The Evolution Of Kim Kardashian
#15 The Birth Of A Mogul
On October 21st 1980, attorney Robert Kardashian and his wife Kris welcomed their second baby girl Kim while living in Los Angeles, California, where their daughter spent most of her childhood.
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The Birth Of A Mogul
On October 21st 1980, attorney Robert Kardashian and his wife Kris welcomed their second baby girl Kim while living in Los Angeles, California, where their daughter spent most of her childhood.
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New Kid On The Block
As she got older, Kim was found mostly in her father/family's spotlight, going through puberty as any ordinary kid. In 1998, Kim graduated from Marymount High School located in Holmby Hills/Bel Air.
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A New Engagement
Shortly after her high school graduation, Kim eloped to popular music producer Damon Thomas in 2000 when she was just 19-years-old. Thomas worked with the likes of artists such as Faith Evans and Pink but shortly after, their marriage ended in divorce in 2004.
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Moving On Up
Kim began her climb up the celebrity ladder in late 2004 when she was hired as a personal stylist for R&B singer Brandy. She also worked other assistant roles for several other celebs, including being a shopper for Lindsay Lohan.
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A Start Of Something New
As she worked with various musicians, actors and the like, the growing celebrity found herself in a new relationship with Brandy's brother Ray J. The two dated for quite some time after they met in January 2005 until things got a little bit too rocky for Kim under the public eye.
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Treading The Ocean
After being caught in a very public scandal with Ray J, Kim spent a little bit of time away from the glitz and glamour, but it didn't mean she couldn't find love. One of her few public appearances and rumoured flings in 2006 was with 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey.
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A New Star On The Runway
Along earning her first acting role in the television show "Beyond The Break" in 2006, Kardashian started spending more time with her childhood friend and fellow socialite Paris Hilton. In other words, the old pre-school friends turned into the center of attention.
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A Dash Of Success
In order to move up the ranks as a celebrity, Kim followed several ventures such as modelling and endorsing jewellery and other products, but part of her big break was due to teaming up her sisters. In July 2006, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney opened D.A.S.H., their first luxury clothing boutique, in California.
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Meet Reggie
In the summer of 2007, Kim turned her attention to renowned professional football player Reggie Bush, initiating a loving relationship that lasted nearly three years. She wasn't a big fan of sports but noted she enjoyed spending time with the wives and family of the New Orleans Saints organization.
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Family Ties
With 2008 about to make an appearance, Kim and her sisters revealed "Keeping Up With The Kardashians", their debut reality television show based on the family's private and professional lives. The first eight episodes went on to form six full television seasons.
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Aiming For The Charts
In preperation of her upcoming television show, the socialite filmed a music video in December 2010 for her first official single "Jam (Turn It Up)". Though it featured rapper Kanye West and was directed by Hype Williams, it didn't attract the right attention as it was blasted by critics.
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Kim And Kourtney Take Over
In January 2011, Kim and her sister Kourtney premiered the second spin-off of their original reality television show. "Kourtney And Kim Take New York" highlighted the sisters opening a D-A-S-H store in New York City and last for two seasons.
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The Rise And Fall Of Kris
In what was practically a year, Kim linked up with professional basketball player Kris Humphries, getting engaged seven months after they began dating. Their bliss didn't last for long however though as the couple broke it off a mere 72 days after their August 2011 wedding due to "irreconcilable differences".
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Keeping Up With... Kanye?
Having linked up before when Kim was recording her first official song, Kanye released a song in April 2012 where he hinted his love for his old friend. Rumours sparked and soon enough the two pals became an item.
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The Present
While she hasn't been too involved with reality television and taking her social status to another level (except for Instagram), Kim has made sure to be by Kanye's side while he's writing and producing music and attending events.
