Kimberly Noel Kardashian, born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, is an American media personality, socialite, businesswoman, and actress. She first gained media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton, but received wider notice after a sex tape with her then-boyfriend Ray J was released in 2007. Since then, she has become a highly sought-after name and face for a number of high-profile brands.

Kim Kardashian was born to parents Robert Kardashian, a lawyer who gained national recognition during the O.J. Simpson trial, and Kris Jenner, a TV personality and businesswoman.

She has an older sister, Kourtney, a younger sister, Khloé, and a younger brother, Rob. After her parents divorced in 1991, her mother remarried Bruce Jenner, an athlete, and they had two children, Kendall and Kylie.

She graduated from high school in 1998 and subsequently became an assistant to socialite Paris Hilton. During that time, she married music producer Damon Thomas, but the couple divorced in 2004.

Her career took off in 2007 with the premiere of her hit E! Entertainment reality series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The show was a ratings success and led to the formation of three spin-off shows.

In addition to starring in her own reality shows, she has appeared as an actress in a number of other projects, including the feature Disaster Movie (2008), and the TV shows 90210 (2008) and How I Met Your Mother (2005).

Kim Kardashian is known for her dedication to her craft and her love for acting. Despite the challenges and scrutiny of being a public figure, she has remained resilient and focused on her mission. She is also a restaurateur and owner of two blues clubs.

Kim has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Damon Thomas from 2000 to 2004, her second marriage was to Kris Humphries from 2011 to 2013, and her third marriage was to Kanye West from 2014 to 2022. She is currently not married.

Her filmography is extensive and diverse, with roles in various genres. Some of her most notable films include Disaster Movie (2008), Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013), and voice roles in two PAW Patrol films (2021).

Kim has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Female Reality Star (2013, 2012, 2011, 2010), a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress (2014), and a Webby Award in 2016.