Kardashian family

Not to be confused with Cardassians.
Kardashian family
Logo of their current television series The Kardashians
Current regionLos Angeles, California
Place of originUnited States

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 law, 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 as Caitlyn Jenner since 2015). They had two daughters: Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Robert Kardashian Sr. died of oesophagal cancer in 2003.[2]

Notable extended relatives include Kendall and Kylie's half-siblings (through Bruce/Caitlyn's marriage to songwriter Linda Thompson), Brandon and Brody Jenner.[3][4]

Kourtney previously dated American entrepreneur Scott Disick; they have three children. She married the drummer Travis Barker, and they have one child together. Kim previously was married to American rapper Kanye West, and they have four children together. Khloé previously dated Canadian basketball player Tristan Thompson, with whom she has two children. Rob previously dated American rapper and model Blac Chyna; they have one child. Kylie previously dated American rapper and singer Travis Scott; they have two children.

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.[5] They have since been referred to as "America's most famous family" by Glamour,[6] "one of the most influential family 'dynasties' in the world" by Insider,[7] and the biggest influencers of the 2010s by Vogue.[8] They are the focus of the book Kardashian Dynasty: The Controversial Rise of America's Royal Family by Ian Halperin.[9]

The family is best known for their longest-running reality television show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021). Spinoffs 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.

  1. ^ Friedman, Megan; Gonzales, Erica (2020-04-26). "Here's How Much Every Member of the Kardashian–Jenner Family Is Worth". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  2. ^ "CNN.com – Former O.J. Simpson lawyer, Kardashian, dies – Oct. 1, 2003". www.cnn.com. 1 October 2003. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  3. ^ Kapusta, Michelle (2019-01-09). "What Does the Kardashian-Jenner Family Tree Look Like?". Showbiz Cheatsheet. Archived from the original on 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  4. ^ "Updated! The Kardashians Keep Growing: Reality Stars Making Reality Babies". Radar Online. 2018-01-18. Archived from the original on 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  5. ^ Saad, Nardine. "Meet the Kardashians and their extended family". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  6. ^ Smith, Josh (May 4, 2020). "The Kardashian Family Tree: Who's who in America's most famous family". Glamour Magazine. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  7. ^ Askinasi, Rachel (May 18, 2019). "Meet the Kardashian-Jenners, heirs to a massive reality TV empire, who have a combined fortune of more than $1.6 billion and are one of the most influential family dynasties in the world". Insider. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  8. ^ King, Emma (December 19, 2019). "How The Kardashians Became The Biggest Influencers Of The 2010s". Vogue. Archived from the original on June 16, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  9. ^ Halperin, Ian (2016). Kardashian Dynasty: The Controversial Rise of America's Royal Family. Gallery Books. ISBN 978-1501128882.