Kim Kardashian: Fashion Celebrity Guide

Reality television star and fashion retailer with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé — photos, style and news

Kimberly Noel “Kim” Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American television personality, fashion designer, model and actress, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She first garnered media attention through her then-friend Paris Hilton. In 2007, Kardashian came to prominence when she and her family were commissioned to star in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, whose success led to spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami. In 2010, Kardashian was named the highest-paid reality television personality, with estimated earnings of $6 million. With sisters Kourtney and Khloé, Kardashian is involved in the retail and fashion industries; they have launched several clothing collections and fragrances, and released the book Kardashian Konfidential in 2010.

What made Kim Kardashian famous?

Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American television personality, fashion designer, model, and actress. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she first garnered media attention through her then-friend Paris Hilton. In 2007, Kardashian came to prominence after a sex tape with her then-boyfriend Ray J was leaked. Later that year, she and her family were commissioned to star in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Its success has led to the creation of spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami. In 2010, Kardashian was named the highest-paid reality television personality, with estimated earnings of $6 million. In August 2011, Kardashian married basketball player Kris Humphries in a widely-publicized ceremony. However, following 72 days of marriage, she garnered significant criticism after filing for divorce that October, who labeled their nuptials a publicity stunt. In April 2013, their divorce was finalized with an undisclosed settlement after 536 days. In 2012, Kardashian began a relationship with rapper Kanye West, and gave birth to their daughter North West the following year. With sisters Kourtney and Khloé, Kardashian is involved in the retail and fashion industries. They have launched several clothing collections and fragrances, and additionally released the book Kardashian Konfidential in 2010.  Learn more about the Kardashian's.

Reality Television as a Fashion Platform

This profile records a new route to fashion celebrity that the older letters of this directory do not contain: no film role and no runway, but a family reality series whose success generated its own spin-offs and then its own retail lines. The sequence matters. The series came first in 2007; the highest-paid reality personality title followed in 2010; and the clothing collections and fragrances with Kourtney and Khloé converted the audience into customers. A July 2008 fashion article on her style at the LA Runway Show, linked from this page, shows the coverage beginning almost as soon as the series did.

Using This Guide

This page gathers Kim Kardashian photos, videos, news and blog posts, with search routes to each. Filed under K beside Kimora Lee Simmons, the pairing is the letter's fashion-business comparison: Simmons built brands after a modelling career, while Kardashian built them after a television one.

Common Questions

What made Kim Kardashian famous?

Kardashian first garnered media attention through her then-friend Paris Hilton, and in 2007 came to prominence when she and her family were commissioned to star in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

What was Kim Kardashian named in 2010?

In 2010, Kardashian was named the highest-paid reality television personality, with estimated earnings of $6 million.

What fashion ventures does Kim Kardashian share with her sisters?

With sisters Kourtney and Khloé, Kardashian is involved in the retail and fashion industries — they have launched several clothing collections and fragrances, and additionally released the book Kardashian Konfidential in 2010.

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