kim kardashian
Kim Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is a prominent American media personality, businesswoman, and socialite. She first gained widespread public attention in 2007, the same year she and her family began starring in the long-running reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Business Ventures
Kardashian has built a significant business empire, with her wealth estimated at approximately US$1.9 billion as of 2026.
- Skims: Her shapewear and clothing brand, founded in 2019, is her most successful venture, valued at $5 billion following a 2025 funding round.
- Previous Ventures: She previously founded KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance, which operated until 2022, and later launched the skincare line SKKN By Kim.
Personal Life
- Family: She is the daughter of Kris Jenner and the late attorney Robert Kardashian. She has four children—North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm—with her ex-husband, rapper Kanye West, whom she divorced in 2022.
- Health: Kardashian has been open about various health challenges, including psoriasis. In September 2026, it was reported that she faced a health scare involving esophagitis. She has also previously discussed a brain aneurysm discovered during a medical scan.
- Legal Interests: Beyond entertainment and business, she has become active in criminal justice reform advocacy and completed a four-year law apprenticeship in 2025, though she did not pass the California Bar Exam.
She currently appears in the Hulu reality series The Kardashians, which began airing in 2022.