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Unhappily Ever After: Kim & Kris' Short-Lived Romance

After just 72 days of marriage, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphries. Take a look back at the rise and fall of their romance (26 Photos)

Lindsay Hahn on Oct 31, 2011 at 6:06PM

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Unhappily Ever After: Kim & Kris' Short-Lived Romance

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Sudden Split

On Oct. 31 -- after just 72 days of marriage -- Kim Kardashian shocked fans by filing for divorce from her husband, NBA player Kris Humphries, citing "irreconcilable differences." In a statement to E! News, the reality star said: "After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage. I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision. I had hoped this marriage was forever, but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best."

Read on to see how Kim and Kris met, fell in love, got married and split up -- all in less than than 10 months!