Kardashian on her podcast, saying—when asked if she's with anyone—"Honestly, no. Isn't that crazy?" She adds, "I just feel like my kids need me. It's really hard when I have to put them to bed every night. I get them up. I take them to school. I get them ready. They sleep in my bed. I haven't had time — and I'm okay with that. I thought, 'You know what? I'm going to be studying. I won't have time. When I'm done, I'll open myself up.' I opened myself up. But it's just, I haven't found anyone. And that's okay."
February 1, 2026
News of Kim and Lewis' relationship leaks thanks toThe Sunrevealing they spent the previous night on a romantic mini getaway to the Cotswolds. An insider says "They had a couples massage booked in and had full use of the facilities for just the two of them. It was all kept very quiet—they clearly wanted to have some time for just the two of them. In the evening, they had dinner in a private room so they didn't have other guests around. Estelle Manor is an incredible place to have a date, it's so luxurious and glamorous."
The couple allegedly spend the night of February 1 in London at the Rosewood Hotel, and a sourcesays"it was 'Netflix and chill' vibes — and they couldn't have been happier. When Kim went out to her event, Lewis stayed at the hotel and waited for her to come back."
February 2, 2026
Kim and Lewis head to Paris and Kim's spotted heading to a date at Aqua Kyoto in a totally transparent catsuit.
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Meanwhile, a source tellsThe Sunthey spent "most of their time together in their room and ordered food there" and were trying to be low key, "using side entrances at hotels, or are using hotels which have underground car parks. They'll then use lifts straight to their room. It's like a military operation moving them from place to place but Kim has her two bodyguards and Lewis has his close protection officer on hand to help things run smoothly."
February 3, 2026
Daily Mailreports that Lewis and Kim's relationship is just "friends with benefits" and that "Lewis and Kim are not dating exclusively. He's not looking to settle down with anyone, including Kim, but they are very cool with embracing the rumors and having a friend with benefits vibe."
Another insider added that Kim and Lewis "has a very calm spirit and he has been there for Kim through her complex co-parenting situation with Kanye," but that he "isn't looking to be a stepdad, not looking to be the 'it' couple with Kim. Their schedules are so demanding right now so this set up works for them."
February 8, 2026
Kim and Lewis are spotted at the Super Bowl!
February 9, 2026
Fans think they hear Lewis in the background of this video!
February 11, 2026
A source tellsPeopleKim "feel safe" and she "genuinely enjoys spending time with him."
"There's a comfort level there, because they've known each other for years," they add. "Kim's gone on dates and met people over the years, but Lewis is the first guy she's really into in a long time. She always liked him. She's excited about their romantic connection."
That said, Kim is "just taking things moment by moment and seeing where it goes. Her life is very much centered in Los Angeles with her kids and work. She's not thinking about the future right now, or putting any pressure on it."
March 2, 2026
Lewis and Kim arespottedat Lake Powell by paps, and then they share photos from their trip.
Stay tuned for updates!
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