THE REALITY TV STAR WHO BUILT A BILLION-DOLLAR BEAUTY AND SHAPEWEAR EMPIRE
Kim Kardashian
b. 1980 · Actress
Early Life
Kim Kardashian was born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of attorney Robert Kardashian and television personality Kris Jenner.
She grew up in a prominent Los Angeles family and worked early on as a stylist and closet organizer for celebrity friends before stepping into the public eye herself.
Rise to Fame
Kardashian rose to widespread public attention in the late 2000s and became the central figure of the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which premiered in 2007.
The show ran for many years and turned Kardashian and her family into major fixtures of American pop culture and media.
Career Highlights
Kardashian built a substantial business portfolio, launching KKW Beauty in 2017 and the shapewear and apparel brand Skims in 2019, which grew into a billion-dollar company.
She has also pursued acting roles, including a part in the television series American Horror Story, and has publicly studied law with the goal of taking the bar exam, pairing her business work with criminal justice reform advocacy.
Personal Life
Kardashian was previously married to basketball player Kris Humphries and later to musician Kanye West, with whom she has four children.
She has spoken publicly about balancing motherhood, business, and her advocacy work, including her efforts supporting criminal justice reform.
Net Worth & Legacy
Kim Kardashian’s net worth is estimated in the billions of dollars, built primarily through her ownership stakes in Skims and other business ventures.
From a reality television personality to a major beauty and fashion entrepreneur, Kardashian has built a legacy as one of the most influential businesswomen in modern media.