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[[File:Khloe Kardashian PETA ad.jpg|thumb|left|Kardashian as seen in PETA campaign]] |
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As seen on ''[[Keeping Up with the Kardashians]]'', Odom co-owns and operates [[D-A-S-H]], a clothing boutique in [[Calabasas, California]] and [[Miami]] with her sisters Kourtney and Kim. |
As seen on ''[[Keeping Up with the Kardashians]]'', Odom co-owns and operates [[D-A-S-H]], a clothing boutique in [[Calabasas, California]] and [[Miami]] with her sisters Kourtney and Kim. |
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In June 2009, Kardashian and her sisters teamed up with the Natural Products Association to create a teeth whitening pen called Idol White.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idolwhite.us/kardashian%20Smile|title=Idol White (Kardashian Smile)|publisher=Idol White}}</ref> Kardashian also appeared in one of [[PETA]]'s "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaigns.<ref>{{cite news |first=Hollie last=McKay |title=Khloe Kardashian Shows Some Booty in PETA 'Get Naked' Campaign |url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,465410,00.html |date=December 11, 2008 |work=[[FoxNews.com]] |accessdate=December 5, 2009}}</ref> |
In June 2009, Kardashian and her sisters teamed up with the Natural Products Association to create a teeth whitening pen called Idol White.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idolwhite.us/kardashian%20Smile|title=Idol White (Kardashian Smile)|publisher=Idol White}}</ref> Kardashian also appeared in one of [[PETA]]'s "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaigns.<ref>{{cite news |first=Hollie last=McKay |title=Khloe Kardashian Shows Some Booty in PETA 'Get Naked' Campaign |url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,465410,00.html |date=December 11, 2008 |work=[[FoxNews.com]] |accessdate=December 5, 2009}}</ref> Kardashian herself has been accused of hypocrisy after photos of herself wearing fur are shown [http://deceiver.com/2008/12/17/khloe-kardashian-wears-fur/]. Also, detractors point to Kardashian's boutique, which sells leather accessories and other items that PETA would not approve [http://deceiver.com/2008/12/18/khloe-kardashian-sells-a-whole-farms-worth-of-leather-in-her-boutique/]. |
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==Media career== |
==Media career== |
Revision as of 05:54, 7 December 2009
Khloé Kardashian Odom | |
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Born | Khloé Alexandra Kardashian June 27, 1984 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur Socialite Television personality Radio personality Model |
Years active | 2007–present |
Known for | Reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The Celebrity Apprentice, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Spouse | Lamar Odom |
Parent(s) | Robert Kardashian Kris Jenner Bruce Jenner (stepfather) |
Relatives | Kim Kardashian (sister) Kourtney Kardashian (sister) Robert Kardashian Jr. (brother) Kendall Jenner (half-sister) Kylie Jenner (half-sister) Burt Jenner (stepbrother) Casey Jenner (stepsister) Brandon Jenner (stepbrother) Brody Jenner (stepbrother) |
Khloé Kardashian Odom (born June 27, 1984) is an American television personality, radio host, model, and celebutante. She is best known for her appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami.
Early life
Khloé Kardashian was born on June 27, 1984 in California[1] . She is of Armenian descent through her father, attorney Robert Kardashian, and of Scottish-Dutch descent through her mother, Kris Jenner (née Houghton).[2] Robert died on September 30, 2003.[3] Khloe's mother Kris divorced Robert in 1989 and married Olympian Bruce Jenner in 1991.[4] She has two sisters, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian, two half sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and a younger brother, Rob. She also has three stepbrothers, Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner, and one stepsister, Casey Jenner.[5]
Business ventures
As seen on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Odom co-owns and operates D-A-S-H, a clothing boutique in Calabasas, California and Miami with her sisters Kourtney and Kim. In June 2009, Kardashian and her sisters teamed up with the Natural Products Association to create a teeth whitening pen called Idol White.[6] Kardashian also appeared in one of PETA's "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaigns.[7] Kardashian herself has been accused of hypocrisy after photos of herself wearing fur are shown [2]. Also, detractors point to Kardashian's boutique, which sells leather accessories and other items that PETA would not approve [3].
Media career
Reality TV
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.
In April 2009, Kourtney and Khloé announced that they were contracted to star in their own reality TV spin-off, which followed their move to launch a D-A-S-H store in Miami, Florida. The series, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, debuted on E! on August 16, 2009 at 10 PM.[8] In between the taping, Khloé also added radio personality to her resume starting May 29, 2009 when she joined Miami Top 40 Mainstream outlet WHYI for a weekly four-hour talk/entertainment program.[9]
Acting
In 2008 Kardashion apeared in 2 episodes of MADtv playing various roles including herself, her sisters, Audrina Patridge and Hugh Hefner's new girlfriend.
In December 2009 Khloe will apear in a minor role in the in the independant drama film Psychotherapist.
Legal problems
As documented on Keeping Up with the Kardashians on the November 12, 2007 episode entitled "Remembering Dad,"[10] Kardashian was arrested for driving under the influence.[5] The show did not capture the actual incident, but was a re-enactment.[11] The show suggested that Kardashian's actions were the result of her difficulties coping with the anniversary of her father's death.[12]
On July 18, 2008, Kardashian reported to jail to serve time for violation of probation 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 jail. She was released from jail less than three hours later due to overcrowding.[13] In an interview with PR.com after her DUI arrest, Kardashian stated, "I'm still grateful that this happened to me, because I'm the one that gets to now really teach my family. I've learned a lot and now I'm always the advocate to my friends."[14]
Personal life
On September 27, 2009, Kardashian and Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom were married. She was escorted down the aisle by stepfather Bruce Jenner. She wed in a Vera Wang dress before a crowd consisting of 250 people.[15] The pair were married at the Bel Air estate of music mogul Irving Azoff.[16] Sisters Kim and Kourtney Kardashian served as maids of honor.[17] On October 9, 2009, she appeared on The View and announced she had changed her name to Khloe Kardashian Odom, dropping her original middle name and changing her maiden name to her new middle name.[18]
Filmogrpahy
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007-present | Keeping up with the Kardashians | Herself | reality television series |
2008 | MADtv | Various Roles | 2 Episodes, TV Series |
2009 | The Celebrity Apprentice | Herself | reality television contest |
Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami | Herself | reality television series | |
2010 | Psychotherapist | Dannii Hillman | minor role, feature film |
Notes
- ^ "Khloe Kardashian Biography". Askmen.com. Retrieved 2008-05-01.[failed verification]
- ^ Kim in the News: In touch with my roots, Celebuzz, Feb 2, 2009
- ^ "Former O.J. Simpson lawyer, Kardashian, dies". CNN.com. 2003-10-01. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
- ^ Jordan, Peg (1994-01; 1994-02). "First family of fitness - Bruce and Kris Jenner". American Fitness. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
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(help) - ^ a b Marikar, Sheila (2007-11-20). "The Kardashians: The Bradys Meet Reality TV". abcnews.com. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- ^ "Idol White (Kardashian Smile)". Idol White.
- ^ "Khloe Kardashian Shows Some Booty in PETA 'Get Naked' Campaign". FoxNews.com. December 11, 2008. Retrieved December 5, 2009.
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- ^ Since then Kardashian dropped 20 pounds and was featured on the cover of Life and Style magazine. She plans to drop another 50 pounds through the use of the Jenny Craig diet. "Caution: Kardashian Brand Extension" From R&R (May 14, 2009)
- ^ "Keeping Up With the Kardashians: Episode Guide". Tvguide.com.
- ^ Kubicek, John (2007-11-11). "Keeping Up With the Kardashians: Episode 5 "Remembering Dad" Recap". BuddyTV.com. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- ^ "Keeping Up With the Kardashians: "Remembering Dad", Season 2, Episode 5". tv.yahoo.com.
- ^ Fleeman, Mike (2008-07-18). "Khloe Kardashian Enters – and Leaves – Jail". people.com. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
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- ^ "Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom Last Minute Wedding Plans". SnarkFood.com.
- ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20310994,00.html
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External links
- Media related to Khloe Kardashian at Wikimedia Commons
- Khloé Kardashian Official Website
- Khloé Kardashian Official Myspace
- Khloé Kardashian at IMDb
- Khloe Kardashian Bio, Pics and News from E!
- Khloe Kardashian & Lamar Odom to Get Married