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Who is Kim Kardashian?
Kimberly Noel Kardashian, born on October 21, 1980, is an American media figure, model, businesswoman, style icon, and actress, better known as Kim Kardashian. Paris Hilton’s stylist is the person who first achieved recognition in American social circles. Following the 2007 release of Kim Kardashian, Superstar, featuring her intimate moments, she gained international recognition.
Kim Kardashian is considered one of the highest earners in reality television, boasting a net worth of approximately 40 million dollars. With a notorious sex tape made public right before her reality show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ commenced, she secured considerable media attention. Following its success, the reality show transformed into a massive hit and Kim was quickly recognized as an icon. Following the show’s success, multiple spin-offs were created including ‘Kourtney and Kim Take New York’ and ‘Kourtney and Kim Take Miami’. She has endorsed numerous products and services and is reputed to be quite savvy in the business world. Kourtney, along with her sister Khloé, also assists Kim in managing a collection of retail and fashion enterprises. The sisters have collaborated to start multiple clothing lines. Additionally, she has debuted her own line of perfumes and penned a book named ‘Kardashian Konfidential’.
| Real Name/Full Name | Kimberly Noel Kardashian |
| Date Of Birth | 21 October 1980 |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Father Name | Robert Kardashian. |
| Mother Name | Kris Jenner. |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse Name | Kanye West (M. 2014 TO Div. 2022), Kris Humphries (M. 2011 TO Div. 2013), Damon Thomas (M. 2000 TO Div. 2004). |
| Children Name | North West, Saint West, Chicago West, and Psalm West. |
| Siblings Name | Brandon Jenner, Brody Jenner, Burt Jenner, Casey Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Rob Kardashian. |
| Profession | Actress, and Model. |
| Net Worth | $1 Billion. |
Early Life & Education
On October 21, 1980, Kim Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. She was brought up in the family of Robert Kardashian and Kris Jenner. Her parents’ partnership resulted in a second child. She has an older sister named Kourtney Kardashian, a younger sister named Khloé Kardashian, and a younger brother named Rob Kardashian. The marriage between her parents had a rocky period before it ended in divorce in 1991.
Later that same year, Kim Kardashian’s mother, Kris Jenner, entered into a second marriage with Bruce Jenner, a Decathlon Olympic champion. Their marriage resulted in twins, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, who are half-sisters to Kim Kardashian. This marriage bestowed upon her three step-brothers: Burt Jenner, Brandon Jenner, and Brody Jenner, as well as a step-sister, Cassandra Marino. O. J. Simpson is Kim Kardashian’s American footballing godfather. O. J. Simpson and Robert Kardashian, her father, maintain a good relationship. Robert Kardashian had served as O. J. Simpson’s attorney during the 1994 murder trial.
Kim Kardashian attended a prestigious Los Angeles elementary school for her early education. She received her education at Marymount High School, a prestigious all-girls Catholic school situated in Los Angeles.
Career
Around 2003, she made her debut when she became known for her friendship with Paris Hilton, a prominent socialite. In 2007, her involvement in a sex tape with Ray J, filmed in 2003 and subsequently leaked, brought her media attention. She chose to file a lawsuit against Vivid Entertainment, the company that released the video. She chose to end the legal proceedings and settle for 5 million.
On October 10, 2007, she and her other family members signed up to be a part of the reality TV show, ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’. The program eventually achieved massive popularity.
The actress played the character ‘Lisa’ in the 2008 comedy film ‘Disaster Movie’. That same year, she revealed her intention to participate in the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ reality dance show. In 2009, she made a guest appearance in the episode titled ‘Benefits’, from the television series ‘How I Met Your Mother’. That year, she supported ShoeDazzle shopping and the cupcake flavor ‘Va-Va-Va-Nilla’, which was the vanilla mix offered by the ‘Famous Cupcakes’ bakery. In April 2009, she released a DVD under the title ‘Fit in Your Jeans by Friday’, a workout DVD with instructors Jennifer Galardi and Patrick Goudeau.
In the month of August 2009, she guest-hosted the wrestling event ‘WrestleMania XXIV’. In the same year, she was recognized as a guest judge for the show ‘America’s Next Top Model’. Later that year, 2009, she introduced her perfume under the name ‘Kim Kardashian’. In that December, she was cast as a guest star on ‘CSI: NY’, a series in which she appeared alongside Vanessa Minnillo. Subsequently, she was included in the reality show ‘Kourtney & Kim Take Miami’, which was based on ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’. In the series ‘90210’, she made an appearance as herself.
She began signing endorsement deals and appearing in ‘Deep in the Valley’ from 2010. Following the production of other shows, she launched ‘The Spin Crowd’. In 2011, she released another perfume under her line, named ‘Gold’, and also introduced her wedding fragrance called ‘Kim Kardashian Love’. In the same year, a two-part series was broadcast that covered both her wedding preparations and her wedding. In the latter part of 2011, she was incorporated into the reality series ‘Khloé & Lamar’, with three appearances. Over the latter part of the show, she was seen in 18 episodes of ‘Kourtney and Kim Take New York’.
In 2012, she introduced the perfume, ‘True Reflection’. That same year, she portrayed ‘Nikki LePree’ in the TV series ‘Drop Dead Diva’, and in other shows like ’30 Rock’ and ‘Punk’d’, she appeared in her own role. In 2013, she provided her vocals for the adult animated series ‘American Dad!’ Then, in 2014, she graced the cover of the fashion magazine ‘Paper’. For the same year, a mobile game titled ‘Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’ was also launched for both iPhone and Android.
In 2015, she was the cover model for ‘Vogue Spain’ and created an emoji pack for iOS, which was named Kimoji. In 2018, she made a small appearance in the heist movie ‘Ocean’s 8.’ Additionally, she starred in films such as ‘This Is Paris’ (2020), ‘The First Step’ (2021), and ‘PAW Patrol: The Movie’ (2021).
Filmography
Movies
- 2007 Kim Kardashian, Superstar
- 2008 Disaster Movie
- 2009 Kim Kardashian: Fit in Your Jeans by Friday
- 2009 Deep in the Valley
- 2013 Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
- 2016 Zoolander: Super Model (voice)
- 2018 Ocean’s 8
- 2020 This Is Paris
- 2021 The First Step
- 2021 Paw Patrol: The Movie (voice)
- 2023 Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
TV Series
- 2005 Princes of Malibu (TV Series)
- 2006 The Simple Life (TV Series)
- 2007 The Hills (TV Series)
- 2007–2021 Keeping Up with the Kardashians (TV Series)
- 2008 WrestleMania XXIV (TV Series)
- 2008–2018 Celebrity Family Feud (TV Series)
- 2008 Dancing with the Stars (TV Series)
- 2009–2013 Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (TV Series)
- 2009–2011 America’s Next Top Model (TV Series)
- 2010 La La’s Full Court Wedding (TV Series)
- 2010 The Apprentice (TV Series)
- 2010 The Spin Crowd (TV Series)
- 2011 H8R (TV Series)
- 2011 Project Runway (TV Series)
- 2011 Khloé & Lamar (TV Series)
- 2011–2012 Kourtney and Kim Take New York (TV Series)
- 2012 Punk’d (TV Series)
- 2012 Oprah Prime (TV Series)
- 2012 Last Man Standing (TV Series)
- 2013 Betty White’s Off Their Rockers (TV Series)
- 2014 Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons (TV Series)
- 2014 2 Broke Girls (TV Series)
- 2014 Celebrities Undercover (TV Series)
- 2015 I Am Cait (TV Series)
- 2015 Dash Dolls (TV Series)
- 2015 Australia’s Next Top Model (TV Series)
- 2016 Kocktails with Khloé (TV Series)
- 2016 The Hills: That Was Then, This Is Now (TV Series)
- 2017 Big Fan (TV Series)
- 2018 You Kiddin’ Me (TV Series)
- 2018 A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy (TV Series)
- 2019–2020 My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (TV Series)
- 2020 Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project (TV Series)
- 2021 Martha Gets Down and Dirty (TV Series)
- 2021 Cooking with Paris (TV Series)
- 2022–present The Kardashians (TV Series)
- 2022 Gutsy (TV Series)
- 2024 In Vogue: The 90s (TV Series)
Personal Life
When she was just nineteen years old, Kim Kardashian first married her lover Damon Thomas, in an elopement. Damon Thomas is a musician’s producer. In 2000, the couple tied the knot and, three years hence in 2003, they parted ways in divorce.
After eight years, she chose to try again at marriage and tied the knot with NBA player Kris Humphries in August 2011. Their partnership dates back to 2010. Faced with a 72-day marriage, she decided to file for divorce soon after. The divorce proceedings concluded on June 3rd, 2013.
In April 2012, it was announced that Kim Kardashian was dating rapper Kanye West. On October 21, 2013, they exchanged engagement rings and on May 24, 2014, they tied the knot in Florence, Italy. The union produced four children for the couple, two girls and two boys. Their children are born in 2013 to North West, 2015 to Saint West, 2018 to Chicago West, and 2019 to Psalm West.
In February 2021, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West, and the divorce was finalized on March 2, 2021. She shares parental responsibility for the children with Kanye West.
In November 2021, Kim Kardashian started dating actor Pete Davidson.
Kim Kardashian has had romantic relationships with Miles Austin (2010), Reggie Bush (2007-2010), Marques Houston (2007), Nick Cannon (2006-2007), Ray J (2003-2006), Joey Lawrence (1999), and TJ Jackson (1.
Kim Kardashian has also been rumored to have dated Gabriel Aubry (2010), John Mayer (2010), Michael Copon (2010), Shengo Deane (2010), Alecko Eskandarian (2010), Cristiano Ronaldo (2010), Usher (2010), 50 Cent (2009), Shad Moss (2007), Evan Ross (2007), Scott Storch (2007), Fonzworth Bentley (2006), The Game (2006), Benji Madden (2006), Nick Lachey (2006), Cris Judd (2003) and Brandon Jenner (1991).
Speculations grew regarding Odell Beckham Jr.’s possible connection to Kim Kardashian beginning in September 2023.
Net Worth
By 2026, it is estimated that Kim Kardashian’s net worth stands at approximately one billion dollars. A substantial portion of her earnings came from the Clothing brand SKIMS and the Beauty company KKW. Meanwhile, previously she would appear on various TV shows and undertake several projects, which formed the bulk of her primary source of income. However, she was involved in provocative adult photo shoots that were frequently featured in magazines. Therefore, it also serves as a significant source of income for Kim Kardashian. Moreover, she has put her funds into various platforms, which have allowed her to earn a substantial sum of money.
