Khloe Alexandra Kardashian (born June 27, 1984) is an American television personality, celebutante, and fashion entrepreneur. She is best known for her appearances on the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Biography
Early life
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
Family
Kardashian has four sisters, (from oldest to youngest) Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner (half-sister), and Kylie Jenner (half-sister). She has one younger brother, Rob Kardashian. Kardashian also has three step-brothers, Burt Jennner, Brandon Jenner, and Brody Jenner, and she has one step-sister, Casey Jenner.4
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.
On July 18, 2008 Kardashian reported to jail to serve time for her DUI incident.8 She faced a sentence of up to 30 days and enrollment in an alcohol treatment program within three weeks of her release from prison.9
Kardashian was released from jail a little over four hours later due to overcrowding.
Current Business Ventures
Khloe Kardashian owns and operates DASH, a clothing boutique in Los Angeles, with her sisters, Kourtney and Kim.
Celebrity Family Feud
Khloe appeared with her mom, stepfather, and two sisters (Kim and Kourtney) on NBC's Celebrity Family Feud on July 24, 2008. The family did not win their match against the family of Deion Sanders.
The Tyra Banks Show
Khloe, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian all appeared on Tyra in an episode aired on September 23, 2008. While there, they participated in a fun question-and-answer session ("Kar-DISH-ian"); helped three fans (the Cardoso sisters) who also had first names that started with the letter K (Karla, Kandy, Karina); and performed a fashion makeover on yet another fan. Khloe jokingly confirmed to Tyra that, similar to her sister Kim, she "was down with the chocolate brothers" (i.e. regularly dated black men).
The Celebrity Apprentice
Khloe 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.
Filmography
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