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Place of origin | Armenia · United States |
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The Kardashian family (/kɑːrˈdæʃiən/ kar-DASH-ee-ən), also referred to as the Kardashian–Jenner family,[1] is an American family prominent in the fields of entertainment, reality television, fashion design, and business. Through different ventures, several members of the family have assets of over $1 billion.[citation needed] Kim Kardashian became a celebrity in 2007, after selling a pornographic film featuring ex-boyfriend, singer Ray J, which enabled the family to rise to stardom.[2] From October 2007 through June 2021, they appeared together on the highly popular, albeit controversial, reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The show's 14-year run gave and maintained media exposure to each member of the family, allowing them to start and build their individual careers in multiple businesses under their separate brands.
The family, started by Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian, includes their children Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian as well as their grandchildren. After Robert and Kris divorced in 1991, she remarried to Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner (known since 2015 as Caitlyn Jenner). They had two daughters: Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Robert died of esophageal cancer in 2003.[3]
Notable extended relatives include Kendall and Kylie's half-siblings (through Bruce/Caitlyn's marriage to songwriter Linda Thompson), Brandon and Brody Jenner.[4][5]
Kourtney previously dated American entrepreneur Scott Disick; they have three children (Mason, Penelope, and Reign). She married Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, and they have one child together (Rocky). Barker also has two children of his own with his previous wife. His two children are Landon and Alabama. Kim previously was married to American rapper Kanye West, and they have four children together (North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm). Khloé previously dated Canadian basketball player Tristan Thompson, with whom she has two children (True and Tatum). Rob previously dated American rapper and model Blac Chyna; they have one child (Dream). Kylie previously dated American rapper and singer Travis Scott; they have two children (Stormi and Aire).
Robert initially received attention for being one of O. J. Simpson's lawyers during the O. J. Simpson murder case, but the family parlayed Kim's 2003 pornographic film, Kim Kardashian, Superstar, into a reality television and business empire.[6] They have since been referred to as "America's most famous family" by Glamour,[7] "one of the most influential family 'dynasties' in the world" by Insider,[8] and the biggest influencers of the 2010s by Vogue.[9] They are the focus of the book Kardashian Dynasty: The Controversial Rise of America's Royal Family by Ian Halperin.[2]
The family is best known for their longest-running reality television show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021). Spin-offs included: Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009–2013); Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami (2009–2013); Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011–2012); Khloé & Lamar (2013); Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2014–2015); Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons (2014–2015); Dash Dolls (2015) and Life of Kylie (2017). In 2022, the family debuted their new reality television series The Kardashians.
Robert Kardashian Sr. was the son of Helen and Arthur Kardashian. All four of his grandparents were Armenian who emigrated from the Ottoman Empire to the United States of America in the early 20th century, originating from the provinces of Kars and Ardahan in modern-day Turkey. The family left the Ottoman Empire before the Armenian genocide began in 1915.[10]
The family and media give Kim the credit for helping them start their careers. The family has been criticized as being famous for being famous.[9][11] Ben Hecht, writing in 1954, pointed out that "People in our day become famous who are no more than advertisements, and they advertise not genius but existence. They are famous for stopping at hotels, for holding hands in public, for speaking to each other, for having babies, for getting invited to parties ... We are less interested in their talents than in their publicized routines."[12] In late May 2020, Forbes released an investigation into Kylie's finances, alleging she misrepresented her billionaire status. Writers Chase Peterson-Withorn and Madeline Berg stated, "... white lies, omissions and outright fabrications are to be expected from the family that perfected—then monetized—the concept of 'famous for being famous.'"[13] Vogue stated the Kardashians have "... proved that although they were 'famous for being famous' in the 2000s, in the 2010s they became a cultural force to be reckoned with."[9] They were given keys to Beverly Hills on September 2, 2010, the date (written as 9/02/10) intentionally selected to match the area's ZIP Code of 90210.[14] The family are often criticized for blackfishing and cultural appropriation of African-American culture.[15][16]
The Kardashians have inspired a number of parodies, including on the television sketch comedy Saturday Night Live, on which Kim Kardashian has appeared multiple times. The YouTube animated parody channel Simgm Productions has also gained popularity for their parodies of numerous celebrities and media franchises, including the Kardashian's, through the use of animation and characters in the Sims.[17] Other popular adult animated series, such as Family Guy, The Simpsons and South Park[18] have also depicted and parodied the Kardashians.
Notable members of the Kardashian Family include:
People who are relevant to the Kardashian-Jenner family are:
Relevant to Caitlyn Jenner
Relevant to Kim Kardashian
Relevant to Kourtney Kardashian
Relevant to Khloé Kardashian
Relevant to Kylie Jenner
Relevant to Kendall Jenner
Relevant to Rob Kardashian
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Dash Dolls is an American reality television series that premiered on the E! cable network, on September 20, 2015. The show is a spin-off of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The series features a group of young female employees, referred to as Dash Dolls, working in the Dash boutique in Hollywood which is owned by the Kardashian sisters.
Khloé Alexandra Kardashian (; born June 27, 1984) is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She rose to fame starring with her family in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians from 2007 to 2021. Its success led to the creation of spin-offs, including Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami (2009–2013) and Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons (2014–2015). Following the ending of their previous show, she and her family began starring on Hulu's The Kardashians in 2022. From September 2009 to December 2016, Kardashian was married to basketball player Lamar Odom, whom she married one month after they first met. They starred in their own reality television series, Khloé & Lamar (2011–2012). In 2009, Kardashian participated in the second season of The Celebrity Apprentice, finishing 10th of 16 candidates after being fired by Donald Trump. In 2012, she co-hosted the second season of the American adaptation of The X Factor with actor Mario Lopez. In 2016, Kardashian hosted her own talk show, Kocktails with Khloé. She starred in and produced health and fitness docu-series Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian from 2017 to 2019. In 2025, she began hosting her own weekly podcast called Khloe in Wonderland. Kardashian has been involved in the retail and fashion industries with her sisters Kourtney and Kim. They have launched several clothing collections and fragrances, and additionally released the book Kardashian Konfidential in 2010. The Dash boutique employees starred in their own short-lived reality television series, Dash Dolls (2015). In 2016, she established and launched her own female fashion brand Good American, alongside Briton Emma Grede. In 2025, she launched a protein popcorn, Khloud by Khloe Kardashian.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (often abbreviated KUWTK) is an American reality television series which focused on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian–Jenner blended family. It aired on the E! network between 2007 and 2021. The series focused mainly on sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé Kardashian and their half-sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner. It also featured their parents, Kris and Caitlyn Jenner, and brother, Rob. Partners of the Kardashian sisters also appeared on the show. Its premise originated with Ryan Seacrest, who also served as an executive producer. The series premiered on the E! cable network on October 14, 2007, and ran for 20 seasons over the span of almost fourteen years, becoming one of the longest-running reality television series in the United States. The final season premiered on March 18, 2021. Keeping Up with the Kardashians was universally panned since its premiere. It was often criticized for the high degree of emphasis on the "famous for being famous" concept, and for appearing to fabricate some aspects of its storylines. However, some critics described the series as a "guilty pleasure" and acknowledged the family's success. Despite its negative reviews, Keeping Up with the Kardashians attracted high viewership ratings, becoming one of the network's most successful shows and winning several audience awards. The series' success led additionally to the creation of numerous spin-off series, including: Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Khloé & Lamar, Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons, Dash Dolls, Rob & Chyna, Life of Kylie, and Flip It Like Disick. The network also broadcast several television specials featuring special events involving members of the family and friends. On September 8, 2020, the family announced via Instagram that the show would end in 2021. The series concluded on June 20, 2021. Nearly a year later, the family returned to reality television for the Hulu series The Kardashians, which premiered on April 14, 2022.
The Kardashian family ( kar-DASH-ee-ən), also referred to as the Kardashian–Jenner family, is an American family prominent in the fields of entertainment, reality television, fashion design, and business. Through different ventures, several members of the family have assets of over $1 billion. Kim Kardashian became a celebrity in 2007, after selling a pornographic film featuring ex-boyfriend, singer Ray J, which enabled the family to rise to stardom. From October 2007 through June 2021, they appeared together on the highly popular, albeit controversial, reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The show's 14-year run gave and maintained media exposure to each member of the family, allowing them to start and build their individual careers in multiple businesses under their separate brands. The family, started by Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian, includes their children Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian as well as their grandchildren. After Robert and Kris divorced in 1991, she remarried to Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner (known since 2015 as Caitlyn Jenner). They had two daughters: Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Robert died of esophageal cancer in 2003. Notable extended relatives include Kendall and Kylie's half-siblings (through Bruce/Caitlyn's marriage to songwriter Linda Thompson), Brandon and Brody Jenner. Kourtney previously dated American entrepreneur Scott Disick; they have three children (Mason, Penelope, and Reign). She married Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, and they have one child together (Rocky). Barker also has two children of his own with his previous wife. His two children are Landon and Alabama. Kim previously was married to American rapper Kanye West, and they have four children together (North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm). Khloé previously dated Canadian basketball player Tristan Thompson, with whom she has two children (True and Tatum). Rob previously dated American rapper and model Blac Chyna; they have one child (Dream). Kylie previously dated American rapper and singer Travis Scott; they have two children (Stormi and Aire). Robert initially received attention for being one of O. J. Simpson's lawyers during the O. J. Simpson murder case, but the family parlayed Kim's 2003 pornographic film, Kim Kardashian, Superstar, into a reality television and business empire. They have since been referred to as "America's most famous family" by Glamour, "one of the most influential family 'dynasties' in the world" by Insider, and the biggest influencers of the 2010s by Vogue. They are the focus of the book Kardashian Dynasty: The Controversial Rise of America's Royal Family by Ian Halperin. The family is best known for their longest-running reality television show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021). Spin-offs included: Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009–2013); Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami (2009–2013); Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011–2012); Khloé & Lamar (2013); Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2014–2015); Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons (2014–2015); Dash Dolls (2015) and Life of Kylie (2017). In 2022, the family debuted their new reality television series The Kardashians.
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