Daughter of O.J. Simpson's trial lawyer Robert Kardashian and one of Paris Hilton's best friends, Kim Kardashian's popularity can be attributed to the fact that she associates with those on the spotlight. Despite that, though, she claims that she's totally independent and in fact co-owns a retail fashion store based in California which she operates with her two sisters Khloe and Kourtney.

In August, Kardashian was signed by Ryan Seacrest Productions to appear in a new series of her own for E! Entertainment Cable channel, which features Kardashian and family members that Seacrest produced.

Probably most famous for her sex tape with ex-boyfriend Ray-J.