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Of [[Armenian American|Armenian]] descent,<ref>{{cite online journal |last=Lo |first=Danica |url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/11082007/entertainment/fashion/prim_kardashian_983536.htm?page=0 |title=Prim Kardashian |journal=[[New York Post]] |date=2007-11-8}}</ref> Kardashian was born in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]], the [[daughter]] of [[Attorney at law|attorney]] [[Robert Kardashian]] and [[Kris Jenner]] ([[Married and maiden names|née]] Houghton). [[Robert Kardashian]], best known for being [[O. J. Simpson]]’s [[lawyer]] during 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, [[divorce]]d Robert in 1989, and [[Marriage|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> While attending high school Kardashian worked at her father's music marketing firm, ''Movie Tunes''.<ref name=kimofficial /> |
Of [[Armenian American|Armenian]] descent,<ref>{{cite online journal |last=Lo |first=Danica |url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/11082007/entertainment/fashion/prim_kardashian_983536.htm?page=0 |title=Prim Kardashian |journal=[[New York Post]] |date=2007-11-8}}</ref> Kardashian was born in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]], the [[daughter]] of [[Attorney at law|attorney]] [[Robert Kardashian]] and [[Kris Jenner]] ([[Married and maiden names|née]] Houghton). [[Robert Kardashian]], best known for being [[O. J. Simpson]]’s [[lawyer]] during 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, [[divorce]]d Robert in 1989, and [[Marriage|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> While attending high school Kardashian worked at her father's music marketing firm, ''Movie Tunes''.<ref name=kimofficial /> It is also suspected that she is mentally handicapped, due to her role in the [[Disaster Movie]]. |
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Kardashian has two sisters, [[Kourtney Kardashian|Kourtney]] and [[Khloe Kardashian|Khloe]], 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 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> |
Kardashian has two sisters, [[Kourtney Kardashian|Kourtney]] and [[Khloe Kardashian|Khloe]], 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 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> |
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Kardashian was only little known outside [[gossip]] circles until her [[Celebrity sex tape|pornographic home video]] she had made with then-boyfriend, rapper [[ |
Kardashian was only little known outside [[gossip]] circles until her [[Celebrity sex tape|pornographic home video]] she had made with then-boyfriend, rapper [[Gay J]], was leaked. [[Vivid Entertainment]] was the distribution company against which Kardashian had pursued legal action for the ownership of the tape.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.avn.com/index.cfm?objectId=DB7C87E5-9087-D6B4-E280718B1FE369D3|title= Vivid Acquires Kim Karsdashian Sex Tape for $1 Million|accessdate= 2008-03-22|author= David Sullivan|date= 2007-02-07|publisher= [[AVN]]}}</ref> Kardashian later dropped the suit and settled with Vivid Entertainment for five [[million]] [[United States dollar|dollars]].<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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===Current work=== |
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Revision as of 09:28, 23 June 2008
Kim Kardashian | |
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 Kim Kardashian at the Seventh Annual Hollywood Life Magazine Awards. | |
| Born | Kimberly Noel Kardashian October 21, 1980 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, actress |
| Known for | Reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, sex tape with singer "Ray J" |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Partner | Reggie Bush |
| Parent(s) | Robert Kardashian Kris Jenner |
| Relatives | Brody Jenner Bruce Jenner Khloe Kardashian Kourtney Kardashian Robert Kardashian Jr. Kylie Jenner Kendall Jenner |
| Website | OfficialKimKardashian.com |
Kimberly Noel Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American stylist, apparel retailer[1] and television personality. She is best known for her social life, sex tape, and her appearances on reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Biography
Of Armenian descent,[2] Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California, 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.[3] Her mother, Kris, divorced Robert in 1989, and married former Olympian Bruce Jenner in 1991.[4] While attending high school Kardashian worked at her father's music marketing firm, Movie Tunes.[1] It is also suspected that she is mentally handicapped, due to her role in the Disaster Movie.
Kardashian has two sisters, Kourtney and Khloe, 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.[5]
In 2000, Kardashian married music producer Damon Thomas; their relationship ended in divorce in 2004. Currently she is dating NFL player Reggie Bush.[6]
Sex tape
Kardashian was only little known outside gossip circles until her pornographic home video she had made with then-boyfriend, rapper Gay J, was leaked. Vivid Entertainment was the distribution company against which Kardashian had pursued legal action for the ownership of the tape.[7] Kardashian later dropped the suit and settled with Vivid Entertainment for five million dollars.[8]
Current work
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.[9]
Filmography
- Deep in the Valley (Post-production, 2008)
- Disaster Movie (Filming, 2009)
Television appearances
- The Simple Life (2 episodes, 2006)
- Beyond the Break (1 episode, 2006)
- Sunset Tan (1 episode, 2007)
- Más vale tarde (1 episode, 2007)
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007-present)
- WWE Raw (1 episode, 2008)
- WrestleMania XXIV (2008)
References
- ^ a b "Official Kim Kardashian Website: Biography". Retrieved 2008-02-22.
- ^ Template:Cite online journal
- ^ "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.
- ^ Lu, Anne (2008-01-08). "Kim Kardashian Engaged?". Retrieved 2008-02-22.
- ^ David Sullivan (2007-02-07). "Vivid Acquires Kim Karsdashian Sex Tape for $1 Million". AVN. Retrieved 2008-03-22.
- ^ Johnson, Richard (2007-05-01). "Happy Ending". New York Post. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
- ^ "Kim Kardashian Releases Workout DVD".
{{cite web}}: Text "officialkimkardashian.com" ignored (help)
External links
- Kim Kardashian's official site
- Official Myspace Site
- Kimberly Kardashian at IMDb
- Kim Kardashian at Complex magazine
- Kim Kardashian at Playboy's Dirty Dozen Q&A.
- Kim Kardashian at E! Online