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Kardashian family

American family prominent in entertainment, business, and fashion

Kardashian family

American family prominent in entertainment, business, and fashion

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image_captionLogo of their current television series The Kardashians
regionLos Angeles, California, U.S.
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The Kardashian family ( ), also referred to as the Kardashian–Jenner family, is an American family prominent in the fields of law, 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 as Caitlyn Jenner since 2015). They had two daughters: Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Robert died of oesophagal 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).

Robert initially received attention for being one of O. J. Simpson's lawyers during the O. J. Simpson murder case, but the family parlayed Kim's 2003 pornographic film, Kim Kardashian, Superstar, into a reality television and business empire. They have since been referred to as "America's most famous family" by Glamour, "one of the most influential family 'dynasties' in the world" by Insider, and the biggest influencers of the 2010s by Vogue. They are the focus of the book Kardashian Dynasty: The Controversial Rise of America's Royal Family by Ian Halperin.

The family is best known for their longest-running reality television show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021). Spinoffs included: Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009–2013); Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami (2009–2013); Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011–2012); Khloé & Lamar (2013); Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2014–2015); Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons (2014–2015); Dash Dolls (2015) and Life of Kylie (2017). In 2022, the family debuted their new reality television series The Kardashians.

Family background

Kardashians

Robert Kardashian Sr. was the son of Helen and Arthur Kardashian. All four of his grandparents were Armenian who emigrated from the Ottoman Empire to the United States of America in the early 20th century, originating from the provinces of Kars and Ardahan in modern-day Turkey. The family left the Ottoman Empire before the Armenian genocide began in 1915.

Reception

The family and media give Kim the credit for helping them start their careers. The family has been criticized as being famous for being famous. Ben Hecht, writing in 1954, pointed out that "People in our day become famous who are no more than advertisements, and they advertise not genius but existence. They are famous for stopping at hotels, for holding hands in public, for speaking to each other, for having babies, for getting invited to parties... We are less interested in their talents than in their publicized routines." In late May 2020, Forbes released an investigation into Kylie's finances, alleging she misrepresented her billionaire status. Writers Chase Peterson-Withorn and Madeline Berg stated, "... white lies, omissions and outright fabrications are to be expected from the family that perfected—then monetized—the concept of 'famous for being famous.'" Even with the family's mainstay show Keeping up with the Kardashians, some have said the family has "no real skills beyond 'being famous for being famous.'" Vogue stated the Kardashians have "... proved that although they were 'famous for being famous' in the 2000s, in the 2010s they became a cultural force to be reckoned with." They were given keys to Beverly Hills on September 2, 2010, intentionally arranged to match the area's ZIP Code of 90210. The family are often criticized for blackfishing and cultural appropriation of African-American culture.

Parodies

The Kardashians have inspired a number of parodies, including on the television sketch comedy Saturday Night Live, on which Kim Kardashian has appeared multiple times. The YouTube animated parody channel Simgm Productions has also gained popularity for their parodies of numerous celebrities and media franchises, including the Kardashian's, through the use of animation and characters in the Sims. Other popular adult animated series, such as Family Guy, The Simpsons and South Park have also depicted and parodied the Kardashians.

Members of the Kardashian-Jenner Family

Notable members of the Kardashian Family include:

  • Kris Jenner
  • Robert Kardashian
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Kourtney Kardashian
  • Rob Kardashian
  • Caitlyn Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Kylie Jenner

People who are relevant to the Kardashian-Jenner family are:

  • Chrystie Scott (previously married to Caitlyn Jenner)
  • Linda Thompson (previously married to Caitlyn Jenner)
  • Brandon Jenner (son of Caitlyn Jenner and Linda Thompson)
  • Brody Jenner (son of Caitlyn Jenner and Linda Thompson)
  • Burt Jenner (son of Caitlyn Jenner and Chrystie Scott)
  • Cassandra Marino (daughter of Caitlyn Jenner and Chrystie Scott)
  • Damon Thomas (previously married to Kim Kardashian)
  • Kris Humphries (previously married to Kim Kardashian)
  • Kanye West (previously married to Kim Kardashian)
  • Ray J (previously in a relationship with Kim Kardashian and filmed their sex tape)
  • North West (daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West)
  • Saint West (son of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West)
  • Chicago West (daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West)
  • Psalm West (son of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West)
  • Scott Disick (previously in a relationship with Kourtney Kardashian, 2006–2015)
  • Mason Disick (son of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick)
  • Penelope Disick (daughter of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick)
  • Reign Disick (son of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick)
  • Travis Barker (married to Kourtney Kardashian)
  • Landon Barker (Kourtney Kardashian's step-son)
  • Alabama Barker (Kourtney Kardashian's step-daughter)
  • Rocky Barker (son of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker)
  • Lamar Odom (previously married to Khloé Kardashian)
  • Tristan Thompson (previously in a relationship with Khloé Kardashian, 2016–2021)
  • True Thompson (daughter of Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson)
  • Tatum Thompson (son of Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson)
  • Cody Simpson (previously in a relationship with Kylie Jenner, 2011)
  • Tyga (previously in a relationship with Kylie Jenner, 2015–2017)
  • Travis Scott (previously in a relationship with Kylie Jenner, 2017–2023)
  • Timothée Chalamet (in a relationship with Kylie Jenner since 2023)
  • Stormi Webster (daughter of Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott)
  • Aire Webster (son of Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott)
  • Ben Simmons (previously in a relationship with Kendall Jenner, 2018–2020)
  • Devin Booker (previously in a relationship with Kendall Jenner, 2020–2022)
  • Bad Bunny (previously in a relationship with Kendall Jenner, 2022–2025)
  • Blac Chyna (previously engaged to Rob Kardashian)
  • Dream Kardashian (daughter of Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna)

Family trees

Kardashian family tree

  • Tatos Saghatel Kardashian†, m. Hamas Shakarian†
    • Arthur Kardashian†, m. Helen Arakelian†
      • Robert Kardashian† (b. February 22, 1944), formerly married to Kris Houghton (b. November 5, 1955)
        • Kourtney Kardashian (b. April 18, 1979), married to Travis Barker (b. November 14, 1975)
          • Mason Dash Disick (b. December 14, 2009)
          • Penelope Scotland Disick (b. July 8, 2012)
          • Reign Aston Disick (b. December 14, 2014)
          • Rocky Thirteen Barker (b. November 1, 2023)
        • Kim Kardashian (b. October 21, 1980)
          • North West (b. June 15, 2013)
          • Saint West (b. December 5, 2015)
          • Chicago Noel West (b. January 15, 2018)
          • Psalm Ye West (b. May 9, 2019)
        • Khloé Kardashian (b. June 27, 1984)
          • True Thompson (b. April 12, 2018)
          • Tatum Thompson (b. July 28, 2022)
        • Rob Kardashian (b. March 17, 1987)
          • Dream Renée Kardashian (b. November 10, 2016)
      • Barbara Kardashian Freeman†
      • Thomas "Tom" Kardashian, m. Joan "Joanie" Roberts (formerly Esposito)

Kardashian–Jenner family tree

  • William Hugh Jenner† m. Esther Ruth McGuire
    • Caitlyn Jenner (b. October 28, 1949), formerly married to Chrystie Crownover (m. 1972, div. 1981), Linda Thompson (m. 1981, div. 1986) and Kris Kardashian (b. November 5, 1955, m. 1991, div. 2015)
      • Burt William Jenner (b. September 6, 1978, partnered with Valerie Pitalo)
        • Bodhi Burton Jenner (b. August 4, 2016)
        • William Behr Jenner (b. February 9, 2019)
        • Goldie Brooklyn Jenner (b. March 19, 2022)
      • Cassandra "Casey" Lynn Jenner (b. June 10, 1980, married to Mark Marino)
        • Francesca Marino (b. 2009)
        • Isabella Marino (b. 2012)
        • Luke Marino (b. October 18, 2016)
      • Brandon Jenner (b. June 4, 1981), formerly married to Leah Felder (m. 2012, div. 2019), married to Cayley Stoker (m. 2020)
        • Eva James Jenner (b. July 22, 2015)
        • Bo Thompson Jenner (b. February 19, 2020)
        • Sam Stoker Jenner (b. February 19, 2020)
        • Joan Almond Jenner (b. August 26, 2024)
      • Brody Jenner (b. August 21, 1983), married to Tia Blanco (m. 2025)
        • Honey Raye Jenner (b. July 29, 2023)
      • Kendall Jenner (b. November 3, 1995)
      • Kylie Jenner (b. August 10, 1997)
        • Stormi Webster (b. February 1, 2018)
        • Aire Webster (b. February 2, 2022)

Sources for family trees:

References

References

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