Rob Kardashian | |
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Born: |
Robert Arthur Kardashian |
Occupation: |
T.V. Personality, Businessman & Model |
Parents: |
Kris Jenner |
Sisters: |
Kourtney Kardashian (big sister) |
Ex-Girlfriends: |
Adrienne Houghton (2007-2009) |
Ex-Fiancée: |
Blac Chyna (2016-2017) |
Daughter: |
Dream Kardashian (b. 2016) |
Relatives: |
Mason Disick (nephew via Kourtney) |
Nickname: |
Rob |
Robert Arthur "Rob" Kardashian (born March 17, 1987) is a Dutch-American/English-American/Irish-American/German-American/Scottish-American/Armenian-American T.V. personality, businessman and model.
He's best known for appearing on reality television shows that center upon his family such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Khloé & Lamar. He starred in his own spin-off, Rob & Chyna, alongside his ex-fiancée, Blac Chyna.
Rob shares a daughter named Dream with Blac Chyna his ex-partner.
Trivia
Rob's Dutch-American, English-American, Irish-American, German-American & Scottish-American on Kris' side and Armenian-American on Robert's side.
Early Life
Rob was born in Los Angeles, California to Robert and Kris. He is of Armenian, English, Scottish, Irish, German, French and Dutch descent.
He has three older sisters: Kourtney, Kim & Khloé Kardashian. His parents divorced in 1991 and Kris went on to marry Bruce Jenner.
From Bruce's previous relationships, he had three older stepbrothers Burt, Brandon & Brody and an older stepsister Casey. He also has two younger half sisters Kendall and Kylie.
Rob's father died from esophageal cancer in September of 2003. Rob graduated from the University of Southern California in 2009.
Career
Rob was a contestant on season 13 of Dancing with the Stars. He was paired with two-time champion Cheryl Burke and made it further than Kim did during her appearance in the 7th season. He was almost eliminated in the fourth week.
During the season, he became the most improved dancer, advancing with his partner Cheryl Burke to the finals, her fifth time doing so. They ended up in second place against J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff.
Rob has also taken on several business ventures working with PerfectSkin, Rival Spot, the BG5 and designing a men's line with Scott Disick for the Kardashian Kollection stocked in Sears.
He was one of the final judges of the Miss USA 2012 along with Joe Jonas, Miss Universe 2008 winner Dayana Mendoza, Fashion Police co-host George Kotsiopoulos, and others.
In August of 2012, Rob announced that he would return to USC to study law, but according to USC's Gould School (via Twitter), he had not even applied to the school.
During Rob participated in Fox's now-cancelled dating game show The Choice. Also in that same year, he launched his sock line Arthur George.
Personal Life
Love life
From 2007 to 2009, Rob dated actress Adrienne Houghton. Their relationship was documented on "Keeping Up With The Kardashians."
After months of speculation in October of 2012, he confirmed through his Twitter account that he and Rita Ora were dating. In December, it was revealed that their relationship had ended.
He started dating Blac Chyna in January 2016, and they got engaged in April. On May 6, they announced that they are expecting their first child together. Their daughter Dream Renee was born on November 10, 2016.
They had a public break-up in December 2016. They since have gotten back together.