Kim Kardashian stunned fans as she landed the cover of GQ’s Men Of The Year issue.
The 43-year-old reality star was one of three cover stars on the US edition ahead of Thursday night’s awards ceremony, which honors a selection of people who have shaped culture, fashion, entertainment and sports in 2023.
Kim was named Tycoon of the Year following the launch of Skims menswear and posed in an androgynous suit and tie for the cover spread. She posted on Instagram: “Hello! I’m the GQ Man of the Year!’
She is not the first woman to cover the annual issue, following Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and Scarlett Johansson.
But upon hearing the comments, fans expressed their astonishment at the news, writing: “I just feel like this is hurting successful men yuck.” “And that ladies and gentlemen… is why America is now laughed at around the world. “Absolutely fucking embarrassing”; “But…you’re not a man.” Hahaha, I’m confused all the time.
Confusing: Kim Kardashian has stunned fans after landing the cover of GQ’s Men Of The Year issue and being named the magazine’s Tycoon of the Year
Confusing: Kim was one of three cover stars on the US edition ahead of Thursday night’s awards ceremony, which honors a selection of people who have shaped culture in 2023
Others added: “I think this is super insensitive.” We are a society that still fights for women’s rights, doesn’t allow transgender people in women’s sports, and doesn’t want transgender men promoting women’s clothing and bras. But we go out and make a woman, Kim K, MAN of the year? And somehow that’s okay? No, I don’t like the double standards.’
In 2018, Rose McGowan became the first woman ever to win GQ’s Man of the Year award and received the Inspiration award for her work on the #MeToo movement.
In addition to Kim, Jacob Elordi and rapper Travis Scott also landed on US covers this year.
In her GQ cover interview, Kim revealed how her parents’ divorce helped her cope with her split from ex-husband Kanye West.
The reality star, who ended her marriage to the 46-year-old rapper – with whom she has four children – in 2021, admitted that it was okay to be “vulnerable” without having to say anything negative about her former partner.
On the cover of GQ’s 28th annual “Men of the Year” issue, she recalled how her parents made her and her siblings feel “loved and heard” during their painful separation, which they did with hers had tried with his own children.
Kim’s parents Kris and Robert Kardashian were married for 13 years and shared children Kim, Kourtney, 44, Khloe, 39, and Robert Jr., 36, before splitting in 1991.
She told the publication: “I thought about how my parents treated us.”
“I just remember them being open… At the end of the day, what matters is that kids feel loved and heard.” You want to be sensitive because they’re still kids and it’s hard to go through that, no matter the situation Dude.”
Adding, “You have to make sure you only go to a level that they can understand.” It’s okay to show a vulnerable side. You never turn a negative side.’
Last year, Kim explained that she had tried to protect her children from “all the crazy shit” that comes with Kanye’s public outbursts, but insisted that she would be “ready” to respond if they asked them in the future would question.
The mother of four broke down in tears while discussing her public divorce on the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, comparing her children’s lives to her own while being raised by father Robert.
Kim cried as she said, “I had the best father.” I don’t want to get emotional. For me it was just a day. It is difficult. Damn, like co-parenting, it’s really fucking hard, you know?
“So if they don’t know what’s being said or what’s going on in the world, why would I ever bring that energy to them?” You know, that’s some serious adult shit. That they are not ready to deal with it.
“And when they are, we’ll have those conversations and I’ll be so prepared, but until then I’ll do everything I can to keep their lives as normal as possible.”
Kanye and Kim began dating in 2012. The couple tied the knot in 2014 and have four children together: daughters North, 10, and Chicago, 5, and sons Psalm, 4, and Saint, 7.
Candid: The reality star, who split from the rapper, with whom she has four children, in 2021, said it was okay to be “vulnerable” without having to say anything negative about her former partner (pictured with Kanye in 2016)
Mother: Kim filed for divorce from the rapper in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences and initially agreeing to joint custody before a breakdown in 2022 that left the former couple at odds over their children: daughters North (10). ) and Chicago (5) as well as their sons Psalm, four, and Saint, seven
Dad: When she graced the cover of GQ’s 28th annual Men of the Year issue, she recalled how her parents made her and her siblings feel “loved and heard” during their painful separation, which She also tried with her own children (LR) Kourtney and Robert, Khloe, Kim and Robert Jr. in 2003
Moving on: Mother Kris pictured with her second husband Bruce Jenner – now Caitlyn – in 1991
Kim filed for divorce from the rapper in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences and initially agreeing to shared custody before a split in 2022 that saw the former couple argue over the children.
She also told Vogue Italia in May, “When it has something to do with the father of my children and I’m upset, I try not to show so much emotion.”
“I have to be prepared to explain why I’m upset, and it might not be appropriate for them to know.” There’s nothing worse than “You’ll understand when you’re older.” I don’t want to be that person. ‘
Elsewhere in the interview, her sister Khloe said that since the split, Kim had found a “new confidence” and “different security in herself” and didn’t believe that power was “in someone else’s hands.”
Meanwhile, childhood friend Allison Statter gushed about how proud she was of her pal for bravely ending the marriage despite “deep down wanting to keep her family together.”
Kim also revealed that in addition to turning to a child psychologist for help and parenting advice, she also relies on her Christian faith to get through difficult times.
She says how she and her children pray every night before confessing, “I’m probably more religious than most people realize.”
Sad: Last year, Kim explained that she had tried to protect her children from “all the crazy shit” that comes with Kanye’s public outbursts, but insisted she would be “prepared” if they asked her about it in the future . Answer
She also touched on her own father’s work ethic, which she passed on to her offspring.
Robert sadly passed away in September 2003 at the age of 59 as a result of a battle with esophageal cancer.
Kim recalled: “My dad made me sign a contract for everything. When I got a car I had to have it washed once a week, make sure it had enough gas and that I didn’t drive it into the ground.” “It was a gift he gave me when I was 16, but I had Responsibility.”
And now, most weekends, North can be found running her own lemonade stand at the end of her street to make some extra money.
“She gets a huge jug, fills it, puts it in her cart and goes into the corner. It has a table, chairs and fans to cool down. She makes signs.
“She stays there for hours. Her friends help, so she shares the money with them. If a random person stops, they only charge them $2. If she knows you, she will completely cheat on you.
Adding, “I get calls from my friends saying she charged them $20 for a soda.” She grabs her $20 and says, “I don’t have any change.”