A Reality TV Love Story That Captured—and Divided—the Spotlight
When Kim Zolciak first locked eyes with Kroy Biermann at a 2010 Atlanta charity event, Bravo cameras caught a spark that would become one of reality TV’s most-watched romances. For a decade, their relationship embodied the dream: whirlwind love, a fairytale wedding, six children, and an entire spinoff show (Don’t Be Tardy) dedicated to their glamorous family life.
N E E D T O K N O W
First Meeting: 2010 at a charity event in Atlanta (caught on RHOA cameras).
Wedding: Married on Nov. 11, 2011 in Atlanta.
Children: Six total — Brielle & Ariana (adopted by Kroy) plus KJ (2011), Kash (2012), twins Kaia & Kane (2013).
Spinoff Success: Bravo’s Don’t Be Tardy (2012–2020), ran 8 seasons.
Financial Struggles: Tax liens, legal fees, and mounting debt began surfacing after 2020.
Divorce Filings: First filed in 2023, with repeated reconciliations and withdrawals.
Custody War: On Aug. 15, 2025, Kroy filed for sole custody of their four youngest children; Kim disputes the allegations.
Current Status: Marriage remains in legal limbo—custody and financial battles ongoing.
But as with many high-profile marriages, what glittered on screen would later be tested by financial pressures, public scrutiny, and the painful unraveling of trust. This is a detailed timeline of Kim and Kroy’s marriage—from the love story that began in front of millions to the ongoing legal battles shaping their family’s future.
2010: The First Meeting
Kim and Kroy met at the Dancing Stars of Atlanta charity event.
Viewers saw their flirtation play out on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, instantly cementing them as a fan-favorite couple.
2011: A Fairytale Wedding
November 11, 2011: The pair wed in a lavish Atlanta ceremony that Bravo later turned into a special.
Shortly before, they welcomed their first son, Kroy Jr. (KJ), that May.
2012–2013: Building a Family
2012: Their second son, Kash, was born.
2013: Twins Kaia and Kane followed, making them parents of four under the age of three.
During this period, Kroy officially adopted Kim’s daughters Brielle and Ariana, forming a blended family of six children.
2012–2020: Don’t Be Tardy
Bravo greenlit their spinoff series Don’t Be Tardy, which ran for eight seasons.
Audiences watched everything: new babies, dream homes, financial splurges, and the chaos of raising six kids in the spotlight.
2020–2022: Cracks Behind the Glamour
Reports of financial strain began surfacing—tax liens, legal issues, and high living costs.
The COVID-19 pandemic put pressure on both family dynamics and income streams as filming halted.
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2023: Divorce Filings & Reconciliations
May 2023: News broke that both Kim and Kroy filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Months later, they briefly reconciled, even sharing social media posts hinting at a fresh start.
By late 2023, however, filings resumed, signaling deeper fractures.
2024: On-and-Off Legal Battles
The pair continued filing and withdrawing divorce petitions.
Reports of domestic disputes, custody disagreements, and mounting debt swirled in the tabloids.
2025: Custody War & Ongoing Uncertainty
February 2025: A divorce case was briefly dismissed, giving fans hope of reconciliation.
August 15, 2025: Kroy Biermann filed for sole physical custody of their four youngest children, alleging instability in Kim’s household.
Kim’s camp strongly denied the claims, calling them “baseless.”
As of August 2025, their marriage remains in a legal tug-of-war, with both their future and their children’s custody in question.
💔 Why This Story Resonates
Kim and Kroy’s relationship mirrors the highs and lows of fame: whirlwind romance, financial excess, and the emotional cost of living under a spotlight. Their marriage timeline isn’t just celebrity gossip—it’s a cautionary tale of how love and lifestyle collide when played out on reality TV.
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Final Thoughts
Whether Kim and Kroy find peace through reconciliation or finality in divorce, their story has already left a lasting imprint on reality TV history. Fans still remember the love that began under Bravo lights, but the next chapter will likely be written in courtrooms rather than confessionals.
