In a wide-ranging interview with Vanity Fair, the 31-year-old architect reflected on her upbringing in Australia, her lifelong connection to art, and her highly scrutinized relationship with West. “I didn’t marry my husband to chase fame or attention. I married him because I love him,” Censori said. “Does that sound too cheesy?”

Addressing being labeled a “nepo wife,” she said her image has been excessively analyzed and criticized. She also responded to controversy surrounding her bold fashion choices, including her nearly nude appearance on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards in 2025. Censori stressed that her outfits are her own choice, denying claims that West controls how she dresses. “I wouldn’t do anything I didn’t want to do,” she explained, describing their approach to fashion as a collaboration rather than coercion—adding that being married to Gianni Versace would likely come with gifted dresses, too.

Censori also shared how they first connected: West noticed her work after seeing an Instagram post featuring a digital art piece resembling an alien-proportioned mask. They later met in Switzerland during the COVID-19 pandemic, after which she rose to become head of architecture at Yeezy. Their romance developed while working closely together, a bond she said grew from spending nearly all their time side by side.

The couple began dating in 2022 and married later that year, just one month after West finalized his divorce from Kim Kardashian. Their marriage has since faced persistent breakup rumors, often linked to West’s mental health struggles.

In the interview, Censori said she has stood by her husband through difficult periods, particularly during his mental health treatment. “I love him very much. We’re like the same person,” she said emotionally, likening the past year to performing “CPR for months.” She added that she has the empathy and strength to support him through those challenges.

Earlier this year, West drew attention with a personal essay in The Wall Street Journal, in which he acknowledged living with bipolar disorder, apologized for past remarks that hurt others, and described seeking treatment in Switzerland after Censori recognized he was experiencing a severe depressive episode. The rapper said he is now committed to moving forward with “love and positivity.”