Kim Kardashian, global reality TV star and beauty entrepreneur, attributes her past engagement with cosmetic surgery to her ex-spouse, Kanye West. Sources reveal that the rapper's unkind remarks, likening her to a horse, have significantly impacted her self-esteem.

Known for her use of fillers, 42-year-old Kardashian reportedly felt compelled to go under the knife during her marriage to the 46-year-old bipolar rapper. He allegedly pushed her towards these "extreme" beauty measures, sources claim. However, since their separation in 2021, Kardashian has opted for a subtler aesthetic, much to the chagrin of West, who is believed to have ridiculed her new look to erode her self-confidence further.

"Kanye's perception of an ideal woman is someone with a heavy makeup routine, hair extensions, revealing clothing, and considerable plastic surgery," disclosed the insider.

"With Kim evolving her look to a less extravagant style, he's been excessively critical and has even compared her appearance to that of a horse."

Kardashian and the renowned music artist, best known for his Yeezy designer line, share four children - North, 10, Saint, 7, Chicago, 5, and Psalm, 4.

As previously noted by GLOBE, West continues to hold resentment over the termination of their relationship instigated by Kardashian. The source suggests that West is considering taking legal action against Kardashian regarding their children's custody, which is "part of an ongoing effort to complicate her life."

According to the source, West also exhibits a "mean streak" and is known to fluctuate between warm and cold behavior towards Kardashian, akin to a "Jekyll and Hyde" scenario.