Summary
- KUWTK aired its first episode on October 14, 2007, and featured the Kardashian-Jenner family members in their early years, including Caitlyn and Kris Jenner, Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Rob Kardashian, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner.
- The Kardashians' appearance in Season 1 is starkly different from how they look today, with Kendall and Kylie experiencing the most significant transformations as they grew from 10 and 12-year-olds to 25 and 27-year-olds.
- Despite the end of KUWTK, the Kardashians have continued to achieve increased popularity and success with various business ventures, such as Kylie Cosmetics, KKW Beauty, Skims, Good American, and Poosh. They also star in a reimagined reboot of the show, titled "The Kardashians," streaming on Hulu.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians ended in 2021 after 20 seasons, and many are wondering when KUWTK started and how old the cast was. It's challenging to imagine twenty years back when the show started and how old the family members were when filming began, but how different the sisters looked and acted during KUWTK season 1 is shocking.
KUWTK was arguably the epitome of reality TV shows. The series, centered around the merged Kardashian-Jenner family, featured the good, the bad, the ugly, and the hysterically funny moments of their lives. The day-to-day goings-on of the Kardashian household were documented mostly naturally, although it's almost guaranteed that many scenes of the show were set up. KUWTK seasons 1 and 2 feature Caitlyn and Kris Jenner, Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Rob Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
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When did KUWTK start?
Keeping Up With The Kardashians season 1, episode 1, aired on October 14, 2007. Kim described the family in season 1 as "The modern-day Brady Bunch." When the show first hit screens, the family probably had no idea it would be such a success. However, over the years, it underwent some cast changes. While Rob was a leading cast member in 2007, he rarely appeared in later seasons. Caitlyn Jenner was also on KUWTK for many years, and in season 10, she opened up about her transition. She underwent gender reassignment in 2015, which was featured in season 10. Caitlyn later appeared in the show but was no longer a permanent cast member.
How Old Were The Kardashians In KUWTK Season 1?
There is a stark difference between the Kardashians' appearance in KUWTK season 1 and what they look like today. Kendall and Kylie were young then, so viewers could expect to have seen the girls change significantly from 10 and 12 to 25 and 27. Over 20 years is a long time to be in the spotlight, but it's what the Kardashian-Jenner family does. If anything, they all look much younger than their ages then and now, probably thanks to a little nip and tuck here and there. As of KUWTK season 1, episode 1, here's how old each family member was:
- Bruce Jenner - 58 years old
- Kris Jenner - 52 years old
- Kourtney Kardashian - 28 years old
- Kim Kardashian - 27 years old
- Scott Disick - 24 years old
- Khloe Kardashian - 23 years old
- Rob Kardashian - 20 years old
- Kendall Jenner - 12 years old
- Kylie Jenner - 10 years old
Keeping Up With The Kardashians Vs The Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians ran for 20 seasons before it ended in 2021. Off the back of the show, all the family members had increased popularity. While they previously had their Dash and Smooch clothing stores, today, Kylie and Kim are running something of an empire business-wise. Kylie founded Kylie Cosmetics, while Kim runs KKW Beauty and Skims. Khloe Kardashian has her own clothing company, Good American, and Kourtney runs the lifestyle website Poosh. The crew all stars in a reimagined reboot of KUWTK, The Kardashians, which streams on Hulu. Even after 16 years, the success of the Kardashian-Jenners seems never-ending.
