Khloe Kardashian & Lamar Odom: A Look Back At Their Love

A timeline of Khloe and Lamar's marital ups and downs.

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Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom once seemed like the most rock solid couple on reality TV. Then came talk of cheating, strippers, drinking and drugs. Most recently, Lamar Odom was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel and hospitalized for what appears to be an overdose.

Here's a look back at their love ... and at what went wrong.

August 27, 2009: Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom meet a party for his Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Metta World Peace.
It was love at first sight, and the couple are instantly enamored with one another.

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September 22, 2009: Kardashian and Odom are engaged!
Kardashian announced the happy news on her blog after Odom graces her with a whopping nine-carat rock. They announce plans to tie the knot before he begins training for basketball season.

September 27, 2009: Kardashian and Odom marry.
One month after meeting, the pair wed in an outdoor ceremony followed by a black-tie, nightclub themed reception in tents—and they banned cell phones. Stepdad Bruce Jenner walked Kardashian down the aisle, and sisters Kim and a preggers Kourtney were by her side for the big day. Her bridal party included Kendall and Kylie Jenner, twin actresses Khadijah and Malika Haqq and Think Like A Man star Lauren London. And yes, of course it was filmed for E!.

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February 2011: Kardashian and Odom become "Unbreakable."
Inspired by their seemingly unstoppable bond, Kardashian and Odom reveal their first fragrance, the unisex "Unbreakable." At the time of the chocolate-noted scent's release, Kardashian gushed, "He's always wanted a unisex fragrance! It took a long time to create what we both wanted and would wear and love, and we found the perfect one."

March 24, 2011: Kardashian and Odom are trying for a baby.
However, Kardashian points out that they're in no rush.

April 10, 2011: Khloe & Lamar debuts on E!
In the series, Kardashian and Odom tackle various trials within their otherwise blissful relationship, including fertility treatments, daddy issues, identity crises, moving drama, career tribulations and more.

May 6, 2011: Kardashian reveals that Odom almost quit Khloe & Lamar.
"If he has a bad practice, he'll come back kind of with an attitude and needs like an hour to unwind," Khloe admitted. "But my camera crew don't care. They're like 'Nope, come on.'"

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December 11, 2011: Odom is traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
Kardashian and Odom can't stop griping on social media. We know, it's really hard being millionaires, one of whom makes serious bank playing a game. (Cry us a river, kids.)

January 8, 2012: Odom reportedly hangs out with strippers.
One dancer revealed that she gave Odom a lap dance, but that he was well-behaved. Rumor has it that the dancer actually looked like Kardashian.

May 13, 2012: The final episode of Khloe & Lamar airs.
Kardashian is typically the most private of her sisters, and rumors swirled that Odom was uncomfortable in front of the cameras—so it's not too surprising that they didn't want to renew for a season three. 

June 29, 2012: Odom is traded to the Clippers.
Womp womp. At least they're back in L.A.!

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August 2012: Kardashian reportedly orders Odom to go to rehab.
He stays for three weeks.

September 18, 2012: Odom moves out temporarily.
He was said to be irritated by Keeping Up With The Kardashians cameras.

October 12, 2012: Odom is said to be bummed that Kardashian took a hosting gig on the U.S. version of X Factor.
On the bright side, she only lasted one season.

October 2012: Kardashian and Odom release "Unbreakable Joy."
It's the couple's second unisex fragrance, inspired by the holidays. The scent is a mix of fresh spices, chocolate truffle, vanilla, champagne, geranium, jasmine, cedar wood and musk. The tag is as sweet as the fragrance: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Khloe, you are my joy. - Lamar."

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December 24, 2012: Rumors that Odom is cheating emerge; the couple refute them with photos.
What better way to combat infidelity rumors than mushy pics?

February 6, 2013: Odom addresses divorce whispers.
And he denies them to the high heavens, insisting Kardashian is "everything he's ever wanted in a woman."

June 2, 2013: Kardashian and Odom make their last public appearance together at big sister Kim's baby shower.
They seem happy, but apparently a lot is lurking under the surface, and rumors swirl that Kardashian is worried about Odom's hard partying ways.

July 11, 2013: Odom flips out at a paparazzo for asking about his rumored affairs.
He destroyed the photographer's camera and yelled a whole lot, which is out of his normal soft-spoken nature.

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August 23, 2013: Kardashian is spotted without her ring.
That had pretty much never happened until that point, so it was more significant than most people thought.

August 25-27, 2013: Odom's alleged drug use comes to light ... and he goes missing.
He returns to Kardashian's home on the 27th, reportedly looking thin and ill. Kardashian's spotted wearing her ring again.

August 30, 2013: Odom gets a DUIand possibly kicked out.
His license gets suspended and moving trucks are spotted outside his and Kardashian's mansion. The next day it's reported that Kardashian won't let Odom into their home until he's clean.

September 4-5, 2013: Odom is in rehab ... or is he?
Odom is rumored to be in rehab, but reports conflicted. Soon, it's revealed that he did enter rehab ... but he checked out the following afternoon and was possibly seeking outpatient treatment for his addictions.

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September 10, 2013: Rumors that Odom cheated a whole lot emerge.
Different reports have different numbers, but the range is generally from five to more than 10 other women. Yikes!

September 27, 2013: Kardashian and Odom spend their anniversary apart.
Stories of Odom going on a binge with strippers come out, though neither Odom nor Kardashian comment on the allegations.

October 4, 2013: Kardashian reportedly signs divorce papers.
However, she supposedly refuses to file until after Odom returns to the NBA for fear of what he'll do. Kardashian was rumored to be genuinely terrified and concerned for his safety, worrying that he may relapse if he knows she's leaving.

November 22, 2013: Odom films himself on his cell phone bragging about cheating on Kardashian.
He boasts about his mistresses and being "on the D-L" when Kardashian is away. Kardashian is devastated, not just by his infidelity, but also by the clear relapse.

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December 13, 2013: Kardashian files for divorce and is rumored to already be moving on.
Kardashian officially files her divorce petition—and is rumored to be getting cozy with Rihanna's ex, Los Angeles Dodgers star Matt Kemp. Odom isn't thrilled with the news, but is reportedly accepting it and ready to move on with his life.

July 21, 2015: The divorce is finalized.

October 21, 2015: The divorce is off ... for now.
Following Lamar's health scare and subsequent coma, Khloé and her family rushed to be at his side at the hospital. Khloé has vowed to stay by Lamar's side, and has put her relationship with James Harden on hold. I guess true love prevails?

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