Kim Kardashian West Joins Estranged Husband Kanye West on Billionaires List The model and television personality's net worth is largely attributed to the success of her two businesses.

By Justin Chan

Kim Kardashian West is officially a billionaire — at least, according to Forbes' latest "World's Billionaires" list.

The 40-year-old model and businesswoman has joined her estranged husband and rapper Kanye West and sister Kylie Jenner in the rare club, largely due to her success with KKW Beauty and Skims, the publication notes. She also made significant money from her endorsement and reality TV deals, along with other investments.

Related: 7 Strategies Entrepreneurs Can Learn From The Kardashians

Kardashian West founded KKW Beauty in June 2017, accumulating $100 million in revenue in just a year. Last year, she sold a nearly 20% stake in the business to cosmetics company Coty for $200 million, raising the value of KKW's Beauty up to $1 billion. Her remaining 72% stake is at approximately $500 million, Forbes estimates.

Kardashian West also owns a majority stake in the shapewear line Skims, which she launched in 2019. A source told Forbes that a transaction now values the company upwards of $500 million — putting the television personality's stake in the business at a conservative $225 million.

As a result of her deals and investments in real estate and stocks, Kardashian West has also earned no less than $10 million pretax every year since 2012, Forbes adds.

News of Kardashian West's billion-dollar fortune comes just weeks after Forbes disputed her ex-partner's net worth. Multiple media outlets claimed that West joined Robert F. Smith as one of the richest Black men in the U.S., with a net worth of $6.6 billion. Forbes, however, claimed that the rapper's net worth was closer to $1.8 billion.

Wavy Line
Justin Chan

Entrepreneur Staff

News Writer

Justin Chan is a news writer at Entrepreneur.com. Previously, he was a trending news editor at Verizon Media, where he covered entrepreneurship, lifestyle, pop culture, and tech. He was also an assistant web editor at Architectural Record, where he wrote on architecture, travel, and design. Chan has additionally written for Forbes, Reader's Digest, Time Out New YorkHuffPost, Complex, and Mic. He is a 2013 graduate of Columbia Journalism School, where he studied magazine journalism. Follow him on Twitter at @jchan1109.

Editor's Pick

A Father Decided to Change When He Was in Prison on His Son's Birthday. Now His Nonprofit Helps Formerly Incarcerated Applicants Land 6-Figure Jobs.
Lock
A Teen Turned His Roblox Side Hustle Into a Multimillion-Dollar Company — Now He's Working With Karlie Kloss and Elton John
Lock
3 Mundane Tasks You Should Automate to Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff
Lock
The Next Time Someone Intimidates You, Here's What You Should Do
5 Ways to Manage Your Mental Health and Regulate Your Nervous System for Sustainable Success

Related Topics

Business News

You May Have Fewer Options to Wade in the Water This Summer as Thousands of Lifeguard Chairs Are Left Unoccupied

A national lifeguard shortage has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business News

'I Am Just Floored': Woman Discovers She Won $1 Million Lottery Prize While Checking Her Email at Work

Initially, she thought the email was a scam, but went to lottery headquarters and walked away with a six-figure check after taxes.

Fundraising

How I Raised $2 Million Without Knowing Any Venture Capitalists

Without having built a network of VCs, I successfully raised $2 million in six months by using the strategies I outline in this article.

Growing a Business

10 Growth Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know

Effective growth strategies are vital for businesses aiming to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.

Growing a Business

In a Downturn, It's Not Enough to Have Good Financials — Brand Visibility Is the New Currency.

Visibility has proven to be tied to making more money and being more successful. I've been asked by many founders how they can generate visibility successfully and quickly, so here are my tips.