Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian, born on October 21, 1980, is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman who rose to fame in 2007 after the unauthorized release of a sex tape with singer Ray J. This event catapulted her and her family into the spotlight, leading to the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which aired until 2021. The show's immense popularity paved the way for several spin-offs and the current Hulu series, The Kardashians, which began in 2022.

In 2017, Kardashian launched KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance, both of which operated until 2022, with the former valued at over one billion dollars in 2021. She further expanded her entrepreneurial ventures by founding Skims, a shaping underwear and foundation garment company, in 2019, which is now valued at over four billion dollars as of 2023. Additionally, she introduced her skincare line, SKKN by Kim, in 2022, and has released various products associated with her brand, including the mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and the photo book Selfish.

Kardashian's acting career includes roles in films such as Disaster Movie (2008) and Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013), as well as voice roles in two PAW Patrol films and appearances in the anthology series American Horror Story. Recognized for her influence, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in 2015, and Fortune magazine included her among the Most Powerful Women in the world in 2023.

With a significant online presence, Kardashian is the eighth-most-followed individual on Instagram and the thirteenth on Twitter. She has been described as a symbol of being famous for being famous. In 2021, she achieved billionaire status, with Forbes estimating her net worth at one point seven billion dollars by May 2025. Beyond her business endeavors, Kardashian has become politically active, advocating for prison reform and clemency, and completed a four-year law apprenticeship in 2025, allowing her to sit for the California Bar Exam.