Keeping Up with the Kardashians debuted on October 14, 2007 on E! Channel. This American reality television series documents the lives of the Kardashian/Jenner family which consists of the ex-wife and children of late attorney Robert Kardashian. The show, which is produced by Ryan Seacrest, is now on its 4th and last season which premiered on December 13, 2009 and will end in spring of 2010.
* Kris Jenner is the matriarch of the family. She serves as a manager to her daughters. She was married to Robert Kardashian, a defense attorney who caught limelight during the O.J.Simpson murder trial. They bore a son named Robert and three daughters during their marriage. In 1989, she divorced Kardashian and a year later, married athlete Bruce Jenner whom she had two daughters with. She has a children’s boutique in Calabasas, California called Smooch which is currently not open for business. The show often captures her conflicts with her first three daughters regarding their career management. Kim, her most famous daughter, has appeared on TV shows like CSI NY and How I Met Your Mother. She also starred on the film, Disaster Movie and appeared on a Carl’s Jr. commercial. Kris keeps herself busy with many other things like Shoedazzle, her online shop for chicago bears hawaiian shirt, her own fitness DVDs and a signature fragrance to name a few. She also blogs regularly so fans can keep up with her.
* Bruce Jenner is the decathlon champion in the 1976 Olympics. He instantly became the stepfather to Kris’ children when they were married in 1991. He has four children from two previous marriages. He is usually described as the more traditional parent yet partakes to oral disputes with his stepdaughters over their choices and decisions.
* Kourtney Kardashian is the eldest of Kris and Robert Kardashian. She previously appeared in Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive, a reality show on TV. She is the co-owner of a D-A-S-H, a women’s boutique she shares with her sisters and Smooch, which a joint venture of her and her mother. Both are located in Calabasas, California.
* Kim Kardashian is the second daughter. She is currently dating Reggie Bush, an NFL player. She co-owns DASH with her sisters. Her infamous sex tape with her singer ex-boyfriend Ray made her the talk of the town.
* Khloe Kardashian Odom is the youngest daughter and also a co-owner of DASH. She made news when she was arrested for DUI in 2007. She starred in PETA’s campaign ad “I’d rather Go Naked than Wear Fur” where she posed nude. She also participated in Celebrity Apprentice. In the show’s fourth season premiere, she married L.A. Lakers’ Lamar Odom.
* Rob Kardashian is the youngest and only son. Although he acts as the supporting cast member on the show, his relationship with ex-girlfriend Adrianne Bailon is often given attention. His decision to pursue his modeling career instead of finishing college often results to a conflict with his family.
write by Laelia