Architect Bianca Censori has spoken publicly for the first time about her marriage to rapper Kanye West, addressing long-standing rumors that she married him in pursuit of fame.

In an extensive interview with Vanity Fair, the 31-year-old architect reflected on her upbringing in Australia, her deep connection to art, and her highly scrutinized relationship with West.

“I didn’t marry my husband to seek fame or attention. I married him because I love him. Does that sound too cheesy?” Censori said.

Acknowledging that she is often labeled a “nepo wife”—someone famous because of marriage—Censori shared that her public image is constantly analyzed and dissected. She also addressed controversies surrounding her bold fashion choices, including her near-nude appearance on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in 2025.

Censori firmly denied claims that West controls the way she dresses, insisting that all her fashion decisions are her own. “I wouldn’t do anything I didn’t want to do,” she explained. “My husband and I discuss outfits together. It’s a collaboration, not a demand or an order. If you were married to Gianni Versace, wouldn’t he give you a dress too?”

Speaking about how they met, Censori revealed that West first noticed her after seeing an Instagram post featuring her artwork—a digital mask with “alien-like proportions.” His general manager later reached out, and the two met in Switzerland during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over time, Censori rose to become head of architecture at Yeezy, the brand founded by West.

Their professional collaboration gradually turned romantic, which Censori attributed to spending an intense amount of time together. “We were constantly on the phone or side by side. You really have to see it to understand. We’re very similar,” she said.

The couple began dating in 2022 and married later that year, just one month after West finalized his divorce from Kim Kardashian. In 2024, their marriage was repeatedly rumored to be in trouble, reportedly linked to West’s ongoing mental health struggles.

In her first public interview, Censori said she has remained by West’s side through his most difficult moments, especially during his psychological treatment. “I love him very much. We’re like the same person,” she said emotionally. “The past year felt like performing CPR for months. I have enough love and empathy to stay with him, and I understand that not everyone in the world could do that.”

Earlier this year, West drew attention after publishing a statement in The Wall Street Journal, in which he acknowledged his bipolar disorder and apologized to the Jewish community and others hurt by his past remarks. He revealed that he sought treatment at a rehabilitation center in Switzerland after his wife realized he was going through a “severe depressive episode” caused by changes in his medication.

“One of the hardest aspects of bipolar I disorder is the moments of disconnection that lead to poor judgment and reckless behavior, sometimes making me feel detached from my own body,” West wrote. Looking back, he said he no longer recognized that version of himself and emphasized his desire to move forward with “love and positivity.”