The Kardashians

This video of Kim Kardashian explaining to North why she's famous is the cringest thing you'll see all day

So awkward.

3 April 2019

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With three magazine covers under her belt, it's no secret that Kim Kardashian's daughter and certified beauty icon, North West, is well on her way to building her own very own business empire. Now, in true Kardashian style, the savviest five-year-old in Hollywood is on a mission to get answers to the most pressing questions in her life: namely, the paparazzi.

In the latest episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, North notices that the family car is being tailed by paparazzi, and asks her Mum outright, "Why are there lots of people every day taking pictures of us?"

Naturally, this isn't the first time North West has employed her investigative talents to uncover the beginnings of the Kardashian dynasty. Previously, when North questioned her Mum about why she's famous, Kim rather vaguely responded that the family has a TV show. But this time around, Kim took the time to elaborate a little further.

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"Well, to get very technical," she began, "My name is Kim Kardashian. And daddy is Kanye West," she continued, "And daddy is a singer, performer, artiste."

Kim then went on to explain her own origin story in a hilariously awkward way. "Mommy," she continued, "has so many talents I can’t even begin to name them." Oh, Kim.

When she later appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kim commented that she wasn't being totally serious in the clip. "I was obviously a little bit joking." She added, "As they get older, we’ll continue to have that conversation and just explain to them."

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Kim also went on to explain that North gets frequently gets excited about her status as a baby celebrity. "The other day I took North to a wedding and she was rolling down the window and going, ‘Kim Kardashian’s in here!’ like, screaming to all the drivers, saying: ‘Hi! I’m North West! Kanye West is my dad!’ And I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh,’ rolling up the window and putting on the child lock."

We get you, Kim. We can't imagine how impossibly uncomfortable it would be to explain a sex tape to a child. But seeing as sleuthing runs in the family genes, we reckon the time when North discovers Mum's rise to fame isn't too far off. And when that time comes, we bet it'll all be captured on video.

Kids will be kids, after all.

Here's your guide to every single Kardashian...

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Robert Kardashian
Who: The late father of the Kardashian sisters and ex-husband of Kris Jenner
Known for: Being an American attorney, famously known for defending O.J. Simpson in his 1995 murder trial. Although he won the case for his client, it is till to his day one of the most controversial verdicts in American history.
Before being put in the spotlight over the O.J. Simpson case, Robert Kardashian was married to Kris Kardashian (now, Jenner), with whom he had four children - Kim, Kourtney, Khloé and Robert Jr - the couple divorced in 1991, three years before the trial actually happened.
Robert Kardashian passed away in 2003, weeks after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
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The OGs
Who: Robert Kardashian, Kris Kardashian (now Jenner), and their children, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian and Robert Kardashian Jr.
Known for:The Kardashian family's lives were thrust into the spotlight during the O.J. Simpson trial. The media was all over Robert Kardashian, and his ex-wife and children were dragged into the frenzy. Kim had revealed on an episode of the KUWTK that the Kardashian family were very well to do back in Armenia so success must run in the blood. Although Robert Kardashian passed away in 2003, the family's rise to fame seemed to have continued.
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The Keeping Up with the Kardashians Klan
Who: Kris and Bruce Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Robert Kardashian Jr, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner.
What: Happily remarried in 1991, Kris Jenner's life sounded like the plot of Cheaper by the Dozen. She had four children and so did Bruce Jenner, who had shot to fame as an Olympic athlete. The couple welcomed together two more baby girls, Kendall and Kylie.
During the Noughties, the second oldest Kardashian sister, Kim, began appearing in gossip magazines; after making friends with Paris Hilton, and dating singer Ray J. In 2007, the Kardashian-Jenners scored their own reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians , which is still airing to this day. Bruce's children from his previous marriage, Brody, Brandon and Burt were not featured in most of the seasons.
Let's break down the members of the family individually, shall we?
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Kris Jenner
Who: The momager, the matriarch of the family. The mother of all the Kar-Jenners.
Known for: Being the mastermind behind the Kardashian family's success and a #ProudMomager. Meet the woman that made this all possible, Kris Jenner. Now you know that she married and divorced Robert Kardashian, and then remarried Bruce Jenner, with whom she had Kendall and Kylie. But what next?
During her marriage to Bruce Jenner, Kris managed the careers of all her children, ALL six of them. But her relationship with Bruce ended in December 2014, when the couple were officially divorced.
Kris then dated Corey Gamble for two years. Corey, who appeared on the family's show, was very close to the Kardashians, especially Kourtney and her kids. Fans of the show were saddened by the news of their breakup last year but they now seem to be back together.

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Caitlyn Jenner (formerly known as Bruce Jenner)
AKA: Bruce, now, Caitlyn
Known for: Being an Olympian for the United States, his transgender story and his new life under the spotlight as Cait.
Unless you live under a rock, you will have heard of Bruce Jenner's sex transition into Caitlyn Jenner. The Olympic star came out after the couple's divorce, and rewrote her own story at the age of 65. Caitlyn fronted the cover of Vanity Fair in an epic photo shoot to publicly present her new image to the world and explain the reasons behind her decision to transition. The interview caused major drama in the Kardashian clan, as it painted Kris Jenner as unsupportive.
E! made a series called 'I Am Cait ' on Caitlyn, while on 'Keeping up with The Kardashians ', the sisters spoke up about how the transition affected their family.
Caitlyn's relationship with the Kardashians has changed. The family feud took centre stage, as Caitlyn released a memoir that Kris Jenner argues portrayed her in a negative light.
Caitlyn is now rumoured to be dating 23-year-old transgender model, Sophia Hutchins, who seems to have a great friendship with Kris. She also starred in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
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Kim Kardashian-West
Who: Founder of KKW Beauty and Skims, and the star of the show
Known for: Being the queen of selfies, kimojis, and frankly, all social media; her internet-breaking bum, her fashion evolution, contouring skills, and the story of her rise to fame.
Kim Kardashian (now Kim Kardashian West) is the middle sister, and probably the best known. Growing up, Kim Kardashian hung out with Paris Hilton (and Nicole Richie, of course), and consequently, her name made the tabloids. At just 19, in 2000, Kim got married to music producer Damon Thomas, they divorced three years later. Not long after, Kim started dating the American singer Ray J and the couple infamously made a sex tape that was leaked on the internet.
Kim has been married to music icon Kanye West since 2014, but is now sadly in the process of a divorce. The couple have 4 children: North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm (both Chicago and Psalm were via surrogate).
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Kim's love life and marriage
After her divorce in 2000, Kim stayed unmarried but dated American Football player Reggie Bush, before finding love with NBA player Kris Humphries. In 2011, the couple got married in California and the ceremony was aired on national television as part of a spin-off of Keeping Up with the Kardashians .
Only 72 days after their nuptials, Kim filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. The media called it a publicity stunt, but when the sisters were interviewed by David Letterman, Kourtney Kardashian set the record straight: "'I think if she was going to do it for publicity, she’d pick someone that people knew." Snap, Khloe.
Not long after Kim and Kris' divorce, the reality-star was spotted hanging out with Kanye West. The duo had been friends for several years and kept their new romance under wraps in the early stages. They’re marriage lasted 7 years and now they’re going through the divorce process while trying to co-parents four little ones.
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The Kardashian-West Family
Who: Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, North West, Saint West, Chicago West, Psalm West
Their story: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West seemed meant to be, not only for their love of the limelight, but also because a romance blossomed from a friendship. Fans of the rapper already knew he only had eyes for Kim, rapping on his 2012 album: "And I'll admit, I had fell in love with Kim; Around the same time she had fell in love with him; Well that's cool, baby girl, do ya thang; Lucky I ain't had Jay drop him from the team" - Jay Z owns the Brooklyn Nets, FYI - the basketball team for which Kris Humphries played at the time.
Kim and Kanye started dating the spring of that year. One year later and the couple were expecting their first baby, North West. North was born in 2013 before her parents got engaged, but of course a proposal was already in the works. In October 2013, Kanye proposed to Kim Kardashian, closing the San Francisco's AT&T park, surrounded by their family and friends - while the Jumbotron showed the words: "Please marry me".
In 2014, the Kardashian-Wests tied the knot in a very exclusive ceremony in Florence, Italy; after celebrating their engagement in Paris, and months after they made the cover of American Vogue. In February 2016, after two years happily married, the power couple welcomed their second child, baby Saint West.
The Kardashian-Wests welcomed their third child - via surrogate, since Kim was told by doctors that she would put her life at risk if she got pregnant again. The baby girl was born on January 15 2018 and is named Chicago West. They then had their fourth child via a surrogate, Psalm West, who was born on May 10, 2019. They’re now sadly going through a divorce so we hope they can resolve their issues amicably.

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Kourtney Kardashian
Who: Eldest sister, founder of Poosh
Known for Her quick witted, sassy come-backs, loving all things organic and her petite stature. Kourtney is the oldest of the Kardashian sisters. Before stardom hit, she was studying Theatre Arts at the University of Arizona, where she got her bachelor's degree. After graduating, she went on to star on Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive, and not long after, her family got their big break with Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She is also known for a heated cat fight with sister Kim and for being dubbed by Kim K as the "least interesting to look at".
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Kourtney Love Life
Kourtney's love life has centred around her on-off relationship with Scott Disick since her early 20s.
Since the beginning of the series, she's been romantically linked to Disick, with whom she has three children. Through allegations of infidelity and a battle with alcoholism, the couple have had their ups and downs.
Since their split, Kourtney enjoyed a brief romance with Younes Bendjima but they have since split up, but has now entered a whirlwind romance with rockstar Travis Barker.
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Scott Disick
Who: Father of Kourtney’s kids, otherwise known as Lord Disick
Known for: Being the most honest being in the family. The show's audience has divided opinions about Scott Disick, but whatever fans of the show say, he's definitely become an established member of the Kardashian family. He is also responsible for most of funny scenes on the show, and KUWTK wouldn't be the same without him. Scott has been dating Sofia Richie since September 2017 and now is with 20-year-old Amelia Hamlin, the model daughter of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna and actor Harry Hamlin.
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Kardashian-Disick Family
Who: Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick, Mason Disick, Penelope Disick, Reign Disick
Their story: Scott and Kourtney welcomed Mason, the first grandchild of the Kardashian clan, in 2009. Then they had a little girl, Penelope, in 2012, and two years later baby boy Reign. Kourtney and Scott never tied the knot and don't share a last name.
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Khloe Kardashian
Who: Good American co-founder and youngest Kardashian sister
Known for: Her dedication to the gym and her straight-talking approach, oh and those immaculate cookie jars in her kitchen.
Khloé is the youngest of the Kardashian sisters, and weirdly has made more TV appearances than Kim. She's been in three spin-offs of the original family series, and was the star of two shows from E! , Kocktails with Khloé and Revenge Body. She was also did a short stint as a host of the American version of The X Factor, next to Mario Lopez and had her own radio show, The Mix Up With Khloé Kardashian Odom.
Khloé looks rather different from her sisters which has sparked rumours about her parentage. She was home schooled as a child as she recalls being bullied on KUWTK.
Khloé became a fitness enthusiast a few years ago and showed off her body transformation in her book, 'Strong Looks Better Naked'. The book was a best seller and inspired E!'s Revenge Body series.
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Khloé's love life
Khloé's love life has been nothing short of rocky. Khloé married the basketball Lamar Odom in 2009, after the pair dated for just three months. The couple got their own reality show and even a wedding special on E! , but the couple got divorced in 2016 after Lamar's battle with substance abuse.
After being traded several times between teams, Lamar found himself without any new opportunities, and in 2013 he didn't sign an NBA contract. That same year, Lamar was arrested for a DUI and checked into rehab, after his family urged him to get treatment. His time at the rehab was short-lived after just one day in the facilities, and a couple of months later he and Khloé started seeing a marriage counselor. In the end of 2013, Khloé filed for divorce, a source told E! News: "It wasn't any easy decision, but at the end of the day she's not going to stay with someone who refuses to get help."
Khloé then started dating French Montana, while Lamar was signed by the New York Knicks. In 2015, the couple filed documents to finalise their divorce, but three months later, Lamar was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel, having suffered a drug overdose. Khloé then called off the divorce when the basketball player woke up from a one-month coma. The Kardashian family was very present throughout his recovery. Khloé and Lamar officially finalised their divorce in 2016. "They're relieved it's over and ready to move on with their lives" a source told E! News.
Khloé is currently dating Canadian basketball player, Tristan Thompson and the couple had their first child together True Thompson in 2018. Although that relationship has also been rocky, with multiple cheating scandals from Tristan, some of which were when Khloe was heavily pregnant and the biggest one being with Kylie’s best friend. However it seems that Khloe appears to have called it quits.
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The Kardashian-Thompson Family
Who: Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian, True Thompson
Their story: Canadian Basketball player Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian have been dating since 2016 on and off, although they’re not married yet, there have been rumours of an engagement.
In April 2018, Khloe gave birth to their baby girl called True Thompson. After rumours of Tristan cheating on Khloe during her pregnancy, the couple finally came to blows when it was revealed he'd cheated on Khloe again, but this time with Kylie's BFF, Jordyn Woods. They appear to be playing happy families again but whether they will take their relationship to the next level is yet to be seen.
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Robert Kardashian Jr.
Who: Known as Rob / The brother we never see. The only Kardashian / Jenner son.
Known for: His sock business, being MIA for most part of the series, and most recently getting together with his sister's ex-boyfriend's mother’s child (Yep, you've read that right).Robert Kardashian Jr. is the youngest member of the Kardashian clan and has famously stayed out of the limelight - in comparison to his sisters. In fact, he was MIA for most of the family's show seasons, due to his struggles with anxiety and depression. The star gained weight while beating his demons, but has been on a path to a healthier lifestyle since. Aside from being featured in 'Keeping up with The Kardashians', Rob was a finalist in 2011's 'Dancing With The Stars', and was a judge in the 2012 Miss USA pageant. He also runs his own socks company, Arthur George - the label's name is a combination of his middle name, Arthur, and his father's, George. Rob returned to telly next to his ex-fiancé, Blac Chyna, who is also his sister's ex-boyfriend's baby mama (do keep up).

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Rob's love life
If this sounds complicated, it's because it is. The situation couldn't get any more reality series worthy. Let us explain: Blac Chyna is Tyga's ex-girlfriend, Blac and Tyga have a son together, King Cairo. Tyga split from Kylie Jenner in 2016, Rob's youngest sister with whom she had been in an on-off relationship for two years.
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna started dating in January 2016, and became Instagram-official with a post captioned 'The beginning'. In April that year, they got engaged, and in May they welcomed a baby girl together, Dream Renée Kardashian. Although there's been plenty of drama in between their engagement and pregnancy, the biggest fall-out of the couple came after their daughter's birth. Blac Chyna's Instagram account was hacked and messages about Rob and his family, sent by the video-vixen, were made public. In the texts Chyna called Rob "lazy," "fat" and "insecure", and mentioned trademarking her newfound Kardashian last name after matrimony. Rob recently posted naked pictures of Blac on Instagram in a revenge porn scandal.
After the couples' social media spat, Rob took to Snapchat to show that Chyna had left his house with their baby. It was later confirmed that they were living in separate homes. The couple engaged in an on-off relationship and officially broke up in February, calling off their engagement. Chyna was then spotted without her ring. But the couple are still co-parenting their daughter, Dream. There seems to be some bad blood between Chyna and the entire Kardashian family as she currently has a lawsuit against them.
Khloe confirmed on the Keeping Up reunion that Rob is dating at the moment, but offered up no specifics.
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Kendall Jenner
Who: The eldest Jenner sister, the supermodel.
Known for: Her top modelling career, her model-esque figure, her model off-duty style (did you get the hint that she is a model, yet?), and her skills in front of and behind the camera.
Kendall has taken her career in quite a different direction from her older and younger sisters, encouraged to pursue modelling by her mum. Kendall has now fronted the runways and campaigns of major haute couture labels, like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Fendi. The model tops the list of new faces taking the fashion scene by storm, along with her best friends Gigi and Bella Hadid.
Kendall's modelling career has kept her away from the Keeping up with The Kardashians ' cameras, as she is constantly travelling for work. Kendall keeps her social life more private than her sisters, but loves using her Instagram to share one of her other passions - being behind the camera.
Romantically, Kendall has been linked to the likes of Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, A$AP Rocky, Anwar Hadid, Blake Griffin, Ben Simmons but most recently she has gone official in a relationship with basketball player Devin Booker.
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Kylie Jenner
Who: Youngest sibling of the Kardashian-Jenner family, first billionaire of the family, founder of Kylie Cosmetics
Known for: Her beauty empire, her lips, almost dethroning Kim as the queen of social media and her daring outfits.
Kylie Jenner may be the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenners but at 19 years old, the star has already built a beauty empire based on her signature look (plump pouts are now a big thing because of her). Her USP, the lip kit, which consists of a lip pencil and lip paint, consistently sells out in seconds. The same goes for everything she launches. Don't believe us? Ask Forbes. Kylie is the youngest celeb to make the Forbes 100.
Kylie has been in an on-off relationship with rapper Tyga, in her late teens. The couple then split up for good and she was then spotted dating Travis Scott and the parents have been seen going on-and-off ever since. It appears they’re on at the moment.
E! News had almost broken the internet when they announced they had inside sources telling them Kylie and Travis were expecting their first baby - not long after the Kardashians confirmed Kim's and Khloé's baby news.
Kylie and Travis welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Stormi on February 1, 2018. Not long after Kylie released a makeup collection inspired by her first born's name.
Forbes announced Kylie had overtaken Mark Zuckerberg as the world's youngest ‘self-made billionaire’.
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The Jenner-Webster Family
Who: Kylie Jenner, Travis Scott, Stormi Webster
Their story:Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott had been dating since April 2017. Rumours swirled around the couple after a series of loved-up courtside pictures, Miami struts and Instagram posts.
After two months of dating, the pair were seen getting matching tattoos, all before revealing they were expecting their first baby together. The matching butterfly tattoo holds a strong meaning for the couple. Travis' track 'The Butterfly Effect', was released in May that year, just after they started dating.
Back in October 2019 they called time on things, and reports of the time like TMZ said the couple decided to put their relationship on hold after a long period of rows. It’s revealed that Kylie Jenner and the father of her child, Travis Scott, have since reignited their relationship as of recent after three years of co-parenting on and off.

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North West
Who: Kim and Kanye’s Eldest daughter
Known for: Her super sassy personality, and her carefully curated wardrobe.
North West is still on her early tweens but her wardrobe gives many grown-ups major style envy. Well her parents are Kim Kardashian and Yeezy designer Kanye West. North is best pal's with her older cousin Penelope, Kourtney's daughter.
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Saint West
Who: Otherwise known as Saintie. This is Kim’s and Kanye’s second born.
Known for: Just look at that face! The Kardashian-West's youngest is his dad's mini me in the style stakes. Although Saint is often featured in his mum's Instagram feed, he didn’t make frequent appearances on the family's show, just like his siblings.
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Chicago West
Who: Known as Chi, this is Kim and Kanye’s third born.
Known for: Her surprising name. Baby Chicago was named after her dad's hometown.
She was born in January 15th of 2018. Kim announced her arrival, via her website in a post titled: 'She's here'. Not long after Kim shared a couple photos of her baby girl on her Insta Stories and Snapchat - and she is super adorable.
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Psalm West
Who: Kim and Kanye’s youngest baby
Known for: being the youngest baby of the family. Kim and Kanye welcomed son Psalm 'Ye' West into the world on the 2nd May 2019, and one month later they’d shared his first-ever solo shot. The reality star and businesswoman shared the adorable image of her newborn son with her 141 million Instagram followers with the caption 'Psalm Ye'.

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Mason Dash Disick
Who: The eldest son of Kourtney and Scott, also known as Mase.
Known for: Being a boy of few words like his mum and having secret social media accounts/ jumping on live to spill family secrets.
Mason is the oldest of the Kardashian's third generation and we've seen him grow up on the TV. While his parents do have an on-off relationship and Mase lives with his mum, his dad Scott has a very present role in his life, the duo are known for hanging out together and traveling by themselves. Mase is also really close to his aunts, Khloé and Kim, or Koko and Kiki as he calls them.
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Penelope Scotland Disick
Who: Kourtney and Scott’s second child, also known as P.
Known for: Her cool girl wardrobe, rocking matching outfits (and tutus) with North, looking like the spitting image of her big brother.
Penelope is frequently referred to as P by her family. Equally as stylish as her cousin North, she has a wardrobe full of leather jackets and ripped jeans. P and North take ballet classes together and with her baby brother, Reign. Cute!
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Reign Aston Disick
Who: Kourtney and Scott’s youngest child
Known for: His man-bun and luscious locks are a signature look.
Reign is Kourtney and Scott's youngest. Just like Saint West we have yet to see him on the show. The little one is constantly spotted on his mum's hip wearing cool outfits and a man-bun (baby-bun?), he also goes to music classes with his big sister.
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Dream Kardashian
Who: Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna’s baby, also known as Dreamy Dream and Baby Dream.
Known for: Her pinchable big cheeks, being always in the presence of her aunties and unfortunately, the drama between her parents.
Baby Dream was one month old when her dad took to Snapchat to show, Blac Chyna had left their house and taken Dream with her. Although her parents are not together anymore, Dream is raised by both of them and remains in dual custody of the exes. The baby girl, is the youngest Kardashian in social media, with over 1 million followers on Instagram and is constantly being featured in her dad's feed.

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Stormi Webster
Who: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott’s child.
Known for: Being a mystery baby, her unique name and her very own makeup collection before turning one year old.
After months of speculation about Kylie Jenner's pregnancy, the new mum posted a video in homage of her newborn daughter to announce that indeed she was pregnant and she and Travis had just welcomed their first child - a baby girl name Stormi. Stormi has already made a few appearances on her mum's social media and people can help but point out how she and baby Kylie look alike.
Stormi had a Kylie Cosmetics makeup range dedicated to her, that like any other of Kylie's releases was a huge success and ended up selling out.
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True Thompson
Who: Khloe and Tristan Thompson’s child.
Known for: True Thompson is the first daughter of Khloe Kardashian and Canadian basketball player, Tristan Thompson. She is best known for being cute AF and sprinkling said cuteness throughout Mom, Khloe's, Instagram feed. She knows how to wear haute headpieces and work a super cute Princess-esque dress, too.
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MJ
Who: Kris’ mother and the grandmother of all the Kar-Jenners
Known for: Being a fabulously fashionable and unproblematic queen.