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Kat Von D

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Date of Birth: 1982 , March-8
Birth Nation: Mexico
Name Kat Von D
Birth Name Katherine von Drachenberg
Nick Name Katherine
Father René Drachenberg
Mother Sylvia Galeano
Nationality Mexican-American
Birth Place/City , Montemorelos, Mexico
Ethnicity White
Profession Tattoo artist, television personality, author, cosmetics entrepreneur
Working For TLC
Net Worth $5 million
Eye Color Black eyes
Hair Color Brown
Face Color White
Famous for LA Ink
Married Yes
Married to Oliver Peck (m. 2003)
Divorce Oliver Peck (d.2007)

Quick Timeline of Kat Von D

1982 Born in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, United States
2009 Wrote a Book High Voltage Tattoo
2008 Created and Launched for Sephora
2004 Debuted in TV Pimp My Ride
2003 Married with Oliver Peck
2007 Divorced with Oliver Peck
2011 Engaged with Jesse James
2012 Engaged with Deadmau5
2007 Affair with Alex Orbison
2008 Affair with Nikki Sixx
2015 Affair with Steve-O

Detail Timeline of Kat Von D

1982

Born in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, United States

Kat Von D was born as  Katherine von Drachenberg on March 8, 1982, in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She is the daughter of  Rene Drachenberg and Sylvia Galeano. She has a sister, Karoline and a brother, Michael. She was raised by her parents in  Colton, California.

2009

Wrote a Book High Voltage Tattoo

Kat Von D's  first book "High Voltage Tattoo", compiling her artworks and tattoos, with a foreword by Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx, was released in January 2009 and reached #6 on The New York Times Best Seller list.

2008

Created and Launched for Sephora

 Von D created and launched a make-up line for "Sephora" in 2008. Sephora is a French chain of cosmetics stores founded in 1969. Sephora offers beauty products including makeup, skincare, body, fragrance, nail colour, and hair care.

2004

Debuted in TV Pimp My Ride

Kat Von D made her television debut "Pimp My Ride" in the year 2004. It was an American television series produced by MTV and hosted by rapper Xzibit. And created by  Bruce Beresford-Redman, Rick Hurvitz.

2003

Married with Oliver Peck

Kat Von D got married to Oliver Peck in  the year of 2003. Her husband  Oliver Peck is a fellow tattoo artist. But the two separated later. The couple spent their beautiful marriage life together around five years.

2007

Divorced with Oliver Peck

Kat Von D  and her husband  Oliver Peck divorced in 2007. The couple were married 2003. Her husband  Oliver Peck is a fellow tattoo artist. After living together around five years together the two separated in 2007.

2011

Engaged with Jesse James

 Kat Von D  engaged with  Jesse James in 2011.But after seven months later she announced that they had split in July 2011. However, James announced that their engagement was back on.Von D announced that she and James had broken up again.

2012

Engaged with Deadmau5

Von D began dating Canadian music producer Joel Zimmerman, known  professionally as Deadmau5 in 2012. Zimmerman proposed to Von D over Twitter, and she accepted, becoming engaged to him. But after one year later, Von D announced that she and Zimmerman had ended their engagement. 

2007

Affair with Alex Orbison

She was also in a romantic love life relationship with  Alex Orbison in  2007 but the relation did not last for very long and separated after dating one year.  The reason behind their separation is still unknown to mass media.

2008

Affair with Nikki Sixx

Kat Von D and   Nikki Sixx dated around two years. The couple began to date in the year of 2008, but the two broke up their romantic love life relationship later, the reason behind their separation is still known to us.

2015

Affair with Steve-O

She began to date Steve-O in the year 2015.  Steve-O is a Canadian-British-American[3] stunt performer, comedian, the animal-rights activist, and television personality. But the couple ended their one-year relationship later for the unknown reason.

Content

Kat Von D is a popular American tattoo artist. She holds an American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. She was born Katherine Von Drachenberg on March 8, 1982, in Montemorelos, Mexico. Likewise, the lady was born to parents, Rene and Sylvia.

Personal Life: Husband?

Talking about her personal life, Kat was previously married to Oliver Peck in 2003 but due to some personal reasons, she and her husband separated in August 2007 and their divorce case was finalized later that year. She was also involved in an affair with Alex Orbison in 2007 but the relationship did not last for very long and they separated. Later she dated Nikki Sixx in 2008 but the two broke up their relationship after dating for a short time.

 She was engaged to two men in 2011 and 2012. First, she got engaged to Jesse James in 2011, and then after her breakup with Jesse, she got engaged to Deadmau5  in 2012. She also briefly dated Steve-O in 2015.

As of now, the tattoo artist is in a marital relationship with Rafael Reyes, an American author, and musician. The pair tied the knot in 2018 after being in a dating relationship for some time. The same year the duo gave birth to their first child named Leafar Von Drachenberg Reyes. 

Net Worth

Currently, Kat Von D has an approximate net worth of U.S. $30 million. The lady earned such a huge amount from her successful career as a tattoo artist, tv personality, recording artist, and entrepreneur. No doubt, she lives a quality life with her earnings. 

Career

The 41 years old lady began her career in the early 2000s when she worked at a tattoo shop in Los Angeles, California. Her exceptional talent and distinctive style quickly gained recognition, attracting a celebrity clientele.

In 2007, Kat Von D rose to mainstream prominence with her appearance on the reality TV show "Miami Ink," where her artistic skills and vibrant personality made her a fan favorite. The exposure from the show led to her own spin-off series, "LA Ink," which premiered in 2007 and aired for four seasons. The show followed her as she opened her own tattoo shop, High Voltage Tattoo, in Hollywood.

Beyond tattooing, Kat Von D has made significant contributions to the beauty industry. In 2008, she launched her own makeup line, Kat Von D Beauty (now KVD Vegan Beauty), which quickly gained popularity for its high-quality and cruelty-free products. She continued to expand her brand, releasing numerous successful makeup collections.

Throughout her career, Kat Von D has received several accolades, including the Guinness World Record for most tattoos given by a single person in 24 hours. Her artistry, charisma, and entrepreneurial spirit have solidified her as a prominent figure in both the tattoo and beauty industries. While she has faced some controversies and controversies in recent years, her impact on the world of art and cosmetics remains noteworthy.

Controversies

Kat Von D has faced a number of controversies throughout her career. One significant controversy arose in 2008 when a photo of her surfaced showing what appeared to be a Nazi swastika on her wall. She faced backlash and criticism for this association with a symbol of hate and oppression, although she has stated that the image was misinterpreted and that she vehemently opposes racism and discrimination.

Another controversy involved her decision to name a lipstick shade in her makeup line "Selektion," a term associated with Nazi Germany's process of selecting prisoners for extermination. This naming choice was widely condemned, and Kat Von D ultimately apologized and renamed the shade.

Furthermore, in recent years, she has faced criticism for her anti-vaccination stance and for publicly sharing her views on social media. Her statements questioning the safety and efficacy of vaccines have generated backlash and led to boycotts of her cosmetics brand.

These controversies have had a significant impact on her public image and have sparked debates about her personal beliefs and the consequences of celebrities using their platforms to express controversial views.

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