What Happened to Kim Kardashian?
Kim Kardashian has transformed from a reality television personality into a formidable business mogul, primarily through her highly successful shapewear and apparel brand, SKIMS, which reached a $5 billion valuation by late 2025. Alongside her entrepreneurial ventures, she continues her legal studies and criminal justice advocacy, though she has paused her attempts at the full California Bar exam until at least 2027. In 2026, she is focusing on her businesses and children, expressing a desire to remain single.
Quick Answer
Kim Kardashian remains a prominent figure in entertainment and business, with her SKIMS brand valued at $5 billion as of late 2025. She has expanded her business empire, including a private equity firm, SKKY Partners, where she now serves as a Senior Operating Advisor. While deeply committed to criminal justice reform and her legal studies, she has reportedly paused her attempts to pass the full California Bar exam until at least 2027. Personally, she has expressed intentions to remain single in 2026, prioritizing her children and extensive professional commitments.
📊Key Facts
📅Complete Timeline13 events
Launches SKIMS
Kim Kardashian co-founds SKIMS, a shapewear and apparel company, which quickly gains popularity.
Passes 'Baby Bar' Exam
After multiple attempts, Kardashian successfully passes the First-Year Law Students' Examination, known as the 'baby bar'.
Co-founds SKKY Partners
Kardashian launches SKKY Partners, a private equity firm focused on consumer and media businesses, with Jay Sammons.
Stars in 'American Horror Story'
Kim Kardashian takes on an acting role in the 12th season of 'American Horror Story'.
Changes Role at SKKY Partners
Kardashian steps down as a managing partner at SKKY Partners, transitioning to a Senior Operating Advisor role.
SKIMS Projected to Exceed $1 Billion in Sales
SKIMS is on track to surpass $1 billion in net sales, demonstrating its significant market presence.
Fails California Bar Exam
Kardashian takes the full California Bar exam but does not pass, publicly acknowledging the setback in November 2025.
Confirms SKIMS Beauty Launch
Kim Kardashian confirms plans to launch SKIMS Beauty, consolidating her beauty ventures under the SKIMS brand after winding down SKKN by Kim.
SKIMS Reaches $5 Billion Valuation
SKIMS raises $225 million in new funding, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, valuing the company at $5 billion.
Announces Plans to Stay Single
Reports indicate Kim Kardashian intends to remain single in 2026, focusing on her children and work after a challenging 2025.
Nike and SKIMS Partnership Announced
Nike and SKIMS announce a collaboration to launch a new activewear brand for women.
Coty Sells SKKN by Kim Stake to SKIMS
Coty Inc. closes the sale of its 20% stake in the SKKN by Kim brand to SKIMS, further consolidating Kardashian's beauty ventures.
Pauses California Bar Exam Attempts
Reports confirm Kim Kardashian skipped the February 2026 California Bar exam and does not plan to sit for the July 2026 exam, postponing her legal career until at least 2027.
🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Kim Kardashian's trajectory from reality TV star to billionaire entrepreneur has been marked by strategic business expansion and a growing commitment to legal advocacy. Her primary success lies with SKIMS, the shapewear and apparel company she co-founded in 2019. The brand has seen exponential growth, achieving a $1.6 billion valuation in 2021, $3.2 billion in 2022, $4 billion in 2023, and a significant $5 billion valuation in November 2025 after raising $225 million in new funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. SKIMS is projected to exceed $1 billion in net sales by 2025 and has expanded into physical retail and new categories, including a collaboration with Nike for an activewear brand launched in February 2026.
Beyond SKIMS, Kardashian ventured into private equity, co-founding SKKY Partners in April 2022 with former Carlyle Group partner Jay Sammons. Initially a managing partner, she transitioned to a Senior Operating Advisor role in December 2024, with her mother Kris Jenner also exiting the firm. This shift occurred as her name recognition and success with SKIMS did not immediately translate into significant fundraising for SKKY Partners. Her beauty ventures have also evolved; after winding down SKKN by Kim in 2025, she confirmed plans to launch SKIMS Beauty, consolidating her beauty efforts under the stronger SKIMS umbrella.
Kardashian's dedication to criminal justice reform and her pursuit of a law degree have been a consistent focus. After passing the 'baby bar' in 2021 on her fourth attempt, she took the full California Bar exam in July 2025 but did not pass. Following this setback and a demanding schedule, reports in May 2026 indicated she has decided to postpone further attempts at the California Bar exam until at least 2027, taking a break from the rigorous study demands. Despite this pause, she remains committed to her legal aspirations and advocacy work.
In her personal life, 2025 was described by sources as one of her most challenging years, leading to her decision to remain single in 2026. She is reportedly focusing on co-parenting her four children with ex-husband Kanye West and dedicating her energy to her extensive business empire and personal goals. She has also taken on acting roles, starring in "American Horror Story" season 12 in 2023 and producing and starring in the legal drama series "All's Fair," which premiered in 2025 and was renewed for a second season.
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