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Published on 10/02/2026 at 12:20 by Hortense Wagner

Kim Kardashian makeover for date night with F1 Lewis Hamilton

The world just got a fresh dose of celebrity pop culture as Kim Kardashian and F1 icon Lewis Hamilton finally made their first public appearance together as a couple. What’s the story behind their head-turning debut at the Super Bowl, and did Kim really pull off a Pamela Anderson-inspired makeover?

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Hold up, did someone say power couple? All eyes were glued to the Super Bowl when Kim Kardashian, 45, and Lewis Hamilton, 41, turned up arm-in-arm, serving '90s vibes and making it official in front of thousands. After weeks of keeping things hush-hush, this Hollywood-meets-racing world moment is now splashed across the headlines. Having shared dinners and couple’s massages at Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds and made a glamorous pit stop in Paris, these two have gone fully public, and with serious style. But what makes their debut even juicier? Kim's bold style transformation that had everyone talking.

Pamela Anderson energy: Kim’s jaw-dropping makeover

If you think you’ve seen it all in celebrity fashion, think again. Kim Kardashian rolled up rocking a look straight out of Baywatch—and it was no accident. According to her go-to hairstylist Chris Appleton, the style was all about the '90s Pamela Anderson effect. Sporting a fake fringe and an oversized choker, Kim channelled vintage glam with a modern twist, as Appleton revealed on social media with a pic captioned “Super Bowl bangs.”

What set this apart isn’t just the throwback fringe, but how the whole look screamed effortless cool. In his own words to Vogue, Appleton shared:

“The look was inspired by '90s Pammy. It was a much more undone look than we've done previously and adding piecey bangs really gave it a lived-in finish.”

If you’d spotted Kim at the CFDA in 2023, this might have given you déjà vu—but this time, it’s rawer, fresher, and literally Super Bowl-level dramatic.

Lewis Hamilton’s denim tribute and new couple energy

Next to Kim’s style bombshell stood Lewis Hamilton, not to be outdone. The F1 superstar channelled peak '90s style with his double-denim look—a playful nod to his passions: fashion, iconic cars of the era, and even films like Cool Runnings. It’s not just the clothes doing the talking; their chemistry was all over the stadium.

You couldn’t miss some sweet, intimate moments either. Professional lip reader Nicola Hickling reported that Lewis told Kim,

“No I don't take just any girl to my mom, I mean you're gonna meet someday, she is very excited to see you.”

Can this get any more official?

Matching their energy, the couple was cheered on by thousands as they watched the showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. If you were after a headline-worthy entrance, this was it—Hollywood and F1 might not have witnessed a duo like this before.

Hot and cool: The subtle signals behind the scenes

Style isn’t the only thing catching everyone’s attention—their chemistry is a show of its own. Body language expert Judi James broke it down for the Daily Mail, suggesting Kim played the “hot and cool” flirt card all night. She wrote,

“Kim actually leans back to take in Lewis visually as he speaks and this flattering ‘stroke’ produces a ‘purr’ response from him which is visible in the way his facial features soften and he talks through a smile of pleasure.”

It’s official—not only did their debut ooze star power, but their connection was impossible to miss. With Kim alternating between focused attention and feigned indifference, the duo’s public outing was the talk of both fashion and celebrity circles. Forget the actual game—this couple brought their own heat to the Super Bowl.

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Kim Kardashian's Pamela Anderson makeover for date night with F1 beau Lewis Hamilton