From eBay to Billionaire: Kim Kardashian's Unbelievable Rise
KIM KARDASHIAN: FROM eBay SELLER TO BILLIONAIRE BUSINESSWOMAN
In a blast from the past, a sizzling throwback clip of Kim Kardashian's first ever talk show appearance has been making waves on social media, leaving fans and followers wondering how this reality TV starlet turned into a global powerhouse. The 44-year-old businesswoman and influencer made her debut on the Late Show with David Letterman in August 2008, and what we got was a glimpse of the feisty and fashion-forward young woman she would become.
Fast forward to today, Kim has become a household name, raking in an impressive net worth of $1.7 billion as of May 2025. But before she became a billionaire, she was just a young girl with big dreams and a passion for fashion. In the interview on Letterman's show, Kim chatted about her various ventures, including selling clothes on eBay (yes, you read that right - eBay!) to make ends meet. She confessed that she would often sell items from her closet, which included clothes and other merchandise, on the popular online marketplace.
This was just a few months after her family's reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, first aired in 2007, catapulting her and her sisters into stardom. At this point, Kim had already started to make a name for herself as a fashionista and entrepreneur. Who would have thought that she'd go on to become one of the most influential women in the world?
But what's even more fascinating is Kim's family history. Last week, she took a trip down memory lane by sharing a never-before-seen photo of her late father, Robert Kardashian, with her mom Kris Jenner and herself as a little girl. The image is pure gold - Kris is seen hugging her ex-husband, both smiling at the camera, while Kim looks adorable in her miniature outfit.
"Dad, Mom and Me," Kim captioned the post, which has sent fans into a frenzy. This heartwarming photo is just one of many nostalgic moments that Kim has shared with her devoted followers on social media. But little do people know that there's more to this reality TV star than meets the eye. Did you know that she's been working towards becoming a lawyer, just like her dad?
Yes, you read that right! After completing her law school program in May, Kim is now waiting to pass the Bar Exam so she can practice law in the state. She's even been studying for six years to achieve this milestone. In an interview, she revealed how she hoped that her father would be "so proud" to see her pursuing a career in law.
"He must've been going through some of the same things that I have gone through," Kim said. "It would have been exciting to talk to him about that, and I know that he would be so, so proud." This is no surprise given her dedication to prison reform and helping former inmates get back on their feet.
But here's a juicy twist: just last month, Kim tried to purchase a family heirloom connected to her late father but was rejected by O.J. Simpson's estate. The executor of the estate, Malcom LaVergne, revealed that they had to turn down her $15,000 offer on the Bible Robert gifted Simpson because it was "too late" to purchase it outside the auction.
Wow, talk about a family drama! But we can't help but admire Kim's determination and perseverance. From selling clothes on eBay to becoming a billionaire businesswoman and lawyer in the making - this reality TV starlet has come a long way, baby!
