How did Kim Kardashian make her first million?
Kim Kardashian likely made her first million around 2008, about a year after the debut of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
The reality TV show, which premiered in 2007, quickly gained massive popularity. It brought her a lot of publicity. Kim was earning from the show itself, but she also used her growing fame to secure endorsement deals and paid appearances.
Kim soon became a go-to celebrity for brand promotions and appearances at high-profile events. She signed multiple deals with clothing, beauty, and lifestyle brands, and charged hefty fees for attending parties and events. These endorsements, along with her earnings from the TV show, helped her reach the million-dollar mark by 2008.
Kim’s ability to use her fame, through multiple streams of income like endorsements and appearances, was key to making her first million. It also helped her with her ventures in fashion, beauty, and tech, which eventually turned her into a billionaire.
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