We live in the information age where various forms of media take up most of our daily life. Simply being famous or prominent in any of one of these mediums can make one’s entire career. The Kardashian/Jenner family is undoubtedly one of the most famous families marking the phenomenon of what is now called “the Instagirl era” or “social media modeling." These two families combined into one have had enormous commercial success with virtually everything they've ever attempted and today stand as a role model to people worldwide. This is a collection of their photos through the decades ever since it all started back in the ‘70s.
The '70s, When Kris Started Dating Robert, But She Didn't Know...
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Now, when Kris Jenner and the Kardashian family have become so popular, there are many speculations about how it all began. There are even written materials on the subject by people claiming to have known the couple early on. However, it was said that the two met sometime during the ‘70s and that they reportedly had a rocky start. While Kris grew up in Clairemont, San Diego, Robert was born and raised in Los Angeles. But, he did study at the University of San Diego School of Law, earning his J.D. Robert also co-founded Radio & Records trade publication which was sold in 1979 for a reportedly large profit.
1979, Robert Kardashian & Kris Jenner One Year Into Their Marriage
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Kris Jenner is the mother of all the famous Kardashians and Jenners we know today. This is the photo of Kris and Robert as newlyweds, one year into their marriage. The late Robert Kardashian was an attorney who later got famous for representing O. J. Simpson in 1995. Kris and Robert had four kids: Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob. The two were married in 1978 when Kris was twenty-two and stayed together until 1991. Robert Kardashian died on September 30, 2003, aged fifty-nine. Kris later married Bruce Jenner, now Caitlyn Jenner, and they had two more kids, Kendal and Kylie.
The Early '80s, Robert & Kris With Their Two Kids
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Right about the time Robert sold his trade publication, their eldest child, Kourtney, was born, in 1979 to be precise. Afterward, Kim, Khloé, and Rob all followed throughout the ‘80s. After graduating, Robert practiced law throughout the next ten years or so and after that, he transitioned into business. It became known that Robert pioneered the concept of intermission music in movie theaters. He turned it into a business called Movie Tunes. He later made an investment in a company that manufactured frozen yogurt and after that in the Concert Cinema music video venture.
1981, Still The Only Kids In The Family Are Kourtney & Kim
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This photo was taken in 1981 when Kourtney was about three years old and Kimberly was still a baby. They are in the photo with someone wearing a Big Bird costume. Now, Big Bird needs no special introduction as it is one of the characters from the all-popular Sesame Street TV series. The show premiered in 1969 and it is now on its forty-ninth season. Big Bird is an anthropomorphic canary who can write poetry, sing, draw, dance, skate, and swim. This character earned a Living Legend title in 2000, awarded by the Library of Congress.
1984, Khloé Was Just Born
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On this photo, we see Kourtney and Kim in 1984, and they are both wearing some interesting outfits. Now, the two of them have had, at this point, four full years of being the only siblings in the family. On June 27, 1984, Khloé arrived. Kim Kardashian published these childhood photos somewhere around 2014 and they showed her and Kourtney regularly wearing either matching outfits or something unique but with a similar theme. Kim posted this particular photo on her Instagram saying that the two of them always shared clothes.
1985, Kim & Kourtney Growing Up
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Here we see the two girls again - Kourtney and Kim - in matching outfits with the letter “K." Khloé was just one year old at the time. Kim said that her coolest outfit was a nice babydoll dress, which she paired with her lace leggings. The photos from their childhood prove the girls have had a sense of awareness even then about the way they dressed and how they presented their style. Sure, most young people show a tendency towards caring about their looks early on, but the Kardashian sisters have always known when to match their outfits in a single theme and when to go solo.
1986 - Three Kardashian Daughters So Far
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This photo was reportedly taken in 1986 and we see Kourtney and Khloé enjoying the outdoors. However, if we observe closely, we will see that it was taken right at the time Khloé had the chickenpox or was recovering from it. In 2013, Khloé talked about it with her Social Media followers. She published a tweet asking if anyone knew any tricks that could help her get rid of her scars and mentioned some methods she was using. In fact, this particular photo was shared by Khloé herself, on her Instagram along with several others in 2016.
1987 - The Birth Of Their Boy, Rob
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Right here, we finally have all three girls together - from left to right, we have Khloé, Kim, and Kourtney. The year is 1987, which marked the birth of their brother Rob on March 17, 1987. We see Khloé already joined in on what was at this point probably a tradition in the Kardashian family. Notice how Kim seems to stand out with her confidence! Kourtney and Kim are wearing the same color but each has her own hairstyle. Khloé’s pigment is noticeably lighter, while Kourtney has the darkest color. Kim's is somewhere in between.
1987 - Finally, The Original Quad Is Together
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This is one of the earliest photos of the original four Kardashian children together. From left to right, we have Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Kim, who is holding their baby brother, Rob. Rob, the only boy in the Kardashian brood, was at that time a couple of months old. The girls are all wearing matching outfits with Rob also fitting in nicely. They have their mother, Kris Jenner, to thank for those giant ribbons. Kris later disclosed that she loved to put them on the girls. On one occasion, Kris has said jokingly that the girls still haven’t forgiven her.
1987, A Family Of Six
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In this photo that was taken in 1987, we see, from left to right, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, and their father Robert Kardashian. Of their famous father, the girls only have words of praise. Kourtney had particularly said that he taught them morals and how to be responsible in life. She added that Robert should probably be the one to thank for their work ethics. On social media, Khloé said that Robert will always be the best human being she has ever known. The girls pay regular tribute to their father with throwback photos on their social media accounts today.
1988, Happy Days
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According to online sources, this photo was taken in 1988 on Khloé’s fourth birthday. In the photo, we see Khloé with her parents, Robert and Kris, and guests, and party props in the background. Kris had once said that she remembered her home as the designated hangout house. She called it the "Grand Central Station" of houses and it must have hosted at least four big birthday parties a year, plus all other holidays and celebrations. This obviously meant plenty of photo opportunities and occasions to prepare sumptuous dishes and dress up.
1990 - One Year Before Robert & Kris Got Their Divorce
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Here we see Robert again with Kourtney and Kim at the 1990’s Christmas party. Kourtney had once said that they had the nicest gifts while growing up, but that their parents wanted them to work for what they wanted. If they wanted something their friends had, they had to earn it. This wisdom passed on to the Kardashian children might be what had made them become enormously successful. Throughout the ‘90s, Robert’s career peaked with the famous O. J. Simpson trial, who was a family friend. In 2003, just months after being diagnosed with a fatal disease, Robert Kardashian died on September 30 before he could turn 60.
The Early '90s - Kris Jenner & Bruce (Caitlyn) Jenner
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After divorcing Robert Kardashian in 1991, Kris married retired Olympic decathlete, Bruce Jenner. With Bruce, Kris had two more kids - Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Now, Bruce Jenner was very successful in sports and even won the men’s decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. He was also a regular on the Kardashians' reality TV show. However, in 2015, Bruce came out publicly, declaring he was a trans woman and soon became Caitlyn Marie Jenner. In 2017, Caitlyn underwent a gender reassignment procedure and became a vocal advocate for the LGBT community.
1995, The Family Continues To Grow
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As mentioned, after thirteen years of marriage and four now-famous children, Robert and Kris divorced in 1991. However, the two reportedly stayed close friends until Robert’s death. One month after their divorce was finalized, Kris married Bruce Jenner. The two had dated for five months up until that point. At the time as well, Bruce (Caitlyn) already had four children of his own from his previous two marriages. This photo was taken on Christmas in 1995 when Bruce and Kris’ first child together, Kendall Jenner, was just born the month before. We can see Bruce holding Kendall in the photo.
1996, Up to Five Girls So Far
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After his success as a decathlon champion in the ‘70s, Bruce capitalized on his prominence as an athlete and appeared in the media frequently. He was a spokesman for a Wheaties cereal line and his photo was on the box. Bruce also had guest roles on TV shows and was the face of sports goods brands. He filmed several workout videos in the ‘80s and the ‘90s. This shot was taken in 1996 when Kris and Bruce had already been married for five years. In the photo, we see Bruce, Kris, all four of the Kardashian kids, and a one-year-old Kendall.
1999, Finally, The Family Is Complete
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This picture was snapped in 1999 and in it are Kris and Bruce Jenner with Rob Kardashian and the couple's two daughters. Judging from the photo, the family was at the showing of Disney’s Tarzan, which was released on June 12. In the photo is the family’s newest arrival, Kylie, who was two at the time. At the time, although still famous, the Kardashian/Jenner family had nowhere near the prominence they have today. It was 8 years before Keeping Up With The Kardashians launched and nobody (except perhaps momager Kris) had any idea what ultra-celebrity status and net worth the family would eventually reach.
Recent Years, The Kardashian/Jenner Family Increased By Nine New Arrivals
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So, when we account for all of the Kardashians’ and the Jenners’ own children thus far, we get a grand total of nine additions to the family, since the Keeping Up with the Kardashians rise to fame. Rob is missing in this photo with his kid. Kourtney has three, Kim has three (soon to be four), Khloé has one, Kylie has one, and Kendal still has no kids. This is all as of May 2019. As far as the family’s reality TV show goes, it is currently in its sixteenth season and has joined the other long-running TV programs. Keeping Up with the Kardashians debuted in 2007.
Kris Jenner - Now Mainly Focuses On Reality TV
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Kris Jenner was born on November 5, 1955, in San Diego, California, as Kristen Mary Houghton. She has a younger sister named Karen and they are of English, German, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch descent. Her parents split when Kris was seven years old and later, she attended Clairemont school. Kris was a flight attendant briefly in the mid-‘70s for her father worked as an aircraft engineer. In 2018, in an episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians, Kris revealed that she first met Robert in 1973, when she was seventeen years old.
Kourtney Kardashian - Recently Launched A New Website Named Poosh
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Kourtney Kardashian is the first child of Robert and Kris. She was born in 1979, one year into their marriage. Born in Los Angeles, California, Kourtney grew up there along with her three siblings. In the photo, we see Scott Disick, Kourtney’s partner from 2006 to 2015, and their three kids - Reign, Mason, and Penelope. The delivery of their first son was featured on Keeping Up with the Kardashians season four. Kourtney is a successful TV personality and businesswoman. She has launched in 2019 her lifestyle website, Poosh. She also enjoys high Social Media popularity, like the rest of the family, which she uses to advertise brands like Coca-Cola.
Mason Dash Disick - 9 Years Old
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As we've said earlier, Kourtney is the eldest of the Kardashian girls. Born on April 18, 1979, she met Scott Disick in 2006, at a party hosted by a mutual friend Joe Francis, the founder of Girls Gone Wild brand. Their relationship did not follow a straight path and it was more on and off for a time. However, on December 14, 2009, Kourtney gave birth to the couple’s first child, Mason Dash Disick. The KUWTK show featured coverage of Kourtney giving birth to Mason and that was his first appearance. Mason has since been seen on the show growing up.
Penelope Scotland Disick - 6 Years Old
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The second child of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick is this little girl named Penelope Scotland Disick. Penelope was born on July 8, 2012, in Los Angeles, CA, in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She is nicknamed “Penny” or just “P” by the media and has already appeared on numerous public occasions with the family. Prior to Penny being born, Kourtney, Scott, and Mason spent some time in Miami with Kim Kardashian. During that time, Scott reportedly bought an engagement ring and had planned on proposing but didn’t go through with it upon hearing Kourtney’s thoughts on marriage.
Reign Aston Disick - 4 Years Old
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Despite Scott and Kourtney not getting married, the couple stayed together and moved on. They went back to Los Angeles and on December 14, 2014, Kourtney gave birth to Reign Aston Disick, their third child. Reign Aston was also born in Los Angeles, like his older brother and sister. In July 2015, only half a year later, celebrity news reported that Kourtney and Scott broke up. Sources and rumors reported that it was Kourtney who initiated the breakup for it had been known for years already that Scott had a drinking problem.
Kim Kardashian - Now Devoted To Family & Entrepreneurship
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Noel Kardashian West, or just Kim Kardashian, is a world-famous media personality born in 1980. She is a successful businesswoman, socialite, and a prominent model. Kim was naturally seen on her family’s reality TV show and spin-offs, but later, the same as her many siblings, she became a highly influential person on Social Media. Among various ventures, Kim's notable projects include the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game and various clothing lines and products. The ‘West’ in her name comes from Kim being married to Kanye West, the famous rapper, producer, and businessman, equally as successful and popular as Kim. They've been married since 2014 and have three children, with another one on the way.
North 'Nori' West - 5 Years Old
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Kourtney’s younger sister, Kim Kardashian was arguably the most famous of the sisters at one point. She was married two times before she began dating Kanye West, the famous rapper, in 2012. The two were longtime friends and reportedly began their relationship in April of that same year. Their first child, a daughter named North West, was born on June 15, 2013, while the couple got engaged on Kim’s 33rd birthday in October that year. Kanye and Kim were married on May 24, 2014. Their wedding ceremony was held in Italy, at Florence’s Forte di Belvedere.
Saint West - 3 Years Old
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After they were married, Kim gave birth to Saint West, their second child, on December 5, 2015. Earlier that year, the couple took a trip to Jerusalem and had their eldest child, North West, baptized at the well-known Cathedral of Saint James. Kim spoke openly about having difficult pregnancies and after this second one, she was advised against conceiving again. During that time, Kim and Kanye’s marriage only grew in popularity and they were regarded as the most influential couple in the world, especially on social media and in clothing trends.
Chicago West - One-Year-Old
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Despite being advised otherwise, Kim and Kanye were determined to have more kids. And, so, on January 15, 2018, their third child named Chicago West was born via surrogacy. The woman who made it possible was revealed to be La’Reina Haynes and the happy couple thanked her publically multiple times. La’Reina also appeared on Keeping up with the Kardashians and expressed her happiness about it all, however, for her privacy, her face wasn’t shown on screen. In 2019, Kim confirmed that they will be having another boy using the same surrogacy arrangement.
Khloé Kardashian – Currently Stars In Her Own TV Series
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Khloé Alexandra Kardashian is, same as her sisters, a prominent media personality, successful businesswoman, socialite, and entrepreneur. She was born in 1984 and also rose to prominence with her family’s famous reality TV show and spin-offs. However, Khloé took a somewhat different path afterward and transitioned to becoming a host of talent shows and an actress. She was seen on Khloé & Lamar, The Celebrity Apprentice, The X Factor, Kocktails with Khloé, and she currently stars in a docu-series dedicated to fitness called Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian. She was married to NBA player Lamar Odom from 2009 to 2016. She and her baby-daddy, Tristan Thompson, were together from 2016 to 2019.
True Thompson - One-Year-Old
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Khloé Kardashian has one child with Tristan Thompson, the NBA player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Celebrity news reported that they were first seen together in 2016. They were reportedly set up on a blind date by Brandon Jennings, who did not actually tell either of them what was going on. Their daughter named True Thompson was born in April 2018. Approximately one year later, in February 2019, they announced their breakup, allegedly due to a cheating issue on the part of Thompson. In the meantime, in 2018, Khloé became Burst Oral Care brand's ambassador and continued her entrepreneurial exploits.
Rob Kardashian – Currently Focused On Entrepreneurship
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Rob Arthur Kardashian is the fourth and youngest child of Robert Kardashian and Kris Janner. He was born in 1987 and also gained fame on Keeping up with the Kardashians. Later on, Rob competed on the reality TV show Dancing with the Stars and placed second. He is also a successful businessman, reportedly drawing most of his earnings by endorsing Coca-Cola and similar products on his Social Media accounts. Rob was dating model Blac Chyna, and they got engaged in 2016. Later that year, they had a child together, a girl they named Dream Renée Kardashian, but the couple split shortly after.
Dream Renée Kardashian - 2 Years Old
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Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna were reportedly dating since January 2016. Chyna is well-known for her modeling work, has her own brand of makeup called Lashed By Blac Chyna, and owns a beauty parlor in Los Angeles. That same year, Rob and Blac were engaged and had their first child together, Dream Renée Kardashian. She was born on November 10, 2016. Chyna has an older child from her previous relationship with Tyga. Meanwhile, only a month later, Rob and Blac announced that they had broken up. Since then, the status of their relationship has been somewhat unclear.
Kendall Jenner – Modeling & Charity Work
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Kendall Jenner is the elder daughter of Kris and Bruce (Caitlyn) Jenner. She was born in 1995 and was seen on the Kardashians reality show. And, as it seems to be the rule in the Kardashian/Jenner family, she's also become a prominent Social Media personality. Along with her younger sister Kylie, Kendal is considered to be one of the most important people in what came to be known as “Social Media Modeling” or “The Instagirl Era." Kendall has also walked the runways of Milan, Paris, and New York for the biggest, most important designers in the biz, like Victoria’s Secret. In 2017, Kendall was the top earner in the world of modeling, according to Forbes.
Kylie Jenner – Focused On Entrepreneurship & Being A Mother
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Kylie Jenner is the youngest kid and daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) and Kris Jenner. She was born in 1997 and in 2019, at twenty-one, Kylie became the youngest billionaire in the world through her business. Kylie became famous for the Kardashians TV show and later on founded the Kylie Cosmetics company, the one that made her wealthier. She has also collaborated with clothing companies and has her own eponymous mobile app, which reached #1 on iTunes. She’s had her own reality TV spin-off series Life of Kylie. She's now focused on her own business endeavors and Social Media. Kylie is in a relationship with Travis Scott, the famous rapper, and they have a daughter together.
Stormi Webster - One-Year-Old
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Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have been together since 2017. A year later, on February 1, their daughter named Stormi Webster was born. Immediately after, Kylie apologized to her followers on Instagram for keeping them out of the loop. She explained that she chose to keep her pregnancy private and stress-free. Kylie also said that it was an empowering, life-changing, and the most beautiful experience she ever had. In 2019, the couple reportedly got matching tattoos. During the last couple of years, Travis’ career also took off quite a bit. His latest album titled Astroworld, released in 2018, produced his first number one single called Sicko Mode.