Kim Kardashian prepares to trade fame for courtroom

Reality star reveals brain aneurysm diagnosis, eyes future in law

LOS ANGELES:

Kim Kardashian, one of the world's most recognisable media personalities, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, according to several US media reports.

The announcement surfaced in a teaser for the upcoming seventh season of her reality show 'The Kardashians', which recently premiered on Hulu. Reports did not specify whether Kardashian was experiencing symptoms, and details about the diagnosis remain unclear.

Reuters said it could not independently confirm the reports, while Kardashian's representatives, including her agent, publicist and lawyer, did not respond to requests for comment. However, the news has sparked widespread concern among fans.

The reality star and business mogul, 45, has maintained a busy schedule filled with professional projects and public appearances. Earlier this year, Kardashian gave evidence in the trial of a gang known as the "grandpa robbers," who were accused of stealing jewellery worth millions of euros from her at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week in 2016.

The incident, which drew global attention, marked a turning point in Kardashian's public life, leading her to adopt a lower profile for a period before gradually returning to the spotlight. Her recent revelation about a brain aneurysm adds a sobering layer to her already demanding career trajectory.

In a separate television appearance on 'The Graham Norton Show' aired this week, Kardashian said she was ready to step away from her celebrity lifestyle and dedicate herself fully to a career in law. She revealed that she would be officially qualified as a lawyer within two weeks, following a six-year legal apprenticeship.

"I will be qualified in two weeks," Kardashian told Norton. "I hope to practise law. Maybe in 10 years, I'll give up being Kim K and be a trial lawyer. That's what I really want."

Kardashian, who passed California's "baby bar" exam in 2021 after four attempts, said her long-term goal is to follow in the footsteps of her late father, Robert Kardashian, who gained prominence as part of OJ Simpson's defence team.

Her unconventional path to becoming a lawyer has drawn both admiration and scepticism. Instead of enrolling in law school, Kardashian pursued an apprenticeship programme, which she completed in May 2025. She sat for the California bar exam in July and expects to receive her results in early November.

The reality star also used her appearance to promote her upcoming Disney+ series 'All's Fair', in which she stars as attorney Allura Grant. The drama follows a team of female lawyers who start their own firm, and Kardashian's character reflects her real-life passion for justice reform and women's empowerment.

Kardashian's growing involvement in legal causes has been well documented in recent years. She has publicly campaigned for criminal justice reform, advocating for clemency in several high-profile US cases and working with legal organisations to support inmates facing unjust sentences.

As reports of her health diagnosis emerge, Kardashian's simultaneous focus on law underscores what appears to be a major transition in her personal and professional life. Her comments on 'The Graham Norton Show' suggest that she may gradually distance herself from the image of a social media influencer and fashion icon to pursue a more substantive, service-oriented role.

The combination of an unexpected health revelation and an impending career change has led observers to speculate about the future direction of Kardashian's public persona. While it remains unclear how her reported medical condition might affect her plans, the star appears determined to reshape her legacy beyond reality television.

Whether in the courtroom or through her advocacy work, Kardashian's next chapter may redefine her influence - not through viral posts or fashion lines, but through her pursuit of justice.