Kim Kardashian then and now: Photos of the reality star’s evolution on her 43rd birthday
Happy Birthday, Kimberly! Celebrate the star’s 43rd birthday with photos of her massive transformation from D-lister to the megastar she is today.
Kim Kardashian At this point it really is a classic. The reality star has been in the spotlight for so long that it’s surprising to think how much she’s changed over the years. But every October 21st we love to remember your most beautiful photos in honor of your birthday.
Kim first came to Hollywood as a young socialite, attending events and supporting famous friends like Paris Hilton. After KUWTK premiered on E!, everything changed. 24/7 cameras lead to more fame and more business opportunities.
From her trips to Miami with sisters Kourtney and Khloe to her time working on new scents for her own fragrance line, Kim quickly laid the foundation for her empire. Along the way, the gorgeous celebrity married her ex-husband, Kanye West, and had four children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. The couple divorced in early 2021, and now that she’s single, she’s more focused on fashion than ever.
Kim’s evolution is truly a sight to behold. See how she went from a 2000s nobody to the most famous woman in the world, right here.
Kim Kardashian at the launch of ‘Paris’
Kimberly Kardashian attends the launch of ‘Paris’, Paris Hilton’s debut album Party at Privilege, on August 18, 2006. She wore a little black dress and wore her hair curly.
Kim Kardashian at the launch of Lorraine Schwartz’s Diamond Monkey collection

Kim Kardashian attends the launch of Lorraine Schwartz’s Diamond Monkey collection at Monkey Bar on June 20, 2007. She wore a little black dress that accentuated her curves perfectly!
Kim Kardashian at the Teen Choice Awards

Kim Kardashian attends the Teen Choice Awards arrivals on August 3, 2008. She wore this vintage-inspired white strapless dress to the event.
Kim Kardashian leaves Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills

Kim Kardashian leaves Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on August 30, 2009. She looked so elegant in this look with her brown hair.
Kim Kardashian at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards

Kim Kardashian at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards on August 29, 2010. Kim wore this gorgeous white dress and looked so angelic.
Kim Kardashian at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Kim Kardashian at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards on February 13, 2011. She wore this slinky gold dress to the event.
Kim Kardashian at the FiFi Fragrance Awards

Kim Kardashian attends the FiFi Fragrance Awards at The Brewery in London on May 17, 2012. She chose a beautiful aubergine dress.
Kim Kardashian in 2013

Kim Kardashian was spotted in Los Angeles on March 24, 2013. Kim sported a business casual look.
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 September 2, 2014. She wore Ralph & Russo with a bodysuit designed by Atsuko Kudo.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West strolled through Paris on March 8, 2015. Kim wore a Givenchy lace-up jumpsuit and styled her blonde hair.
Kim Kardashian at the 2016 MTV VMAs

Kim Kardashian at the 2016 MTV VMAs at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016. She wore John Galliano and looked great on the arrival carpet.
Kim Kardashian at the Harper’s Bazaar ICON party

Kim Kardashian at the Harper’s Bazaar ICONS party on September 8, 2017. She wore vintage Versace and showed off her blonde style.
Kim Kardashian at the 2018 Met Gala

Kim Kardashian West at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute to celebrate 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.
Kim Kardashian at the 2019 Met Gala

Kim Kardashian at the Costume Institute charity to celebrate 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 by the mogul.
Kim Kardashian at the Vanity Fair Oscars party

Kim Kardashian attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020. She wore a beautiful Alexander McQueen dress.
Kim Kardashian at the 2021 Met Gala

Kim Kardashian turned heads in a stunning black Balenciaga ensemble at the 2021 Met Gala on September 13. The event celebrated the opening of the “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” exhibition.
Kim Kardashian after hosting SNL

Shaking the feathers! Kim Kardashian stuns in a hot pink feather jumpsuit as she celebrates her first gig as an SNL host on Zero Bond in October 2021. She shared her first kiss with her future boyfriend Pete Davidson during the episode.
Kim Kardashian at a Skims 2021 event

Futuristic. Kim Kardashian wears a silver triangle bikini with matching leggings as she arrives at the Skims event in Miami on March 19, 2022.
Kim Kardashian at the Vanity Fair Oscars party

Kim Kardashian looks stunning in an aqua blue Balenciaga at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 27.
Kim Kardashian at the premiere of ‘The Kardashians’

Shining star! Kim Kardashian takes center stage wearing a silver Mugler at the premiere of her Hulu reality show “The Kardashians” on April 7, 2022.
Kim Kardashian at the 2022 Met Gala

Kim Kardashian played Marilyn Monroe during the 2022 Met Gala on May 2. She wore the Hollywood legend’s iconic rhinestone dress as she sang “Happy Birthday” to President JFK. Kim has received a lot of criticism for using (and allegedly damaging) the fashion treasure.
Kim Kardashian and North West at Paris Fashion Week

Kim Kardashian West and North West arrived in style at the Jean Paul Gaultier show during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week on July 6, 2022. Kim wore a version of a midriff-baring striped dress that Madonna wore in 1992. Meanwhile, North wore a vest and matching pleated skirt. Both stars wore small oval sunglasses and nose chains.
Kim Kardashian in New York

Kim Kardashian West arrived at One World Trade Center in New York in a sleek race car look. Stylish red, white and blue Balenciaga leggings were paired with a white top and white blonde hair.
Kim Kardashian and her daughters in 2022

Kim Kardashian brings baby Chicago West to her hotel in New York City on July 12, 2022. She wore baggy cargo pants and a stone gray T-shirt from The Attico with a Y2K-inspired hairstyle, followed by North West, in all black.
Kim Kardashian at Milan Fashion Week

Kim Kardashian exuded Marilyn Monroe glamor as she headed from her Milan hotel to the Dolce & Gabbana office on September 22, 2022. She wore a fitted vintage D&G jumpsuit with soft blonde curls.
Kim Kardashian in Dolce&Gabbana

Kim Kardashian looked super sexy in a black beaded Dolce and Gabbana file as she hit the runway after the Spring Summer 2023 show during Milan Fashion Week on September 24, 2022. She piled her blonde locks up and wore a crucifix for a ‘wife Italian mafia” vibrations.
Kim Kardashian in Brooklyn

Kim Kardashian looked fabulous in this pink Chanel cropped cardigan with skintight black leggings while walking in Brooklyn, New York on September 28, 2023.
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Ashley Root is an author and celebrity journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a keen eye for all things celebrity, Ashley is always up-to-date on the latest gossip and trends in the world of entertainment.