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• Full Name: Kimberly Noel Kardashian
• Born: October 21, 1980, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Occupation: Media Personality, Socialite, Businesswoman, Producer, Actress, Model
• Known For:
  • Reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians
  • Founder of SKIMS, SKKN by Kim, and other ventures
  • Widespread social media influence
  • Advocacy for criminal justice reform

Kim Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California, to Robert Kardashian, a prominent attorney, and Kris Jenner. The second of four siblings, she grew up in Beverly Hills with sisters Kourtney and Khloé, and brother Rob. Her family's affluent lifestyle and connections to the entertainment industry provided an early glimpse into the world of celebrity. Her father was part of O.J. Simpson's legal "dream team," a case that brought the Kardashian name into the national spotlight.

Kardashian's initial public recognition came from her friendship with socialite Paris Hilton, for whom she worked as a stylist and assistant. Her breakthrough into global stardom, however, occurred in 2007 with the release of a private sex tape. This event, though controversial, catapulted her into the media spotlight just before the premiere of her family's reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The show's immense success over its 14-year run (2007-2021) and its successor, Hulu's The Kardashians, solidified her status as a pop culture icon.

Kardashian has masterfully monetized her fame through a series of successful businesses. Her business portfolio includes:

• DASH (2006-2018): A clothing boutique chain she co-owned and operated with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé. The store was a frequent setting in the early seasons of their reality show.
• KKW Beauty and Fragrance (2017-2022): A cosmetics and fragrance line. KKW Beauty was particularly successful, with Forbes valuing the brand at over $1 billion in 2021 before its eventual closure.
• SKIMS (2019-Present): Her most lucrative business venture, a shapewear, loungewear, and underwear company known for its inclusive sizing and broad range of skin-tone shades. The brand was valued at over $4 billion in 2023, making it the primary source of her estimated $1.7 billion net worth as of May 2025.
• SKKN by Kim (2022-Present): A high-end skincare line that replaced her KKW beauty products.
• Other Ventures: She has also launched a mobile game (Kim Kardashian: Hollywood), a book of selfies (Selfish), and the private equity firm SKKY Partners.

Kardashian's personal life has been a constant subject of media scrutiny, including her three high-profile marriages:

• Damon Thomas (2000-2004): Her first marriage, which ended in divorce.
• Kris Humphries (2011-2013): A widely publicized marriage to the NBA player that lasted only 72 days before she filed for divorce, leading to extensive media coverage.
• Kanye West (2014-2022): Her most famous marriage, which resulted in four children: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. The couple's relationship and eventual divorce were heavily documented by the media.

In a significant pivot, Kardashian has become a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform. Her interest began after she successfully lobbied President Donald Trump to commute the life sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, a woman convicted of a non-violent drug offense. ⚖️

Inspired by her late father, an attorney, she announced in 2019 that she was embarking on a four-year law apprenticeship in California, a state that allows aspiring lawyers to take the bar exam without attending a traditional law school. She passed the "baby bar" exam in 2021 on her fourth attempt. After completing her Law Office Study Program, she is preparing to take the full California bar exam. Her efforts have been highlighted in her documentary Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project.

While primarily known for reality television, Kardashian has also taken on various acting roles, including:

• Disaster Movie (2008): A comedic film role.
• Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013): A notable supporting role.
• Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) and Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023): Lending her voice to the character of Delores.
• American Horror Story: Delicate (2023-2024): A prominent main role in the twelfth season of the anthology horror series.

Kim Kardashian has consistently leveraged her public platform to evolve from a reality TV star to a multifaceted media mogul, businesswoman, and activist.

For more information, you can watch this video: Kim Kardashian discusses her journey to becoming a lawyer. This clip is from Keeping Up with the Kardashians where Kim explains her decision to pursue a law career without going to law school.