Kim Kardashian Biography

Birth Name: Kimberly Noel Kardashian

Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA

Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/21/1980, Libra

Profession: Socialite; reality cast member

Kim Kardashian Fast Facts:

Has known fellow socialite Paris Hilton since they attended preschool together.

Father, Robert Kardashian, was a member of O.J. Simpson's defense team during the former football star's murder trial.

First gained notoriety when a sex tape featuring she and ex-boyfriend Ray J surfaced on the Internet in 2007.

Appeared in the music video for Fall Out Boy's 2007 single "Thnks fr th Mmrs."

Posed for the cover of Playboy Magazine in December 2007.

Along with sisters Khloe and Kourtney, co-owns Dash, a California-based designer clothing store.

Kim Kardashian was born October 21, 1980 in Beverly Hills, California. In recent years, the she has garnered a Paris Hilton-like celebrity status thanks to her curvaceous style, a hit reality TV show, a string of workout DVDs, and last, but not least, a scandalous video showcasing her sexual exploits with former boyfriend, rapper Ray J. In 2006, she opened a boutique with her sisters.

Growing Up in Beverly Hills

Born October 21, 1980, in Beverly Hills, California. The second of four children born to the late Robert Kardashian and his first wife, Kris, Kim Noel Kardashian is a model, actress, entrepreneur, and socialite. In recent years, the petite, dark haired beauty has garnered a Paris Hilton-like celebrity status thanks to her curvaceous style, a hit reality TV show, a string of workout DVDs, and last, but not least, a scandalous video showcasing her sexual exploits with former boyfriend, rapper Ray J.

Kardashian, it seems, is almost wired for fame. A preschool classmate of Paris Hilton, she grew up under the glare and privilege of Beverly Hills, getting an up-close view of Hollywood's pleasures and pitfalls. Her father, the founder of Movie Tunes, Inc., a music and marketing company, was a prominent attorney. A close friend for many years of O.J. Simpson, Robert was one of the football star's defense lawyers during his murder trial. In fact, it was the attorney's home that Simpson left during the famous Ford Bronco police chase shortly before his arrest. Robert Kardashian died from cancer of the esophagus in October 2003.

Kardashian's mother, Kris, a children's boutique shop owner and TV personality, travels in celebrity circles herself. In 1991, two years after divorcing Robert, she married 1976 Olympic star, Bruce Jenner. The couple has two children together.

According to Kardashian, her childhood was hardly the stuff of stardom. Sunday church was regular part of family life. So was the expectation among the Kardashian children that, once they each reached the age of 18, living off the family dime was no longer an option. While attending an exclusive Catholic girls' high school, Kim Kardashian worked for her father's company. When he died, the corporation was left to her and her siblings. They've since sold it. "We grew up with privilege so we knew our standards were high...[and] if we wanted to keep it, we had to work hard," she has said.

Trivia

Daughter of Robert Kardashian and Kris Jenner. Sister of Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and Robert Kardashian Jr.. Half-sister of Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner. Granddaughter of Mary Houghton, and Arthur Kardashian.

Stepdaughter of Bruce Jenner.

Along with Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Tara Reid, Bijou Phillips, Kimberly Stewart, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie, is one of Hollywood's most famous party girls.

Step-sister of Brandon Jenner, Brody Jenner, and Casey Jenner.

Along with being Armenian, Kim is also German and Irish from her mother's side.

Was nominated in 2009 for the Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress for her performance in Disaster Movie (2008). She mentioned it in her blog and rather than being insulted by it, she took it in good stride and was flattered by it. She wrote; "I'm having a really good laugh over the fact that I've been nominated for a Razzie this year. I had so much fun filming Disaster Movie (2008) and giggled the entire time during the shoot. There is steep competition in my 'worst supporting actress' category, I have to admit... including my fantastic costar Carmen Electra (you go girl!), Leelee Sobieski (what a surprise!), Jenny McCarthy (really?) and Paris Hilton (who could technically sweep this year's awards with a whopping three nominations!). It's an honor just being nominated! LOL!".

Good friend of Brittny Gastineau.

Was ranked #9 on Maxim Magazine's Hot 100 of 2010 list.

Despite her party girl status she doesn't really like to drink alcoholic drinks.

Aunt of Mason Dash Disick.

Engaged to Kris Humphries of the NBA's New Jersey Nets [May 25, 2011].

Daughter-in-law of William Humphries.

Filed for divorce from second husband Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage. Kim cited "irreconcilable differences" as the cause for the divorce [2011].

Personal Quotes

I want to be a Bond Girl and film a love scene with Daniel Craig after he's rescued me.

I saw a recent poll of the top 10 best Playboy bunnies of all time and I came third, behind Marilyn Monroe [first] and Pamela Anderson - which was so cool.