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THEN AND NOW: How every 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' family member has changed in the 13 years since the first season

Gabbi Shaw,Chloe Pantazi,Olivia Singh   

THEN AND NOW: How every 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' family member has changed in the 13 years since the first season
Kim Kardashian has changed since the show premiered.Getty Images
  • After 14 years and 20 seasons, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" will end in 2021.
  • The reality TV show has been on since 2007, and the lives of the Kardashian-Jenner clan have changed so much since then.
  • Kylie started off the show as a little kid — now she's a multi-millionaire with a daughter of her own.

It's been 13 years since "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" first aired on E! in 2007. Whether you love or hate the show, the Kardashians yield an undeniable power in the world of pop culture — and now, in 2021, the show will air its final episodes.

From what they eat and how they dress to their controversial business ventures or what they do in their spare time, nearly every detail of the family's lives has been documented either on their reality show, on one of their many related spin-offs, or on social media.

We've taken a look back to see how each family member has changed in the last decade ahead of the season 19 premiere on E! on Thursday, September 17. Here's what each Kardashian-Jenner has been up to since we began keeping up with them.

Susanna Heller contributed to a previous version of this article.

In 2007, Kris Jenner worked with Ryan Seacrest to conceptualize a show about her family inspired by "The Osbournes."

In 2007, Kris Jenner worked with Ryan Seacrest to conceptualize a show about her family inspired by "The Osbournes."
Kris Jenner at the premiere of "KUWTK" in 2007.      Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images

Of course, that show was "KUWTK."

Since the start of "KUWTK," Kris has been an executive producer.

Since the start of "KUWTK," Kris has been an executive producer.
Kris Jenner in 2020.      Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Now, the 64-year-old reality TV star is the textbook definition of a "momager," overseeing her children's professional affairs. She has made millions from the show and her own business ventures as well as her kids' earnings — she famously takes 10%.

Kris is also a grandmother to 10-year-old Mason Dash Disick, 8-year-old Penelope Scotland Disick, 5-year-old Reign Aston Disick, 7-year-old North West, 4-year-old Saint West, 2-year-old Chicago West, 1-year-old Psalm West, 3-year-old Dream Renée Kardashian, 2-year-old Stormi Webster, and 2-year-old True Thompson.

Before "KUWTK" started, Kim was known as Paris Hilton's friend.

Before "KUWTK" started, Kim was known as Paris Hilton
Kim Kardashian at the premiere of "KUWTK" in 2007.      Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images

She was 27 when the show first aired. She was also known, infamously, for her leaked sex tape with rapper Ray J.

Kim is now an incredibly successful businesswoman, mom of four, and studying to become a lawyer.

Kim is now an incredibly successful businesswoman, mom of four, and studying to become a lawyer.
Kim Kardashian in 2020.      Ian West/PA Images/Getty Images

Forbes named Kim the 48th highest-paid celebrity in early 2020, listing her fortune at $49.5 million for the year — overall, she's worth an estimated $900 million. The 39-year-old made her fortune from her website, game, Kimoji emojis, and product endorsements during that year. She also runs a beauty line, KKW Beauty, and a shapewear line, SKIMS.

She also became Kim Kardashian West when she married Kanye West in 2014. They have four children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm (who was born via a surrogate in May 2019).

Before "KUWTK," Kourtney appeared on the reality TV show, "Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive," where she raised money for charity.

Before "KUWTK," Kourtney appeared on the reality TV show, "Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive," where she raised money for charity.
Kourtney Kardashian at the premiere of "KUWTK" in 2007.      Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

At the time, the then 28-year-old was dating Scott Disick.

Like her sisters, Kourtney has explored several retail-related business ventures over the years. She was also the first to step back from the show officially.

Like her sisters, Kourtney has explored several retail-related business ventures over the years. She was also the first to step back from the show officially.
Kourtney Kardashian in December 2019.      Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dior Men

Kourtney is worth an estimated $35 million, with the bulk of that coming from her TV salary and brand endorsements. She is a celebrity ambassador for SugarBearHair vitamins, Flat Tummy Tea, and the skincare brand Manuka Doctor, among other brands. The 41-year-old also runs her own lifestyle brand, Poosh.

After having three children — Mason, Penelope, and Reign — with Disick, the couple broke up in 2015.

In March 2020, she was the first Kardashian to officially quit the show, as she called it a "toxic environment."

Khloé was 23 when "KUTWTK" premiered in 2007.

Khloé was 23 when "KUTWTK" premiered in 2007.
Khloé Kardashian at the premiere of "KUWTK" in 2007.      Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images

In 2009, she married basketball player Lamar Odom just one month after meeting him. They divorced in 2016.

She has since been involved in several other reality TV shows, most recently "Revenge Body" and "The Home Edit."

She has since been involved in several other reality TV shows, most recently "Revenge Body" and "The Home Edit."
Khloé Kardashian in 2020.      Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Abyss By Abby

Khloé also has her own denim jean company, Good American, which reported sales of $1 million on its first day of business. Good American also released an activewear collection.

The reality TV star, who has become known for her love of working out, wrote a book, "Strong Looks Better Naked," and has endorsement deals with brands like Protein World. In 2016, Khloé made an estimated $15 million in earnings, according to Forbes, and is worth an estimated $40 million. She was also immortalized with her first wax figure from Madame Tussauds.

The 36-year-old welcomed her first child, daughter True Thompson, in April 2018 after months of drama with her ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson ... whom she may actually be back together with currently.

Kylie Jenner was just 9 years old when "KUWTK" premiered.

Kylie Jenner was just 9 years old when "KUWTK" premiered.
Kylie Jenner at the May 2008 KIIS-FM's 2008 Wango Tango concert.      Noel Vasquez/Getty Images

Kylie's first appearance on the show caused some controversy at the time. As Kris told The Hollywood Reporter during an interview, "The watercooler chatter from the first episode was all about [9-year-old] Kylie jumping on a stripper pole."

Now 23, Kylie Jenner has made millions from her businesses, and she is a mom.

Now 23, Kylie Jenner has made millions from her businesses, and she is a mom.
Kylie Jenner in 2020.      Karwai Tang/Getty Images

As well as working on a fashion line, Kendall + Kylie, with her sister, Kylie's makeup company Kylie Cosmetics made nearly half a billion dollars within two years of launching. Though Forbes officially declared her a billionaire (and earned some flak for saying she was "self-made"), the publication rescinded that title this year — though, to be fair, she's still worth hundreds of millions of dollars and was the highest-paid celebrity of the year.

The star also got her own reality show, "Life of Kylie." In February 2018, she revealed the birth of daughter Stormi Webster with rapper Travis Scott.

Kendall was 11 when "KUWTK" started.

Kendall was 11 when "KUWTK" started.
Kendall Jenner at the May 2008 KIIS-FM's 2008 Wango Tango concert.      Noel Vasquez/Getty Images

Even from a young age, she aspired to be a model.

Now 24, Kendall is living her dream as a top model.

Now 24, Kendall is living her dream as a top model.
Kendall Jenner in 2020.      David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for LOVE Magazine

Kendall was the highest-paid model in 2018, according to Forbes, out-earning other more experienced models like Gisele Bundchen, Karlie Kloss, and her friend Gigi Hadid. Much of her earnings came from deals with Estée Lauder, Adidas, Calvin Klein, and other brands.

She also walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2015, 2016, and 2018. Modeling aside, she is reportedly in a relationship with NBA star Devin Booker.

In 2007, then aged 20, Rob Kardashian was dating singer Adrienne Bailon.

In 2007, then aged 20, Rob Kardashian was dating singer Adrienne Bailon.
Rob Kardashian in 2007.      Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

He was studying business at the University of Southern California at the time.

Now 33, Rob Kardashian has taken a back seat from the spotlight after a very public break-up with Blac Chyna.

Now 33, Rob Kardashian has taken a back seat from the spotlight after a very public break-up with Blac Chyna.
Rob Kardashian at LAX in March 2016.      John Misa/AP Photo

The reality TV star has a daughter, Dream, with his former fiancée, Blac Chyna. The two were embroiled in some messy social media drama in July 2017 after Rob posted explicit images of Chyna.

It resulted in legal action, with Chyna being granted a temporary restraining order against Rob. They have since reached a custody agreement for care of their daughter.

Rob also has his own sock company, Arthur George.

In 2007, Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, was married to Kris Jenner.

In 2007, Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, was married to Kris Jenner.
Caitlyn Jenner at the premiere of "KUWTK" in 2007.      Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Their children are Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

Jenner went public as a transgender woman in April 2015.

Jenner went public as a transgender woman in April 2015.
Caitlyn Jenner in 2015.      Paul Archuleta/Getty Images

The former Olympian has since starred on a docuseries, "I Am Cait," which focused on her transition. "KUWTK" also devoted an episode to her transition and the family's reactions.

Caitlyn, 70, has released a book, "The Secrets of My Life," that has caused some issues between her and the Kardashian family.

In a May 2018 interview with Broadly, Caitlyn reflected on how her relationship with her relatives has changed. "I have a lot of children, but sometimes just because of circumstances, maintaining a close relationship with your kids is very tough," she said. "They all have lives. They've all moved on."

In September 2020, she revealed that she had no idea that the show was ending — she found out the same way the rest of us did, through social media.

While Scott Disick isn't technically a KarJenner, he's been with the show since the beginning and is practically family.

While Scott Disick isn
Scott Disick in 2008.      CHANCE YEH/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

Scott was just 24 years old when the show began, and he appeared as Kourtney's much-reviled boyfriend — you may recall, almost all of Kourtney's relatives hated Scott in the beginning.

After three kids and many ups and downs, Scott seems to be out the other side.

After three kids and many ups and downs, Scott seems to be out the other side.
Scott Disick in 2019.      ZAK BENNETT/AFP/Getty Images

Scott, or Lord Disick as he prefers to be called, has struggled a bit with life in the public eye. After three kids, a few stints in rehab, and multiple break-ups, Kourtney and Scott finally called it quits in 2017. Now the two are basically defining co-parenting goals.

The 37-year-old was dating Sofia Richie for almost three years, but they called it quits in summer 2020.

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