Kourtney Mary Kardashian is a famous American reality TV personality who rose to prominence in 2007 when she, along with her family members were signed by the E! network to star in the reality TV programme ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’. She has also been featured as the main lead in three spin-offs of the show including, ‘Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami’, ‘Kourtney and Kim Take New York’ and ‘Kourtney and Khloe Take the Hamptons’.
Kardashian is also a noted model, socialite and businesswoman and has endorsed several brands along with her sister. She has featured on the cover of several A-list publications and magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Cliq, Natural Health, Us, Shape and Parenting among several others. As a business woman, Kardashian has a partnership along with her sisters Kim and Khloe with whom she co-owns several D-A-S-H retail stores in USA and abroad.
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Early Life and Education
Kardashian was born on 18th April 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA as the eldest daughter of Robert Kardashian and Kristen Mary Jenner. (née Houghton) Her family came into the spot-light when her attorney father represented football player O.J. Simpson during his 1994 murder trial. Kardashians younger siblings include sisters Kimberly and Khloe, brother Robert Jr. and maternal half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner born Kris’ second marriage to Olympics Decathlon winner Bruce (now Caitlyn) Jenner.
Kardashian was educated at the Marymount High School, Los Angeles from where she completed her graduation and moved to Dallas, Texas to attend Southern Methodist University. After completing two years at SMU, Kardashian enrolled into University of Arizona, Tuscon and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, minoring in Spanish.
Career Rise
Kardashian appeared in the reality show ‘Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive’ in 2005 which marked her television debut. She achieved unparalleled fame as the eldest and the most stylish of the Kardashian sisters when she started appearing in their family reality show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ that began airing in October 2007. The show documents the Kardashians day-to-day lives and has captured some of the most pivotal moments in her life and career. The success of the show resulted in the Kardashian sisters starring in several spin-offs, three of which featured Kardashian in the lead viz ‘Kourtney and Kim Take New York’, ‘Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami’, ‘Kourtney & Khloe Take the Hamptons’ etc.
Kardashian and her mother entered into a business partnership and launched the children’s clothing boutique ‘Smooch’. She is also the co-owner of another fashion retail business and opened the D-A-S-H stores across USA, the success of which led to the sisters launching stores in the international markets. She is the author of Kardashian Konfidential, a book she co-wrote with sisters Kim and Khloe. Kardashian’s only acting role was that of Kassandra Cavanaugh in an episode of the TV series ‘One Life to Live’. She has endorsed and released several cosmetic and jewellery lines along with her sisters.
Personal Life
Kardashian was romantically involved with socialite Scott Disick for ten years. The relationship produced three children, 2 sons named Mason and Reign and a daughter named Penelope whose births were documented on her reality show. The show also documented Disick planning a surprise proposal after which Kardashian commented she preferred to keep things the way they were. It showed his constant battle with alcohol addiction with Kardashian working hard to keep the family together. The couple finally broke off in 2016 but continue to share a cordial relationship
As of 2017, Kardashian is involved in a romantic relationship with model Younes Bendjima.
With Scott Disick
With Boyfriend/Model Younes Bendjima
Kourtney Kardashian – Net Worth
Kardashian has an estimated net worth of approximately $35 Million
