Defense attorney Robert Kardashian and Kris Houghton married in 1978 and had four children together, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob. The couple divorced in 1991.
Robert entered the media spotlight when he defended O.J. Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman during a lengthy trial.
Kris married former Olympic champion Bruce Jenner. Bruce and Kris had two daughters together, Kendall and Kylie. Robert died in 2003, eight weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.
In 2004, Kim became a personal stylist to celebrities such as her childhood friend, Paris Hilton. She eventually developed into a full-time stylist and personal shopper.
Khloé, Kim and Kourtney further ventured into fashion, opening a high fashion boutique D-A-S-H in Calabasas, California and launching several fragrances and clothing collections.
Ryan Seacrest said "At the heart of the series—despite the cat-fights and endless sarcasm—is a family that truly loves and supports one another. The familiar dynamics of this family make them one Hollywood bunch that’s sure to entertain."
Kim is the highest-paid reality television personality, making $40 000 per episode of the show.
Her marriage to basketball player Kris Humphries drew heavy criticism, as the lavish televised nuptials produced a union that lasted only 72 days.
Kim started dating Kanye West in 2012. Kanye announced that Kim was pregnant with their child and she gave birth to North West in June 2013.
Kourtney has launched clothing boutiques, a jewelry line and a tell- all book, Kardashian Konfidential, about the celebrity siblings.
Her rocky relationship with boyfriend Scott Disick and experience with motherhood have been shown throughout the seasons of the show.
Khloe has publicly struggled with