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'''Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian ''' (born October 21, 1980) is an American [[celebutante]], [[socialite]], [[fashion model|model]], [[actress]], [[businesswoman]], and [[television personality]]. She is best known for her social life and her role on the [[E!]] reality show ''[[Keeping Up with the Kardashians]].'' |
'''Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian ''' (born October 21, 1980) is an American PORN STAR [[celebutante]], [[socialite]], [[fashion model|model]], [[actress]], [[businesswoman]], and [[television personality]]. She is best known for her social life and her role on the [[E!]] reality show ''[[Keeping Up with the Kardashians]].'' |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Kardashian is of [[Armenia]]n (father), [[Scottish people|Scottish]] and [[Dutch people|Dutch]] (mother) descent,<ref>http://www.kimkardashian.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-search.cgi?tag=Armenian&IncludeBlogs=13&IncludeBlogs=13</ref> the daughter of attorney [[Robert Kardashian]] and [[Kris Jenner]] ([[Married and maiden names|née]] Houghton). Robert Kardashian, best known for being [[O. J. Simpson]]'s lawyer during [[O. J. Simpson murder case|his murder trial]], died on September 30, 2003.<ref>{{cite news| title=Caught on Tape: Kim Kardashian Goes Home With Her Family | publisher =CNN.com| date =2003-10-01 | url =http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/01/OJattorney.dead/ | accessdate =2008-02-22}}</ref> Her mother, Kris, divorced Robert in 1989, and married former [[Olympic Games|Olympian]] [[Bruce Jenner]] in 1991.<ref>{{cite news| last=Jodran| first=Peg|title=First family of fitness - Bruce and Kris Jenner | publisher =American Fitness| date =1994-01/02 | url =http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_n1_v12/ai_14832566 | accessdate =2008-02-22}}</ref> |
Kardashian is of [[Armenia]]n (father), [[Scottish people|Scottish]] and [[Dutch people|Dutch]] (mother) descent,<ref>http://www.kimkardashian.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-search.cgi?tag=Armenian&IncludeBlogs=13&IncludeBlogs=13</ref> the daughter of attorney [[Robert Kardashian]] and [[Kris Jenner]] ([[Married and maiden names|née]] Houghton). Robert Kardashian, best known for being [[O. J. Simpson]]'s lawyer during [[O. J. Simpson murder case|his murder trial]], died on September 30, 2003.<ref>{{cite news| title=Caught on Tape: Kim Kardashian Goes Home With Her Family | publisher =CNN.com| date =2003-10-01 | url =http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/01/OJattorney.dead/ | accessdate =2008-02-22}}</ref> Her mother, Kris, divorced Robert in 1989, and married former [[Olympic Games|Olympian]] [[Bruce Jenner]] in 1991.<ref>{{cite news| last=Jodran| first=Peg|title=First family of fitness - Bruce and Kris Jenner | publisher =American Fitness| date =1994-01/02 | url =http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_n1_v12/ai_14832566 | accessdate =2008-02-22}}</ref> |
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Kardashian has two sisters, [[Kourtney Kardashian|Kourtney]] and [[Khloé Kardashian|Khloé]], and one brother, [[Rob Kardashian|Robert]]. She also has stepbrothers Burton Jenner, Brandon Jenner, and reality TV star [[Brody Jenner]], stepsister Casey Jenner, and half-sisters [[Kendall Jenner|Kendall]] and [[Kylie Jenner]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Buckman| first=Adam| title=Caught on Tape: Kim Kardashian Goes Home With Her Family | date =2007-10-04 | url =http://www.nypost.com/seven/10142007/tv/caught_on_tape.htm | work = [[New York Post]] |accessdate =2008-02-22}}</ref> O. J. Simpson is Kardashian's godfather.<ref>{{cite news| title=O.J. Simpson now: Tapes offer a glimpse of his life | publisher =LA Times.com| date =2008-09-28 | url =http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-oj28-2008sep28,0,1689156.story?page=2}}</ref> |
Kardashian has two sisters, [[Kourtney Kardashian|Kourtney]] SEXY and [[Khloé Kardashian|Khloé]] FAT, and one brother, [[Rob Kardashian|Robert]]. She also has stepbrothers Burton Jenner, Brandon Jenner, and reality TV star [[Brody Jenner]], stepsister Casey Jenner, and half-sisters [[Kendall Jenner|Kendall]] and [[Kylie Jenner]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Buckman| first=Adam| title=Caught on Tape: Kim Kardashian Goes Home With Her Family | date =2007-10-04 | url =http://www.nypost.com/seven/10142007/tv/caught_on_tape.htm | work = [[New York Post]] |accessdate =2008-02-22}}</ref> O. J. Simpson is Kardashian's godfather.<ref>{{cite news| title=O.J. Simpson now: Tapes offer a glimpse of his life | publisher =LA Times.com| date =2008-09-28 | url =http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-oj28-2008sep28,0,1689156.story?page=2}}</ref> |
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While attending high school, Kardashian worked at her father's music marketing firm, Movie Tunes. |
While attending high school, Kardashian worked at her father's music marketing firm, Movie Tunes. |
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Her first acting role was in the [[television]] series ''[[Beyond the Break (TV series)|Beyond the Break]]''. She then starred in the 2008 disaster film spoof ''[[Disaster Movie]]'' as Lisa, alongside [[Carmen Electra]] and [[Vanessa Minnillo]]. Kardashian also appeared in an episode of ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'' entitled "[[Benefits (How I Met Your Mother)|Benefits]]". |
Her first acting role was in A PORNO the [[television]] series ''[[Beyond the Break (TV series)|Beyond the Break]]''. She then starred in the 2008 disaster film spoof ''[[Disaster Movie]]'' as Lisa, alongside [[Carmen Electra]] and [[Vanessa Minnillo]]. Kardashian also appeared in an episode of ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'' entitled "[[Benefits (How I Met Your Mother)|Benefits]]". |
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Kardashian has done many small modeling jobs on the side of her television career. Kardashian posed nude for the December 2007 issue of [[Playboy magazine]].<ref>http://www.playboy.com/girls/celebrities/features/magazine/kim-kardashian/kim-kardashian.html</ref> In February 2008, Bongo Jeans announced that Kardashian would be their new face model.<ref>http://news.lalate.com/2008/02/13/kim-kardashian-bongo-jeans-picture-kim-kardashian-model-ad-campaign-bongo/</ref> Kardashian is also a model for [[Travis Barker]]'s [[Famous Stars and Straps]] clothing line.<ref>http://www.biogs.com/famous/kardashian.html</ref> |
Kardashian has done many small DICKS modeling jobs on the side of her television career. Kardashian posed nude for the December 2007 issue of [[Playboy magazine]].<ref>http://www.playboy.com/girls/celebrities/features/magazine/kim-kardashian/kim-kardashian.html</ref> In February 2008, Bongo Jeans announced that Kardashian would be their new face model.<ref>http://news.lalate.com/2008/02/13/kim-kardashian-bongo-jeans-picture-kim-kardashian-model-ad-campaign-bongo/</ref> Kardashian is also a model for [[Travis Barker]]'s [[Famous Stars and Straps]] clothing line.<ref>http://www.biogs.com/famous/kardashian.html</ref> |
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Kardashian is one of the stars of the [[reality television]] series ''[[Keeping Up with the Kardashians]]'' along with her two sisters, mother, brother, half-sisters, and stepfather. |
Kardashian is one of the stars of the [[reality television]] series ''[[Keeping Up with the Kardashians]]'' along with her two sisters, mother, brother, half-sisters, and stepfather. |
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In 2007, a [[Celebrity sex tape|pornographic home video]] she had made with her then-boyfriend, [[R&B]] singer [[Ray J]], was leaked.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.hiphoppress.com/2007/02/vivid_entertain.html|title= Vivid Entertainment Spends $1-Million To Acquire Notorious Video 'Starring' Sexy Socialite Kim Kardashian And Hip Hop Star Ray J|accessdate= 2008-10-06|author= [[Vivid Entertainment]]|date= 2007-02-07|publisher= [[Hip Hop Press]]}}</ref> Kardashian pursued legal action against [[Vivid Entertainment]] for ownership of the tape. Kardashian later dropped the suit and [[legal settlement|settled]] with Vivid Entertainment for [[United States dollar|US$]]5 million.<ref>{{cite news |last=Johnson| first=Richard |title=Happy Ending |publisher = [[New York Post]] | date =2007-05-01 | url =http://www.nypost.com/seven/05012007/gossip/pagesix/happy_ending_pagesix_.htm |accessdate=2008-02-26}}</ref> |
In 2007, a [[Celebrity sex tape|pornographic home video]] she had made with her then-boyfriend, [[R&B]] singer [[Ray J]], was leaked.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.hiphoppress.com/2007/02/vivid_entertain.html|title= Vivid Entertainment Spends $1-Million To Acquire Notorious Video 'Starring' Sexy Socialite Kim Kardashian And Hip Hop Star Ray J|accessdate= 2008-10-06|author= [[Vivid Entertainment]]|date= 2007-02-07|publisher= [[Hip Hop Press]]}}</ref> Kardashian pursued legal action against [[Vivid Entertainment]] for ownership of the tape. Kardashian later dropped the suit and [[legal settlement|settled]] with Vivid Entertainment for [[United States dollar|US$]]5 million.<ref>{{cite news |last=Johnson| first=Richard |title=Happy Ending |publisher = [[New York Post]] | date =2007-05-01 | url =http://www.nypost.com/seven/05012007/gossip/pagesix/happy_ending_pagesix_.htm |accessdate=2008-02-26}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:26, 17 December 2009
Kim Kardashian | |
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 Kardashian attending Maxim's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration, Santa Monica, CA on May 13, 2009 | |
| Born | Kimberly Noel Kardashian October 21, 1980 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, actress, model, socialite |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, |
| Height | 5 ft 2.5 in (1.59 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Damon Thomas (2000-2004) |
| Parent(s) | Robert Kardashian Kris Jenner |
| Relatives | Kourtney Kardashian Khloé Kardashian Robert Kardashian Jr. Kylie Jenner Kendall Jenner Burt Jenner (stepbrother) Casey Jenner (stepsister) Brandon Jenner (stepbrother) Brody Jenner (stepbrother) |
| Website | www.kimkardashian.celebuzz.com |
Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American PORN STAR celebutante, socialite, model, actress, businesswoman, and television personality. She is best known for her social life and her role on the E! reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Early life
Kardashian is of Armenian (father), Scottish and Dutch (mother) descent,[1] the daughter of attorney Robert Kardashian and Kris Jenner (née Houghton). Robert Kardashian, best known for being O. J. Simpson's lawyer during his murder trial, died on September 30, 2003.[2] Her mother, Kris, divorced Robert in 1989, and married former Olympian Bruce Jenner in 1991.[3]
Kardashian has two sisters, Kourtney SEXY and Khloé FAT, and one brother, Robert. She also has stepbrothers Burton Jenner, Brandon Jenner, and reality TV star Brody Jenner, stepsister Casey Jenner, and half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner.[4] O. J. Simpson is Kardashian's godfather.[5]
While attending high school, Kardashian worked at her father's music marketing firm, Movie Tunes.
Career
Her first acting role was in A PORNO the television series Beyond the Break. She then starred in the 2008 disaster film spoof Disaster Movie as Lisa, alongside Carmen Electra and Vanessa Minnillo. Kardashian also appeared in an episode of How I Met Your Mother entitled "Benefits".
Kardashian has done many small DICKS modeling jobs on the side of her television career. Kardashian posed nude for the December 2007 issue of Playboy magazine.[6] In February 2008, Bongo Jeans announced that Kardashian would be their new face model.[7] Kardashian is also a model for Travis Barker's Famous Stars and Straps clothing line.[8] Kardashian is one of the stars of the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians along with her two sisters, mother, brother, half-sisters, and stepfather.
On May 2, 2008, Kardashian released a workout DVD, Workout with Kim Kardashian, and a set of workout cards with the help of trainer Kathy Kaehler. In July 2008, Kardashian announced on her personal blog that she is working on her own perfume line to be released in 2009.[9] In March 2009 Kardashian launched a shoe shopping service.[10] Kardashian is slated to appear as a guest judge during Cycle 13 of America's Next Top Model.[11] Kardashian co-owns a clothing boutique called D-A-S-H with her sisters Kourtney and Khloe.
On November 4, 2009, it was announced that Kardashian will star with Vanessa Minnillo on CBS' CSI:NY on December 16, TVGuide.com has confirmed. "The ladies play two women who've managed to concoct a very interesting scheme that ends in murder," executive producer Pam Veasey tells People. They will be joined by Minnillo's former MTV colleague, LaLa Vasquez, as well as the band Train.[12]
Dancing with the Stars
Kardashian was one of 13 participants on the seventh season of Dancing with the Stars.[13] She was partnered with Current DWTS Champion Mark Ballas. Kardashian was the third contestant voted off the show on September 30, 2008, finishing in 11th place overall.[14]
| Week # | Dance/song | Judges' score | Result | ||
| Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
| 1 | Foxtrot/"The Pink Panther Theme" | 6 | 7 | 6 | Last to be saved |
| 1 | Mambo/"Baby Got Back" | 6 | 6 | 6 | Safe |
| 2 | Rumba/"You Give Me Something" | 6 | 6 | 5 | Eliminated |
Personal life
In 2000, Kardashian married music producer Damon Thomas; their relationship ended in divorce in 2004. In 2007, she began dating NFL star Reggie Bush after they met at the ESPY Awards. The couple split at the end of July 2009.[15][16]
However, as of September 29, 2009, a source tells E! that Kim and Reggie are now back together. "[Khloe's] wedding made her miss him, so she flew to see him," the source said. Following her sister's nuptials, Kardashian hopped on a plane headed for New Orleans late Sunday night—still wearing her purple "Mr. and Mrs. Odom" sweat suit.[17]
Sex tape
In 2007, a pornographic home video she had made with her then-boyfriend, R&B singer Ray J, was leaked.[18] Kardashian pursued legal action against Vivid Entertainment for ownership of the tape. Kardashian later dropped the suit and settled with Vivid Entertainment for US$5 million.[19]
References
- ^ http://www.kimkardashian.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-search.cgi?tag=Armenian&IncludeBlogs=13&IncludeBlogs=13
- ^ "Caught on Tape: Kim Kardashian Goes Home With Her Family". CNN.com. 2003-10-01. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
- ^ Jodran, Peg (1994-01/02). "First family of fitness - Bruce and Kris Jenner". American Fitness. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Buckman, Adam (2007-10-04). "Caught on Tape: Kim Kardashian Goes Home With Her Family". New York Post. Retrieved 2008-02-22.
- ^ "O.J. Simpson now: Tapes offer a glimpse of his life". LA Times.com. 2008-09-28.
- ^ http://www.playboy.com/girls/celebrities/features/magazine/kim-kardashian/kim-kardashian.html
- ^ http://news.lalate.com/2008/02/13/kim-kardashian-bongo-jeans-picture-kim-kardashian-model-ad-campaign-bongo/
- ^ http://www.biogs.com/famous/kardashian.html
- ^ "Kim Kardashian Launches Perfume".
{{cite web}}: Text "officialkimkardashian.com" ignored (help) - ^ Kick It With Kim's New Shoe Shopping Service People, March 20, 2009
- ^ Gina DiNunno (04 August 2009). "Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian to Guest Judge Top Model". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Kate Stanhope. "Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo to Appear on CSI:NY". TVGuide.com.
- ^ "Kim Kardashian Biography". people.com. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ "Kim Kardashian gets voted off 'Dancing'". abclocal.go.com. 2008-09-30. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Lu, Anne (2008-01-08). "Kim Kardashian Engaged?". Retrieved 2008-02-22.
- ^ "The Saint and The Sinner". GQ. 2009-4.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Gina DiNunno (29 September 2009). "Source: Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush Reconcile". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- ^ Vivid Entertainment (2007-02-07). "Vivid Entertainment Spends $1-Million To Acquire Notorious Video 'Starring' Sexy Socialite Kim Kardashian And Hip Hop Star Ray J". Hip Hop Press. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
- ^ Johnson, Richard (2007-05-01). "Happy Ending". New York Post. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
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