Update: This article appears in Vanity Fair’s Holiday 2016 issue.
Kimberly Noel Kardashian, born on October 21, 1980, is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. Since rising to prominence in the late 2000s, Kim has remained a highly polarizing public figure. Despite this recognition, she has also faced criticism. Much of Kardashian's public persona has been linked to her image as a glamorous socialite, fashion icon, and entrepreneur. Kardashian has consistently been a fixture of global media since the 2007 debut of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Kim Kardashian at the 2018 amfAR Cannes Gala.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Kardashian attended Marymount High School, a Roman Catholic all-girls school in Los Angeles. In 1994, her father represented football player O. J. Simpson during his murder trial. Simpson was Kardashian's godfather. Kardashian's father died in 2003 of cancer. In her teenage years, Kardashian was a close friend of Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton, through whom she first garnered media attention.
After she totaled her car at age 16, her father agreed to buy her a new one on the condition that she agree to be responsible for paying all expenses related to any future damages. She subsequently began working at Body, a local clothing store in Encino, California, where she worked for four years, assisting in the opening of the Calabasas location. By 2003, Kardashian was working as a personal stylist to the R&B singer and actress, Brandy, the sister of Ray J.
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Rise to Fame and Business Ventures
In 2006, Kardashian began working as a stylist for Paris Hilton, a childhood friend of hers. She appeared in several episodes of the reality series The Simple Life and was frequently photographed accompanying Hilton to events and parties. Sheeraz Hasan, a PR strategist working with Hilton, had previously met Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner in 2005, and stated in a 2020 20/20 television special that Kardashian was "ready to do whatever it takes" to create a successful brand.
In 2021, Kardashian said that Hilton "literally gave me a career." Kardashian posed in a nude pictorial for the December 2007 issue of Playboy, and appeared on the cover of the November 2010 issue of Romanian Playboy, promoting a pictorial titled "Poezia Unui Fund Bombat" (The Poetry of a Bulging Ass). She made her feature film debut, opposite Carmen Electra, in the disaster film spoof Disaster Movie (2008), in which she appeared as a character named Lisa.
By 2010, Kardashian had ventured into several new endorsement deals, including endorsing various food products for Carl's Jr. On July 1, 2010, the New York City branch of Madame Tussauds revealed a wax figure of Kardashian. Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé wrote an autobiography titled Kardashian Konfidential, which was released in stores on November 23, 2010, and appeared on New York Times's Best Seller List.
In 2011, Kardashian released her third fragrance, "Gold", as well as a novel, Dollhouse, along with sisters Kourtney and Khloe. In 2012, E! renewed Keeping Up with the Kardashians for two additional seasons, in a deal reported to be worth $50 million. That year, Kardashian released her fourth fragrance, "True Reflection", which she worked with the company Dress for Success to promote, and her fifth fragrance, "Glam", which was made available through Debenhams.
Kardashian released Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, a mobile game for iPhone and Android, in June 2014. Kardashian appeared on the cover and in a pictorial in Paper's winter 2014 issue, photographed by Jean-Paul Goude. On the cover, her nude buttocks are featured above the caption: "Break the Internet", which generated considerable comment in both social and traditional media.
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In February 2020, the brand Skims entered its first retail partnership with luxury store chain Nordstrom. Starting in 2021, it has opened various pop-up stores in the United States, Europe and Asia. Starting in 2024, Skims has opened several retail stores across the US and the UK, with 22 outlets in the former. Under a deal, it provided Team USA-branded athleisure to the US Olympics team's female athletes at the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. This partnership continued with the 2022 Winter Olympics, and a capsule collection released in collaboration with the US Winter Olympics delegation. In November 2021, Skims and luxury fashion house Fendi released a collaborative range of shapewear, leather dresses, and bodysuits. In 2023, it entered a multiyear partnership as the official underwear partner of the NBA, WNBA, and USA Basketball. For her work on Skims, Kardashian received the Brand Innovator award at the 2021 WSJ.
On April 5, 2020, the documentary Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project premiered on Oxygen, starring and executive produced by Kardashian. Kardashian appeared in the Van Jones-led documentary, The First Step, which focuses on criminal justice reform; it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2021. In July and August, she appeared in the premiere episodes of Martha Stewart's reality series, Martha Gets Down and Dirty; and Paris Hilton's cooking show Cooking with Paris, on Discovery+ and Netflix.
In April 2022, Kardashian founded Skky Partners, a private equity firm, with a former partner of the Carlyle Group. Kardashian co-led the twelfth season of American Horror Story, subtitled Delicate, alongside Emma Roberts. Her first scripted television role, she played Siobhan Corbyn, the protagonist's best friend and publicist. The season is based on Danielle Valentine's novel Delicate Condition; it was divided into two parts, which premiered in September 2023 and April 2024 on FX. Kardashian's performance received positive reviews from critics.
In August 2024, Kardashian signed a first-look TV deal with 20th Television to develop and produce scripted programmimg content. The first project under this deal is the series Group Chat, based on La La Anthony's 2014 book The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex and Happiness.
Personal Life and Relationships
In 2000, at 19 years old, Kardashian eloped with music producer Damon Thomas. Thomas filed for divorce in 2003. Kardashian then dated Reggie Bush. Their relationship began after Matt Leinart introduced them at the 2007 ESPY Awards. In May 2011, Kardashian became engaged to NBA player Kris Humphries, then of the New Jersey Nets, whom she had been dating since October 2010. They were married in a wedding ceremony on August 20 in Montecito, California.
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After 72 days of marriage, she filed for divorce from Humphries on October 31, citing irreconcilable differences. Several news outlets surmised that Kardashian's marriage to Humphries was merely a publicity stunt to promote the Kardashian family's brand and their subsequent television ventures. In January 2021, CNN reported that the couple were discussing divorce and on February 19, 2021, Kardashian officially filed for divorce. In April 2021, they both agreed before court that they would end their marriage due to "irreconcilable differences" and agreed to joint custody of their four children. They also agreed that neither of them need spousal support.
Kardashian was in a relationship with actor and comedian Pete Davidson from November 2021 to August 2022. From September 2023 to March 2024, Kardashian was reportedly in a relationship with NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
In April 2015, Kardashian and West traveled to the Armenian Quarter of the Old City in Jerusalem to have their daughter baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Church, one of the oldest denominations of Oriental Orthodox Christianity. The ceremony took place at the Cathedral of St.
Kardashian has publicly discussed difficulties during her first two pregnancies. She experienced pre-eclampsia during her first, which forced her to deliver at 34 weeks. Kardashian has also spoken about her psoriasis. In May 2021, it was reported that Kardashian had tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2020.
Financial Success
In May 2014, Kardashian was estimated to be worth US$45 million. In 2015, Forbes reported she had "made more this year than ever as her earnings nearly doubled to $53 million from 2014's $28 million", and reported that she "has monetized fame better than any other". Much of her income in the early-to-mid 2010s included wholesale earnings of the Sears line, the Kardashian Kollection, which brought in $600 million in 2013 and the Kardashian Beauty cosmetics line, Kardashian-branded tanning products, the boutique-line Dash, as well as sponsored posts and endorsements.
Kim Kardashian's Paris Fashion Week and the Infamous Robbery
Kim Kardashian's presence at Paris Fashion Week has always been a major attraction, drawing photographers and fans alike. However, one particular visit took a dark turn, forever altering perceptions of her security and the safety of celebrities in Paris.
During one Fashion Week, she greeted photographers with smiles, posed for them, and thanked them. To the photographers, “To me, she’s No. 1.” She made Paris her home for the next six days. Photographers weren’t surprised. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff shot them flanking the cherubic Alaïa. Petroff recalled, “Because the day was over. can take a picture?’ ” photographers.
The robbery occurred while Kim Kardashian was staying at the Hôtel de Pourtalès, an 11-apartment annex to the mansion. The mansion is a typically exclusive insider location, especially in Paris. It features 360-degree views of the city. The square feet and features 360-degree views of the city. The rate could go as high as $16,800 a night.
According to police reporter Frédéric Ploquin, hundreds of people know about this place, making the investigation very complex. Frédéric Ploquin mentioned that girl furnishers all know about this place. There is a one-to-one staff-to-guest ratio. The arrangement hadn’t been changed in six years.
On the night of the robbery, the criminal police, overlooking the Left Bank of the Seine River, were awakened with news of the heist. The morning would prove to be different. The night officer said, “V.M.A.,” referring to the perpetually roiling city of Paris, France. The chief told me in his expansive office at 36, Quai des Orfèvres, that it was unusual of his long and distinguished career.
Paris, France.
The investigation was ongoing and the perpetrators were still at large. Valuables and large amounts of cash are often to be found, making people very vulnerable,” said the chief. Restaurant owners, who have cash at home, are also targets. It’s quick. Some of them are from North Africa: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia. Gypsies from France, whom we call Manouche. They know how to follow someone on the Internet. This is what is called a saucissonnage. was once terrorized by such an ordeal.
The robbers tied up Kim during the robbery. The word “calm” seared the receptionist, and he was now an anguished soul. The first to track down and meet the night receptionist. Dargent wrote, “at gunpoint, and it was his way to save his life and Kim’s life.” He wanted to convey his feelings to Kim, using only the name Abdulrahman. He texted its contents to Kim: “Dear Kim,” it read. between life and death, both our lives. Kim.
Abdulrahman appeared at the glass door of the Hôtel de Pourtalès, speaking it is my principal workplace, one of the most important locations in Paris. Abdulrahman responded that there weren’t any safes. They inquired about Kanye West, and he was upset, like, ‘Don’t play with me like this. The thieves demanded: Some money!
Kim’s cell phone lit up with a call from Pascal Duvier. ‘You know who is ringing now? It is her bodyguard. Harouche had already called Duvier and Kourtney, gathering evidence, and interviewing the victims.
The chief said, “That’s why the B.R.B. is on the case. organized,” he said. The robbery became a worldwide sensation, discussed, dissected, and debated worldwide. Still take a hit because of the implication: Is Paris secure? economically. Robbed of their revenue with Kim’s departure. it was too late.
A photographer friend showed me his photos of Kim leaving Paris, with her head covered. The whole family left to attend other shows, major shows: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu. They left! There will be lots of security. There will be a before and an after. We could talk to her! His fellow photographers in a rare token of solidarity laid their cameras on the ground in homage. Piasecki explained, “Miranda Kerr was arriving from Los Angeles,”.
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New Ventures and Real Estate
Those who keep up with the Kardashians know that Kim Kardashian has amassed quite an impressive real estate portfolio in recent years. The reality star and Skims founder, who famously favours a minimalist look and a neutral colour palette, primarily resides in the Hidden Hills, California, home that her ex-husband Kanye West turned from a suburban McMansion to a serene sanctuary with help from Axel Vervoordt, Claudio Silvestrin, and Vincent Van Duysen. With her latest purchases, the mogul seems to be focused on creating spaces she can escape to. She’s building a Palm Springs vacation home with Tadao Ando, another home in an undisclosed location with Kengo Kuma, and most recently, she purchased a beachfront Malibu mansion for $70.4 million.
In an exclusive clip from season three, episode seven of her Hulu reality show The Kardashians (which hit the streaming service July 6), Kim takes her younger sister Khloé Kardashian to visit the new house for the first time. “This house just really represents to me a lot of the hard work that I’ve put in, and it’s like enjoying the fruits of my labor,” says Kim in a confessional interview. Looking out over the ocean from the property, which sits high on a bluff above the beach, she discusses her future plans for the house. “It’s new energy. I am so looking forward to creating so many memories here,” she says.
Kim Kardashian's Malibu mansion.
Kim keeps saying that this is for the family and this is where we’re going to have barbecues and our summers and it’s all for the kids,” says Khloé in the clip. “And just her heart, how she thinks, it’s amazing.”
Kendall Jenner's Birthday Celebration
Kendall Jenner celebrated her 30th birthday with an extravagant beach bash featuring plenty of tequila and a massive firework display. There was a large silver balloon display on the sand. The birthday girl wore a geometric-print skirt. She and her sisters snapped selfies together. Attendees commemorated Kendall’s milestone birthday with shots of her 818 Tequila as well as a bottle of Chateau Haut-Brion French red wine from the model’s birth year, 1995 (which retails for $595). There was also a bonfire in the sand that was surrounded by chic Moroccan-style seating featuring cozy pillows, blankets and rugs, as well as twinkling string lights.
A beautiful show of fireworks exploded over the ocean to cap off the night. Khloé also raved about her “baby sister” in a lengthy tribute post. “I can’t believe you’re thirty. It feels impossible and yet, here you are; more radiant, grounded, and beautifully you than ever before,” the Good American founder wrote. The model was presented with a vintage-style birthday cake topped with mini bottles of her tequila brand.
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Paris Fashion Week | Kim Kardashian attended, drawing significant media attention but also becoming a target for a robbery. |
| Malibu Mansion Purchase | Kim Kardashian bought a beachfront Malibu mansion for $70.4 million, planning to create family memories there. |
| Kendall Jenner's Birthday | Celebrated with an extravagant beach bash featuring tequila, fireworks, and Moroccan-style seating. |
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