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Kim Kardashian Reveals Name Change and Family Reality Show Secrets

12/5/2025

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Kim Kardashian, formerly Kimberly, said she changed her name before the family’s 2007 reality show premiere.
She said “Kim” was easier for viewers.
Kardashian also said she persuaded her sisters to join to promote their DASH clothing store.
She described being blocked from purchasing a Bible given to O.J. Simpson by her father, Robert Kardashian Sr.
The Bible later sold for $80,000 at auction after her bid arrived too late.

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Kim Kardashian, formerly Kimberly, said she changed her name before the family’s 2007 reality show premiere.
She said “Kim” was easier for viewers.
Kardashian also said she persuaded her sisters to join to promote their DASH clothing store.
She described being blocked from purchasing a Bible given to O.J. Simpson by her father, Robert Kardashian Sr.
The Bible later sold for $80,000 at auction after her bid arrived too late.