Kim Kardashian West is an American media personality, socialite, model, and businesswoman. Kardashian first gained media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton, but received wider notice after a 2002 sex tape, Kim Kardashian, Superstar, with her then-boyfriend Ray J, was released in 2007. Later that year, she and her family began to appear in the E! reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021). Its success soon led to the formation of the spin-off series Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011–2012) and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009–2013). According to Wiki, Kardashian has developed an online and social media presence, including hundreds of millions of followers on Twitter and Instagram. She has released a variety of products tied to her name, including the 2014 mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, a variety of clothing and products, the 2015 photo book Selfish, and her eponymous personal app. Her relationship with rapper Kanye West (Ye) has also received significant media coverage; they married in 2014 and have four children together. As an actress, Kardashian has appeared in films including Disaster Movie (2008), Deep in the Valley (2009), and Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013). In recent years, Kardashian has focused on her own businesses by founding KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance in 2017. In 2019, she launched the shapewear company Skims, which was previously called "Kimono" but changed its name following widespread backlash. Full Name: Kimberly Noel Kardashian Religion: Christian Place Of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S. Age: 45 years old (as of 2026). Networth: $1.9 billion, as of December 2025, according to Forbes. Career: In 2006, Kardashian entered the business world with her two sisters and opened the boutique shop D-A-S-H in Calabasas, California. In February 2007, a sex tape made by Kardashian and Ray J in 2002 was leaked. Kardashian filed a lawsuit against Vivid Entertainment, which distributed the film as Kim Kardashian, Superstar. She later dropped the suit and settled for a reported US$5 million, allowing Vivid to release the tape. Several media outlets later criticized her and the family for using the sex tape's release as a publicity stunt to promote their forthcoming reality show. In October 2007, Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, her step-parent Caitlyn Jenner, her siblings Kourtney, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian, and half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, began to appear in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The series proved successful for E!, and has led to the creation of spin-offs, including Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami. The flagship series concluded in 2021 after 294 episodes. In one of the episodes, Kim discussed an offer from Playboy to appear nude in the magazine. That December, Kardashian posed in a nude pictorial for Playboy. In 2008, she made her feature film debut in the disaster film spoof Disaster Movie, in which she appeared as a character named Lisa. In January 2009, Kardashian made a cameo appearance during an episode of the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, in the episode "Benefits." In April, she released a workout DVD series through her television production company, Kimsaprincess Productions, LLC, which has seen the release of three successful workout videos, Personal Life: Kardashian started dating rapper and longtime friend Kanye West in April 2012, while still legally married to Humphries. Her divorce was finalized on June 3, 2013. Kardashian and West became engaged on October 21, Kardashian's 33rd birthday, and married on May 24, 2014, at Fort di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. On February 19, 2021, Kardashian officially filed for divorce. In April 2021, they both agreed before the court that they would end their marriage due to "irreconcilable differences" and agreed to joint custody of their four children. They also agreed that neither of them needed spousal support. She has featured in numerous films such as: Kim Kardashian, Superstar Keeping Up with the Kardashians Disaster Movie Kourtney and Kim Take Miami Kourtney and Kim Take New York Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor PAW Patrol: The Movie Kim Kardashian Awards: Business and Fashion Awards CFDA Innovation Award (2022): Awarded to her brand, SKIMS. CFDA Influencer Award (2018): For her global fashion trends. People's Choice Fashion Icon Award (2021): For her "keen fashion sense" and "unprecedented entrepreneurial success". WSJ. Magazine Brand Innovator Award (2021): For her work with SKIMS and its fast global growth. CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business (2026): Named as one of the top 50 female leaders globally for her impact on the private sector. Webby Awards "Break the Internet" Award (2016): For her massive social media presence and influence. Glamour Entrepreneur of the Year (2011): For her business ventures. Entertainment and Television Awards Teen Choice Awards: Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) for Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Choice TV Show: Reality (2016). People's Choice Awards: Favorite TV Celebreality Star (2011/2012). MTV Movie + TV Awards: Best Unscripted Fight (2021) for the physical altercation with Kourtney Kardashian. Best Docu-Reality Show (2023) for The Kardashians. Golden Raspberry (Razzie) Awards: Worst Supporting Actress (2014) for her role in Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor. Notable Humanitarian Recognition Baby2Baby Giving Tree Award (2022): For her long-term commitment to helping children in need. Businesses SKIMS: Her clothing brand which is her most successful venture, is now valued at $5 billion. UPDATE: A caffeine alternative energy drink brand which is her newest major venture as of February 2026 after she joined as a co-founder. SKKY Partners: A private equity firm she co-founded with Jay Sammons. The firm focuses on consumer and media investments and has a portfolio that includes TRUFF (luxury condiments) and 111Skin (luxury skincare). NikeSkims: A significant new joint operation between SKIMS and Nike launched in late 2025 which produces the likes of "NikeSkims Rift" sneakers, among others. She is also expected to launch SKIMS Beauty in 2026.