Reality TV beauty Kim Kardashian says she and beau Kanye West "live different lives".

The couple are currently expecting their first child together, which is due this summer.

Kardashian and West have rarely been spotted out and about together throughout the star's pregnancy, and the brunette beauty has now explained why.

Speaking to Fabulous magazine she said: "I'm definitely more of a recluse since I was pregnant. But I haven't necessarily decided to hold myself back, it's just preparing myself for respecting the privacy of my child and my boyfriend.

Kardashian added: "We live different lives, but I love being open. That's who I've always been. That will never change because that is who I am."

The pair attended the prestigious Met Ball together this week, where West also performed.

Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow hardly gave the rapper rave reviews though - stating in an interview: “Kanye West was playing and he was all furious and he threw his microphone down and it was all drama. I don’t know why [he was mad].”