Kim Kardashian Puts on Brave Face in First Post-Divorce Public Appearance

Less than 48 hours after filing, the E! star surfaces at event in Australia to promote her family's Kardashian Kollection

By Peter Gicas Nov 02, 2011 2:56 PMTags
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Kim Kardashian is keeping up with her business commitments.

Just hours after touching down in Australia, the soon-to-be single E! reality star tried to focus—as best she could under the circumstances—on promoting the Kardashian Kollection handbag line at Sydney's Hugos Lounge on Wednesday. 

Joined by sister Khloé Kardashian Odom and brother-in-law Lamar Odom, Kim attended the launch less than two days after filing for divorce from Kris Humphries.

Needless to say, what was supposed to be a plug for clothes turned into a Q&A about her personal life.

"I mean, you know, in a tough situation, I think I'm trying to do the best that I can, and it's actually a bit of an escape to be able to come here," Kim said during an appearance with Khloé on the Kyle and Jackie O radio program regarding her trip Down Under.

"I had this work commitment," she pointed out. "So I really wanted to honor that commitment and to come out here and to get my mind off everything. You know, there's just no easy way to get through something like this."

Kim is expected to spend two days in Sydney before making her way to Atlanta.