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Entrepreneur and media personality Kim Kardashian has been listed by Forbes with a net worth of approximately $1.9 billion, driven largely by the explosive growth of her shapewear brand SKIMS, which has just reached a valuation of $5 billion following a new funding round.
SKIMS, co-founded by Kardashian in 2019, recently secured $225 million in fresh investment, which pushed its valuation past the $5 billion mark. The funding round was led by investment firms including Goldman Sachs Alternatives and BDT & MSD Partners. The brand, originally focused on inclusive shapewear, has swiftly expanded into apparel, activewear and beauty through strategic partnerships and an aggressive retail rollout.
Kardashian’s net worth has been climbing steadily in recent years. Forbes figures show her worth at around $1.7 billion before the latest valuation boost from SKIMS. The leap to $1.9 billion reflects both her majority ownership stake in SKIMS and her other business interests including her skincare line, real estate assets and social-media income.
The meteoric rise of SKIMS Is central to this wealth story. With sales expected to surpass $1 billion in 2025 and more than a dozen physical retail stores already operating in the U.S. and Mexico, SKIMS has transformed from a celebrity side-project into a full-fledged global consumer brand. Its valuation now exceeds that of many established apparel and beauty companies, highlighting the power of celebrity-driven business ventures in today’s market.
For Kardashian, the scale of growth at SKIMS highlights her status as more than a reality-TV star. Her hands-on role, serving as chief creative officer, and her massive social-media following have helped turn SKIMS into a cultural force. Moreover, her business portfolio now includes her SKKN by Kim skincare line and equity stakes in various ventures, further diversifying her income streams beyond traditional celebrity earnings.
While celebrity net-worth estimates are inherently approximations because they are affected by market valuations, private-company disclosures and personal assets, the consensus among observers is that the latest figures reflect meaningful progress. Kardashian’s climb into the billionaire tier and her association with one of the fastest-growing private consumer brands mark a shift from fame-based celebrity to serious entrepreneur.
As SKIMS continues to scale globally and Kardashian’s business interests expand, the next few years could further alter her financial profile. But for now, the combination of a multi-billion-dollar brand and a high-profile personal brand have firmly established her among the most financially successful celebrities of her generation.
