Bianca Censori has become one of the most talked-about figures in the celebrity world, thanks to her marriage to controversial rapper Kanye West and her bold fashion statements. Their appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where Bianca made headlines for her bold outfit, only added to the intrigue surrounding her. But while her current life is a whirlwind of designer looks and public appearances, she once lived a far more low-key yet popular existence in Australia.
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Before she was Mrs West, Bianca was an ambitious architecture student, a Melbourne socialite, and a business owner with a unique sense of style. Here’s everything you need to know about Bianca Censori before she stepped into Kanye’s world.
Bianca Censori’s life in Australia
Biana Censori's family
Despite her high-profile status now, Bianca’s family has remained largely private. Her mother, Alexandra, has kept her distance from the limelight, telling Daily Mail:
We are just normal people, living our own lives as privately as we can.
Adding:
I have nothing to say about Bianca, thank you.
Her sister Angelina, however, has embraced a more public image, launching a modeling career, while her father Leo has a controversial past, having served time for a drug-related conviction in 1982. Her sister Alyssia Censori keeps a low profile compared to Bianca. Her Instagram is private, but according to Yahoo!, her bio indicates that she is a registered nurse and a mother to a baby named Leandro.
Growing up in Australia
Long before Bianca Censori was walking red carpets with Kanye West, she was a socialite in Melbourne. She grew up in Ivanhoe, a well-to-do suburb, and attended the prestigious Carey Baptist Grammar School, where she earned her Victorian Certificate of Education. A former classmate told the Daily Mail:
She was friendly with the Xavier and Ivanhoe Grammar boys and hung out with Genazzano and MLC girls.
Adding:
She's super close with her family, who from memory were always considerably private people. So the fact Bianca has married someone so high-profile must have taken them by surprise.
Another friend told Daily Mail Australia:
I would describe Bianca as a social butterfly - the kind of girl who was friends with everyone. Like, she was never an intimidating mean girl. I think it would surprise people how smart she is.
Her academic achievements didn’t stop there. She pursued architecture at the University of Melbourne, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in 2017. She continued her studies, doing aMaster’s from 2019 to 2020—but eventually dropped out.
According to childhood friends, she was always set for success, known for her intelligence and stylish presence. One friend told Daily Mail:
She was a party girl after high school; she never missed all the big social events like nightclubbing or going to the Spring Racing Carnival.
I can't say I'm surprised she's ended up working for Yeezy. She has always been stylish and pushed boundaries in fashion.
At one point she was running her own jewellery business. I am surprised she's married Kanye, though.
Bianca’s past romance
Before her whirlwind marriage to Kanye West, Bianca Censori had a six-year relationship with Melbourne businessman Nick Forgaine. The pair first met in 2007 when they were just teens, but only started dating in 2014. A friend told Daily Mail that Bianca was always extremely popular with the boys, but she and Nick didn’t connect romantically until later.
Forgaine has spoken about their relationship in the past, recalling a time when Bianca wasn’t a fan of Kanye’s music but still had ‘hilarious’ videos of herself dancing to his 2018 song ‘I Love It.’
Reflecting on their split in 2020, Forgaine revealed to Nova FM:
Bianca has always been bigger than Melbourne and we both knew this. One time we traveled to America and she told me she would live there one day.
Reportedly, Bianca and Forgaine didn't split because of her move overseas, but because she had big ambitions. Forgaine added:
The girl is extremely talented and took the leap to go chase her dream of being a famous architect, which she's achieved.
Despite their separation, the two have remained in touch. Forgaine has also publicly supported her marriage, saying:
Of course I support them. If Bianca is happy [with Kanye], I am happy for her. She has always been supportive of my relationships. I wish them the best and hope it's a modern-day love story.
So, how did their love story begin?
How Bianca met Kanye and their whirlwind romance
Bianca’s entry into Kanye West’s life started professionally before it became romantic. She joined his Yeezy fashion brand as an architectural designer in November 2020. According to Page Six, a former friend claimed on the Ben, Liam, and Belle show that Kanye reached out to her directly via Instagram and invited her to work for him, which led to her dropping out of the University of Melbourne.
Their romance reportedly began sometime in 2022, with Kanye hinting at their relationship in his song ‘Censori Overload’ in December of that year. By early 2023, they were seen dining together at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, fueling dating rumours.
In January 2023, TMZ reported that they had a ‘private ceremony’ in Beverly Hills, though at the time it was unclear if the marriage was legally binding. However, in October 2023, Daily Mail confirmed that the two were, in fact, legally married, with records showing they tied the knot in December 2022 in Palo Alto, California.
Their marriage reportedly shocked many, including Kim Kardashian, who allegedly isn't a big fan of Bianca, according to Page Six. Sources suggested that the Kardashian-Jenner family was uncertain whether the marriage was a PR stunt or a genuine union.
Since then rumours have come and gone about their relationship—some suggesting they've split up, but despite it all the two have continued to stay by each other's side so far.
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Yahoo!: Bianca Censori’s family guide: meet the parents and siblings of Kanye West’s wife
Daily Mail: Who was Bianca Censori before marrying Kanye West? Model’s past laid bare after Grammys outfit stunt
Daily Mail: Bianca Censori’s high school sweetheart: a look back at her first romance with Australian businessman
Page Six: Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori’s whirlwind relationship timeline
