IT’S hard to deny that Kim Kardashian is one of the most famous and richest celebrities on the planet.
The 41-year-old has spent well over a decade building her now massive empire.
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In our new series, each week, our expert team of writers at The Sun Money will take a closer look at the finances of the rich and famous.
How rich is Kim Kardashian?
The personality and businesswoman made the Forbes World’s Billionaires list for the first time in 2021 with a reported worth of more than $1billion.
Her estimated annual salary is somewhere between $50million and $80million per year, according to Celebrity Net Worth (CNW).
By late 2021, she’s made a name for herself as a leader in multiple industries, including a cosmetics line, shapewear company, mobile game and multiple mansions.
She also makes tons from her endorsements, appearance fees, Instagram sponsorships, real estate and a successful career as a reality TV star.
But it is her two highly praised businesses – Skims and KKW Beauty – which make up the majority of the 41-year-old’s fortunes.
How did she make her money?
Starting in 2014, Kim partnered with gaming developer Glu Mobile to create Kim Kardashian: Hollywood.
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The goal of the game is to mirror Kim’s lifestyle and get their avatars famous.
While the app is free, users are able to spend money to style their avatars, buy virtual goods and pay to have their avatars fly private.
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This mobile game was extremely successful when it first launched, yet it continues to earn residual income from downloads generating $200million in revenue, according to CNW.
The site also reported that her game was downloaded more than 60million times with 28% of those earnings going straight to Kim.
Kim launched KKW Beauty June 2017 with a simple collection of contouring kits. Shortly after selling out, she expanded into make-up and fragrance.
In June of 2020, Kim sold a 20% stake in KKW Beauty for $200million, valuing the business at $1billion following the fundraising round.
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CNW estimated that Kim’s net worth increased by $900million on just this company alone.
Arguably most known for her curves, Kim ingeniously launched Skims in 2019.
Originally, the brand was named Kimono but after being met with many accusations of cultural appropriation, the company quickly pivoted and became Skims.
After raising $240million in its January funding, Skims is now worth $3.2billion with Kim owning 35%, according to CNW.
Has she made money from reality TV?
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Keeping Up With The Kardashians (KUWK) first aired in 2007 and at the start of the show, Kim was making $15,000 per episode.
By the end of the show’s wildly popular 20 seasons, she was making $500,000 per episode, according to CNW.
In 2015, it also reported that she made $53million from the KUWK and other businesses, making her the highest paid celebrity in the world that year.
Kim also made millions from endorsements and TV rights from her televised wedding to ex-husband Kris Humphries.
Though her marriage only lasted 72, the billionaire made a cool $18million.
After the Kardashians split with E!, the family decided to cut a deal with Disney and call Hulu home – with The Independent speculating a nine-figure deal.
The series premiere of Hulu’s The Kardashians aired on April 14.
Additionally, Kim is able to take home around $300,000 to $500,000 per paid Instagram post, with some making as much as $1 million, according to CNW.
The site estimates that her Instagram earnings total $1million to $2million each month.
How about her real estate?
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In 2013, CNW reported Kim purchased a Bel Air, California mansion for $9million and sold it for $18million in 2017.
In 2014, Kim and now ex-husband Kanye West bought a $60million home in the gated community of Hidden Hills, California.
In 2020, Kim purchased a five-bedroom mansion in Beverly Hills for $4.8million
How does Kim Kardashian spend her money?
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Luxury is synonymous with Kim.
As one of the world’s richest celebrities, Kim can basically afford anything she dreams of.
She’s spent millions on cars, designer clothes, homes and it was reported that Kim bought Jackie Kennedy’s watch for around $379,500.
In February, it was reported that Kim purchased a G65OER jet, custom built.
The base model lands at a massive $95million and some speculate that hers cost about $150million.
Kim’s kids have also accumulated a luxury toy car collection – red Ford Mustang orange Lamborghini to a pink Mercedes G-wagon.
Additionally, she has collected several electric scooters, a monster truck and an ATV.
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Sleeping can be taxing.
And when Kim was married to now ex-husband Kanye, she reportedly bought six limited-edition Savoir Royal State beds costing her around $1million.
However, it’s not all about Kim.
She reportedly gives to multiple charities – wildfire relief, funding for the earthquake in Haiti, Los Angeles’ Watts Community Empowerment Center plus her fight for criminal justice reform.
Check out all the Kardashians’ A-list friends’ cameos on Hulu show including Amy Schumer, James Corden & Ben Affleck’s ex.
Plus, Kim Kardashian cuddles up to kids in SKIMS ads for “extra special” Mother’s Day collection.
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