Khloe Kardashian Biography




Khloe Kardashian
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Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian at the 2007 American Music Awards afterparty
Born Khloe Alexandra Kardashian
June 27, 1984 (1984-06-27) (age 24)
Los Angeles, California
Nationality American
Occupation Entrepreneur
Television personality
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Known for Reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Parents Robert Kardashian
Kris Jenner
Relatives Kim Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian
Robert Kardashian Jr.
Kendall Jenner (half-sister)
Kylie Jenner (half-sister)
Burt Jenner (stepbrother)
Casey Jenner (stepsister)
Brandon Jenner (stepbrother)
Brody Jenner (stepbrother)

Khloe Alexandra Kardashian (born June 27, 1984) is an American television personality, celebutante, socialite, and fashion entrepreneur. She is best known for her appearances on the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

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Biography

Kardashian is of Armenian (father) and Scottish and Dutch (mother) descent. Kardashian was born in Los Angeles, California1 to attorney Robert Kardashian and Kris Jenner (née Houghton). Robert Kardashian died on September 30, 2003.2 Her mother, Kris, divorced Robert in 1989 and married Olympian Bruce Jenner in 1991.3 Kardashian has four sisters, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian and Kendall and Kylie Jenner. She has one younger brother, Rob Kardashian. Kardashian also has three step-brothers, Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner, and she has one step-sister, Casey Jenner.4.Khloe is Dating NBA Minnesota Timberwolves Baller Rashad McCants.

Kardashian owns and operates DASH, a clothing boutique in Los Angeles, with her sisters, Kourtney and Kim.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

In 2007, Kardashian was invited to co-star in E!'s Keeping Up with the Kardashians, a reality show centering on the lives of her and her sisters Kim, and Kourtney. Since the beginning of the series, she has become a significant character on the show and has developed her own fan base.1 She is known as "the voice of reason" and for her sarcastic remarks. She is considered the "free spirit" of the family.5

DUI Incident

As documented on Keeping Up with the Kardashians on the November 12, 2007 episode entitled "Remembering Dad,"6 Kardashian was arrested for driving under the influence.4 The show did not capture the actual incident, but was a reenactment.7 The show suggested that Kardashian's actions were the result of her difficulties coping with the anniversary of her father's death.8

On July 18, 2008, Kardashian reported to jail to serve time for her DUI incident. She faced a sentence of up to 30 days and enrollment in an alcohol treatment program within three weeks of her release from prison. She was released from jail less than three hours later due to overcrowding.9

The Celebrity Apprentice

Kardashian is confirmed to be one of the celebrities competing in the second series of Donald Trump's The Celebrity Apprentice. This season will air early 2009.10 Each celebrity will compete to raise money for their favorite charity; Kardashian's is the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness.11

Personal Life

Is currently dating Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rashad McCants. 12

Television appearances

References

  1. ^ a b "Khloe Kardashian Biography". Askmen.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
  2. ^ "Former O.J. Simpson lawyer, Kardashian, dies". CNN.com (2003-10-01). Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
  3. ^ Jordan, Peg (1994-01; 1994-02). "First family of fitness - Bruce and Kris Jenner". American Fitness. Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
  4. ^ a b Marikar, Sheila (2007-11-20). "The Kardashians: The Bradys Meet Reality TV". abcnews.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  5. ^ "Keeping Up With the Kardashians: Meet the Cast". eonline.com.
  6. ^ "Keeping Up With the Kardashians: Episode Guide". Tvguide.com.
  7. ^ Kubicek, John (2007-11-11). "Keeping Up With the Kardashians: Episode 5 "Remembering Dad" Recap". BuddyTV.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
  8. ^ "Keeping Up With the Kardashians: "Remembering Dad", Season 2, Episode 5". tv.yahoo.com.
  9. ^ Fleeman, Mike; Lee, Ken (2008-07-18). "Khloe Kardashian Enters – and Leaves – Jail". people.com. Retrieved on 2008-12-19.
  10. ^ Starr, Michael (2008-08-22). "Donald Takes Khole", The New York Post. Retrieved on 19 December 2008. 
  11. ^ Trump Rounds Up Celebs for New Season of the Apprentice NY Times, January 8, 2009
  12. ^ http://khloekardashian.celebuzz.com/2009/01/the-rumors-are-true.php

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Persondata
NAME Kardashian, Khloe
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Kardashian, Khloe Alexandra
SHORT DESCRIPTION Entrepreneur, television personality
DATE OF BIRTH June 27, 1984
PLACE OF BIRTH Los Angeles, California, United States
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH