Kourtney Kardashian is an American media personality, socialite, and entrepreneur best known for her work in the hit E! reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Born on April 18, 1979, Kourtney is the eldest of the famous Kardashian-Jenner siblings, but standing at 5 feet, she is the shortest of her siblings.
She first came to attention, appearing as the contestant in E!’s Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive in 2005. From there, there was no turning back; her fame and popularity reached new heights, and she carved a niche for herself in the television industry. Besides TV reality shows, she runs several businesses in line with fashion and retail, along with her family. So, who is Kourtney Kardashian? Here’s everything you need to know about the American socialite.
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Kourtney Kardashian Biography
Kourtney Kardashian was born on the 18th of April 1979, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America. She is currently 46 years old.
| Birth Name | Kourtney Mary Kardashian |
| Nickname | Kourt, Shortly, Kokes |
| Date of Birth | April 18, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aries |
| Profession | Reality Star, Socialite, Model, Businesswoman, Fashion Designer |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Armenian, Scottish, Dutch |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Travis Barker |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Calabasas, California, U.S. |
Family
- Father – Robert George Kardashian (1944-2003) (Lawyer)
- Mother – Kris Jenner
- Siblings – Kimberly Noel Kim Kardashian (Younger Sister), Khloé Alexandra Kardashian (Younger Sister), Robert Arthur “Rob” Kardashian (Younger Brother), Kendall Nicole Jenner (Half Sister), Kylie Kristen Jenner (Half Sister), Burt Jenner (Stepbrother), Brandon Jenner (Stepbrother), Brody Jenner (Stepbrother)
- Relatives – Bruce Jenner (Stepfather), Mason Dash Disick (Son), Penelope Scotland Disick (Daughter), Reign Aston Disick (Son)
Education
Kourtney attended Marymount High School, a Roman Catholic all-girls school in Los Angeles. After graduation, she enrolled at Southern Methodist University, where she studied for two years and transferred to the University of Arizona. There, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in Spanish. Notably, she studied alongside fellow future stars Nicole Richie and Luke Walton.
Kourtney Kardashian Married Life
Kourtney Kardashian began dating singer Travis Barker in 2018. The couple officially married on May 15, 2022, in Santa Barbara, California. They welcomed their first child together, a son named Rocky Thirteen Barker, on November 1, 2023.
She was married to Scott Disick from 2007 to 2015. They had three children together: son Mason Dash Disick (born on December 14, 2009), daughter Penelope Scotland Disick (born on July 8, 2012), and son Reign Aston Disick (born on December 14, 2014).
Kourtney’s past and present relationships include Taj Jackson, American Singer, Taryll Jackson (1999-2004), Joe Francis, American film producer (2005), Younes Bendjima, Model (2016), and Luka Sabbat, Model (2018).
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet Centimeters – 152 cm Meters – 1.52 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 48 kg Pounds – 106 lbs |
| Body Build | Voluptuous |
| Body Measurements | 34-24-36 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 5 (US) or 35.5 (EU) |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) or 36 (EU) |
Career Overview
Reality TV Stardom
Kourtney burst onto the television circuit in 2005 with her breakout role in the E! short-lived reality series Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive, but her real breakthrough came in 2007 with the reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians on E!. The show became a cultural phenomenon and ran for 20 seasons, making it one of the longest-running reality series in U.S. TV history.
The success and popularity of the show led to multiple spin-off shows such as Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami (2009–2010), Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011–2012), Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons (2014), and The Kardashians (2022–present).
Business Ventures
Kourtney’s career isn’t limited to the small screen, but she is also the most successful entrepreneur with several businesses under her kitty.
In 2006, Kourtney co-founded DASH, a boutique clothing and accessory store, with sisters Kim and Khloé. The brand had locations in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York.
In 2019, Kourtney launched her lifestyle brand Poosh, which promotes wellness, beauty, healthy living, and motherhood tips.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Kourtney has amassed a net worth of $65 million. Her source of income includes television appearances, endorsements, business ventures, and investments. She made a staggering $10 million from the reality series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and the subsequent spinoff series earned her another $3 million, which forms the major part of her fortune.
Kourtney owns a luxury mansion in the gated community in the Calabasas neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, valued at $7.45 million. The house is equipped with 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a large living room, a dining room, a four-car garage, a spa, a theater, and a pool. The 11,746 square feet mansion sits on lavish 1.86 acre of land.
She owns a Mercedes-Benz SLS 500 AMG and a Mercedes-Benz S 500.
Favorite Things
- People – Audrey Hepburn, Jennifer Robi, Stephanie De Souza, Caroline Burt & Taylor Cuqua
- Movie – Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
- Singer – Michael Jackson
- TV show – Keeping Up With The Kardashians
- Band – Converse, Mara Hoffman, Rhonda, Lipsy, Goyard & Nike
- Color – Turquoise, Red black
- Food – Salmon, Cheese, Steel-cut oats
Kourtney Kardashian Facts
Kourtney is involved in the family business with her sisters, has a boutique store in multiple venues, called D-A-S-H, as well as a clothing line – Bebe and Sears.
She runs another clothing line exclusive for children, called Smooch, which has its stores in Los Angeles and New York City.
Kourtney has co-written a book along with her sisters, Kim and Khloe, titled “Kardashian Konfidential, which was released in November 2010.
She launched a sunless tanner with her sisters, called Kardashian Glamour Tan, the same year.
The sisters have also launched a jewellery line the same year for the brand Virgins, Angels and Saints.
Kourtney represents a weight loss diet supplement, ‘Quick Trim, with her sisters and a skincare line called Perfectskin.
Kourtney Kardashian received widespread media attention with her on-and-off relationship with Scott Disick. The couple has three kids.
Today, Kourtney established herself as a celebrity with immense popularity; apart from that, she has several business ventures.