: A phenomenon in her own right, and easily one of the most recognisable faces in the world. As with anyone in such a position of exposure, Kim K divides opinion. Some people love her; applauding her for her business-savvy nature, her ability to be a good mother while being astronomically famous, and for some people, she is seemingly the face of new-wave feminism. However, a lot of people hate Kim Kardashian, and they have no problem conveying this opinion.
Whether you think she's an attention seeker or a business pioneer, the likelihood is that you have an opinion on Kim. However, the following list might change how you see the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, who has gone against her air-head reputation on numerous occasions, and has proved herself to be a highly political individual.
1. She was political before world fame
Back in 2007 - and before we had seen the first series of Keeping Up With The Kardashians - Kim walked the streets wearing a pro-Obama t-shirt and was happily papped in it.
2. She praised The President when he did things that she thought were right...
When Barack Obama publicly endorsed same-sex marriage in 2012, Kim took to her website to write an essay, saying:
"This is such a huge step forward in our country's fight for civil rights and I hope that today this will give hope to so many young people across the country. We've never had a president so supportive of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and today I am proud to be an American! I am so happy that our country is making history and moving forward. No more living in the past!"
3. And also criticised him on things she didn't agree with
Kim wasn't happy with Obama for refusing to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide and wrote a Times op-ed about it, saying:
"Now is the time to speak out, and every little bit helps. I will continue to ask the questions and fight for the genocide to be recognized for what it was. I would like President Obama to use the word genocide. It’s very disappointing he hasn't used it as President. We thought it was going to happen this year. I feel like we’re close—but we’re definitely moving in the right direction."
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4. Kim was a massive endorser of Hillary Clinton during her election campaign
"I believe Hillary will best represent our country and is the most qualified for the job. This year I’m not just voting for myself, but also for my children, and I took that into careful consideration when I made my decision."
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5. She was also a supporter of the Women's March
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6. And has been quick to stand against Trump for multiple issues - like his travel ban...
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7. His ban on transgender people being in the military
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8. And his plan to end the "Dreamers" programme
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9. She was quick to share her opinion on his handling of the hurricane in Puerto Rico
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10. And she also got involved in the fundraising process
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11. Upon hearing about cuts to Planned Parenthood funding, she visited their headquarters to pledge her support
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12. She recently said that she believes America is going "backwards"
In a recent interview, she said:
"Anyone can run the US better. My daughter would be better. We've worked so hard to get to where we were and to have so many things that we are so proud of in our country, to just literally revert backwards is the most frustrating thing. Every single day when you can't really believe what's going on, the next day it's something else even more crazy and tragic. It's really scary, the world that we're living in now. And when you did feel safe at home, now with Trump in presidency, you just don't feel safe any more."
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13. She is a passionate supporter for the Black Lives Matter movement and a firm believer in gun control
14. She is involved with the organisation Everytown and met families of gun violence victims which was filmed for an episode of KUWTK to raise awareness
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15. The day after the Las Vegas shooting, Kim urged people to end gun violence
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16. As well as imploring people to donate blood
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17. She also posted this image
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18. She has also become vocal about climate change as well
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19. She recently said that she hopes that her kids grow up to respect the planet
Writing on her app, Kim said:
"I hope that they learn to respect the planet at a younger age than I was when I learned to be aware. I feel like I'm understanding so much more as I get older. I hope to teach them these lessons as they are growing up."
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No matter what you think of Kim Kardashian, it is quite surprising to see how opinionated and political she actually is. Whether you love her or loathe her, fair play to her for standing by her beliefs and being public with them.
