What is Kat Von D's Net Worth?
Kat Von D, a Mexican-born Argentinian-American, is a well-known reality television star, entrepreneur, and renowned tattoo artist with an estimated net worth of $20 million. She gained wide recognition from her appearances on Miami Ink and LA Ink. Kat Von D has expanded her career beyond TV by founding a successful cosmetics company and other ventures.
Early Life
Katherine Von Drachenberg was born on March 8, 1982, in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Raised by Argentinian-born Seventh-Day Adventist parents, she moved to Colton, California, at age four. Despite early training in classical piano, she was drawn to punk bands like the Ramones and Misfits. She received her first tattoo at age 14 and left high school at 16 to pursue a tattooing career. Kat Von D has German, Italian, and Spanish heritage.
Career
Kat Von D’s career took off in 2005 when she appeared on Miami Ink. Initially a replacement for an injured cast member, she became a full-time cast member for three seasons but left after a disagreement with co-owner Ami James. Von D then starred in her own reality show, LA Ink, which focused on her Hollywood tattoo shop, High Voltage Tattoo. The show was a hit, and she set a Guinness World Record by tattooing 400 individuals in 24 hours. Besides her reality shows, she has appeared in TV shows like Pimp My Ride, MADtv, I Love Jenni, and Life in Pieces, and narrated the documentary Dominion.
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Books
In 2009, Kat Von D authored her first book High Voltage Tattoo, which reached number six on the New York Times Best Seller list. Her second book, an illustrated diary titled The Tattoo Chronicles, peaked at number three on the same list.
Music
Kat Von D also ventured into music, providing lead vocals for The 69 Eyes’ song “Rosary Blue” in 2012 and collaborating with bands like Gunship and IAMX.
Business Ventures
Von D launched her first makeup line with Sephora in 2008. Her beauty products, known for being vegan and cruelty-free, became highly successful. In 2020, she sold her brand to LVMH. Additionally, she created the Musink Tattoo Convention and Music Festival in 2008 and has a vegan shoe line.
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Relationships
Kat Von D married tattoo artist Oliver Peck in 2003, divorcing in 2007. She then dated Alex Orbison, son of singer Roy Orbison, and Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx. Von D had a tumultuous relationship with Jesse James and was briefly engaged to electronic musician Deadmau5. In 2018, she married musician Rafael Reyes, with whom she has a child.
Real Estate
Kat Von D owns several significant properties. In 2011, she acquired a Gothic mansion in Los Angeles for $2.175 million. Although initially listed in 2013, she re-listed it at $3.4 million in 2020. In 2016, she bought an 11-bedroom mansion in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, known for being featured in the film Cheaper by the Dozen. Kat purchased it for $6.5 million, well below the original asking price. In January 2022, she listed her LA home for $15 million and ultimately sold it for $7.75 million in May 2023.
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