Rapper Kanye West reportedly wants to turn Kim Kardashian into a "perfect" wife.

West is said to advise his spouse on every aspect of her life, and has even ordered her to stop smiling for photographers when they are out together, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

According to a source, West can be very controlling with everything in his life, that's his personality. He wants Kim to be perfect.

The source is quoted as saying: "In the old days, you'd always see Kim smiling when she was having her photo taken. But now, more often than not, she'll be stony-faced."

West's controlling ways are said to have left the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star with a crisis of confidence and she can't even bear to make small decisions alone.

The source added: "It seems even when he's not around she can't make decisions. Kim will call him to check she's buying the right brand of water."

"She can't even pick her own nail varnish without checking with him."