Kim Kardashian
Kimberly Noel Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She first gained media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton but received wider notice after the release of a 2007 sex tape with her then-boyfriend Ray J. 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 led to the creation of spin-offs including "Kourtney and Kim Take New York" (2011–2012) and "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami" (2009–2013). Kardashian has developed an online and social media presence, including hundreds of millions of followers on Twitter and Instagram. She has launched a variety of products tied to her name, including the 2014 mobile game "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood," a variety of clothing and products, and the 2015 photo book "Selfish." Her relationship with rapper Kanye West also received significant media coverage; they were married from 2014 to 2021 and have four children together.
Quotes
editOn Success and Hard Work
edit"I love when people underestimate me and then become pleasantly surprised."
- Marie Claire interview
"You never know what the future holds or where my life will take me."
-"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" episode
On Beauty and Fashion
edit"I'm an ordinary person who happened to make it on a reality show. I'm not better than anyone."
- Harper's Bazaar interview
"It's fun to have a fragrance and label that is mine. I own that."
- Women's Wear Daily interview
On Family
edit"There’s a lot of baggage that comes with us, but it’s like Louis Vuitton baggage; you always want it."
-The Tonight Show with Jay Leno interview
"At the end of the day, life is about being happy being who you are, and I feel like we are so blessed to have the best support system and the best family to really just support each other no matter what we’re going through."
- Glamour interview
On Self-Confidence
edit"If I don't like something that's going on in my life, I change it. I don't sit and complain about it for a year."
- Cosmopolitan interview
"I always put clothes and family photos under the mattress, in case the house burns down."
- Elle interview
On Social Media
edit"I think social media has taken over for our generation. It's a big part of our lives, and it's kind of sad. I hate it sometimes, like I literally want to delete my Instagram."
- Vogue interview