Kimberly Noel Kardashian, born on October 21, 1980, gained initial fame as Paris Hilton’s stylist and later became widely known for her 2007 sex tape with Ray J. 

This exposure catapulted her into the spotlight, leading to the reality TV show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” on E!, which aired until 2021. The show’s success spawned spin-offs like “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” and Hulu’s “The Kardashians.” Beyond reality TV, Kardashian has made significant strides in business, including founding KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance. 

She also launched the shaping underwear brand Skims, valued at over $4 billion as of 2023. 

In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, she has acted in films like “Disaster Movie” (2008) and “Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor” (2013), as well as lending her voice to two PAW Patrol films (2021). Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in 2015. 

Described by both critics and admirers as “famous for being famous,” Kardashian became a billionaire in 2021 and is estimated to be worth $1.7 billion as of 2024.