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Kardashian Family Tree: Generations, Marriages, And Kids

Navigating the Kardashian family tree means tracking multiple marriages, blended households, and generations born into the glare of reality television. At the center of this cultural empire stands Kri

Kardashian Family Tree: Generations, Marriages, And Kids
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Navigating the Kardashian family tree means tracking multiple marriages, blended households, and generations born into the glare of reality television. At the center of this cultural empire stands Kris Jenner, whose unions with Robert Kardashian Sr. and Caitlyn Jenner built a dynasty spanning six children and numerous grandchildren.

Understanding how this famous lineage fits together requires looking past the tabloid headlines and examining the actual genealogical structure. From early Armenian roots to the newest additions, here is how the branches connect.

The Foundation: Kris Jenner and the First Generation

The modern dynasty traces back to the matriarch, Kris Jenner (born Kristen Mary Houghton). Her family background and subsequent marriages shaped the entire lineage.

The Robert Kardashian Sr. Era

In 1978, Kris married attorney Robert Kardashian Sr., whose family immigrated to the United States from the Ottoman Empire. Together, they had four children before divorcing in 1991:

  • Kourtney Kardashian (born 1979)
  • Kim Kardashian (born 1980)
  • Khloé Kardashian (born 1984)
  • Rob Kardashian (born 1987)

Robert Kardashian Sr. gained international recognition as part of O.J. Simpson's legal defense team before passing away from esophageal cancer in 2003.

The Caitlyn Jenner Era

Just one month after her divorce from Robert was finalized, Kris married Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner (now known as Caitlyn Jenner) in April 1991. They welcomed two daughters:

  • Kendall Jenner (born 1995)
  • Kylie Jenner (born 1997)

Caitlyn also brought four children from previous marriages into a complex blended family dynamic: Burt, Cassandra, Brandon, and Brody Jenner. Kris and Caitlyn separated in 2013 and finalized their divorce in 2015, the same year Caitlyn publicly came out as a transgender woman. Kris has been in a long-term relationship with Corey Gamble since 2014.

The Second Generation: Siblings and Partners

Each of the six siblings has expanded the family tree through high-profile marriages, long-term partnerships, and co-parenting arrangements.

Kourtney Kardashian Barker

As the eldest sibling, Kourtney shares three children—Mason, Penelope, and Reign—with her ex-partner Scott Disick. In 2022, she married Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. The couple welcomed their son, Rocky Thirteen Barker, in November 2023. Through this marriage, Kourtney also gained stepchildren Landon, Alabama, and Atiana De La Hoya.

Kim Kardashian

Kim was famously married to music producer Damon Thomas and NBA player Kris Humphries before marrying rapper Kanye West in 2014. Kim and Kanye share four children: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. Following their divorce, which was finalized in 2022, they share joint custody.

Khloé Kardashian

Khloé was married to former NBA player Lamar Odom from 2009 to 2016. She later entered an on-and-off relationship with NBA player Tristan Thompson, with whom she shares two children: True and Tatum Thompson.

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Rob Kardashian

Rob is the youngest of the original four siblings. He shares a daughter, Dream Renée Kardashian, with model and entrepreneur Angela White (known professionally as Blac Chyna). The two co-parent Dream while largely keeping private lives out of the daily spotlight.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner

Kendall Jenner is the only sibling in the immediate family without children. Kylie Jenner shares two children—Stormi and Aire Webster—with her former partner, rapper Travis Scott. Kylie has since been linked to actor Timothée Chalamet.

You can review official entertainment reporting on these relationships via People or Entertainment Tonight.

Common Points of Confusion in the Genealogy

When people map out this family, a few specific nuances frequently cause mix-ups.

  • Are Kendall and Kylie Kardashians? No. While they share the same mother (Kris) as Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob, their biological father is Caitlyn Jenner. They carry the Jenner surname, making them maternal half-siblings to the older four.
  • Who are Kris Jenner's grandchildren? The matriarch has thirteen biological grandchildren through Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob, and Kylie. Step-grandchildren from Travis Barker's previous marriage are part of the extended household but do not share direct genetic descent from Kris.
  • The Extended Kardashian Ancestry: Beyond the public figures, Robert Kardashian Sr.'s parents, Arthur and Helen Kardashian, immigrated from an area that is part of modern-day Turkey, establishing an ethnic Armenian heritage that the family frequently celebrates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the oldest child in the family?

Kourtney Kardashian, born on April 18, 1979, is the oldest child born to Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian Sr.

How many total grandchildren does Kris Jenner have?

As of mid-2026, Kris Jenner has 13 biological grandchildren ranging from masonry and elementary school ages down to toddlers and infants.

They are stepchildren within the blended family structure. While they share a household and attend family events with Kourtney and Travis, they do not share biological descent from the Kardashian or Jenner lines.

Did Robert Kardashian Sr. have children after Kris Jenner?

Following his divorce from Kris, Robert married Jan Ashley and later Ellen Pierson, but he did not have any additional children.

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