Entertainment TV 30 Photos of Kim Kardashian That You Definitely Forgot Existed These throwback photos of Kim Kardashian and her crew are too good to be forgotten By Maria Yagoda Maria Yagoda Maria Yagoda is a former writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2017. People Editorial Guidelines and Alexandra Schonfeld Alexandra Schonfeld Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022. Her work previously appeared in Newsweek. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 20, 2023 05:48PM EDT Close Kim Kardashian . Photo: Paris Hilton/Instagram Happy Birthday, Kim Kardashian! The reality star turns 43 on Oct. 21, 2023, and it feels like she's been in our lives forever. Now a mom of four, aspiring lawyer and certified mogul, it wasn't long ago she was running around with friends like Paris Hilton, having big nights out and competing on Dancing with the Stars. Here, celebrate Kim's birthday with a look back at some fabulous mid-2000s throwback photos. 01 of 30 2006 Chris Weeks/WireImage When she was joined by Serena Williams, Christina Milian, Paris Hilton, DJ Caroline D'Amore and sister Kourtney at the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 (now that's a throwback) launch party. 02 of 30 2006 Paris Hilton/Instagram When she, Paris and DJ Caroline D'Amore had "good times in Ibiza" on a girls' trip. 03 of 30 2006 When Caroline, Paris and Kim perfected their bikinis-on-a-boat game. 04 of 30 2006 Paris Hilton/Instagram When Kim and Paris Hilton took a break from swimming in order to take an adorable selfie. 05 of 30 2006 When they epitomized the early aughts in their empire waist going-out tops and accessories. 06 of 30 2006 PhotoNews International Inc./Getty When she and Paris hit the town with matching metallic LVs. 07 of 30 2006 Source: Nick Cannon Instagram When Kim, then-boyfriend Nick Cannon, Lil' Kim and Paris Hilton took the only photo that has ever truly mattered. 08 of 30 2006 J. Vespa/WireImage When she and Kourtney were visions in white. 09 of 30 2006 Stephen Shugerman/Getty When Kim and Hilton sisters Paris and Nicky were three peas in a pod. 10 of 30 2007 Chris Polk/FilmMagic When Lindsay Lohan joined the crew. 11 of 30 2007 Charley Gallay/Getty When sweatsuits were everything. 12 of 30 2007 Denise Truscello/WireImage When she turned 27 in style. 13 of 30 2007 BRIAN LINDENSMITH/Patrick McMullan/Getty When Kim and Aubrey O'Day hung out at Fashion Week. 14 of 30 2007 M. Caulfield/WireImage When her squad — Nicky and Paris Hilton and Nick Cannon — checked out a fashion show. 15 of 30 2007 Johnny Nunez/WireImage When she was the pose queen. 16 of 30 2007 Chris Weeks/WireImage When Kravis was nothing but a twinkle in our eyes. 17 of 30 2007 Jeff Vespa/WireImage When there was no such thing as Kylie Cosmetics, SKIMS or 818 Tequila. 18 of 30 2007 When she celebrated the release of Fall Out Boy's album Infinity on High with Pete Wentz himself. 19 of 30 2007 Evan Agostini/Getty When there was no such thing as an iPhone front-facing camera. 20 of 30 2007 getty When she was joined by her sisters and mom to show off her sporty side throwing out the first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game. 21 of 30 2008 Ryan Born/WireImage When Kris put the 'Mom' in Momager. 22 of 30 2008 Jason Merritt/FilmMagic When Kim's outfit took major risks. 23 of 30 2008 Michael Bezjian/WireImage When Kanye West couldn't take his eyes off of her — years before they started dating. 24 of 30 2008 Kelsey McNeal/ABC/Getty When she competed on Dancing with the Stars. 25 of 30 2008 Gregg DeGuire/WireImage When middle parts reigned supreme. 26 of 30 2008 Chris Weeks/WireImage When Kelly Osbourne fixed her skates. 27 of 30 2008 ANDREAS BRANCH/getty When Kim was in the Halloween spirit. 28 of 30 2008 Chris Weeks/WireImage When lollipops were super popular photo props. 29 of 30 2009 Larry Marano/Getty When she rocked out. 30 of 30 2009 Denise Truscello/WireImage When she posted up at Tao nightclub with the girls.