At 28, Ashten Empire spent over $40,000 to emulate her idol, Kim Kardashian. Ashten’s goal is to achieve fame and recognition like her admired icon, and she believes that impersonating her look-alike can bring significant financial rewards.
Ashten has undergone numerous surgeries, such as breast augmentation, buttock lifts, and treatments like fillers, Botox, and other aesthetic procedures.
A veteran stunt double for director and actor Clint Eastwood encouraged her to pursue a career as a stunt double, particularly due to the potential monetary benefits.
Ashten’s breast augmentation cost $14,000, increasing her breast size to 34E. An equal amount was spent on rhinoplasty, giving her a new nose.
Ashten told thesun.com, “Since my late teenage years, people have told me that I have a strong resemblance to Kim Kardashian.” She added that this comparison is made almost daily and that their childhood and teenage photos, as well as their parents’ similar ethnic backgrounds, could explain their likeness.
Initially a fitness model, Ashten was approached by a talent agency to perform stunt work as Kim Kardashian’s double, making appearances at events and concerts.
Several paparazzi have confused her for Kim, and she has amassed a significant following on social media, with 75,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 600,000 on Instagram. These numbers have propelled her into a career as an influencer.