Fifteen years after his headline-making 72-day marriage to Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries is living a completely different life. Their lavish 2011 wedding, reportedly costing around $10 million, attracted more than 10 million viewers and became one of Hollywood’s biggest celebrity events. But just over two months later, the couple announced their split, leading to one of the entertainment world’s most talked-about divorces.

Although the marriage was brief, Humphries has always insisted it was real. In a 2019 essay, the former NBA player admitted he was unprepared for how dramatically fame would change his life. While acknowledging that reality TV can blur the lines between fact and fiction, he said his relationship with Kardashian was “100 percent real” despite years of public speculation.

After retiring from the NBA in 2017 following a 13-season career, Humphries shifted his focus away from basketball and celebrity life. Now worth an estimated $35 million, he has become an investor and franchise operator for Dave’s Hot Chicken, helping expand the fast-growing restaurant chain. Last year, he announced plans to open 30 more locations and regularly shares updates about the business with fans on social media.

Today, Humphries says he prefers staying out of the spotlight and focusing on his new career. He has described this chapter as a chance to build something meaningful away from the attention that once surrounded his personal life. While many still remember his short marriage to Kim Kardashian, the former athlete has quietly built a successful business life and appears to be enjoying a much more private future.