Kim Kardashian West, who turns 41 today, has emerged as one of the most recognizable names and faces in pop culture, style and business today.
Throughout her career so far, Kardashian West has launched cosmetics brand KKW Beauty, clothing line Skims as well as the popular mobile game, “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood.”
However, she hasn’t always been the big name or personality she is today.
Kardashian West first started off being known as a friend and stylist to socialite and heiress Paris Hilton, frequently appearing beside her in paparazzi pictures and as a guest on Hilton’s show with Nicole Richie, “The Simple Life.” A few years later, she entered the business world when she opened a boutique shop called Dash in Calabasas, Calif. with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé.
In 2007, her entire family appeared on their own reality television series on E! called “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” It featured her mother Kris Jenner, step-parent Caitlyn Jenner, siblings Kourtney, Khloé and Robert Jr., and her half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and focused on the personal and professional affairs of their lives.
The series became one of the longest-running reality television shows in the U.S., airing for a total of 20 seasons from 2007 until 2021.
Throughout her career so far, Kardashian West has launched cosmetics brand KKW Beauty, clothing line Skims as well as the popular mobile game, “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood.”
However, she hasn’t always been the big name or personality she is today.
Kardashian West first started off being known as a friend and stylist to socialite and heiress Paris Hilton, frequently appearing beside her in paparazzi pictures and as a guest on Hilton’s show with Nicole Richie, “The Simple Life.” A few years later, she entered the business world when she opened a boutique shop called Dash in Calabasas, Calif. with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé.
In 2007, her entire family appeared on their own reality television series on E! called “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” It featured her mother Kris Jenner, step-parent Caitlyn Jenner, siblings Kourtney, Khloé and Robert Jr., and her half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and focused on the personal and professional affairs of their lives.
The series became one of the longest-running reality television shows in the U.S., airing for a total of 20 seasons from 2007 until 2021.
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