Kim Kardashian is a prominent American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman who rose to international fame through the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Beyond her television career, she has leveraged her massive social media influence to establish a highly successful business empire. Her ventures include the shapewear brand SKIMS and her former beauty line, KKW Beauty, both of which have achieved significant market success. Kardashian is also recognized for her transition into legal advocacy, focusing on criminal justice reform. As a defining figure of 21st-century pop culture, she has transformed her public image from a reality star into a formidable entrepreneur and global fashion icon. Her ability to navigate digital media and monetize her personal brand has cemented her status as one of the most influential figures in contemporary entertainment.
1976: Caitlyn Jenner's Olympic Victory
In 1976, Caitlyn Jenner (then known as Bruce Jenner) achieved significant fame by winning the decathlon at the Summer Olympics.
October 21, 1980: Birth of Kimberly Noel Kardashian
On October 21, 1980, Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born, marking the beginning of the life of the future media personality, socialite, and businesswoman.
1991: Divorce of Robert and Kris Kardashian
In 1991, Robert and Kris Kardashian officially ended their marriage, leading to Kris Kardashian's subsequent marriage to Caitlyn Jenner, which expanded Kim Kardashian's family circle to include several step-siblings and half-siblings.
1994: Father's involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial
In 1994, Kim Kardashian's father, Robert Kardashian, served as a defense attorney for O. J. Simpson during his high-profile murder trial. Simpson was also Kim's godfather.
2000: Resignation from Body
In 2000, Kim Kardashian resigned from her position at the clothing store Body after entering into her first marriage.
2003: Creation of sex tape
In 2003, Kim Kardashian and singer Ray J recorded a sex tape that would later become the subject of significant public and legal controversy in 2007.
2003: Employment as Personal Stylist
In 2003, Kim Kardashian began working as a personal stylist for R&B singer and actress Brandy.
2003: Death of Robert Kardashian
In 2003, Kim Kardashian's father passed away following a battle with cancer.
2004: Allegations of Unauthorized Credit Card Charges
In 2004, Sonja Norwood alleged that Kim, Khloé, and Kourtney Kardashian incurred over $120,000 in unauthorized charges on her American Express card.
2005: Initial meeting with PR strategist Sheeraz Hasan
In 2005, Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, met PR strategist Sheeraz Hasan, who later noted that Kim was determined to build a successful personal brand.
2006: Continued Unauthorized Boutique Charges
During 2006, Sonja Norwood alleged that the Kardashians continued to make unauthorized charges at their family-owned boutique, long after Kim's employment with Brandy had ended.
2006: Career beginnings as a stylist and reality TV appearance
In 2006, Kim Kardashian began working as a stylist for her childhood friend Paris Hilton, frequently appearing alongside her in the reality series The Simple Life and at various high-profile social events.
February 2007: Leak of Kim Kardashian, Superstar sex tape
In February 2007, a 2003 sex tape involving Kim Kardashian and Ray J was leaked online, sparking national attention and a legal battle against Vivid Entertainment, which eventually ended in a multi-million dollar settlement.
October 2007: Premiere of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
In October 2007, Kim Kardashian began her journey in reality television with the debut of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, a series featuring her immediate and extended family members, including Kris, Caitlyn, Kourtney, Khloé, Rob, Kendall, and Kylie.
December 2007: Playboy Pictorial
In December 2007, Kim Kardashian appeared in a nude pictorial for the December 2007 issue of Playboy magazine.
2007: Media Attention and Reality TV Debut
In 2007, Kim Kardashian rose to significant public attention following the unauthorized release of a sex tape featuring Ray J. That same year, she and her family premiered on the reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
2007: Ongoing Boutique Charges
In 2007, the family-owned boutique owned by the Kardashians continued to be the site of alleged unauthorized charges filed by Sonja Norwood against Kim and her sisters.
2008: Lawsuit Filed Against Kardashian
After no repayments were made regarding the disputed credit card debt, Sonja Norwood filed a formal lawsuit against Kim Kardashian in 2008.
2008: Film Appearance in Disaster Movie
In 2008, Kim Kardashian made one of her early acting appearances in the film Disaster Movie.
2008: Film and Television Appearances
Throughout 2008, Kim Kardashian made her feature film debut in the movie Disaster Movie, participated as a contestant on season seven of Dancing with the Stars, and engaged in various other guest hosting and acting roles.
September 2009: Kiss Away Poverty Campaign
In September 2009, Kim Kardashian became the face of the "Kiss Away Poverty" campaign, a partnership between Fusion Beauty and the Seven Bar Foundation where proceeds from LipFusion lipgloss sales helped fund women entrepreneurs.
2009: Confidential Settlement Reached
In 2009, Kim Kardashian and Sonja Norwood reportedly reached a confidential settlement, leading to the dismissal of the lawsuit regarding the alleged credit card debt.
July 1, 2010: Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Reveal
On July 1, 2010, the Madame Tussauds museum in New York City officially unveiled a wax sculpture crafted in the likeness of Kim Kardashian.
November 2010: Romanian Playboy Cover
In November 2010, Kim Kardashian graced the cover of the Romanian edition of Playboy, which featured a pictorial titled "Poezia Unui Fund Bombat".
November 23, 2010: Release of Kardashian Konfidential
On November 23, 2010, sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé Kardashian released their autobiography, titled Kardashian Konfidential, which subsequently achieved success by appearing on the New York Times Best Seller List.
December 2010: Filming of Jam (Turn It Up) Music Video
During December 2010, Kim Kardashian filmed the music video for her song Jam (Turn It Up), directed by Hype Williams and featuring a cameo appearance by Kanye West.
2010: Television Production and Appearances
Throughout 2010, Kim Kardashian expanded her television portfolio by serving as a producer for the reality show The Spin Crowd, appearing as a contestant on season ten of The Apprentice, and making a guest appearance alongside her sisters Khloé and Kourtney on the season three premiere of 90210.
December 31, 2010: Premiere of Jam (Turn It Up)
On December 31, 2010, Kim Kardashian debuted her single Jam (Turn It Up) during a New Year's Eve celebration held at TAO Las Vegas.
2011: Release of Gold fragrance and Dollhouse novel
In 2011, Kim Kardashian expanded her professional portfolio by releasing her third fragrance titled "Gold" and collaborating with her sisters, Kourtney and Khloé, to release a novel titled Dollhouse.
2012: Keeping Up with the Kardashians renewal and fragrance launches
During 2012, the reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians was renewed by E! for two additional seasons in a $50 million deal. Additionally, Kim Kardashian released two fragrances, "True Reflection" and "Glam", with the latter being sold at Debenhams.
2013: Role in Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
In 2013, Kim Kardashian appeared in the Tyler Perry film Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor. Although the film achieved moderate box office success, Kardashian received the Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress due to negative critical reception.
2013: Film Appearance in Temptation
In 2013, Kim Kardashian appeared in the feature film Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.
June 2014: Release of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood
In June 2014, Kim Kardashian launched the mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood for iOS and Android platforms, which utilized a free-to-play model and became an immediate financial success.
September 21, 2014: Guest Voice Appearance on American Dad!
On September 21, 2014, Kim Kardashian made a guest voice appearance on the adult animated series American Dad!, where she provided the voice for an alien character.
2014: Release of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood
In 2014, Kim Kardashian entered the mobile gaming space with the release of her namesake game, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood.
2015: Release of Selfish and Kimoji
In 2015, Kim Kardashian expanded her personal brand by releasing the photo book Selfish and the emoji mobile application known as Kimoji.
2015: Time 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Kim Kardashian was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2017: Founding of KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance
In 2017, Kim Kardashian expanded her business portfolio by establishing her own beauty and fragrance lines, KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance, which remained active until 2022.
2019: Founding of Skims
In 2019, Kim Kardashian founded Skims, a company focused on shaping underwear and foundation garments that would go on to achieve significant market success.
2020: 20/20 television special retrospective
During a 2020 20/20 television special, industry professionals discussed Kim Kardashian's early career trajectory and her early determination to establish her fame.
June 2021: Conclusion of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
After a successful run spanning 294 episodes, the flagship reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians officially concluded in June 2021.
2021: KKW Beauty Valuation and PAW Patrol Film
During 2021, the KKW Beauty brand achieved a valuation exceeding US$1 billion, and Kim Kardashian contributed her acting voice to the first of two PAW Patrol films released that year.
2021: Forbes Billionaires List Debut
In 2021, Kim Kardashian officially appeared on the annual Forbes billionaires list for the first time.
2021: Acknowledgment of career origins
In 2021, Kim Kardashian publicly credited Paris Hilton with helping to launch her career, expressing full acknowledgment of the role Hilton played in her path to fame.
2021: Conclusion of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
The long-running E! reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which had been a staple for Kim and her family since its inception, aired its final episode in 2021.
2022: Launch of The Kardashians on Hulu
In 2022, Kim Kardashian and her family transitioned their reality television presence to a new platform with the launch of The Kardashians on Hulu, marking the beginning of their multi-year deal with the streaming service.
2022: Founding of SKKN by Kim and Closure of Previous Brands
In 2022, Kim Kardashian launched her new skincare line, SKKN by Kim, while simultaneously concluding the operations of her previously established KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance brands.
2023: Skims Valuation and Continued Acting Roles
By 2023, Kim Kardashian's company Skims reached a valuation of over US$4 billion; in the same year, she appeared in another PAW Patrol film and the twelfth season of American Horror Story.
2023: Fortune Most Powerful Women
During 2023, Kim Kardashian was named by Fortune magazine as one of the Most Powerful Women globally.
2024: Conclusion of American Horror Story Season
In 2024, Kim Kardashian concluded her run in the twelfth season of the anthology horror series American Horror Story.
2025: Law Apprenticeship Completion
In 2025, Kim Kardashian finished a four-year law apprenticeship, qualifying her to take the California Bar Exam, though she was unsuccessful in passing the test.
2025: Start of All's Fair
Starting in 2025, Kim Kardashian began her role in the legal drama television series All's Fair.
June 2026: Net Worth Update
As of June 2026, Kim Kardashian's estimated net worth reached US$1.9 billion.
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