Kim Kardashian

Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American television personality, fashion designer, model, and actress. Born and raised in Los Angeles,California, she first garnered media attention through her then-friend Paris Hilton. In 2007, Kardashian came to prominence after asex tape with her then-boyfriend Ray J was leaked. Later that year, she and her family were commissioned to star in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians . Its success has led to the creation of spine-offs including  Kourtney and Kim Take New York  and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami  In 2010, Kardashian was named the highest-paid reality television personality, with estimated earnings of $6 million.
In August 2011, Kardashian married basketball player Kris Humphries in a widely publicized ceremony. However, she filed for divorce after only 72 days of marriage. In June 2013, their divorce was finalized with an undisclosed settlement. Kardashian then began a relationship with rapper Kanye West  in April 2012, gave birth to their daughter North West in June 2013, and later became engaged in October 2013.

With sisters Kourtney  and Khloe, Kardashian is involved in the retail and fashion industries. They have launched several clothing collections and fragrances, and additionally released the book Kardashian Konfidential in 2010.