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On the weekend my Twitter timeline was flooded with Kim Kardashian bashing, love, re-tweets, more bashing including a debate, initiated by yours truly. Folks were outraged that the newlyweds chose to bank off their nuptials. The couple raked in over 18 million dollars consisting of a deal with E! to air a 2-hour exclusive wedding special in October, wedding photos sold to People magazine and freebies such as Kim’s gown, cake and invitations.
Can you say heyyyy?
I am in support of the hefty paycheck. I am also in support of Kim’s hustle despite her tarnished reputation and sea of side eye giving critics who feel as though her rise to fame is all one big joke. Ok I’ll be honest, she’s no mother Theresa, no scholar, no saint, but she has a keen eye for opportunity and has managed to build an empire while many of us stay at home watching it all while stuffing Cheetos into our mouths.
This post is not all about Kim, it’s about and for my ladies.
Should we put a price tag on marriage? Why the heck not! I think we are so conditioned to only seek out true love that we forget about what it takes to run a household.
Am I suggesting we all go put on some skin tight outfits and seek out a baller? Not even close! But I would like to see more women of color especially, see past the love and lust and begin to think of marriage in terms of an investment. Not only is marriage about a union between two loving individuals, it’s about building on that foundation. In marriage you will hopefully go on to own property, cars, stock etc. Before saying I do, think about your future account together as well. Have the talk about finances, and most importantly make sure he’s not coming into the union with 6-figures and you are coming in with a bag and vice versa- that ain’t right!
GI Family when it comes to celebrity marriage do you think the amount of money offered for photos and exclusive coverage is getting out of hand?
Do you believe that women should put a price tag on love or are finances something that will work itself out in time?
Originally written by Your Truly for Hello Beautiful
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I don’t think the average woman should set her sights on being able to bank off her wedding…the most we can aspire to is a feature on Rich Bride Poor Bride or Four Weddings…lol. However, I think what IS important is getting your hustle on to plan smartly for the big day. Get a good savings plan in place so that you pay off most if not all before the day. Find friends who have hidden dj’ing or photography talents to save some scrilla that way. Look for dress sales, etc. to get a good deal. I think the thing we “regular” folk can take away from Kim’s hustle is just the hustle itself. I didn’t make 18 mil off my wedding, but I don’t have any bills to pay off after the fact, so that’s my personal win right there.
I think us mere mortals give way too much power, time, and attention to celebrities in general. Can you imagine if we supported each other what heights we could get to personally and professionally?
I’ve read posts about being Black and working in offices and going through hard times because another Black person in the office isn’t supportive and happy to see another Black face climbing the ladder!
Personally, I can see where America is heading and I know exactly why the rest of the world looks at them the way they do. Yes Kim works hard now, but has everyone forgotten what got her there? Sex. In some countries you can’t even show your arm in public, as “backwards” as we want to call those countries, I think they’ve got a point.
I can understand taking advantage of the situation presented to you, but yes the money they’re being paid is ridiculous. There are more important things in the world to spend it on. I could go on forever, so I’mma stop now. Lol. You know it’s a good post when you’ve got me rambling.