Kim Kardashian is an American media personality, businesswoman, and socialite who rose to fame after a 2007 sex tape leak. She and her family became the focus of the popular reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" (2007-2021), which spawned several spin-offs. Kardashian's celebrity status has extended to various business ventures.
1976: Bruce Jenner's Olympic Victory
Bruce Jenner, who later married Kris Kardashian (Kim Kardashian's mother), won the decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
October 21, 1980: Kim Kardashian's Birth
Kim Kardashian was born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles, California.
1991: Divorce of Robert and Kris Kardashian
Kim Kardashian's parents, Robert and Kris Kardashian, divorced in 1991. Kris then married Bruce Jenner.
1994: O.J. Simpson Murder Trial
Robert Kardashian, Kim Kardashian's father, represented O.J. Simpson during his murder trial in 1994.
2000: Marriage to Damon Thomas
In 2000, at 19 years old, Kardashian eloped with music producer Damon Thomas.
2000: Kim Kardashian's First Marriage and Resignation from Body
Kim Kardashian entered into her first marriage and resigned from her job at the clothing store Body in 2000.
2003: Filming of "Kim Kardashian, Superstar"
Kim Kardashian filmed the sex tape "Kim Kardashian, Superstar" with her then-boyfriend Ray J in 2003.
2003: Death of Robert Kardashian
Kim Kardashian's father, Robert Kardashian, died of cancer in 2003.
2003: Kim Kardashian Begins Working for Brandy
Kim Kardashian began working as a personal stylist for R&B singer and actress Brandy in 2003.
2003: Divorce from Damon Thomas
In 2003, Damon Thomas filed for divorce from Kardashian, who later attributed the separation to physical and emotional abuse.
2004: Alleged Credit Card Misuse
Sonja Norwood, Brandy's mother, alleged that Kim Kardashian misused her American Express credit card in 2004.
2005: Meeting with Sheeraz Hasan and Kris Jenner
Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, met with PR strategist Sheeraz Hasan, who was working with Paris Hilton at the time, in 2005.
2006: Kim Kardashian Begins Styling for Paris Hilton
Kim Kardashian began working as a stylist for Paris Hilton, her childhood friend, in 2006.
2006: Launch of Dash
Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, and Khloé Kardashian launched the fashion boutique chain Dash in 2006.
2006: Alleged Unauthorized Purchases at Dash
Sonja Norwood alleged that Kim Kardashian and her sisters made unauthorized purchases at their boutique Dash in 2006, after Kim was no longer employed by Brandy.
February 2007: Sex Tape Leak and Lawsuit
In February 2007, a sex tape featuring Kim Kardashian and Ray J from 2003 was leaked. Kardashian sued Vivid Entertainment, the distributor, but later dropped the lawsuit for a $5 million settlement.
October 2007: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Premiere
In October 2007, the reality show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' premiered on E!, featuring Kim, her mother Kris, step-parent Caitlyn Jenner, and her siblings.
December 2007: Playboy Pictorial
In December 2007, Kardashian posed nude for a pictorial in Playboy magazine.
2007: Meeting Reggie Bush
Kardashian and Reggie Bush met at the 2007 ESPY Awards.
2007: More Alleged Unauthorized Purchases at Dash
Sonja Norwood further alleged that more unauthorized purchases were made at Dash by Kim Kardashian and her sisters in 2007.
2007: Release of "Kim Kardashian, Superstar" and Premiere of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians"
Kim Kardashian's sex tape "Kim Kardashian, Superstar" was released in 2007. That same year, she and her family began appearing on the E! reality television series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians".
2008: Lawsuit Filed by Sonja Norwood
Having not received payment for the alleged unauthorized purchases, Sonja Norwood filed a lawsuit against Kim Kardashian in 2008.
2008: Film Debut and Dancing with the Stars
In 2008, Kardashian made her film debut in 'Disaster Movie', and participated in season 7 of 'Dancing with the Stars'.
2008: "Disaster Movie" Release
Kim Kardashian appeared in the film "Disaster Movie", which was released in 2008.
July 27, 2009: Split from Reggie Bush
On July 27, 2009, Kardashian and Reggie Bush split.
September 2009: Kiss Away Poverty Campaign
Kardashian became the face of the 'Kiss Away Poverty' campaign by Fusion Beauty and Seven Bar Foundation in September 2009.
September 28, 2009: Reconciliation with Reggie Bush
On September 28, 2009, Kardashian and Reggie Bush got back together.
2009: Premiere of "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami"
"Kourtney and Kim Take Miami", a spin-off of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", premiered in 2009.
2009: Settlement and Dismissal of Lawsuit
In 2009, Kim Kardashian and Sonja Norwood reached a confidential settlement and the lawsuit regarding the alleged unauthorized purchases was dismissed.
July 1, 2010: Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Unveiling
On July 1, 2010, Madame Tussauds in New York City unveiled a wax figure of Kim Kardashian.
October 2010: Relationship with Kris Humphries
Kim Kardashian began dating NBA player Kris Humphries in October 2010.
November 2010: Romanian Playboy Cover
Kardashian appeared on the cover of Romanian Playboy in November 2010.
November 23, 2010: Kardashian Konfidential Release
Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian released their autobiography, 'Kardashian Konfidential' on November 23, 2010.
December 2010: Jam (Turn It Up) Music Video Filming
In December 2010, Kim Kardashian filmed a music video for her song, 'Jam (Turn It Up)'.
2010: The Spin Crowd and Other Appearances
In 2010, Kim Kardashian produced the show 'The Spin Crowd', appeared on season 10 of 'The Apprentice', and guest-starred in an episode of '90210' with Kourtney and Khloe.
2010: Brief Relationship with Miles Austin
In 2010, Kardashian briefly dated NFL player Miles Austin.
December 31, 2010: Jam (Turn It Up) Premiere
Kardashian premiered her single, 'Jam (Turn It Up)' during a New Year's Eve Party at TAO Las Vegas on December 31, 2010.
May 2011: Engagement to Kris Humphries
In May 2011, Kim Kardashian got engaged to NBA player Kris Humphries.
October 2011: Wedding and Media Frenzy
In October 2011, Kim Kardashian's wedding to Kris Humphries was televised amidst intense media coverage.
2011: Premiere of "Kourtney and Kim Take New York"
Another spin-off of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", "Kourtney and Kim Take New York", premiered in 2011.
2011: Fragrance and Novel Releases
Kardashian released her third fragrance, 'Gold', and co-authored a novel with her sisters called 'Dollhouse' in 2011.
April 2012: Relationship with Kanye West
Kim Kardashian began dating Kanye West in April 2012.
2012: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Renewal and Fragrance Releases
In 2012, 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' was renewed for two seasons. Kardashian also launched two fragrances, 'True Reflection' and 'Glam'.
2012: End of "Kourtney and Kim Take New York"
The spin-off show "Kourtney and Kim Take New York" ended in 2012.
June 3, 2013: Divorce from Kris Humphries
On June 3, 2013, Kim Kardashian's divorce from Kris Humphries was finalized.
2013: Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor and Razzie Award
Kardashian appeared in the film 'Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor' in 2013. Her performance earned her a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress.
2013: Birth of First Daughter
Kim Kardashian's first daughter with Kanye West was born in 2013.
2013: End of "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami"
The spin-off show "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami" ended in 2013.
2013: Kardashian Kollection Success
In 2013, the Kardashian Kollection brought in $600 million in wholesale earnings.
2013: "Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor" Release
Kim Kardashian appeared in the film "Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor", which was released in 2013.
May 2014: Net Worth Estimation
In May 2014, Kim Kardashian's net worth was estimated at US$45 million.
May 24, 2014: Marriage to Kanye West
On May 24, 2014, Kim Kardashian married Kanye West in a lavish ceremony in Florence, Italy.
June 2014: Kim Kardashian: Hollywood Game Release
In June 2014, Kim Kardashian launched her mobile game 'Kim Kardashian: Hollywood'.
September 21, 2014: American Dad! Voiceover
Kardashian provided a voiceover for an episode of the animated show 'American Dad!' on September 21, 2014.
2014: Release of "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood"
Kim Kardashian released a mobile game titled "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" in 2014.
2014: Marriage to Kanye West
Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014.
April 2015: Daughter's Baptism
In April 2015, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had their daughter baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Church in Jerusalem.
April 2015: Kardashian Visits Armenia and Genocide Memorial
In April 2015, Kim Kardashian, along with her husband, sister Khloé, and daughter, traveled to Armenia and visited the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan.
2015: Significant Earnings Increase
In 2015, Forbes reported that Kim Kardashian's earnings nearly doubled to $53 million from the previous year.
2015: Release of "Selfish"
Kim Kardashian released a photo book titled "Selfish" in 2015.
2015: Inclusion in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
Kim Kardashian was included on Time magazine's list of 2015's 100 Most Influential People.
2015: Birth of First Son
Kim Kardashian's first son with Kanye West was born in 2015.
April 2016: Kardashian Condemns Wall Street Journal Ad
In April 2016, Kim Kardashian criticized The Wall Street Journal for featuring an advertisement by FactCheckArmenia.com that denied the Armenian genocide.
July 2016: Kardashian Voices Political Support for Hillary Clinton
Kim Kardashian declared her support for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, identifying herself as a Democrat in a July 2016 interview.
October 2, 2016: Kim Kardashian Robbed at Gunpoint in Paris
On October 2, 2016, Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in her Paris apartment while attending Paris Fashion Week. Five individuals disguised as police officers stole $10 million worth of jewelry.
October 6, 2016: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Filming Halted
On October 6, 2016, production for the next season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians was put on hold indefinitely following the robbery.
October 10, 2016: Video of Kardashian After Robbery Released
A video of Kim Kardashian immediately following the robbery was released on October 10, 2016, sparking skepticism and questions about the robbery's legitimacy.
October 25, 2016: Kardashian Drops Lawsuit, Resumes Filming
On October 25, 2016, Kim Kardashian dropped her lawsuit against media outlets and resumed filming for Keeping Up with the Kardashians, leading to further criticism about the robbery's authenticity.
January 9, 2017: Detentions Made in Kardashian Robbery Case
On January 9, 2017, French police detained 17 people for questioning related to the Kardashian robbery case.
January 2017: Kardashian Tweets Gun Violence Statistics
In January 2017, Kim Kardashian's tweet highlighting statistics about gun violence in the United States went viral.
December 2017: Kardashian's Gun Violence Tweet Recognized
In December 2017, The Royal Statistical Society recognized Kim Kardashian's earlier tweet about gun violence statistics in its announcement of the "International Statistic of the Year" for 2017.
2017: Launch of KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance
Kim Kardashian founded her beauty and fragrance lines, KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance, in 2017.
June 2018: Kardashian Advocates for Prison Reform and First Step Act
Kim Kardashian actively advocated for prison reform, including commuting the sentences of Chris Young and Alice Marie Johnson. She played a key role, alongside Van Jones and Jared Kushner, in persuading President Trump to endorse the First Step Act in June 2018, contributing to significant reforms in the US prison system.
July 2018: Net Worth Reaches $350 Million
As of July 2018, Kim Kardashian's net worth was estimated at US$350 million.
October 2018: Kardashian and West Meet with Ugandan President
During a trip to Uganda in October 2018, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West met with President Yoweri Museveni, drawing criticism for associating with the dictator amidst his crackdown on opposition and the Ugandan LGBT community.
2018: Birth of Second Daughter
Kim Kardashian's second daughter with Kanye West was born in 2018.
2018: Closure of Dash
The Kardashian sisters' fashion boutique chain, Dash, closed in 2018.
April 2019: Kardashian Embarks on Law Studies
In April 2019, Vogue reported that Kim Kardashian was pursuing legal studies through "reading law" instead of traditional law school.
October 2019: Baptism in Armenian Apostolic Church
In October 2019, Kim Kardashian was baptized in an Armenian Apostolic ceremony and given the Armenian name Heghine.
October 2019: Baptism of Younger Children
In October 2019, Kim Kardashian baptized her three younger children in the Armenian Apostolic Church in Armenia.
2019: Birth of Second Son
Kim Kardashian's second son with Kanye West was born in 2019.
2019: Launch of Skims
Kim Kardashian founded the shaping underwear company Skims in 2019.
2019: Kim Kardashian funds 90 Days to Freedom Campaign
In 2019, Kim Kardashian largely funded the 90 Days to Freedom campaign, an initiative to release nonviolent drug offenders from life sentences. The effort resulted in 17 persons being released.
2019: Beginning of Law Apprenticeship
In 2019, Kim Kardashian began a four-year law apprenticeship supervised by the legal nonprofit #cut50.
April 5, 2020: Premiere of 'Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project'
On April 5, 2020, the documentary 'Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project', starring and executive produced by Kardashian, premiered on Oxygen.
October 10, 2020: Kardashian Donates to Armenia Fund
Kim Kardashian made a $1 million donation to Armenia Fund, a humanitarian organization supporting Armenia's development, on October 10, 2020.
November 2020: COVID-19 Diagnosis
Kim Kardashian tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2020.
December 2020: Multi-Year Deal with Hulu
In December 2020, Kim, the Kardashian-Jenner sisters, and Kris Jenner signed a multi-year exclusive global content deal with Disney-owned Hulu.
2020: Television Special About Kim Kardashian's Rise to Fame
A 20/20 television special aired in 2020 discussing Kim Kardashian's rise to fame.
2020: Prosecutors Seek Trial in Kardashian Robbery Case
In 2020, French prosecutors revealed their intent to seek trial for 12 suspects involved in the Kardashian robbery.
2020: Kardashian Voices Support for Armenia
In 2020, Kim Kardashian expressed her support for Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh while condemning Azerbaijan's actions in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
January 2021: Divorce Discussions
In January 2021, it was reported that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were discussing divorce.
February 19, 2021: Divorce Filing
On February 19, 2021, Kim Kardashian officially filed for divorce from Kanye West.
April 6, 2021: Billionaire Status
On April 6, 2021, Forbes estimated Kim Kardashian's net worth at US$1 billion.
April 2021: Agreement on Divorce Terms
In April 2021, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agreed to end their marriage due to "irreconcilable differences".
April 2021: Kardashian Thanks Biden for Genocide Recognition
In April 2021, Kim Kardashian expressed her gratitude to President Joe Biden in a letter, thanking him for officially recognizing the Armenian genocide.
May 2021: COVID-19 Diagnosis Confirmation
In May 2021, Kim Kardashian confirmed she had tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2020.
June 2021: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Finale
In June 2021, 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' concluded after a 20 season run, ending with 294 episodes.
June 2021: Premiere of 'The First Step'
In June 2021, 'The First Step', a Van Jones-led documentary featuring Kardashian and focusing on criminal justice reform, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
August 20, 2021: 'PAW Patrol: The Movie' Release
On August 20, 2021, the Canadian animated film 'PAW Patrol: The Movie', in which Kardashian voiced Delores the poodle, was released.
October 2021: Kardashian Hosts 'Saturday Night Live'
In October 2021, Kardashian hosted 'Saturday Night Live', using her monologue to poke fun at various figures, including Kanye West, Caitlyn Jenner, her sisters, and O.J. Simpson.
November 2021: Relationship with Pete Davidson
Kim Kardashian started dating Pete Davidson in November 2021.
December 2021: Kardashian Passes "Baby Bar" Exam
In December 2021, Kim Kardashian successfully passed the "baby bar" law exam on her fourth attempt, after previous unsuccessful tries.
2021: Kim Kardashian Acknowledges Paris Hilton's Role in Her Career
Kim Kardashian publicly acknowledged Paris Hilton's role in helping her career in 2021.
2021: Becoming a Billionaire
Kim Kardashian became a billionaire in 2021.
2021: Valuation of KKW Beauty and Voice Roles in "PAW Patrol" Films
In 2021, Kim Kardashian's beauty line, KKW Beauty, was valued at over US$1 Billion. She also had voice roles in two "PAW Patrol" films that year.
2021: Suspects Awaiting Trial in Kardashian Robbery Case
As of 2021, suspects in the Kardashian robbery case, including some members of the 'Grandpa Robbers', are still awaiting trial, with some potentially pleading no contest to the charges.
2021: End of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians"
The E! reality television series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" ended in 2021.
January 2022: Class-Action Lawsuit over EthereumMax
In January 2022, Kardashian, along with other celebrities, was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit against EthereumMax, alleging the company was a pump and dump scheme.
February 2022: Request for Expedited Proceedings
In February 2022, Kim Kardashian requested expedited proceedings in her divorce from Kanye West.
March 2, 2022: Legally Single
On March 2, 2022, Kim Kardashian was declared legally single, dropping "West" from her legal name.
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.
April 2022: Foundation of Skky Partners
In April 2022, Kardashian founded Skky Partners, a private equity firm, with a former partner of the Carlyle Group, and Kris Jenner as a partner.
April 2022: Kim Kardashian advocates for Melissa Lucio's clemency
In April 2022, Kim Kardashian used Twitter to advocate for the clemency of Melissa Lucio, who was on death row in Texas for the abuse and death of her daughter. Kardashian later deleted her tweets but celebrated when Lucio was granted a stay of execution.
July 2022: Paris Fashion Week Debut
In July 2022, Kardashian made her Paris Fashion Week modeling debut, walking the catwalk for Balenciaga alongside notable figures like Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, and Christine Quinn.
July 2022: Kim Kardashian Petitions for Gunna's Release
In July 2022, Kim Kardashian expressed support and petitioned for the release of rapper Gunna, who was imprisoned without bond. Although initially denied release, in December, Gunna pled guilty to racketeering charges and was sentenced to five years, with a significant portion suspended. He was released from jail and ordered to community service.
August 2022: Breakup with Pete Davidson
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson ended their relationship in August 2022.
October 2022: Premiere of 'The System: The Case of Kevin Keith'
In October 2022, Kardashian's co-produced podcast, 'The System: The Case of Kevin Keith', premiered on Spotify, detailing discrepancies in Keith's 1994 triple homicide conviction.
October 2022: SEC Fine for Cryptocurrency Promotion
In October 2022, Kardashian agreed to pay a $1.26 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to report a $250,000 payment for promoting EthereumMax.
November 29, 2022: Post-Divorce Settlement
On November 29, 2022, a post-divorce settlement was reached between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
December 2022: Dismissal of EthereumMax Lawsuit
In December 2022, the lawsuit against Kardashian and others regarding EthereumMax was dismissed on the basis of insufficiently supported claims.
2022: Closure of KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance and Launch of Sknn By Kim
Kim Kardashian shut down her beauty and fragrance lines, KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance, in 2022. She also launched her skincare line, Sknn By Kim, that year.
2022: Divorce from Kanye West
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West divorced in 2022.
2022: Premiere of "The Kardashians"
A new reality series following the Kardashian family, "The Kardashians", premiered on Hulu in 2022.
September 2023: Relationship with Odell Beckham Jr.
Kim Kardashian reportedly began a relationship with NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. in September 2023.
September 2023: Premiere of 'American Horror Story: Delicate' Part 1
The first part of 'American Horror Story: Delicate', co-led by Kardashian and Emma Roberts, premiered on FX in September 2023, marking Kardashian's first scripted television role as Siobhan Corbyn.
September 29, 2023: 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Release
On September 29, 2023, Kardashian reprised her voice role in 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie'.
November 2023: Kardashian to Star in 'The Fifth Wheel'
In November 2023, it was announced that Kardashian would star in and produce the comedy film 'The Fifth Wheel', to be released on Netflix.
2023: Appearance in "American Horror Story" and Valuation of Skims
Kim Kardashian appeared in the twelfth season of the anthology horror series "American Horror Story" in 2023. That year, her company Skims was valued at over US$4 Billion.
March 2024: End of Relationship with Odell Beckham Jr.
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly ended their relationship in March 2024.
April 2024: Premiere of 'American Horror Story: Delicate' Part 2
The second part of 'American Horror Story: Delicate' is set to premiere in April 2024.
2024: Forbes Valuation
In 2024, Kim Kardashian was estimated by Forbes to be worth US$1.7 billion.