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How Kim Kardashian Went From LA Party Girl to Hot Mom and Mogul

Kim Kardashian Over the Years | Pictures

How Kim Kardashian Went From LA Party Girl to Hot Mom and Mogul

Kim Kardashian Over the Years | Pictures
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We first became familiar with Kim Kardashian when she was known as a close friend of Paris Hilton and the daughter of famed O.J. Simpson lawyer Robert Kardashian. But before long, she broke free of the LA party-girl pack and became a star in her own right.
While Kim may have risen to fame with a, um, naughty private video, she's since become a huge reality TV star, entrepreneur, and red carpet fixture. We're charting her journey from LA party girl to mellowed-out mom.

Kim attended the red carpet premiere of the Godfather video game in LA in March 2006.
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Kim attended the red carpet premiere of the Godfather video game in LA in March 2006.

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She and her then-boyfriend Ray J stepped out together for Charlotte Ronson's LA fashion show in March 2006.
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She and her then-boyfriend Ray J stepped out together for Charlotte Ronson's LA fashion show in March 2006.

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Kim and her BFF Paris Hilton were all texts, no talk at the LA premiere of Entourage in June 2006.
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Kim and her BFF Paris Hilton were all texts, no talk at the LA premiere of Entourage in June 2006.

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She and Paris partied together in Beverly Hills back in June 2006.
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She and Paris partied together in Beverly Hills back in June 2006.

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Kim posed for a portrait session at her Dash store in LA in June 2006.
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Kim posed for a portrait session at her Dash store in LA in June 2006.

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Kim and Paris got down on the dance floor at the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 launch in LA in June 2006.
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Kim and Paris got down on the dance floor at the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 launch in LA in June 2006.

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Kim accompanied her stepdad, Bruce Jenner, to the July 2006 ESPY Awards in LA.
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Kim accompanied her stepdad, Bruce Jenner, to the July 2006 ESPY Awards in LA.

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She joined Nicky Hilton to fete Paris at the release party for her album, Paris, in Miami in August 2006.
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She joined Nicky Hilton to fete Paris at the release party for her album, Paris, in Miami in August 2006.

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Kim gave a smile and wave as she arrived for Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood event in September 2006.
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Kim gave a smile and wave as she arrived for Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood event in September 2006.

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She and her then-beau Nick Cannon got close at a fashion event in LA back in October 2006.
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She and her then-beau Nick Cannon got close at a fashion event in LA back in October 2006.

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Kim joined her sister Kourtney and Lindsay Lohan for an LA party in November 2006.
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Kim joined her sister Kourtney and Lindsay Lohan for an LA party in November 2006.

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She and her friend Brittny Gastineau attended a launch party together in LA in December 2006.
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She and her friend Brittny Gastineau attended a launch party together in LA in December 2006.

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Kim sported a demure look for a Beverly Hills bash in March 2007.
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Kim sported a demure look for a Beverly Hills bash in March 2007.

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She hit the runway for Christian Audigier during LA Fashion Week in March 2007.
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She hit the runway for Christian Audigier during LA Fashion Week in March 2007.

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She was joined by her younger sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner for the Dash Fall fashion show in March 2007.
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She was joined by her younger sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner for the Dash Fall fashion show in March 2007.

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Kim was dressed up in '80s garb for a friend's themed birthday party in LA in April 2007.
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Kim was dressed up in '80s garb for a friend's themed birthday party in LA in April 2007.

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Kim promoted her own Dub magazine cover — while endorsing Barack Obama — at an LA newsstand in June 2007.
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Kim promoted her own Dub magazine cover — while endorsing Barack Obama — at an LA newsstand in June 2007.

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She and her sister Khloé snapped selfies (with an actual camera!) during Miami Swim Fashion Week in July 2007.
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She and her sister Khloé snapped selfies (with an actual camera!) during Miami Swim Fashion Week in July 2007.

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She walked the runway for Heatherette during New York Fashion Week in September 2007.
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She walked the runway for Heatherette during New York Fashion Week in September 2007.

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Kim snapped a photo on the red carpet at the Maxim Style Awards in LA in September 2007.
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Kim snapped a photo on the red carpet at the Maxim Style Awards in LA in September 2007.

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Talk about foreshadowing: Kim met up with her then-buddy Kanye West at the opening of Intermix's LA store in September 2007.
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Talk about foreshadowing: Kim met up with her then-buddy Kanye West at the opening of Intermix's LA store in September 2007.

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She posed with her sisters Khloé and Kourtney, brother Robert, and Kris and Bruce Jenner at the premiere party for Keeping Up With the Kardashians in LA in October 2007.
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She posed with her sisters Khloé and Kourtney, brother Robert, and Kris and Bruce Jenner at the premiere party for Keeping Up With the Kardashians in LA in October 2007.

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Kim blew out the candles on her birthday cake during a party at LA's Les Deux club in October 2007.
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Kim blew out the candles on her birthday cake during a party at LA's Les Deux club in October 2007.

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She made an appearance on MTV's TRL at its NYC studio in November 2007.
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She made an appearance on MTV's TRL at its NYC studio in November 2007.

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She promoted her Playboy cover at a party in her honor in NYC back in November 2007.
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She promoted her Playboy cover at a party in her honor in NYC back in November 2007.

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Kim and her then-boyfriend Reggie Bush made the party rounds during the Sundance Film Festival in January 2008.
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Kim and her then-boyfriend Reggie Bush made the party rounds during the Sundance Film Festival in January 2008.

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She was on hand for a WrestleMania event in Orlando, FL, back in March 2008.
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She was on hand for a WrestleMania event in Orlando, FL, back in March 2008.

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Kim shared a laugh with 50 Cent on the MTV Australia Awards red carpet in April 2008.
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Kim shared a laugh with 50 Cent on the MTV Australia Awards red carpet in April 2008.

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Kim and Kourtney walked the red carpet together at a Rock the Vote event in LA in September 2008.
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Kim and Kourtney walked the red carpet together at a Rock the Vote event in LA in September 2008.

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She sported a sexy Wonder Woman costume for her annual Halloween party in LA in October 2008.
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She sported a sexy Wonder Woman costume for her annual Halloween party in LA in October 2008.

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Kim and Reggie Bush dressed as '20s-era gangsters for an LA Halloween bash in October 2008.
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Kim and Reggie Bush dressed as '20s-era gangsters for an LA Halloween bash in October 2008.

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Kim slipped into her bikini for a Miami beach day with sister Kourtney and Kristin Cavallari in November 2008.
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Kim slipped into her bikini for a Miami beach day with sister Kourtney and Kristin Cavallari in November 2008.

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She rang in the New Year with Khloé and Kourtney at Las Vegas's LAX Nightclub in December 2008.
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She rang in the New Year with Khloé and Kourtney at Las Vegas's LAX Nightclub in December 2008.

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Kim walked the red carpet for the Grammy Awards in LA in February 2009.
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Kim walked the red carpet for the Grammy Awards in LA in February 2009.

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She smashed a guitar (on purpose) at the grand opening of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Florida back in April 2009.
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She smashed a guitar (on purpose) at the grand opening of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Florida back in April 2009.

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Kim cuddled with a sweet puppy at the Race to Erase MS event in LA in May 2009.
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Kim cuddled with a sweet puppy at the Race to Erase MS event in LA in May 2009.

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She posed with local children during a visit to the Motswedi Rehabilitation Centre in Botswana in July 2009.
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She posed with local children during a visit to the Motswedi Rehabilitation Centre in Botswana in July 2009.

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She planted a garden with her family in LA in August 2009.
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She planted a garden with her family in LA in August 2009.

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Kim debuted blond locks at the Teen Choice Awards in LA in August 2009.
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Kim debuted blond locks at the Teen Choice Awards in LA in August 2009.

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Kim sat front row at the Tracy Reese runway show with Gabrielle Union, Ciara, and Kelly Rowland during New York Fashion Week in September 2009.
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Kim sat front row at the Tracy Reese runway show with Gabrielle Union, Ciara, and Kelly Rowland during New York Fashion Week in September 2009.

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Kim posed with her sister Kourtney at the Emmys in LA in September 2009.
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Kim posed with her sister Kourtney at the Emmys in LA in September 2009.

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She blew a kiss to showgoers as she walked the runway for Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection show during New York Fashion Week in February 2010.
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She blew a kiss to showgoers as she walked the runway for Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection show during New York Fashion Week in February 2010.

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She celebrated the launch of her fragrance at Tao Las Vegas in February 2010.
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She celebrated the launch of her fragrance at Tao Las Vegas in February 2010.

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Kim rang in ShoeDazzle's first birthday at a Miami Beach event in March 2010.
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Kim rang in ShoeDazzle's first birthday at a Miami Beach event in March 2010.

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Kim met up with a young Justin Bieber at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC in May 2010.
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Kim met up with a young Justin Bieber at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC in May 2010.

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Uncanny! She posed next to her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York in July 2010.
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Uncanny! She posed next to her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York in July 2010.

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Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé participated in a spoof with George Lopez while on stage at the Teen Choice Awards in LA in August 2010.
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Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé participated in a spoof with George Lopez while on stage at the Teen Choice Awards in LA in August 2010.

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She signed autographs of her book Kardashian Konfidential at an LA Barnes & Noble store in December 2010.
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She signed autographs of her book Kardashian Konfidential at an LA Barnes & Noble store in December 2010.

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Kim, along with Kourtney and Khloé, attended the People's Choice Awards in January 2011.
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Kim, along with Kourtney and Khloé, attended the People's Choice Awards in January 2011.

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Kim rivaled Jennifer Lopez in a sexy gold dress at the February 2011 Grammys in LA.
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Kim rivaled Jennifer Lopez in a sexy gold dress at the February 2011 Grammys in LA.

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Kim was on hand to support her then-new boyfriend, basketball player Kris Humphries, at the NBA All-Star weekend party in LA in February 2011.
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Kim was on hand to support her then-new boyfriend, basketball player Kris Humphries, at the NBA All-Star weekend party in LA in February 2011.

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She posed with Elton John during his annual Oscars-viewing party in LA in February 2011.
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She posed with Elton John during his annual Oscars-viewing party in LA in February 2011.

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Kim was named as the face of Midori liqueur in May 2011 and celebrated her new gig at an LA party that month.
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Kim was named as the face of Midori liqueur in May 2011 and celebrated her new gig at an LA party that month.

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She was joined by family, friends, and fans for her bachelorette party at Tao Las Vegas in July 2011.
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She was joined by family, friends, and fans for her bachelorette party at Tao Las Vegas in July 2011.

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Kim planted a smooch on Kris Humphries at the Kardashian Kollection launch party in LA in August 2011.
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Kim planted a smooch on Kris Humphries at the Kardashian Kollection launch party in LA in August 2011.

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She and Kris were welcomed to NYC with a party in their honor at Capitale in August 2011.
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She and Kris were welcomed to NYC with a party in their honor at Capitale in August 2011.

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Kim and Kris made a postwedding appearance together on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in October 2011.
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Kim and Kris made a postwedding appearance together on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in October 2011.

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She served Thanksgiving dinner at the Los Angeles Mission in November 2011.
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She served Thanksgiving dinner at the Los Angeles Mission in November 2011.

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Kim showed support to Kanye at his first runway show during Paris Fashion Week in March 2012.
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Kim showed support to Kanye at his first runway show during Paris Fashion Week in March 2012.

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The couple got cozy while taking in an LA Lakers playoff game at the Staples Center in May 2012.
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The couple got cozy while taking in an LA Lakers playoff game at the Staples Center in May 2012.

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They were front and center at Kanye's Cruel Summer film premiere during the Cannes Film Festival in May 2012.
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They were front and center at Kanye's Cruel Summer film premiere during the Cannes Film Festival in May 2012.

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Kim rubbed elbows with Jay Z and Beyoncé Knowles when she joined Kanye at the BET Awards in LA in July 2012.
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Kim rubbed elbows with Jay Z and Beyoncé Knowles when she joined Kanye at the BET Awards in LA in July 2012.

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Kanye and Kim were dressed to the nines for the NYC Angel Ball in October 2012.
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Kanye and Kim were dressed to the nines for the NYC Angel Ball in October 2012.

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She showed off her growing baby bump when she and Kanye attended a New Year's Eve party at The Mirage in Las Vegas in December 2012.
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She showed off her growing baby bump when she and Kanye attended a New Year's Eve party at The Mirage in Las Vegas in December 2012.

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Kim had her bump on display in a white gown at Elton John's Oscars-viewing party in LA in February 2013.
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Kim had her bump on display in a white gown at Elton John's Oscars-viewing party in LA in February 2013.

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She cradled her stomach at the Atlanta premiere of Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confession of a Marriage Counselor in March 2013.
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She cradled her stomach at the Atlanta premiere of Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confession of a Marriage Counselor in March 2013.

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Kim made a serious statement in a floral Givenchy gown at the Met Gala with Kanye in NYC in May 2013.
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Kim made a serious statement in a floral Givenchy gown at the Met Gala with Kanye in NYC in May 2013.

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Kim and Kanye sported matching black-on-black looks at the Givenchy runway show during Paris Fashion Week in September 2013.
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Kim and Kanye sported matching black-on-black looks at the Givenchy runway show during Paris Fashion Week in September 2013.

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In January 2014, she took in a show at Paris Fashion Week.
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In January 2014, she took in a show at Paris Fashion Week.

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Kim stepped out in New York City in February 2014.
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Kim stepped out in New York City in February 2014.

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In March 2014, Kim and Kanye were seen in Tribeca, NY.
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In March 2014, Kim and Kanye were seen in Tribeca, NY.

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In March 2014, Kim showed off her postbaby body at the Dash Miami Beach opening.
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In March 2014, Kim showed off her postbaby body at the Dash Miami Beach opening.

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Kim and Kanye made their second Met Gala appearance in May 2014.
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Kim and Kanye made their second Met Gala appearance in May 2014.

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Kim attended the NBC Universal upfronts in May 2014, showing some signature skin.
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Kim attended the NBC Universal upfronts in May 2014, showing some signature skin.

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Ahead of their wedding, Kim and Kanye went shopping on Paris's Avenue Montaigne.
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Ahead of their wedding, Kim and Kanye went shopping on Paris's Avenue Montaigne.

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In August 2014, Kim promoted her tanning lotion in LA.
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In August 2014, Kim promoted her tanning lotion in LA.

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Kim walked the red carpet at the MTV VMAs with Kendall and Kylie Jenner in August 2014.
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Kim walked the red carpet at the MTV VMAs with Kendall and Kylie Jenner in August 2014.

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Kim and Kanye packed on the PDA at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London in September 2014.
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Kim and Kanye packed on the PDA at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London in September 2014.

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Kim and Kanye brought baby North to the Balenciaga runway show during Paris Fashion Week in September 2014.
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Kim and Kanye brought baby North to the Balenciaga runway show during Paris Fashion Week in September 2014.

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She celebrated her 34th birthday with a party in Las Vegas in October 2014.
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She celebrated her 34th birthday with a party in Las Vegas in October 2014.

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Kim sported a sexy latex dress for her fragrance launch in Australia in November 2014.
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Kim sported a sexy latex dress for her fragrance launch in Australia in November 2014.

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Kim attended an NYC benefit in December 2014.
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Kim attended an NYC benefit in December 2014.

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She and Kanye showed loads of PDA on the Grammys red carpet in February 2015.
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She and Kanye showed loads of PDA on the Grammys red carpet in February 2015.

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Kim debuted platinum blonde hair during Paris Fashion Week in March 2015.
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Kim debuted platinum blonde hair during Paris Fashion Week in March 2015.

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Kim and Kanye attended the Met Gala in May 2015.
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Kim and Kanye attended the Met Gala in May 2015.

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The couple made a statement at the MTV VMAs in LA in August 2015.
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The couple made a statement at the MTV VMAs in LA in August 2015.

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Kim showed lots of cleavage at Cosmo's 50th birthday celebration in October 2015.
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Kim showed lots of cleavage at Cosmo's 50th birthday celebration in October 2015.

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