9 Times the Kardashians Shocked the World

The Kardashians have built their brand and made their living by shocking the world — and their viewers — with their tactics, life decisions, and attitudes. That’s what Keeping Up With the Kardashians is all about, isn’t it? They’re supposedly living their normal lives and we’re watching them, but in reality, their “normal” is quite outrageous to the regular person. Narrowing this list down to just nine moments wasn’t easy, but we did it.

1. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West — The Grand Divorce

Kim and Kanye were an unusual couple, but somehow, they seemed like a perfect match. Remember when Kanye proposed at a stadium and all their friends and family were secretly waiting to celebrate with them? It was the stuff of fairytales.

They married in 2014 and quickly became the ultimate power couple — eccentric, stylish, and madly in love. That’s why it came as such a shock when the relationship fell apart. What looked like a modern royal romance ended in one of Hollywood’s most publicized divorces.

2. Khloé Kardashian’s Transformation (Style, Face & All)

Khloé has always been open about her transformation — or shall we say, her self-improvement journey. Over the years and seasons of KUWTK, everything about her evolved: her hair, face, body, fashion sense, and confidence.

But this wasn’t just about cosmetic tweaks or gym hours; it was personal growth. Khloé went from being the funny side character to a confident, business-savvy woman and a central figure in the Kardashian empire.

3. Kylie Jenner Becomes the World’s Youngest “Self-Made” Billionaire

Considering Kylie is the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters, it was a shock when Forbes announced that she was a “self-made billionaire” at just 21. We all knew her Lip Kits were popular, but a billion-dollar valuation? That was wild.

Then came the twist — Forbes retracted the claim after reviewing the numbers, saying she wasn’t quite a billionaire after all. What was more shocking: the overstatement or the very public correction? Hard to say.