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6 People Who Are Totally Responsible for Kim Kardashian’s Fame

You know what they say, it's not what you know, it's who you know. That's exactly how Kim Kardashian climbed her way to the top, by knowing (or romancing) the right people. Sure, she put in some effort to get her where she is today, but you can't deny the fact that she had a ton of outside help.

Nearly eight years ago, hardly anybody knew Kim's name. Now, she's extended her 15 minutes longer than any other reality star — and it doesn't look like that clock is going to stop ticking any time soon.

Click through to see 6 people who should get a little credit for the explosive success of Kim Kardashian.

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