In an emotional and revealing interview, Kim Kardashian has shared her profound belief that her late father, Robert Kardashian, would be "so proud" of her unexpected journey into the legal world and criminal justice reform.
The SKIMS founder, who recently celebrated her 43rd birthday, reflected on how her father's legacy during the infamous OJ Simpson trial ultimately inspired her own path toward becoming a legal advocate.
From Reality Star to Legal Advocate
"I just felt like I wanted to do something more meaningful," Kardashian confessed during the intimate conversation. Her dramatic career shift has seen her trade red carpet appearances for prison visits and legal textbooks, a transformation that has surprised many but feels deeply personal to the mother-of-four.
Robert Kardashian, who passed away from oesophageal cancer in 2003, gained national attention as part of OJ Simpson's defence team during the 1995 murder trial. Kim revealed that watching her father navigate that complex legal battle planted early seeds about the power and importance of legal representation.
Father's Legacy Lives On
"My dad would be really proud of this chapter of my life," she shared warmly. "I think about him all the time when I'm working on cases."
The reality star turned business mogul has been actively studying law since 2019 and has already played instrumental roles in several high-profile prison releases, including Alice Marie Johnson's clemency in 2018.
Despite facing criticism and skepticism about her legal ambitions, Kardashian remains undeterred. "People didn't take me seriously at first, and I understood that," she acknowledged. "But when you're passionate about something and you see real people's lives being changed, you can't let the noise distract you."
Balancing Business and Justice Reform
Between running her billion-dollar SKIMS empire and raising her children, Kardashian continues to dedicate significant time to her legal studies and advocacy work. She's currently working toward taking the bar exam, a journey she documents occasionally with her 364 million Instagram followers.
"It's the hardest thing I've ever done," she admitted about studying law. "But every time I help someone get a second chance, I know it's worth it."
As for what advice her father might give her today? "He'd tell me to stay focused and remember that every case represents a real person, a real family," she reflected. "That's the lesson I carry with me every day."
