Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of Robert Kardashian, a prominent attorney, and Kris Jenner, a television personality and businesswoman. Kim first gained media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton, but it was the 2007 release of a sex tape featuring her and her then-boyfriend, Ray J, that brought her widespread notoriety. Capitalizing on her newfound fame, she and her family launched the reality TV series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” which became a massive success.