History of Kim Kardashian in Timeline
Kim Kardashian is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She rose to prominence with the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which documented her and her family's personal and professional lives. The show's success led to numerous spin-offs and a successor show on Hulu. Kardashian has leveraged her fame to build a business empire, including ventures in cosmetics (KKW Beauty) and shapewear (SKIMS). She has also been involved in social and political activism, particularly criminal justice reform.
1976: Bruce Jenner's Olympic Victory
In 1976, Bruce Jenner, who later married Kim Kardashian's mother, was the Summer Olympics decathlon winner.
October 21, 1980: Kim Kardashian's Birth in Los Angeles
On October 21, 1980, Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California, to Robert and Kris Kardashian.
October 21, 1980: Kim Kardashian's Birth
On October 21, 1980, Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California.
1987: Dolce & Gabbana archive years
The years 1987-2007 were the Dolce & Gabbana archive years, referenced in the spring-summer 2023 collection, which Kardashian creative directed.
1991: Parents' Divorce
In 1991, Kim Kardashian's parents, Robert and Kris Kardashian, divorced.
1994: Kevin Keith's Conviction
In 1994, Kevin Keith was convicted of triple homicide in Ohio, the case which Kim Kardashian would later outline in her podcast "The System: The Case of Kevin Keith" in October 2022.
1994: Father's Involvement in O. J. Simpson Trial
In 1994, Kim Kardashian's father, Robert Kardashian, represented football player O. J. Simpson during his murder trial.
2000: Resignation from Body clothing store
In 2000, Kim Kardashian resigned from Body clothing store after entering into her first marriage.
2003: Personal Stylist to Brandy
By 2003, Kim Kardashian was working as a personal stylist to the R&B singer and actress, Brandy.
2003: Creation of Sex Tape
In 2003, Kim Kardashian and singer Ray J created the sex tape that was later leaked in 2007.
2004: Allegation of Unauthorized Credit Card Charges
In 2004, Sonja Norwood alleged that she authorized Kardashian to make "one and only one" purchase on her American Express credit card, but Kardashian and her sisters Khloé and Kourtney incurred over $120,000 in unauthorized charges.
2005: Meeting Sheeraz Hasan
In 2005, Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner met Sheeraz Hasan, a PR strategist working with Paris Hilton.
2006: Stylist for Paris Hilton
In 2006, Kim Kardashian began working as a stylist for Paris Hilton.
2006: Launch of Dash Boutique Chain
In 2006, Kim Kardashian, along with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé, launched the Dash fashion boutique chain, opening their first store in Calabasas, California.
2006: Unauthorized Charges at Family Boutique
Sonja Norwood alleged that the bulk of the unauthorized credit card charges from 2004 were attributable to purchases made at Kardashian's family-owned boutique in 2006, after Kardashian was no longer employed by Norwood's daughter.
February 2007: Sex Tape Leak
In February 2007, a sex tape made by Kim Kardashian and singer Ray J in 2003 was leaked on the internet and gained national attention.
October 2007: Debut of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'
In October 2007, Kim Kardashian and her family began appearing in the reality television series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians".
December 2007: Playboy pictorial
In December 2007, Kim Kardashian posed in a nude pictorial for Playboy.
2007: Sex tape release and 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' premiere
In 2007, Kim Kardashian gained media attention following the release of a sex tape. In the same year, Kim and her family began appearing on the E! reality television series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians".
2007: Unauthorized Charges at Family Boutique
Sonja Norwood alleged that the bulk of the unauthorized credit card charges from 2004 were attributable to purchases made at Kardashian's family-owned boutique in 2007, after Kardashian was no longer employed by Norwood's daughter.
2007: Dolce & Gabbana archive years
The years 1987-2007 were the Dolce & Gabbana archive years, referenced in the spring-summer 2023 collection, which Kardashian creative directed.
2008: Feature Film Debut and 'Dancing with the Stars'
In 2008, Kim Kardashian made her feature film debut in "Disaster Movie" and participated on season seven of "Dancing with the Stars".
2008: Acting debut in Disaster Movie
In 2008, Kim Kardashian made her feature film debut in "Disaster Movie".
2008: Ranked 17th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women Poll
In 2008, Kim Kardashian ranked 17th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2008: Lawsuit Filed by Sonja Norwood
In 2008, Sonja Norwood filed a lawsuit against Kim Kardashian after no payments were made to settle the alleged debt from unauthorized credit card charges.
September 2009: Kiss Away Poverty Campaign
In September 2009, Fusion Beauty and Seven Bar Foundation launched "Kiss Away Poverty" with Kim Kardashian as the face of the campaign. For each LipFusion lipgloss sold, US$1 went to the Foundation to fund women entrepreneurs.
2009: Confidential Settlement Reached
In 2009, Kim Kardashian and Sonja Norwood reportedly reached a confidential settlement and the lawsuit was dismissed.
July 1, 2010: Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
On July 1, 2010, the New York City branch of Madame Tussauds revealed a wax figure of Kim Kardashian.
November 2010: Romanian Playboy Cover
In November 2010, Kim Kardashian appeared on the cover of Romanian Playboy, promoting a pictorial titled "Poezia Unui Fund Bombat" (The Poetry of a Bulging Ass).
November 23, 2010: Release of Kardashian Konfidential
On November 23, 2010, Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé Kardashian released their autobiography titled "Kardashian Konfidential".
December 2010: Filming Music Video for 'Jam (Turn It Up)'
In December 2010, Kim Kardashian filmed a music video for her song "Jam (Turn It Up)", directed by Hype Williams, with a cameo by Kanye West.
2010: Included in Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People"
In 2010, Barbara Walters included Kim Kardashian in her annual special of the "10 Most Fascinating People".
2010: Producer for The Spin Crowd, Appearance on The Apprentice and 90210
In 2010, Kim Kardashian served as producer for "The Spin Crowd", appeared on season ten of "The Apprentice", and guest starred on "90210".
December 31, 2010: Premiere of 'Jam (Turn It Up)'
On December 31, 2010, Kim Kardashian premiered her song "Jam (Turn It Up)" during a New Year's Eve party at TAO Las Vegas.
2011: Release of "Jam (Turn It Up)"
In 2011, Kim Kardashian released her debut single, "Jam (Turn It Up)".
2011: Release of 'Gold' Fragrance and 'Dollhouse' Novel
In 2011, Kim Kardashian released her third fragrance, "Gold", as well as a novel, "Dollhouse", along with her sisters Kourtney and Khloe.
2011: Ranked Among Most Searched-For Personalities
In 2011, a Nielsen poll ranked Kim Kardashian among the most searched-for personalities on the Internet.
2012: Renewal of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Release of Fragrances
In 2012, E! renewed "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" for two additional seasons. In the same year, Kim Kardashian released her fourth fragrance, "True Reflection", and her fifth fragrance, "Glam".
2012: Named Among "Most Annoying Celebrities"
In 2012, a British survey named Kim Kardashian among the "most annoying celebrities".
2013: Appearance in Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
In 2013, Kim Kardashian appeared in "Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor".
June 2014: Release of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood Mobile Game
In June 2014, Kim Kardashian released "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood", a mobile game for iPhone and Android.
September 21, 2014: Voice Acting in American Dad!
On September 21, 2014, Kim Kardashian voiced an alien in an episode of the animated series "American Dad!".
2014: Paper Magazine Cover
In 2014, Kim Kardashian appeared on the cover of Paper's winter issue, photographed by Jean-Paul Goude. Her nude buttocks were featured above the caption: "Break the Internet".
2014: Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game release
In 2014, Kim Kardashian released the mobile game "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" for mobile devices.
2014: Publication of The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex and Happiness
In 2014, La La Anthony published her book The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex and Happiness.
April 2015: Visit to Armenian Genocide Memorial
In April 2015, Kim Kardashian, along with her husband, sister Khloé, and eldest daughter, traveled to Armenia and visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan.
May 2015: Release of Selfish
In May 2015, Kim Kardashian released a portfolio book called "Selfish", a 325-page collection of self-taken photos of herself.
2015: Release of 'Selfish' and 'Kimoji'
In 2015, Kim Kardashian released her photo book "Selfish", and her emoji app "Kimoji".
2015: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Time included Kim Kardashian on its list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
April 2016: Condemning The Wall Street Journal for Armenian genocide denial ad
In April 2016, Kim Kardashian wrote an article on her website condemning The Wall Street Journal for running an advertisement by FactCheckArmenia.com denying the Armenian genocide.
November 2016: Kardashian's Social Media Endorsements
In November 2016, Kim Kardashian was reportedly earning at least $300,000 per post on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for endorsing products such as waist trainers and Coca-Cola. Business Insider estimated her fee at around $720,000 per Instagram post.
2016: Ranked 10th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women Poll
In 2016, Kim Kardashian ranked 10th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2017: KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance Founded
In 2017, Kim Kardashian founded KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance.
2017: Launch of KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance
In 2017, Kim Kardashian launched her beauty and fragrance lines, KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance, marking a significant expansion in her business ventures.
February 2018: Premiere of Glam Masters
In February 2018, Glam Masters, a reality competition series co-executive produced by Kim Kardashian and Laverne Cox, premiered on Lifetime. The series featured aspiring beauty bloggers competing for the title of "Glam Master" and a collaboration with Kardashian on a KKW Beauty makeup line.
June 8, 2018: Cameo Appearance in Ocean's 8
On June 8, 2018, Kim Kardashian made a cameo appearance in the heist film Ocean's 8.
June 2018: Alice Marie Johnson's sentence commutation
In June 2018, Kim Kardashian advocated for the commutation of Alice Marie Johnson's sentence, a woman who received a life sentence for a first-time drug offense. President Donald Trump granted the commutation.
September 2018: Premiere of You Kiddin' Me
In September 2018, You Kiddin' Me, a hidden camera-prank reality web series co-executive produced by Kim Kardashian and Lionsgate Television, premiered on Facebook Watch. Kardashian appeared in the premiere episode alongside her sisters and mother Kris Jenner.
2018: Closure of Dash Boutique Chain
In 2018, the Dash fashion boutique chain, which was launched in 2006 by Kim Kardashian and her sisters Kourtney and Khloé, ceased operations.
May 2019: Appearance in "B.F.A. (Best Friend's Ass)" Music Video
In May 2019, Kim Kardashian appeared in the music video for DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Paris Hilton's single, "B.F.A. (Best Friend's Ass)".
August 2019: Rebranding to Skims
In August 2019, following criticism over the name, Kim Kardashian rebranded her shapewear company from "Kimono" to "Skims".
2019: Law Apprenticeship
As of 2019, Kim Kardashian is under a four-year law apprenticeship supervised by the legal nonprofit Cut50.
2019: Skims Founded
In 2019, Kim Kardashian founded Skims, a shaping underwear and foundation garment company.
2019: Funding the 90 Days to Freedom campaign
In 2019, Kim Kardashian largely funded the 90 Days to Freedom campaign, an initiative by attorneys Brittany K. Barnett and MiAngel Cody to release nonviolent drug offenders from life sentences. This effort led to the release of 17 individuals under the First Step Act, with Kardashian receiving widespread credit, though her involvement also sparked controversy.
February 2020: Retail Partnership with Nordstrom
In February 2020, Skims entered its first retail partnership with luxury store chain Nordstrom.
April 5, 2020: Premiere of Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project
On April 5, 2020, Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project, a documentary starring and executive produced by Kim Kardashian, premiered on Oxygen. The documentary follows her journey advocating for criminal justice reform.
October 10, 2020: Donation to Armenia Fund
On October 10, 2020, Kim Kardashian announced that she donated $1 million to Armenia Fund, a humanitarian organization supporting Armenia's development.
December 2020: Exclusive Content Deal with Disney-owned Hulu
In December 2020, Kim, the Kardashian–Jenner sisters, and their mother Kris Jenner signed a multi-year exclusive global content deal with Disney-owned Hulu.
2020: Remarks on 20/20 Television Special
In a 2020 20/20 television special, Sheeraz Hasan stated that Kim Kardashian was "ready to do whatever it takes" to create a successful brand.
April 2021: Thanking President Joe Biden for Armenian Genocide recognition
In April 2021, Kim Kardashian wrote a letter to President Joe Biden thanking him for officially recognizing the Armenian genocide, making him the first United States president to do so.
June 2021: Appearance in The First Step Documentary
In June 2021, Kim Kardashian appeared in the Van Jones-led documentary, The First Step, which focuses on criminal justice reform. The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
June 2021: Series Finale of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'
In June 2021, the flagship series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" concluded after 294 episodes.
August 20, 2021: Voice Role in PAW Patrol: The Movie
On August 20, 2021, Kim Kardashian voiced the character Delores, a poodle, in the Canadian animated film PAW Patrol: The Movie.
October 2021: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In October 2021, Kim Kardashian hosted Saturday Night Live, using her monologue to make fun of her estranged-husband Kanye West, her mother's ex-husband Caitlyn Jenner, her sisters, and others.
November 2021: Collaboration between Skims and Fendi
In November 2021, Skims and luxury fashion house Fendi released a collaborative range of shapewear, leather dresses, and bodysuits.
2021: KKW Beauty Valued at Over US$1 Billion
In 2021, KKW Beauty was valued at over US$1 billion.
2021: Kardashian Acknowledges Hilton's Role in Her Career
In 2021, Kim Kardashian acknowledged that Paris Hilton "literally gave me a career."
2021: 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' End
In 2021, the reality television series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" aired its last episode.
January 2022: Lawsuit for Promoting EthereumMax
In January 2022, Kim Kardashian was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit filed against the cryptocurrency company EthereumMax, alleging that she and other celebrities promoted the EthereumMax token as part of a pump and dump scheme.
April 2022: Advocating for Melissa Lucio's clemency
In April 2022, Kim Kardashian advocated for the clemency of Melissa Lucio, the only Hispanic woman on Texas' death row. Kardashian shared Lucio's story on Twitter but later deleted the tweets. After Lucio was granted a stay of execution on April 25, Kardashian celebrated on social media.
April 2022: Founding of Skky Partners
In April 2022, Kim Kardashian founded Skky Partners, a private equity firm, with a former partner of the Carlyle Group. Her mother, Kris Jenner, also became a partner at the firm.
April 2022: Premiere of The Kardashians
In April 2022, The Kardashians, a reality television series co-produced by the Kardashian-Jenner sisters and Kris Jenner, premiered on Hulu. Described as a premium version of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the series had the most-watched premiere in Hulu's history.
July 2022: Paris Fashion Week Modeling Debut
In July 2022, Kim Kardashian made her Paris Fashion Week modeling debut on the catwalk for fashion house Balenciaga, alongside Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, and Christine Quinn.
July 2022: Petitioning for Gunna's release
In July 2022, Kim Kardashian voiced her support for and petitioned for the release of rapper Gunna, who was imprisoned without bond and charged with violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
October 2022: Release of The System: The Case of Kevin Keith Podcast
In October 2022, Kim Kardashian hosted and co-produced The System: The Case of Kevin Keith podcast under an exclusive deal with Spotify. The podcast outlines the discrepancies of Kevin Keith's case, in which he was convicted of triple homicide in 1994.
October 2022: SEC Fine for Promoting Cryptocurrency
In October 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Kim Kardashian had agreed to pay a $1.26 million fine and cooperate with an ongoing investigation for failing to report receiving a $250,000 payment to promote the EthereumMax token. She also agreed not to promote cryptocurrency assets for three years.
December 2022: Dismissal of EthereumMax Lawsuit
In December 2022, Central California U.S. District Court Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald dismissed the lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and other celebrities regarding the promotion of EthereumMax, citing that the claims were insufficiently supported given heightened pleading standards for fraud.
2022: Premiere of 'The Kardashians'
In 2022, "The Kardashians", a successor show to "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", premiered on Hulu.
2022: KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance ceased operations and SKKN by Kim was Founded
In 2022, KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance ceased operations. In the same year, Kim Kardashian founded her skincare line, SKKN by Kim.
2022: Time's 100 Most Influential Companies
In 2022, Skims was listed in Time's list of 100 Most Influential Companies.
July 2023: Skims Valuation
As of July 2023, Skims was valued at US$4 billion.
September 2023: Premiere of American Horror Story: Delicate
In September 2023, American Horror Story: Delicate, co-led by Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts, premiered on FX. Kardashian played Siobhan Corbyn, the protagonist's best friend and publicist, in her first scripted television role.
September 29, 2023: Reprising Voice Role in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
On September 29, 2023, Kim Kardashian reprised her voice role as Delores in the film's sequel, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
November 2023: "The Kardashians" Most Watched Unscripted Series on Hulu
As of November 2023, The Kardashians became the most watched unscripted series in Hulu history.
2023: Skims Valued at Over US$4 Billion
As of 2023, Skims is valued at over US$4 billion.
2023: Named Among Fortune's Most Powerful Women
In 2023, Kim Kardashian was named among Fortune magazine's Most Powerful Women in the world.
2023: Dolce & Gabbana's spring-summer collection
In September, Dolce & Gabbana debuted its spring-summer 2023 collection, which Kardashian creative directed.
April 2024: Posting video of Akeriya Terry on Instagram
In April 2024, Kim Kardashian spoke out about Toforest Johnson's case again when she posted a video of Johnson's daughter, Akeriya Terry, on her Instagram account.
April 2024: Premiere of Second Part of American Horror Story: Delicate
In April 2024, the second part of the twelfth season of American Horror Story, subtitled Delicate, premiered on FX, featuring Kim Kardashian as Siobhan Corbyn.
July 2024: "The Kardashians" Renewed for Sixth and Seventh Season
In July 2024, The Kardashians was renewed for a sixth and seventh season.
August 2024: First-Look TV Deal with 20th Television
In August 2024, Kim 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.
December 2024: Kardashian Steps Down as Managing Partner of Skky Partners
In December 2024, Kim Kardashian stepped down as a managing partner of Skky Partners and took on the role of senior operating advisor, while Kris Jenner exited the firm.
December 23, 2024: Release of "Santa Baby" Cover
On December 23, 2024, Kim Kardashian released a cover version of "Santa Baby", produced by her brother-in-law Travis Barker. It was her first new music release since her 2011 debut single.
2024: American Horror Story Role
From 2023 to 2024, Kim Kardashian appeared in the twelfth season of "American Horror Story".
2024: Skims' Retail Expansion and Net Sales
In 2024, Skims expanded with several retail stores across the US and the UK, with 22 outlets in the former, generating "around $1 billion" in net sales.
May 2025: Estimated Net Worth by Forbes
As of May 2025, Kim Kardashian's net worth is estimated by Forbes to be US$1.7 billion.
June 2025: Talks for Bratz film Antagonist Role
As of June 2025, Kim Kardashian is in talks to play the film's antagonist in Amazon MGM's untitled live-action Bratz film.
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