Kim Kardashian Then & Now: Photos Of The Reality Star’s Evolution On Her 42nd Birthday

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Elissa Anderson

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Kim Kardashian: Then & Now

Kim Kardashian: Then & Now — Kim Kardashian is really a classic at this point. The reality star has been in the spotlight so long, it’s wild to think about how much she’s changed over the years. But every Oct. 21st, we love taking a look back at her best photos in honor of her birthday.

Kim first maneuvered into Hollywood as a young socialite, attending events and supporting her famous friends like Paris Hilton. Once KUWTK premiered on E!, everything changed. 24/7 cameras lead to big fame and bigger business opportunities.

From her trips to Miami with sister Kourtney and Khloe to her time working on new scents for her fragrance line, Kim quickly laid the foundation for her own empire. Along the way, the gorgeous celeb married her now-ex husband, Kanye West, and had four children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. The duo divorced in early 2021 and now that she’s single, she’s been more focused on fashion than ever.

Kim’s evolution is really a sight to behold. See how she’s grown from a 2000s-nobody to the most famous woman in the world, right here.

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Kim Kardashian At The Launch Of ‘Paris’

Kim Kardashian At The Launch Of ‘Paris’ — Kimberly Kardashian attends the ‘Paris’ launch, debut album by Paris Hilton Party at Privilege on Aug. 18, 2006. She rocked a little black dress and wore her hair in curls.

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Kim Kardashian At The Lorraine Schwartz Diamond Monkey Collection Launch

Kim Kardashian At The Lorraine Schwartz Diamond Monkey Collection Launch — Kim Kardashian attends the Lorraine Schwartz Diamond Monkey Collection launch at Monkey Bar on June 20, 2007. She wore a little black dress that accentuated her curves perfectly!

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Kim Kardashian At The Teen Choice Awards Arrivals

Kim Kardashian At The Teen Choice Awards Arrivals — Kim Kardashian attends the Teen Choice Awards Arrivals on Aug. 3, 2008. She wore this vintage-inspired white strapless dress for the event.

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Kim Kardashian Leaves Mr Chow In Beverly Hills

Kim Kardashian Leaves Mr Chow In Beverly Hills — Kim Kardashian leaving Mr Chow in Beverly Hills on August 30, 2009. She looked so fashionable in this look with her chestnut-colored hair.

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Kim Kardashian At The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

Kim Kardashian At The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards — Kim Kardashian at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 29, 2010. Kim wore this stunning white gown and looked so angelic.

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Kim Kardashian At The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Kim Kardashian At The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards — Kim Kardashian at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 13, 2011. She rocked this slinky gold dress for the event.

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Kim Kardashian At The FiFi Fragrance Awards

Kim Kardashian At The FiFi Fragrance Awards — Kim Kardashian attends the FiFi Fragrance Awards at The Brewery in London on May 17, 2012. She went with a gorgeous, eggplant-colored gown.

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Kim Kardashian In 2013

Kim Kardashian In 2013 — Kim Kardashian seen out and about in Los Angeles on March 24, 2013. Kim rocked a business casual look.

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Kim Kardashian At The GQ Men of the Year Awards

Kim Kardashian At The GQ Men of the Year Awards — Kim Kardashian at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in association with Hugo Boss on Sept. 2, 2014. She wore a Ralph & Russo with a bodysuit designed by Atsuko Kudo.

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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West In Paris

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West In Paris — Kim Kardashian and Kanye West out and about in Paris on March 8, 2015. Kim sported a lace-up bodysuit by Givenchy and worked her blonde hair.

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Kim Kardashian AtTthe 2016 MTV VMAs

Kim Kardashian AtTthe 2016 MTV VMAs — Kim Kardashian at the 2016 MTV VMAs at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 28, 2016. She wore John Galliano and looked so good on the arrival carpet.

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Kim Kardashian At Harper’s Bazaar ICONS party

Kim Kardashian At Harper’s Bazaar ICONS party — Kim Kardashian at Harper’s Bazaar ICONS party on Sept. 8, 2017. She wore vintage Versace and rocked her blonde ‘do.

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Kim Kardashian At The 2018 Met Gala

Kim Kardashian At The 2018 Met Gala — Kim Kardashian West at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination on May 7, 2018. She wore a stunning gold Versace gown and looked like a true goddess.

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Kim Kardashian at the 2019 Met Gala

Kim Kardashian at the 2019 Met Gala — Kim Kardashian at the Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of Camp: Notes on Fashion at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2019. Her intricate ensemble was designed by Thierry Mugler and looked like a work of art on the mogul.

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Kim Kardashian At The Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Kim Kardashian At The Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Kim Kardashian attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 9, 2020. She wore a gorgeous Alexander McQueen gown.

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Kim Kardashian At The 2021 Met Gala

Kim Kardashian At The 2021 Met Gala — Kim Kardashian turned heads in a dramatic black Balenciaga ensemble at the 2021 Met Gala on Sep. 13. The event celebrated the opening of the exhibit ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’.

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Kim Kardashian After Hosting SNL

Kim Kardashian After Hosting SNL — Ruffling feathers! Kim Kardashian stuns in a hot pink feathered catsuit as she celebrates her first hosting gig on SNL at Zero Bond in Oct. 2021. She shared her first kiss with soon-to-be boyfriend Pete Davidson during the episode.

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Kim Kardashian At A 2021 Skims Event

Kim Kardashian At A 2021 Skims Event — Futuristic. Kim Kardashian wears a silver triangle bikini top with matching leggings as she arrives to her Skims event in Miami on Mar. 19, 2022.

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Kim Kardashian At The Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Kim Kardashian At The Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Kim Kardashian is ravishing in aqua blue Balenciaga at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Mar. 27. She was wearing gloves and sci-fi shades.

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Kim Kardashian At The Premiere Of ‘The Kardashians’

Kim Kardashian At The Premiere Of ‘The Kardashians’ — Shining star! Kim Kardashian is the center of attention in silver Mugler at the premiere of her Hulu reality show ‘The Kardashians’ on Apr. 7, 2022.

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Kim Kardashian At The 2022 Met Gala

Kim Kardashian At The 2022 Met Gala — Kim Kardashian channeled Marilyn Monroe during the 2022 Met Gala on May 2. She slipped into the Hollywood legend’s iconic rhinestone dress from singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to President JFK. Kim earned tons of backlash for wearing — and reportedly damaging — the fashion treasure.

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Kim Kardashian & North West At Paris Fashion Week

Kim Kardashian & North West At Paris Fashion Week — Kim Kardashian West and North West arrived in style for the Jean Paul Gaultier show during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week on Jul. 6, 2022. Kim wore a version of a bust-baring pinstriped dress Madonna wore in 1992. Meanwhile North rocked a matching vest and pleated skirt. Both of the stars had on tiny oval sunglasses and wild nose chains.

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Kim Kardashian In New York

Kim Kardashian In New York — Kim Kardashian West arrived at New York’s One World Trade Center wearing a racecar-chic look. Sleek red, white, and blue Balenciaga leggings went with a white crop top and white-blonde hair.

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Kim Kardashian & Her Girls In 2022

Kim Kardashian & Her Girls In 2022 — Kim Kardashian carries little Chicago West inside their New York hotel on Jul. 12, 2022. She wore baggy cargo pants and a stone-grey tee by The Attico with a Y2K-inspired updo. North West followed behind in all black.

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Kim Kardashian At Milan Fashion Week

Kim Kardashian At Milan Fashion Week — Kim Kardashian oozed Marilyn Monroe glam while heading to Dolce & Gabbana’s office from her Milan hotel on Sep. 22, 2022. She sizzled in a skintight vintage D&G catsuit with bouncy blonde curls.

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Kim Kardashian At Dolce & Gabbana

Kim Kardashian At Dolce & Gabbana — Kim Kardashian was super sexy in beaded black archival Dolce and Gabbana as she stormed the runway after their Spring Summer 2023 show during Milan Fashion Week on Sep. 24, 2022. She piled her blonde locks on her head high and wore a crucifix for some “Italian mob wife” vibes.

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