Khloé Kardashian

Khloé Kardashian

Kardashian in the Sydney CBD, Australia in November 2011
Born Khloé Alexandra Kardashian
June 27, 1984 (1984-06-27) (age 27)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Businesswoman, socialite, television personality, radio personality, model
Years active 2007–present
Known for Reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami, The Celebrity Apprentice and Khloé & Lamar
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouse Lamar Odom (m. 2009–present) «start: (2009)»"Marriage: Lamar Odom to Khloé Kardashian" Location: (linkback:http://localhost../../../../articles/k/h/l/Khlo%C3%A9_Kardashian_1742.html)
Parents Robert Kardashian (father)
Kris Jenner (mother)
Bruce Jenner (stepfather)

Khloé Kardashian Odom (née Khloé Alexandra Kardashian; June 27, 1984) is an American businesswoman, television personality, radio host, socialite, and model. She is a member of the Kardashian family and when she, along with her family, began appearing in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, she become known internationally. She has since appeared in spin-off series including Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami and Khloé & Lamar.

Kardashian is married to basketball player Lamar Odom, has worked in the modelling industry and has a business involvement in the clothing boutique D-A-S-H and various other stores, along with her sisters.

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Early life

Khloe Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 1984.[1] She is of Armenian descent through her father, attorney Robert Kardashian, and of Scottish and Dutch descent through her mother.[2][3] She has two sisters, Kourtney and Kim; one younger brother, Rob; and two half-sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner. She has three stepbrothers, Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner; and one stepsister, Casey.[4]

In a 2010 interview, Kardashian stated that she was home-schooled and that she graduated with honors at 17.[5]

Career

Reality television

In April 2009, Kardashian and her sister Kourtney announced that they were contracted to star in a spin-off, which followed their move to launch a D-A-S-H store in Miami, Florida. The series, Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami, debuted on E! on August 16, 2009.[6] Starting May 29, 2009, Kardashian joined Miami Top 40 Mainstream outlet WHYI for a weekly four-hour talk/entertainment programm, co-hosted by 106 & Park 's Terrence J.[7]

Khloe and her sisters Kim and Kourtney made a cameo appearance in the Season 3 premiere of the series 90210.[8]

Kardashian made an appearance in episodes 2, 4, and 8 of Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which premiered in January 2011. On April 10, 2011, Khloé & Lamar, Khloe's own show with her husband, Lamar Odom, debuted.[9]

2007–present: retail ventures

Khloé, Kourtney and Kim have a business interest in D-A-S-H, a clothing boutique in Calabasas, Miami and SoHo, with her sisters Kourtney and Kim. In June 2009, Khloé and her sisters teamed up with the Natural Products Association to create a teeth whitening pen called Idol White.[10] Kardashian appeared in one of PETA's "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaigns.[11] The three sisters released a jewelry line in March 2010.[12]

In the spring of 2010, the sisters released a clothing line for Bebe.[13] Bebe announced they were dropping the line in December 2010.[14]

In September 2010, Kardashian and her sisters released another clothing line, K-Dash on QVC.[15] Kardashian and her sisters created a sunless tanner, released in 2010 and called Kardashian Glamour Tan.[16]

The sisters also released a book, Kardashian Konfidential, in November 2010.[17][18]

In February 2011, Kardashian and her husband released a unisex fragrance called "Unbreakable."[19]

In May 2011, Kardashian and her sisters announced the release of their first novel. The sisters requested the help of the fans to name the upcoming novel, stating that the person who came up with the winning title would make a cameo appearance on the novel, set to hit bookstores November 1, 2011. It was revealed on July 2011 that the winning title was Dollhouse.

Personal life

On September 27, 2009, Kardashian married Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom,[20][21] later changing her name to Khloé Kardashian Odom.[22]

Legal issues

On March 4, 2007, Kardashian was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.[23]

On July 18, 2008, Kardashian turned herself in and reported to jail to serve time for violation of probation. She faced a sentence of up to 30 days and enrollment in an alcohol treatment program within three weeks of her release from jail. She was released from jail fewer than three hours later due to "overcrowding".[24]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2007–present Keeping Up with the Kardashians Herself Reality series
WON - Teen Choice Award for Choice Female Reality/Variety Star shared with Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian
2008 MADtv Various Roles 2 episodes
2009 The Celebrity Apprentice Herself contestant
2009–2010 Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami Herself spin-off; reality series
2010 Fashion Police Herself
2010 Psychotherapist Dannii Hillman
2010 90210 Herself Special Guest Star, Season 3 premiere.
2011-present Kourtney and Kim Take New York Herself Regular Appearances
2011–present Khloé & Lamar Herself spin-off; reality series
2011 Law & Order: LA Herself 1 episode, "Benedict Canyon"

References

  1. ^ "Khloe Kardashian Biography". Askmen.com. http://www.askmen.com/women/celeb_profiles_model_60/70_khloe_kardashian.html. Retrieved May 1, 2008. 
  2. ^ Kim in the News: In touch with my roots, Celebuzz, February 2, 2009
  3. ^ Jordan, Peg (January–February 1994). "First family of fitness - Bruce and Kris Jenner". American Fitness. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_n1_v12/ai_14832566. Retrieved May 1, 2008. 
  4. ^ Marikar, Sheila (November 20, 2007). "The Kardashians: The Bradys Meet Reality TV". Abcnews.com. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=3887162&page=1. Retrieved May 2, 2008. 
  5. ^ Benney, Tabitha (January 21, 2009). "Khloe Kardashian at 17". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20421062,00.html. Retrieved April 3, 2011. 
  6. ^ From The Futon Critic (April 21, 2009)
  7. ^ "Caution: Kardashian Brand Extension" From R&R (May 14, 2009)
  8. ^ "Kardashian Sisters Land 90210 Cameo". TVGuide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/News/90210-Kardashian-Sisters-1020039.aspx. 
  9. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (5 Jan 2011). "Official: E! Orders Reality Show Starring Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, and Robert Kardashian Jr.". Hollywoordreporter.com. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/official-e-orders-reality-show-68403. Retrieved 14 Mar 2011. 
  10. ^ "Idol White (Kardashian Smile)". Idol White. http://idolwhite.us/kardashian%20Smile. 
  11. ^ McKay, Hollie (December 11, 2008). "Khloe Kardashian Shows Some Booty in PETA 'Get Naked' Campaign". FoxNews.com. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,465410,00.html. Retrieved December 5, 2009. 
  12. ^ Moore, Booth; Critic, Fashion (2010-05-02). "Celebrities and Jewelry: Learning Their Lines". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2010/may/02/image/la-ig-celebjewels-20100502. Retrieved 2010-08-30. 
  13. ^ "Kardashian Sisters Get Stylish and Sexy with Bebe". The Houston Chronicle. 2010-05-13. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/style/7002405.html. Retrieved 2010-08-30. 
  14. ^ German, Honey (2010-12-10). "Bebe Stores to Drop Kardashian Line". http://x17online.com/celebrities/khloe_kardashian/will_bebe_dump_the_kardashians_clothing_line.php. 
  15. ^ "The Kardashians Collaborated With Janie Bryant on a Clothing Line". New York Magazine. 2010-08-27. http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/08/the_kardashians_collaborated_w.html. Retrieved 2010-08-30. 
  16. ^ Quenqua, Douglas (2010-06-02). "‘Jersey Shore,’ Without the Sun". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/fashion/03skin.html?scp=14&sq=kim%20kardashian&st=cse. Retrieved 2010-08-30. 
  17. ^ Kardashian, Kim, Kardashian, Kourtney and Kardashian, Khloe. "Kardashian Konfidential", St. Martin's Press (November 23, 2010). ISBN 0312628072
  18. ^ "Kim, Khloe and Kourtney to Write a Book: Kardashian Konfidential". UsMagazine.com. http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/kim-khloe-and-kourtney-to-write-a-book-kardashian-confidential-2010176. 
  19. ^ "Khloe and Lamar Make Scents of their ‘Unbreakable’ Bond with a New Fragrance" April 4, 2011, People Magazine, retrieved June 6, 2011
  20. ^ "Khloe Kardashian Is Married!". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20308442,00.html. 
  21. ^ Khloe Kardashian's Honeymoon Plans Still Up in the Air people.com, October 8, 2009
  22. ^ Khloe Kardashian Gives Audiences a 'View' of Her Marriage iVillage, October 9, 2009
  23. ^ "Keeping Up With the Kardashians: Episode Guide". Tvguide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=290833&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=7213430. 
  24. ^ Fleeman, Mike; Lee, Ken (July 18, 2008). "Khloe Kardashian Enters – and Leaves – Jail". people.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20213426,00.html. Retrieved December 19, 2008. 

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