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Kardashian family

The Kardashian family, also called the Kardashian–Jenner family, is an American family known for its prominence in reality television, entertainment, fashion, and business.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Kardashian family, also called the Kardashian–Jenner family, is an American family known for its prominence in reality television, entertainment, fashion, and business. Its public profile was built through the reality series *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* and later *The Kardashians*, with several members becoming major media personalities and entrepreneurs.

Background

The Kardashian family is an American family whose public identity is closely tied to media, fashion, and business. The Kardashian name comes from Robert Kardashian, while the Jenner surname comes from Kris Jenner’s second marriage.

Reality television

The family became internationally famous through *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, which documented their personal and professional lives. After that show ended in 2021, the family returned to television in *The Kardashians* in 2022.

Family members

The most widely recognized members include Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner. Kris Jenner is often described as the family matriarch.

Business and cultural influence

Members of the family have built careers in television, fashion, cosmetics, and related ventures. Their influence has made them one of the most recognisable celebrity families in popular culture.

Key facts

  • The family is commonly referred to as the Kardashian–Jenner family.
  • It became widely known through the reality TV series *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*.
  • The series ran from 2007 to 2021.
  • A follow-up series, *The Kardashians*, began in 2022.
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Canadian context

The family has had substantial visibility in Canada through reality television, fashion and celebrity media coverage, and their shows and businesses have attracted large Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the main members of the Kardashian family?
The most prominent members are Kris Jenner and her children Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob, Kendall, and Kylie.
Why is the Kardashian family famous?
They became famous through reality television, especially *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, and later expanded into fashion, business, and media.
What is the difference between Kardashian and Kardashian–Jenner?
Kardashian usually refers to the family name from Robert Kardashian, while Kardashian–Jenner includes Kris Jenner’s later family with Caitlyn Jenner.
What show made the family widely known?
*Keeping Up with the Kardashians* is the show most associated with their rise to fame.
What is *The Kardashians*?
*The Kardashians* is the family’s later reality television series, which began in 2022 after *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* ended.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kardashian_family
    Supports: General overview, family name, fields, main members, and reality television background.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kardashians
    Supports: Follow-up reality series and its focus on the family.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kardashian
    Supports: Robert Kardashian as family patriarch and father of Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris_Jenner
    Supports: Kris Jenner as matriarch and mother of the Jenner and Kardashian children.