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Kim Kardashian
Born	(1980-10-21) October 21, 1980 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Businesswoman, socialite, media personality
Years active	2003–present
Known for	Keeping Up with the Kardashians, KKW Beauty, Skims

Kimberly Noel Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is a prominent American businesswoman, socialite, and media figure. She and her relatives rose to fame through the E! reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which aired until 2021 and led to multiple spin-offs as well as the follow-up series on Hulu, The Kardashians (2022–present).

In 2017, Kardashian launched KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance; by 2021, KKW Beauty's valuation surpassed US$1 billion. She introduced the shapewear and foundation apparel brand Skims in 2019, which has been valued at over US$4 billion. After discontinuing her cosmetics and fragrance lines, she debuted her skincare brand, Sknn by Kim, in 2022. Her entrepreneurial ventures also encompass the 2014 mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, the photo book Selfish published in 2015, and the emoji application Kimoji. Her acting roles include appearances in Disaster Movie (2008), Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013), two installments of PAW Patrol films (2021, 2023), and the twelfth season of American Horror Story (2023–2024).

In 2015, Time recognized Kardashian as one of the 100 most influential people globally. She was also featured in Fortune magazine’s list of Most Powerful Women in 2023. She holds the position of seventh-most-followed individual on Instagram and ranks eleventh on Twitter. Both admirers and critics often cite her as an example of celebrity culture centered on fame itself. Kardashian achieved billionaire status in 2021, with her net worth estimated at US$1.7 billion by Forbes.

More recently, Kardashian has intensified her involvement in politics by advocating for prison reform and clemency initiatives. Since 2019, she has been engaged in a four-year legal apprenticeship overseen by the nonprofit organization Cut50.

Early life and background

Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 21, 1980, to parents Robert and Kris Kardashian (née Houghton). She has three siblings: sisters Kourtney and Khloé, and brother Rob. Their mother’s heritage includes Scottish and Dutch roots, while their father was of Armenian descent. Following her parents’ divorce in 1991, her mother remarried Bruce Jenner, the gold medalist in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympics. This marriage expanded Kim’s family to include stepbrothers Burt, Brandon, Brody; stepsister Casey; and half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

Her education took place at Marymount High School, an all-female Roman Catholic institution located in Los Angeles. In 1994, her father gained widespread attention as a member of O. J. Simpson’s defense team; Simpson also served as Kardashian’s godfather. Robert Kardashian passed away from cancer in 2003. During her adolescent years, Kim developed close friendships with Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton, which contributed to her initial media exposure.

After experiencing a car accident at age sixteen, Kim began employment at Body, a clothing retailer based in Encino, California. There, she assisted with launching its Calabasas branch and remained employed for four years before leaving in 2000 following her first marriage.

Beginnings (2003–2006)

By 2003, Kardashian had taken on the role of a personal stylist for R&B artist and actress Brandy, who is the sibling of Ray J. Their mother and manager, Sonja Norwood, later claimed that in 2004 she had authorized Kardashian to make a single purchase using her American Express card. However, Kardashian along with her sisters Khloé and Kourtney allegedly accumulated unauthorized charges exceeding $120,000. Most of these expenses reportedly originated from transactions at the family-owned boutique during 2006 and 2007, after Kardashian's work with Brandy had concluded. Although Norwood chose not to pursue criminal charges, she confronted Kardashian, who expressed remorse and assured repayment. When no reimbursements were made by 2008, Norwood initiated legal action. Kardashian denied the claims, and in 2009 both parties reached a confidential agreement resulting in dismissal of the lawsuit.

In 2006, Kardashian began styling for her longtime friend Paris Hilton. She appeared on the reality show The Simple Life and was frequently seen accompanying Hilton to various events. PR expert Sheeraz Hasan, who collaborated with Hilton, remarked during a 2020 20/20 special that Kardashian was "willing to do whatever it takes" to establish a thriving brand. Photographer Rick Mendozza recalled that Kardashian's presence at prominent Hollywood venues like the Hyde nightclub consistently generated tabloid coverage for several years. In 2021, Kardashian acknowledged Hilton’s significant influence on her career by stating Hilton "literally gave me a career."

Breakthrough (2007–2010)

In February 2007, a sex tape recorded by Kardashian and singer Ray J in 2003 was leaked online, attracting widespread national attention. Kardashian filed a lawsuit against Vivid Entertainment for distributing the film Kim Kardashian, Superstar, but withdrew the case three months later after reportedly settling for $5 million and permitting Vivid to continue marketing the tape. Within six weeks, sales generated close to $1.5 million in revenue. Media commentators accused the family of leveraging the tape’s release to promote their forthcoming reality television series.

Starting in October 2007, Kardashian and her family began starring in the reality program Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which became a hit for E! and led to spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami. The original series concluded in June 2021 after airing 294 episodes.

Kardashian posed nude for the December 2007 edition of Playboy and graced the cover of Romanian Playboy in November 2010. She made her cinematic debut in the parody film Disaster Movie (2008) and competed on season seven of Dancing with the Stars, where she was eliminated third.

In September 2009, Fusion Beauty partnered with Seven Bar Foundation to launch the "Kiss Away Poverty" campaign featuring Kardashian as the spokesperson; one dollar from each LipFusion lip gloss sale supported female entrepreneurs across the U.S. The following month, she introduced her debut fragrance named "Kim Kardashian." That year also saw her release a workout DVD series, guest-host on America's Next Top Model, and appear on television programs such as How I Met Your Mother, Beyond the Break, and CBS’s CSI: NY.

By 2010, Kardashian had broadened her endorsement portfolio to include food products for Carl's Jr.. On July 1st, Madame Tussauds unveiled her wax figure in New York City. Alongside sisters Kourtney and Khloé, she co-wrote an autobiography titled Kardashian Konfidential, which was published on November 23 and featured on the New York Times Best Seller List. In December of that year, she filmed a music video for "Jam (Turn It Up)", produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, with part of the proceeds donated to cancer charities; however, critics responded unfavorably.

Additionally, in 2010 Kardashian produced the reality series The Spin Crowd, participated in season ten of The Apprentice, and guest-starred alongside Khloé and Kourtney in the season three premiere of 90210.

Continued prominence (2011–2016)

In 2011, Kardashian introduced her third scent, Gold, and collaborated with her sisters Kourtney and Khloe to co-write the novel Dollhouse. The following year, E! extended the contract for Keeping Up with the Kardashians by two seasons, reportedly valued at $50 million. During 2012, she launched her fourth fragrance, True Reflection, which was promoted in conjunction with Dress for Success, as well as her fifth scent, Glam, distributed through Debenhams. In 2013, Kardashian took a role in Tyler Perry's romantic drama Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor. Although the film received largely negative critiques and earned her a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress, it achieved a global box office of $53.1 million.

June 2014 saw the release of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, a mobile game available on iPhone and Android platforms where players strive to achieve celebrity status in Hollywood. The app generated $1.6 million within its first five days and ranked fifth among the highest-grossing applications on Apple's App Store. Additionally, she lent her voice to an alien character in a 2014 episode of the adult animated series American Dad!.

Kardashian graced the cover of Paper magazine's winter 2014 edition, captured by photographer Jean-Paul Goude. The striking cover showcased her nude backside alongside the phrase "Break the Internet", attracting widespread media attention and setting new records for social media engagement. This led to a surge in the magazine’s website traffic, reaching 15.9 million views in a single day compared to its usual 25,000.

In May 2015, she released Selfish, a 325-page collection of self-portraits that garnered favorable critiques. That same year, Kardashian appeared on the August cover of Vogue Spain and debuted the highly successful iOS emoji app Kimoji, which ranked among the top five paid apps during its initial week.

By November 2016, Kardashian was reportedly commanding fees of at least $300,000 per sponsored post across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for endorsing products including beauty brands and Coca-Cola. Business Insider later approximated her charge per Instagram post at around $720,000. Despite some data suggesting lower engagement rates might imply reduced values, her persistent media presence enables her to maintain premium pricing well above standard sponsored content rates.

KKW Beauty, KKW Fragrances, and Skims (2017–2019)

Together with sisters Kourtney and Khloé, Kardashian launched the Dash fashion boutique chain that operated from 2006 until 2018. In 2017, she unveiled her own beauty and fragrance collections under the brands KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance.

In 2018, Kardashian served as co-executive producer for Lifetime's reality competition series Glam Masters, which featured aspiring beauty influencers competing for a chance to collaborate on an eyeshadow line with KKW Beauty. That year also included her appearance in the film Ocean's 8 and co-executive production of the prank show You Kiddin' Me on Facebook Watch. Additionally, Kardashian appeared alongside her mother Kris Jenner in NBC’s special A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy.

In May 2019, she appeared in the music video for Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Paris Hilton's track "B.F.A. (Best Friend's Ass)". The following month marked the launch of her shapewear brand initially named Kimono; however, it was rebranded as Skims following cultural sensitivity concerns. Co-founded with Emma Grede and Jens Grede, Skims debuted as a direct-to-consumer label through its online store before rapidly expanding into various retail outlets.

Skims gained acclaim for its inclusive size range and diverse color options while leveraging celebrity partnerships with musicians, actors, and athletes to build substantial media visibility. The brand’s offerings have since broadened to include loungewear, women’s apparel, menswear, and unisex clothing lines.

By February 2020, Skims established its first retail collaboration with Nordstrom and subsequently opened pop-up locations across North America, Europe, and Asia. As of 2024, it operates several brick-and-mortar stores in both the United States and United Kingdom. The brand outfitted Team USA’s female athletes with athleisure wear during the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and continued this partnership through capsule collections at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

In November 2021, Skims partnered with luxury fashion house Fendi to create shapewear and leather apparel collections. By 2023, it became the official underwear sponsor for the NBA, WNBA, and USA Basketball.

Kardashian earned recognition with the Brand Innovator award at the 2021 WSJ Innovator Awards as well as the Innovation Award at the 2023 CFDA Awards for her work on Skims. The company was listed among Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies in 2022 and held an estimated valuation of $4 billion by July 2023. By 2024, Skims had achieved approximately $1 billion in net revenue.

The Kardashians and Acting Pursuits (2020–Present)

On April 5, 2020, the documentary Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project debuted on Oxygen, featuring Kardashian as both the star and executive producer. The film centers on her efforts toward criminal justice reform and sheds light on mass incarceration issues in the United States. Later that year, in September, she appeared briefly in the YouTube Originals documentary This is Paris. By December 2020, Kim, alongside the Kardashian–Jenner siblings and their mother Kris Jenner, secured a multi-year exclusive global content agreement with Disney-owned Hulu. A reality series titled The Kardashians launched in April 2022, co-produced by the sisters and Kris Jenner in collaboration with the British production company Fulwell 73. Marketed as a "premium version" of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, it achieved Hulu’s highest-rated series premiere within its first three days across the U.S. Furthermore, it became the most-viewed Star Originals show on Disney+ and Star+ worldwide. To date, it remains Hulu’s top unscripted series. In July 2024, the show was renewed for both its sixth and seventh seasons.

Kardashian also participated in the Van Jones–directed documentary The First Step, which focuses on criminal justice reform and premiered at the Tribeca Festival in June 2021. Additionally, she appeared in opening episodes of Martha Stewart's reality show Martha Gets Down and Dirty and Paris Hilton's culinary series Cooking with Paris, broadcast on Discovery+ and Netflix respectively. In voice acting, Kardashian lent her voice to Delores, a poodle character in the Canadian animated feature PAW Patrol: The Movie released in August 2021, reprising this role for its sequel PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie in September 2023. October 2021 saw her hosting duties on Saturday Night Live, where she humorously referenced public figures such as Kanye West and Caitlyn Jenner.

In January 2022, Kardashian faced a class-action lawsuit accusing her of promoting the cryptocurrency EthereumMax as part of a pump-and-dump scheme alongside Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Paul Pierce. By October 2022, she agreed to a $1.26 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accepted a three-year prohibition from endorsing crypto assets, and cooperated with the investigation without admitting guilt concerning her failure to disclose a $250,000 payment for EthereumMax promotion. Ultimately, the lawsuit was dismissed in December 2022 due to insufficient evidence under heightened pleading standards.

In April 2022, Kardashian co-established Skky Partners, a private equity firm founded with a former Carlyle Group partner; Kris Jenner also joined as a partner. By December 2024, Kardashian transitioned from managing partner to senior operating advisor while Jenner exited the company. In July 2022, she made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week modeling for Balenciaga alongside Nicole Kidman and Dua Lipa. The following month, she introduced a collaborative line of true wireless earbuds with Beats Electronics inspired by her minimalist aesthetic. September saw her creative direction of Dolce & Gabbana’s spring-summer 2023 collection, drawing inspiration from the brand's archives with an alter ego concept portraying "a sensual Italian mob wife." Under an exclusive partnership with Spotify Kids, Kardashian hosted and co-produced an eight-episode podcast titled The System: The Case of Kevin Keith, which premiered in October 2022; it explores inconsistencies surrounding Keith’s 1994 triple homicide conviction in Ohio.

Kardashian took on her first scripted television role co-leading the twelfth season of American Horror Story, subtitled Delicate, opposite Emma Roberts. She portrayed Siobhan Corbyn, best friend and publicist to the protagonist. This season is adapted from Danielle Valentine’s novel Delicate Condition and split into two parts premiering in September 2023 and April 2024 on FX. Production experienced temporary suspension due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes. Critics lauded Kardashian’s performance; Anthony D'Alessandro of Deadline Hollywood described her as "ideal" for the role, while Coleman Spilde of The Daily Beast called her "the standout aspect" of the season. In August 2024, Kardashian secured a first-look television deal with 20th Television to develop scripted projects. Her initial undertaking under this deal is Group Chat, based on La La Anthony’s book The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex and Happiness, set to air on Hulu with Kenya Barris and Anthony serving as executive producers; Anthony will also star. Additionally, she renewed collaboration with Beats Electronics to launch "Beats x Kim," featuring three nude-tone Beats Studio Pro headphones.

On December 23, 2024, Kardashian released a cover version of "Santa Baby", produced by Travis Barker—husband of her sister Kourtney—with an accompanying video starring Macaulay Culkin. This marked her first new musical release since her debut single "Jam (Turn It Up)" in 2011.

Looking ahead, Kardashian will co-executive produce and star in Hulu’s legal drama series All's Fair, created by Ryan Murphy. She portrays Allura Grant, a divorce lawyer who runs an all-female law firm; the series is scheduled for fall 2025 release on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ internationally. She is also set to co-produce and star in Netflix’s comedy film The Fifth Wheel, directed by Eva Longoria with a screenplay by Paula Pell and Janine Brito. Furthermore, Kardashian is committed to starring in an untitled Amazon MGM thriller scripted by Natalie Krinsky—developed specifically for her—and will co-produce alongside Krinsky and Bruna Papandrea. She is additionally involved as co-producer for Amazon MGM’s untitled live-action Bratz film adaptation and is reportedly in discussions to portray its antagonist as of June 2025.

Relationships

At the age of 19 in 2000, Kardashian secretly married music producer Damon Thomas, who initiated divorce proceedings in 2003. She later revealed experiencing both physical and emotional abuse during their marriage and admitted to being under the influence of ecstasy at the time of their wedding. Prior to the divorce's completion, she was romantically involved with singer Ray J.

Following this, Kardashian began a relationship with NFL athlete Reggie Bush after their introduction in 2007; the couple parted ways in July 2009 but briefly reunited afterward. In 2010, she also dated NFL wide receiver Miles Austin.

In May 2011, Kardashian became engaged to NBA player Kris Humphries, marrying him that August. Concurrently, she launched a wedding-themed fragrance titled "Kim Kardashian Love." Their ceremony was broadcast on E!, attracting extensive media coverage. However, after just 72 days, Kardashian filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Media outlets speculated that the marriage was orchestrated as a publicity tactic to enhance the Kardashian brand. A former publicist alleged it was staged; Kardashian responded with a lawsuit that concluded with an apology from him. The divorce garnered widespread attention across media platforms.

Kardashian started dating rapper Kanye West in April 2012 while still legally married to Humphries. Her divorce from Humphries was finalized in June 2013. The couple became engaged on her 33rd birthday and wed in May 2014 in Florence, Italy. Kardashian wore a gown designed by Givenchy, while guests donned attire by Michael Costello. Their prominent public profiles invited intense media scrutiny; The New York Times described their union as "a historic blizzard of celebrity." West referred to Kardashian as his muse.

In January 2021, CNN reported that divorce discussions were underway; Kardashian officially filed for divorce the following month. By April, they reached an agreement to dissolve their marriage, including joint custody of their four children and waiving spousal support. In February 2022, Kardashian requested accelerated legal proceedings due to delays attributed to West. She was declared legally single in March 2022 and subsequently removed "West" from her legal name. A post-divorce settlement was finalized in November 2022.

From November 2021 until August 2022, Kardashian was in a relationship with actor and comedian Pete Davidson. More recently, between September 2023 and March 2024, she was reportedly linked romantically to NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Religion

Kim Kardashian identifies as a Christian and has characterized herself as deeply devoted to her faith. Her education took place in Christian schools affiliated with both Presbyterian and Roman Catholic denominations. In October 2019, she underwent baptism in an Armenian Apostolic rite at the baptistery within the Etchmiadzin Cathedral complex, where she also received the Armenian name Heghine (Հեղինէ).

In April 2015, Kardashian and Kanye West visited the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City to have their daughter baptized in the Armenian Apostolic Church, one of the oldest Oriental Orthodox branches. The baptism was conducted at the Cathedral of St. James, with Khloé Kardashian serving as godmother. Later, in October 2019, Kim performed baptisms for her three younger children at the same baptistery within Armenia’s principal church, the Etchmiadzin Cathedral complex.

Health and pregnancies

Kardashian and Kanye West share four children: two daughters born in 2013 and 2018, and two sons born in 2015 and 2019.

She has openly talked about health challenges during her initial two pregnancies, including pre-eclampsia that necessitated delivery at 34 weeks. Both pregnancies were complicated by placenta accreta, which required surgical removal of the placenta along with scar tissue. Following medical advice discouraging additional pregnancies, her third and fourth children were welcomed via surrogacy.

Kardashian has also publicly acknowledged her diagnosis with psoriasis. In May 2021, she revealed testing positive for COVID-19 in November 2020 but refuted claims connecting her illness to a private island gathering.

Wealth

In May 2014, Kardashian’s net worth was appraised at $45 million. By 2015, Forbes noted her income had nearly doubled to $53 million, highlighting that she "has capitalized on fame more effectively than anyone else." During the early to mid-2010s, her revenue streams included the Sears collaboration Kardashian Kollection (which generated $600 million in 2013), Kardashian Beauty cosmetics, tanning products, Dash retail stores, and sponsored social media posts valued between $300,000 and $500,000 each. As of , her net worth was reported at approximately $350 million. She does not receive alimony from her previous two marriages. Kardashian reached billionaire status in April 2021, propelled by her shapewear brand Skims, KKW Beauty ventures, reality television projects, endorsements, and investments. Forbes estimated her fortune at $1.7 billion , placing her among the wealthiest figures in entertainment.

Kardashian has been featured repeatedly on the annual Forbes Celebrity 100 list of top earners. She entered the list in 2012 as the seventh-highest-paid celebrity with $18 million. In 2016, she ranked 42nd with earnings of $51 million; nearly 40% of this came from her mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Her subsequent rankings were 47th in 2017 with $45.5 million; 30th in 2018 earning $67 million; and 26th in 2019 with $72 million—her peak annual income. In 2020, she placed 48th with $49.5 million, largely from KKW Beauty sales which had reached $100 million the previous year. Kardashian is also among Instagram’s highest-paid users; as of , she earns more than $1.68 million per sponsored post and ranked twelfth among celebrities on Instagram in 2024 with over $4.37 million generated from sponsored content.

Paris robbery

On October 2, 2016, during Paris Fashion Week, Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her apartment by five assailants disguised as law enforcement officers who stole jewelry valued at $10 million. The intruders forced their way inside after intimidating the concierge, then threatened Kardashian with a firearm, restrained her using zip ties, and silenced her with duct tape. She was confined to the bathtub but sustained no physical injuries and reportedly pleaded for her safety. Eventually, she freed herself and called out for assistance before the perpetrators fled with her collection of jewelry. As a result of this event, production on Keeping Up with the Kardashians was suspended indefinitely.

The incident was met with public doubt, with some observers likening it to the fabricated robbery claim made by Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. A video surfaced on October 10 showing Kardashian using the phone she claimed had been stolen, without any visible signs of restraint, which intensified skepticism. In response, Kardashian initiated legal action against several media organizations and secured a court order to remove the footage from publications due to an ongoing police inquiry. She withdrew these lawsuits on October 25 amid sustained accusations that the episode was orchestrated for publicity. Filming for Keeping Up with the Kardashians recommenced on October 26.

French authorities detained 17 individuals linked to the investigation on January 9, 2017, subsequently arresting 16 suspects involved in the case. By 2020, prosecutors sought to bring 12 defendants to trial, some older individuals who were nicknamed the 'Grandpa Robbers' by news outlets because of their advanced age. The trial began in April 2025, during which Kardashian provided testimony in person.

Activism

In a July 2016 interview with GQ, Kardashian identified herself as a Democrat and voiced support for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 U.S. presidential race.

In January 2017, she shared widely circulated data highlighting that gun violence in the United States results in approximately 11,737 deaths annually compared to just 14 from terrorism; this statistic was honored as the "International Statistic of the Year" in 2017 by the Royal Statistical Society. During an October 2018 trip to Uganda alongside her husband, they met President Yoweri Museveni—a meeting that drew criticism due to his recent political repression and anti-LGBT policies.

By April 2019, Kardashian had embarked on studying law through a self-directed reading program rather than traditional law school attendance, aiming to pass the bar exam. After failing California’s "baby bar" exam twice in 2021, she succeeded on her fourth try in December of that year.

In 2020, Kardashian publicly condemned Azerbaijan’s military actions in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and expressed solidarity with Armenia and Artsakh. In November 2021, she partnered with Leeds United F.C. and Rabbi Moshe Margertten to provide financial support for female Afghan soccer players escaping Taliban rule, assisting their safe relocation to England.

Armenian genocide recognition

Kardashian has openly celebrated her Armenian and Scottish roots. Although she does not hold citizenship in Armenia or the United Kingdom nor speaks Armenian fluently, she has been an active advocate for official recognition of the Armenian genocide and has urged U.S. presidents and government officials to acknowledge it formally. In April 2016, she criticized The Wall Street Journal for running an advertisement denying the genocide. In April 2021, Kardashian expressed gratitude toward President Joe Biden when he became the first U.S. president to officially recognize the Armenian genocide.

In April 2015, Kardashian traveled to Armenia with her family, including a visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan. On October 10, 2020, she donated $1 million to Armenia Fund, supporting humanitarian relief efforts amid conflict with Azerbaijan and encouraged her followers to contribute as well.

Advocacy for prison reform and clemency

Kim Kardashian has been a prominent advocate for changes in the prison system, notably facilitating the sentence commutation for Chris Young and Alice Marie Johnson. Johnson was serving a life sentence for a first-time drug offense as a key figure in a cocaine operation based in Tennessee. In June 2018, President Donald Trump granted her clemency. Kardashian collaborated with Van Jones and Jared Kushner in convincing Trump to endorse the First Step Act, an important prison reform legislation passed by the Senate. Van Jones acknowledged Kardashian's critical influence in securing the president’s support.

In 2019, Kardashian was the primary financial backer of the 90 Days to Freedom campaign, which sought to free nonviolent drug offenders sentenced to life imprisonment. This effort, led by lawyers Brittany K. Barnett and MiAngel Cody, achieved 17 releases under the First Step Act. Although media outlets largely attributed the campaign’s success to Kardashian, some critiques questioned her involvement; nevertheless, Barnett publicly thanked Kardashian for her assistance amid scarce funding for criminal justice reform initiatives.

In April 2022, Kardashian publicly advocated clemency for Melissa Lucio, who is the sole Hispanic woman on Texas' death row, sharing details about Lucio’s case related to her daughter’s death via social media. Following a stay of execution granted to Lucio, Kardashian celebrated the decision openly.

In July 2022, Kardashian expressed support for rapper Gunna, who was detained without bail on racketeering accusations. Despite multiple petitions, Gunna was refused release before his October trial. In December, he pled guilty to one count of racketeering and received a five-year sentence with probation; he was subsequently released to complete community service.

By December 2023, Kardashian publicly proclaimed the innocence of Alabama death row inmate Toforest Johnson, who has been imprisoned for over 25 years despite appeals from prosecutors and the current District Attorney to overturn his conviction. Utilizing her Instagram account, she raised awareness by linking to a podcast and advocacy site dedicated to his case. Kardashian maintained focus on Johnson’s circumstances into early 2024; he remains on death row without an execution date scheduled.

Filmography

Films

• Kim Kardashian, Superstar (2007)
• Disaster Movie (2008)
• Deep in the Valley (2009)
• Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013)
• Zoolander: Super Model (2016)
• PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021)
• PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)

Television

• Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021)
• WrestleMania XXIV (2008)
• Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009–2013)
• Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011–2012)
• Dash Dolls (2015)
• Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project (2020)
• The Kardashians (2022–present)
• American Horror Story: Delicate (2023–2024)

Awards and nominations

Teen Choice Awards

Year	Category	Nominated work / Nominee	Result
2008	Choice TV Female Reality/Variety Star	Keeping Up with the Kardashians	Nominated
2009	Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star		Nominated
2010	Choice Female Reality/Variety Star		Won
	Choice Female Hottie	Kim Kardashian	Nominated
	Choice Twit		Nominated
2011	Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star	Keeping Up with the Kardashians	Won
	Choice Female Hottie	Kim Kardashian	Nominated
2012	Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star	Keeping Up with the Kardashians	Won
2013	Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star		Won
2016	Choice TV Show: Reality		Won
2016	Choice Selfie Taker	Kim Kardashian	Nominated
2016	Choice Instagramer	Kim Kardashian	Nominated
2016	Choice Social Media Queen	Kim Kardashian	Nominated

People's Choice Awards

Year	Category	Nominated work / Nominee	Result
2011	Favorite TV Celeb Reality Star	Herself	Won
2017	Favorite Social Media Star	Herself	Nominated
2019	Social Celebrity	Herself	Nominated

Additional awards

Year	Organization	Category	Nominated work / Nominee	Result

Year ! Organization ! Category ! Work / Nominee ! Outcome
2008, 2014	Golden Raspberry Awards	Worst Supporting Actress	Disaster Movie, Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor	Nominated (2008), Won (2014)
2011	Glamour Awards	Entrepreneur of the Year	Kim Kardashian	Won
2018	Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)	Influencer Award	Kim Kardashian	Won

Bibliography

• Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian (2010). Kardashian Konfidential. St. Martin's Press. ISBN 9780312628079
• Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian (2011). Dollhouse. William Morrow and Company. ISBN 9780062063847
• Kim Kardashian (2015). Selfish. Universe Publishing. ISBN 9780789329202

See also

• Famous for being famous
• List of most-followed Instagram accounts
• List of most-followed Twitter accounts