The Kardashian-Jenner family became one of the most recognizable families in entertainment thanks to reality TV, business empires, and social media. Here is a guide to who they are, how they’re related, and what made them famous.
Who Are the Kardashians?
The family is built around Kris Jenner, who married attorney Robert Kardashian in 1978. They had four children before divorcing in 1991. Robert passed away in 2003.
Kris later married Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner), and they had two daughters before divorcing in 2015.
The Kardashian-Jenner Family Tree
Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian’s children
- Kourtney Kardashian, founder of Poosh and Lemme
- Kim Kardashian, founder of SKIMS
- Khloé Kardashian, co-founder of Good American
- Rob Kardashian
A vintage black-and-white family portrait of Kris Jenner with her first husband, Robert Kardashian, and their four children.
Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner’s children
- Kendall Jenner, a top fashion model and founder of 818 Tequila
- Kylie Jenner, founder of Kylie Cosmetic
Caitlyn Jenner’s other children: Burt, Cassandra, Brandon, and Brody Jenner, who are half-siblings to the Kardashian and Jenner sisters.
The Next Generation
The sisters have children who also appear in the family’s public life, including Kim’s four (North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm), Kourtney’s (Mason, Penelope, Reign, Rocky), Khloé’s (True, Tatum), Rob’s (Dream), and Kylie’s (Stormi, Aire).
What Show Made the Kardashians Famous?
Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered on E! in October 2007 and ran for 20 seasons until 2021. It spawned spin-offs such as Kourtney and Kim Take Miami and Khloé & Lamar. The family returned in 2022 with The Kardashians on Hulu.
Why Are the Kardashians So Famous?
- Reality TV: over a decade of weekly exposure
- Social media: hundreds of millions of combined followers
- Business ventures: beauty, fashion, shapewear, and wellness brands
- Kris Jenner’s management: she is known as the family’s “momager”
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