Okay, let’s cut through the noise. We’ve all seen the headlines, the Skims ads, and the endless family drama on Hulu. But when Forbes says Kim Kardashian is sitting on $1.7 billion as of 2025 17, it’s natural to wonder: How? And more importantly, is this even real?
Spoiler: It’s very real. And honestly? We’re kinda impressed.
The Money Machines: Where Kim’s Billions Actually Come From
Table of Contents
1. Skims: The Shapewear Empire (a.k.a. The Golden Bodysuit)
This isn’t just spandex—it’s a $4 billion company 79. Kim launched Skims in 2019, and by 2023, it was already valued higher than most Fortune 500 companies. Her 35% stake? That’s roughly $1.4 billion of her net worth alone 9. How’d she do it?
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Genius Marketing: Remember the “solutionwear” pitch? She turned shapewear into a cultural movement.
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NBA & WNBA Partnerships: Yep, your favorite basketball stars are repping Skims on and off the court 9.
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Expansion Frenzy: From loungewear to menswear (Skims Men dropped in 2024), and even rumors of a beauty line 7.
FYI, analysts say Skims could IPO soon. If that happens, goodbye $1.7 billion—hello $3 billion+ 9.
2. Beauty & Skincare: The KKW Rebrand Grind
Kim’s original cash cow was KKW Beauty. Sold 20% to Coty for $200 million in 2020? Check. But after closing KKW in 2021, she pivoted to SKKN by Kim—a luxury 9-step skincare line 79. It’s not Skims-level huge, but it’s a steady revenue drip. And in 2025, Skims absorbed SKKN 9, putting all her brands under one roof. Smart? We think yes.
3. Reality TV: The Family Business
Never underestimate the Kardashian media machine. Even after ditching E!, the family’s Hulu deal ($100+ million) pays Kim $7–8 million per season of The Kardashians 9. And she’s an exec producer—meaning backend profits and control.
4. Real Estate & “Small” Side Hustles
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Hidden Hills Mega-Mansion: Bought with Kanye for $20M, now worth $60M+ after buying adjacent lots 47.
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Malibu Beach House: Dropped $70 million in 2022 49.
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Mobile Games & Apps: Remember Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? She kept 28% of its revenue 4.
Table: Kim’s Net Worth Breakdown (2025)
| Asset | Value | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Skims Stake | ~$1.4 billion | 35% of $4B valuation; expanding into retail & beauty |
| Real Estate | $100+ million | Multiple CA estates; commercial properties |
| Hulu Deal | $7-8M/season | Exec producer + star fees |
| Beauty Lines (SKKN) | Undisclosed (minority) | Folded into Skims; residual income from Coty deal |
| Investments | $100M+ range | Stocks, private equity, crypto ventures |
But Wait—Is She Really Richer Than Kylie?
Oh, this is juicy. In 2025:
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Kim: $1.7 billion
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Kylie: ~$710 million 24
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Kris: $170 million (and earning 10% off all her kids’ deals) 4
Kim’s lead comes down to Skims’ explosive growth. Kylie’s cosmetics are huge, but they haven’t quadrupled in value since 2023. And let’s be real—Forbes did retract Kylie’s “youngest self-made billionaire” title after some “creative accounting” 4. Kim’s wealth? It’s got receipts.
The Billionaire Lifestyle: What Does $1.7 Billion Actually Buy?
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Multiple Mansions: From Hidden Hills to Malibu, her property empire is worth nine figures 9.
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Private Jets: She doesn’t own one (yet), but charters them like we order Ubers.
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Philanthropy: Her prison reform work isn’t just PR—she’s helped free 17 inmates 7.
But here’s the kicker: If Kim split her $1.7B equally among all 341 million Americans? We’d each get $4.97 6. Barely a Starbucks coffee. Puts things in perspective, huh?
The Road to Billionaire Status: A Timeline
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2007: KUWTK debuts. Kim’s net worth: maybe $5M.
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2017: Launches KKW Beauty. Sells 20% for $200M in 2020.
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2019: Skims drops. Valued at $1.6B by 2021.
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2023: Skims hits $4B valuation. Kim officially a billionaire.
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2025: $1.7B and climbing.
FAQs: Your Burning Kim K Money Questions, Answered
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Is Skims really worth $4 billion?
Yes—thanks to NBA deals, viral product drops, and expansion into menswear. Investors include billionaires like Josh Kushner 7. -
Who’s the richest Kardashian?
Kim, by a landslide. Kylie’s a distant second at $710M 29. -
Does Kim still make money from TV?
Absolutely. Hulu pays her $7–8M per season plus executive producer profits 9.
Final Take:
Look, we get it. It’s easy to dismiss Kim as “famous for being famous.” But turning a reality TV persona into a billion-dollar shapewear empire? That’s not luck—it’s strategy. She’s leveraged every scandal, every headline, and yes, even that very inconvenient Paris robbery 7, into building a brand that’s changing how we think about underwear, beauty, and celebrity entrepreneurship.
So yeah, the $1.7 billion is legit. And honestly? We’re kinda excited to see what she does next. IPO, anyone?