Kardashian family: History and Key Facts

The Kardashian family ( kar-DASH-ee-ən), also referred to as the Kardashian–Jenner family, is an American family prominent in the fields of entertainment, reality television, fashion design, and business. Through different ventures, several members of the family have assets of over $1 billion. Kim Kardashian became a celebrity in 2007, after selling a pornographic film featuring ex-boyfriend, singer Ray J, which enabled the family to rise to stardom. From October 2007 through June 2021, they appeared together on the highly popular, albeit controversial, reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The show's 14-year run gave and maintained media exposure to each member of the family, allowing them to start and build their individual careers in multiple businesses under their separate brands.

The family, started by Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian, includes their children Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian as well as their grandchildren. After Robert and Kris divorced in 1991, she remarried to Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner (known since 2015 as Caitlyn Jenner). They had two daughters: Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Robert died of esophageal cancer in 2003.

Notable extended relatives include Kendall and Kylie's half-siblings (through Bruce/Caitlyn's marriage to songwriter Linda Thompson), Brandon and Brody Jenner.

Kourtney previously dated American entrepreneur Scott Disick; they have three children (Mason, Penelope, and Reign). She married Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, and they have one child together (Rocky). Barker also has two children of his own with his previous wife. His two children are Landon and Alabama. Kim previously was married to American rapper Kanye West, and they have four children together (North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm). Khloé previously dated Canadian basketball player Tristan Thompson, with whom she has two children (True and Tatum). Rob previously dated American rapper and model Blac Chyna; they have one child (Dream). Kylie previously dated American rapper and singer Travis Scott; they have two children (Stormi and Aire).

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