Kourtney Kardashian is a well-known American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She was born on April 18, 1979, in Los Angeles, California. She became famous through reality TV and her smart business moves. Kourtney is the oldest of the Kardashian-Jenner siblings. She has made a name for herself by combining her family’s fame with a focus on health, wellness, and living sustainably.
Early Life and Getting Famous
Kourtney Mary Kardashian came from a family that was both rich and complicated. Kourtney Kardashian grew up in Los Angeles with her siblings Kim, Khloé, and Rob. Her father, Robert Kardashian, was a well-known lawyer, and her mother, Kris Jenner, was a TV personality and businesswoman. Her mother married Olympian Caitlyn Jenner after her parents got divorced. This added half-siblings Kendall and Kylie to the family. Before going to college, Kourtney went to Marymount High School, a Roman Catholic all-girls school. She then got a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in Spanish from the University of Arizona.
The reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which debuted on E! in 2007, was the first time people saw her in public. The show, which was about the Kardashian-Jenner family, became a cultural phenomenon. It showed Kourtney’s personal life, relationships, and business ventures. The show’s success led to several spin-offs, such as Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami and Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which made her a reality TV star.
Business Ventures
Kourtney has shown that she is very good at business, even outside of reality TV. She started Poosh, a lifestyle brand and website that focuses on health, wellness, and modern living, in 2019. Poosh has hand-picked articles on health, fitness, beauty, and eco-friendly living that show Kourtney’s dedication to living a healthy and environmentally friendly life. People who want practical but also aspirational health advice have connected with the brand, making Kourtney a trusted voice in the lifestyle space.
Kourtney and her sisters Kim and Khloé also started Dash, a chain of small clothing stores. Dash eventually closed, but it was an important step for the siblings as they started their own businesses. Her business portfolio includes working with brands like PrettyLittleThing and being a producer on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its Hulu sequel, The Kardashians, which came out in 2022.
Life at Home and in Public
The media has often looked closely at Kourtney’s personal life. Keeping Up with the Kardashians focused on her long-term relationship with Scott Disick, with whom she has three kids: Mason (born in 2009), Penelope (born in 2012), and Reign (born in 2014). Viewers were fascinated by the couple’s on-again, off-again relationship, but they broke up in 2015. Kourtney married Travis Barker, the drummer for the rock band Blink-182, in 2022 after a very public relationship. In November 2023, the couple had their son, Rocky Thirteen Barker. The Kardashians have focused on their relationship, which has included big wedding ceremonies in Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, and Italy.
Kourtney’s public image is a mix of glamor and honesty. She has been honest about her problems with anxiety, her commitment to co-parenting, and her support for eating healthy and living a holistic life. Poosh’s eco-friendly projects and her public support for brands that care about the environment show how committed she is to sustainability.
Impact and Legacy
Kourtney has a lot of power online because she has more than 200 million followers on Instagram as of 2025. With an estimated net worth of $65 million, she is a powerful businesswoman because she can make money from her personal brand through endorsements, partnerships, and Poosh. She has also acted in shows like One Life to Live, and people have praised her fashion sense because she often wears high-end designs and her own unique style.
Kourtney has an effect that goes beyond entertainment. Her emphasis on health and sustainability has motivated fans to prioritize their health and the environment. Like her siblings, she has been criticized for promoting lifestyles that are impossible to achieve and for getting into trouble from time to time, like when people argue about Poosh’s product recommendations.
Final Thoughts
Kourtney Kardashian is more than just a reality TV star. She is a businesswoman, mother, and activist who has used her fame to create a brand that matters. She is still setting trends in wellness and lifestyle through Poosh and her media presence, all while dealing with the challenges of fame and family. Kourtney is still a key player in the Kardashian-Jenner empire, showing that her power is both lasting and changing as she balances her personal and professional life.
