Kim Kardashian Bio: Early Life, Family, Career, Boyfriend, Controversies and Nudes (May 2024)

Kimberly Noel Kardashian, professionally known as Kim Kardashian, is an American socialite, media personality and businesswoman who first gained attention after her sex tape Kim Kardashian, Superstar, with her then-boyfriend Ray J was released in 2007. 

She is also famous as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton in her early days. Later, in 2007, she began starring in the E!’s reality television series Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 

The series became a massive hit, leading to the formation of three spin-off shows: Kourtney And Kim Take New York, Kourtney And Kim Take Miami, and The Kardashians. 

Kardashian has developed a significant online presence across numerous social media platforms, including hundreds of millions of followers on her Instagram and Twitter handles. 

She has released various products tied to her name, including the successful mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, and has launched her makeup brand, KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance. 

A Quick Info About Kim Kardashian

Early Life, Family and Education

Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born on 21 October 1980 in Los Angeles, California, to Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian. She is not a single chld to her parents. She has two sisters, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian, and a brother, Rob Kardashian. 

In 1991, Kris and Robert divorced, and Kris married an American media personality and former Olympic gold-medal-winning decathlete, Caitlyn Jenner. After her mother’s remarriage, Kardashian acquired two step-brothers, Burt Jenner, Brandon Jenner, and Brody Jenner, a step-sister, Casey, and later two half-sisters, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. 

In her childhood, Kardashian was a close friend of Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. At the age of 16, she began working at a local clothing store in Encino, California. 

Educational Background

Kardashian attended a Roman Catholic all-girls Marymount High School in Los Angeles. 

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Career

• 2003-2006:- Kardashian worked as a stylist for Brandy Norwood and Paris Hilton.
• 2006:- Launched her fashion boutique chain Dash along with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé. 
• 2007:- Gained national attention after a sex tape made by Kardashian and singer Ray J in 2003 was leaked on the internet. In the same year, she debuted with the reality television series Keeping Up With the Kardashians, which aired until 2021.
• 2008:- Delved into various endorsements, modeling gigs, and business ventures. 
• 2009:- Released her first fragrance brand under her own name, followed by several others in the subsequent years. Also launched various fashion-related ventures, including clothing lines and collaborations. 
• 2011:- Starred in the spin-off of her reality television series released in 2007. 
• 2014:- Kardashian achieved a significant milestone in her career after being featured on the cover of Vogue magazine along with her husband, rapper Kanye West. The same year, she launched a mobile game titled Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, which became a commercial success. 
• 2015:- Time Magazine included her on the 100 Most Influential People list.
• 2017:- Founded beauty and makeup brands KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance operated from 2017 to 2022.
• 2019:- Founded the foundation garment company SKIMS, which was valued at over $4 billion in 2023. The same year, she announced her intention to become a lawyer and began a four-year apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco.
• 2020:- Continued her advocacy work in criminal justice reform, using her platfom to raise awareness about various social issues.
• 2023:- Officially became a licensed attorney, passed the bar exam, and continued pursuing her legal career while managing various business ventures.

Net Worth

According to the Forbes’ World’s Celebrity Billionaires list, 43-year-old Kim Kardashian’s net worth is around $1.7 billion. Her various beauty and clothing brands, including SKIMS, and KKW Beauty have contributed in making her a billionaire. 

Awards and Achievements

Social Media Accounts

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Who is Kim Kardashian’s Boyfriend?

According to various media reports, Kardashian is dating Odell Beckham Jr., an American football wide receiver with whom her sister Khloé once had an alleged fling. The pair were seen walking together in Las Vegas during Super Bowl weekend. 

There are rumors that Kardashian and OBJ have been privately dating for a year. However, the two haven’t confirmed the romance publicly yet. 

Before OBJ, Kardashian was romantically connected to numerous celebrities, including Damon Thomas, Ray J, Nick Lachey, Nick Cannon, Reggie Bush, Miles Austin, Shengo Deane, Gabriel Aubry, Kris Humphries, Kanye West, and Pete Davidson.

Kardashian has even married Damon Thomas three times, then to Kris Humphries and Kanye West. She has divorced from all her marriages. 

Children

Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West have welcomed four children: two girls, North West, 10, and Saint West, 8, and two boys, Chicago West, 6, and Psalm West, 4. 

Controversies

Kardashian has been involved in various controversies throughout her career. 

• In 2011, Kardashian ended her highly publicized marriage to Kris Humphries in just 72 days, leading to speculations that the marriage was a publicity stunt. 
• Kardashian faced criticism for wearing hairstyles such as cornrows and appropriating traditional clothing without proper acknowledgment. 
• She has been accused of creating unrealistic beauty standards and misleading her followers. 
• Kardashian has endorsed various products that have been criticized for being potentially harmful. 
• She faced backlash for posting nude selfies on her social media. 
• Kardashian and her ex-husband, Kanye West, were involved in a public feud with Taylor Swift over West’s song Famous. 
• Kardashian was once robbed at gunpoint in her hotel room during Paris Fashion Week. The incident was traumatic and led to increased security measures for her and her family. 
• She faced criticism for attempting to trademark the word kimono for her shapewear line. Many accused her of being culturally insensitive toward Japanese culture. 
• Kardashian faced backlash for hosting a lavish birthday party on a private island amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Kim Kardashian Famous For?

Kardashian is famous for her influential online presence on various social media platforms and her reality television series Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 

2. What Businesses Does Kim Kardashian Own? 

Kardashian owns several successful businesses, including a cosmetic line, KKW Beauty, a shapewear line, SKIMS, and various fragrance lines. 

3. What is Kim Kardashian’s Age?

Born on 21 October 1980, Kardashian is 43 years old. 

4. Is Kim Kardashian Married?

Currently, Kardashian is not married to anyone. However, she was previously married to Damon Thomas (2000-2004), Kris Humphries (2011-2013) and Kanye West (2014-2022). 

5. Does Kim Kardashian Have Children?

Kardashian is blessed with four kids: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. 

6. Where was Kim Kardashian Born?

Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California.