Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American businesswoman, socialite, television personality, model, and actress.
Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of attorney Robert Kardashian and Kris Jenner (née Houghton). Her father was a third generation Armenian American and her mother is of Dutch and Scottish descent. Her paternal great-grandparents immigrated to Los Angeles from Armenia.
