on Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born on October 21, 1980. She is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman who rose to fame as a reality TV star and a friend of Paris Hilton. She is best known for her appearance on the hit show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which chronicled the lives of her and her family. She is also the founder of several successful businesses, including KKW Beauty, KKW Fragrance, and Skims. She has been involved in various social causes, such as prison reform and clemency, and is currently studying law under a four-year apprenticeship. She has been married three times and has four children with her ex-husband Kanye West.
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Kim Kardashian Biography
| Full Name | Kimberly Noel Kardashian |
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| Date of Birth | October 21, 1980 (age 43) |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Media Personality | Socialite | Businesswoman |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouses | Damon Thomas (m. 2000; div. 2004) |
| Parents | Robert Kardashian (father) |
| Net Worth | $1.8 billion |
| Social Media Handles |
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Early Life and Education
Kim Kardashian was born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, to Robert and Kris Kardashian. She has an older sister, Kourtney, a younger sister, Khloé, and a younger brother, Rob. Her father was a third-generation Armenian-American lawyer who became famous for defending O.J. Simpson in his murder trial. Her mother is of Scottish and Dutch ancestry and was a flight attendant before becoming a manager and producer for her children’s careers. Kim attended Marymount High School, a Roman Catholic all-girls school in Los Angeles, where she was a cheerleader and a student council member. She graduated in 1998 and briefly attended Pierce College, but did not complete a degree.
Career
Kim began her career as a stylist and a personal assistant for celebrities, such as Paris Hilton and Brandy. She gained media attention in 2003 when a sex tape she made with her then-boyfriend Ray J was leaked online. In 2007, she and her family signed a deal with E! to star in a reality TV series called Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which became a huge success and spawned several spin-offs, such as Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami. The show also helped Kim launch her own brand and endorse various products, such as perfume, clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics.
She also ventured into acting, appearing in films like Disaster Movie, Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, and PAW Patrol: The Movie, and TV shows like How I Met Your Mother, 2 Broke Girls, and American Horror Story. In 2014, she released a mobile game called Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, which was a hit and earned her millions of dollars. In 2015, she published a book of selfies called Selfish, which became a bestseller.
Also in 2017, she founded her own beauty company, KKW Beauty, which sells makeup, skincare, and fragrance products. In 2019, she launched her own shapewear line, Skims, which offers inclusive and comfortable solutions for women of all sizes and shapes. In 2020, she announced that she was studying law under a four-year apprenticeship with the legal nonprofit #cut50, which advocates for criminal justice reform. She has also been vocal about supporting various causes, such as gun control, Armenian genocide recognition, and Black Lives Matter.
Personal Life
Kim has been married three times. Her first marriage was to music producer Damon Thomas, whom she eloped with in 2000 when she was 19 years old. They divorced in 2004. Her second marriage was to NBA player Kris Humphries, whom she married in 2011 in a lavish ceremony that was televised as a two-part special. They separated after 72 days and finalized their divorce in 2013. Her third marriage was to rapper and fashion designer Kanye West, whom she began dating in 2012 and married in 2014 in Italy. They have four children together: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. However, they filed for divorce in 2022 after months of speculation and rumors about their relationship. Kim has also dated other celebrities, such as Nick Lachey, Nick Cannon, Reggie Bush, Miles Austin, and Ray J.
Filmography
Kim has appeared in several films and TV shows, both as herself and as a fictional character. Some of her notable roles are:
- Kim Kardashian, Superstar (2007)
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021)
- Disaster Movie (2008)
- Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009–2013)
- Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011–2012)
- Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013)
- Dash Dolls (2015)
- PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021)
- The Kardashians (2022–present)
- American Horror Story: Delicate (2023)
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)
Awards and Nomination
Kim has received several awards and nominations for her work in entertainment, fashion, and social media. Some of them are:
- Teen Choice Awards: Choice Female Reality/Variety Star (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016) – Won
- People’s Choice Awards: Favorite TV Celebreality Star (2011, 2012) – Won
- Glamour Awards: Entrepreneur of the Year (2011) – Won
- Golden Raspberry Awards: Worst Supporting Actress (2009, 2014) – Nominated
- Webby Awards: Break the Internet Award (2016) – Won
- CFDA Fashion Awards: Influencer Award (2018) – Won
Net Worth
Kim is one of the richest and most influential celebrities in the world. According to Forbes, she has a net worth of $1.8 billion as of 2022, making her the richest woman in her family and one of the richest self-made women in America. She earns most of her money from her businesses, such as KKW Beauty, KKW Fragrance, and Skims, which are valued at over $1 billion collectively. She also makes money from her TV show, endorsements, social media, and other ventures.
Social Media Handles
Kim has a massive following on social media, where she posts about her personal and professional life, as well as her opinions and causes. She has over 300 million followers on Instagram, over 100 million followers on Twitter, over 30 million followers on Facebook, and over 10 million subscribers on YouTube. Her social media handles are:
- Instagram: @kimkardashian
- Twitter: @KimKardashian
- Facebook: @KimKardashian
- YouTube: Kim Kardashian West
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