Good American
Khloé Kardashian | |
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| Born | Khloé Alexandra Kardashian June 27, 1984 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Media personality, socialite, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The Kardashians, Good American |
Khloé Alexandra Kardashian (born June 27, 1984) is a prominent American media figure, socialite, and entrepreneur. She rose to prominence through her participation with her family in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021), which led to related spin-offs such as Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami (2009–2013) and Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons (2014–2015). Since 2022, she has appeared alongside her family in the Hulu series The Kardashians.
Between 2009 and 2016, Kardashian was married to professional basketball player Lamar Odom, with whom she co-starred in the reality show Khloé & Lamar (2011–2012). In 2009, she took part in Season 8 of The Celebrity Apprentice, finishing in 10th place. Kardashian served as a co-host for the second season of the American version of X Factor in 2012 and led her own talk show, Kocktails with Khloé, in 2016. From 2017 until 2019, she both starred in and produced the health-focused docu-series Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian. In 2025, she debuted a weekly podcast titled Khloe in Wonderland.
Her entrepreneurial activities include joint ventures with sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kim, covering clothing collections, fragrances, and their co-authored book Kardashian Konfidential (2010). The staff of their boutique Dash were featured in the reality series Dash Dolls (2015). In 2016, Kardashian co-established the women’s fashion label Good American alongside Emma Grede. In 2025, she launched a protein-enriched popcorn product called Khloud by Khloe Kardashian.
Early life
Khloé Alexandra Kardashian was born on June 27, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, to Kris (née Houghton), a homemaker, and Robert Kardashian, an attorney. She has two older sisters—Kourtney and Kim—and a younger brother named Rob. Their mother’s heritage includes Dutch, English, Irish, and Scottish roots, while their father was a third-generation Armenian-American. Following her parents’ divorce in 1991, her mother remarried Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce), the 1976 Olympic decathlon champion. This marriage brought stepbrothers Burt, Brandon, Brody; stepsister Casey; and half-sisters Kendall and Kylie into the family. In 1994, Robert Kardashian gained widespread recognition as a defense attorney during the O. J. Simpson murder trial.
Khloé attended various educational institutions including Bel Air Prep, Saint Martin of Tours School, Daniel Webster Middle School, A.E. Wright Middle School, Montclair Prep, and briefly Marymount High School. After her sisters graduated from Marymount, she left the school herself and later completed her GED through an individualized program at Alexandria Academy, graduating with honors at age 17. Prior to the family's rise to reality TV fame, Kardashian worked as an assistant to Nicole Richie.
2007–2009: Early career developments
In February 2007, a sex tape recorded in 2003 by her sister Kim Kardashian and former partner Ray J was leaked publicly, significantly increasing the family's visibility. Later that year, Khloé along with her mother Kris; stepfather Caitlyn; siblings Kourtney, Kim, Rob; and half-sisters Kendall and Kylie began starring in the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The program’s success allowed them to promote products such as waist-cinching pants, beauty items, and Coca-Cola endorsements—earning up to $75,000 per social media endorsement by 2016.
The popularity of this E! series led to spin-offs including Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami and Khloé & Lamar. In April 2009, Khloé and Kourtney opened a D-A-S-H boutique in Miami as part of the storyline for Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami, which premiered on August 16 that year. Starting May 29, 2009, Khloé hosted a weekly four-hour talk/entertainment radio show on Miami’s WHYI station. She also made a guest appearance alongside her sisters in the season three premiere of 90210. Additionally, Kardashian appeared on episodes of Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which began airing in January 2011. Her own series Khloé & Lamar premiered on April 10, 2011.
Competing on Season Two of The Celebrity Apprentice, Kardashian placed tenth overall. In June 2009, she partnered with her sisters to introduce Idol White—a teeth whitening pen—in collaboration with the Natural Products Association. She also participated in PETA’s "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaign. The sisters launched a jewelry collection in March 2010 and debuted a clothing line for Bebe stores during spring that year; however, Bebe discontinued it by December 2010. In September 2010, they released another apparel line named K-Dash through QVC. They also marketed a self-tanning product called Kardashian Glamour Tan introduced in 2010.
2010–2017: Television projects and entrepreneurial pursuits
In November 2010, the sisters published their book titled Kardashian Konfidential. By February 2011, Kardashian and her then-spouse introduced a gender-neutral fragrance named "Unbreakable," followed by a second scent, "Unbreakable Joy," released in October 2012. In May 2011, they revealed plans for their debut novel, Dollhouse, which included a fan contest to select its title.
In January 2012, Kardashian hosted a one-hour, commercial-free radio program called The Mix Up With Khloé Kardashian Odom. The following month, she appeared on MTV's Punk'd and later co-hosted the second season of the American version of The X Factor in October 2012; however, she did not return for the third season.
March 2014 saw E! announce the spin-off series Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons, which chronicled the sisters and Scott Disick as they expanded their New York Dash boutique and launched a pop-up store. In 2015, Kardashian authored the book Strong Looks Better Naked.
In January 2016, Kardashian fronted the pop culture talk show Kocktails with Khloé on FYI, which was discontinued after just 14 episodes. That same year, she teamed up with entrepreneur Emma Grede to introduce the clothing brand Good American, which achieved $1 million in sales on its opening day. Good American initially focused on inclusive sizing jeans ranging from 00 to 24 and subsequently broadened its offerings to include activewear, dresses, and maternity apparel.
Kardashian both starred in and executive produced the reality series Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian, which debuted on E! in January 2017.
2018–present: Business growth and ongoing television achievements
In December 2018, Kardashian was named brand ambassador for Burst Oral Care. On June 14, 2019, Kylie Cosmetics released their third collaborative collection with Kardashian titled Kylie Cosmetics x Koko Kollection. By August 2019, she had taken on the role of executive producer for the new season of Twisted Sisters on Investigation Discovery. In November 2019, Kardashian joined forces with her sisters Kourtney and Kim to launch three fragrances under Kim’s KKW Fragrance label: Pink Diamond (Khloé), Yellow Diamond (Kourtney), and Pure Diamond (Kim). In October 2020, she became both brand ambassador and co-owner of Dose & Co., a Kiwi collagen supplement company.
In 2021, it was announced that the family’s long-running reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians would conclude after twenty seasons spanning nearly fifteen years. That September, Khloé hosted the inaugural in-app tournament for Candy Crush Saga.
April 2022 marked the debut of a new family reality show titled The Kardashians on Hulu, featuring Khloé alongside her sisters, mother Kris Jenner, and their partners. The first season premiered exclusively on Disney+ on April 14, 2022. Subsequent renewals followed with a second season announced in September 2022, a third in May 2023, as well as fourth (September 2023), fifth (May 2024), and sixth seasons (February 2025).
In 2024, Kardashian revealed plans for her inaugural video podcast series on X, officially launching Khloe in Wonderland in January 2025 across major streaming services. This weekly show expands her growing presence in media. Additionally, in April 2025 she introduced her own popcorn brand named Khloud by Khloe Kardashian, marking her entry into the snack industry.
Public image
Since the debut of Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2007, Kardashian has frequently been subjected to criticism regarding her physique, often being contrasted with her sisters Kourtney and Kim. She reflected on this, stating, "I wasn't aware I was considered 'the fat sister'... until the media began labeling me that way." Her evolving appearance, particularly her facial features, has attracted considerable scrutiny from both media outlets and the public, with numerous remarks suggesting she appears "unrecognisable." Kardashian denies having undergone cosmetic surgery, attributing her altered look to weight loss and makeup techniques. Additionally, she openly praised the photo editing application Facetune, describing it as "life-changing" in 2016.
Health
In 2001, Kardashian endured a serious brain injury caused by a car crash, which led to persistent memory impairment. She has dealt with migraines since sixth grade and later became a spokesperson for the migraine treatment Nurtec ODT, which she credits for alleviating her symptoms.
In October 2020, Kardashian disclosed that she had tested positive for COVID-19, noting that the headache was particularly intense. One year later, she revealed that both she and her daughter True contracted the virus but emphasized that her vaccination helped ensure a mild experience.
In October 2022, Kardashian announced the removal of a "rare" tumor from her face that was initially mistaken for a simple pimple. She had previously undergone surgery to excise melanoma when she was 19 years old.
Relationships
In 2008, Kardashian was in a relationship with basketball player Rashad McCants, which ended after seven months in early 2009.
On September 27, 2009, she married professional basketball athlete Lamar Odom, who was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers at the time. Their wedding took place just one month after they met at a celebration for Odom’s teammate Metta World Peace. Following their marriage, Kardashian adopted the name Khloé Kardashian Odom. She filed for divorce and requested to revert to her maiden name in December 2013; the divorce was finalized three years later in December 2016. However, after Odom was hospitalized unconscious in a Nevada brothel in October 2015, Kardashian paused the divorce proceedings to assume medical decision-making responsibilities on his behalf.
Kardashian began an intermittent relationship with rapper French Montana in January 2014, which concluded by December of that year. From 2015 to 2016, she dated basketball player James Harden, whom she met at a birthday party for brother-in-law Kanye West.
Her relationship with basketball player Tristan Thompson started in 2016. They welcomed their daughter True Thompson on April 12, 2018, amid public controversy surrounding Thompson’s infidelity during her pregnancy. The couple separated in February 2019 following allegations that Thompson had an affair with Kardashian’s half-sister Kylie Jenner’s then-best friend Jordyn Woods. After spending quarantine together during the COVID-19 pandemic, they reconciled in August 2020 and became engaged by February 2021. Nevertheless, they ended their engagement again in December 2021 after it emerged that Thompson had fathered a child with another woman earlier that year.
In July 2022, Kardashian and Thompson expanded their family with the birth of their son Tatum via surrogacy; this child was conceived prior to the revelation of Thompson’s infidelity.
Activism
Kardashian is a vocal advocate for the acknowledgment of the Armenian genocide and has made visits to Tsitsernakaberd, the commemorative site located in Yerevan, Armenia. In April 2021, she expressed approval of President Joe Biden's formal recognition of the Armenian Genocide, marking the first time a U.S. president officially acknowledged it.
In October 2020, she publicly criticized Azerbaijan for its involvement in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and showed solidarity with the Republic of Artsakh and Armenian people. During the ArmeniaFund telethon, she urged viewers to contribute funds to support those impacted by the hostilities.
Religion
A practicing Christian, Kardashian engages in a daily devotional reading alongside her "glam squad." She maintains a strong interest in theology and is a regular church attendee. In April 2015, she was honored as the godmother to her niece North West during a baptism ceremony held at the Armenian Apostolic Church within the Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem.
Legal issues
On March 4, 2007, Kardashian faced arrest on charges of driving under the influence. Subsequently, on July 18, 2008, she served time for breaching probation, with potential penalties including up to 30 days in jail and enrollment in an alcohol rehabilitation program; however, she was released after only a few hours due to jail overcrowding.
In December 2011, she became the defendant in a lawsuit filed by a woman accusing her of assault outside a nightclub in 2009.
In March 2012, Kardashian, along with her sisters Kourtney and Kim, was included in a $5 million class-action suit concerning their promotion of QuickTrim, a dietary supplement for weight loss. The complaint alleged that they and others involved engaged in misleading and deceptive advertising practices violating various consumer protection statutes.
Acting credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Psychotherapist | Dannii Hillman |
As herself
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2021 | Keeping Up with the Kardashians | Lead role; appeared in 241 episodes |
| 2008 | Mad TV | Featured in 2 episodes |
| 2009 | The Celebrity Apprentice | Participated in 11 episodes |
| 2009–10 | Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami | Starred in 26 episodes |
| 2010 | Fashion Police | Appeared across 5 episodes |
| 2010 | 90210 | Episode: "Senior Year, Baby" |
| 2011–12 | Kourtney and Kim Take New York | Featured in 7 episodes |
| 2011–12 | Khloé & Lamar | Starred in 20 episodes |
| 2011 | Law & Order: LA | Episode: "Benedict Canyon" |
| 2012 | Punk'd | Episode: "Miley Cyrus" |
| 2012 | The X Factor | Co-hosted; appeared in 16 episodes |
| 2014–15 | Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons | Television series appearance |
| 2015 | Dash Dolls | Executive producer and recurring cast member |
| 2016 | Kocktails with Khloé | Served as host |
| 2017–19 | Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian | Host and executive producer roles |
| 2020 |
Twisted Sisters |
Executive producer |
| 2022–present | The Kardashians | Principal role |
Bibliography
- Kardashian Konfidential (2010) – Authored by Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé Kardashian, published by St. Martin's Press
- Dollhouse (2011) – Written by Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé Kardashian, released through William Morrow
- Strong Looks Better Naked (2015) – Khloé Kardashian’s work, issued by Regan Arts