Kat Von D Net Worth

What is Kat Von D’s Net Worth?

Kat Von D, a Mexican-born, Argentinian-American reality television star, entrepreneur, and tattoo artist, has a net worth of $30 million. She rose to fame through her appearances on Miami Ink and LA Ink and has since diversified her portfolio to include ventures such as founding the MusInk Tattoo Convention and Music Festival, launching a makeup and fragrance line with Sephora, writing best-selling books about tattoo art, opening an art gallery, and launching a clothing line that has gone global. Despite dropping out of high school at 16 to pursue her tattoo art career, Kat Von D has become a successful and recognizable figure, known for her cool, tough, and sexy persona.

Kat Von D Early Life

Katherine Von Drachenberg was born on March 8th of 1982 in Montemorelos, Nueva Leon, Mexico. She was raised alongside two siblings by parents who are Argentinian-born Seventh-Day Adventists.

At the age of four, Katherine moved with her parents to Colton, California. She quickly became passionate about music, and although she was trained in classical piano as early as age 6, she eventually gravitated towards bands like the Ramones, Misfits, and other punk bands.

By the age of 14, she got her first tattoo done. Two years later, she dropped out of school to pursue a full-time career as a tattoo artist. Kat Von D has German, Italian, and Spanish heritage.

Reality TV Career

Kat Von D began her reality TV career on Miami Ink in 2005, replacing a main cast member who had injured his arm. She spent three seasons on the show before quitting due to an argument with co-owner Ami James.

After leaving Miami Ink, Von D starred in her own reality TV show called LA Ink, which focused on her Hollywood-based tattoo shop, High Voltage Tattoo. The show was popular and Von D set a new record when she provided 400 individuals with tattoos within 24 hours. However, she ultimately decided not to continue with the show, and it was canceled after its fourth season in 2011.

Other TV and Film Appearances

In addition to her reality TV career, Kat Von D has appeared on shows such as Pimp My Ride, MADtv, I Love Jenni, and Life in Pieces. She also appeared in films like The Bleeding and Lemmy before serving as a narrator for the documentary Dominion.

Kat Von D’s Bestselling Books

Kat Von D’s first book, High Voltage Tattoo, reached number six on the New York Times Best Seller list in 2009. The book provided readers with additional details about Kat Von D’s life and career. Her second book, The Tattoo Chronicles, an illustrated diary, fared even better on the Best Seller list, reaching the third spot.

Kat Von D’s Music Career

Kat Von D has dabbled in music, lending her vocals to songs by Gothic band The 69 Eyes and collaborating with groups such as Gunship and IAMX.

Kat Von D’s Business Ventures

Kat Von D launched her first makeup line for Sephora in 2008 and continues to release new cosmetics lines annually. She also created her own beauty brand, which she named after herself, and all of her products are vegan and cruelty-free. In 2020, she sold her beauty brand to LVMH.

Additionally, Kat Von D founded the Musink Tattoo Convention and Music Festival in 2008. The festival is all-ages and features live musical performances. She also has a vegan shoe line as part of her business ventures.

Relationships of Kat Von D

Kat Von D married tattoo artist Oliver Peck in 2003, but they divorced in 2007. She then dated Alex Orbison, son of singer Roy Orbison, but their relationship ended in 2008. She had a two-year relationship with Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx before dating Jesse James on-and-off. She later got engaged to Joel Zimmerman (Deadmau5) but broke off the engagement. In 2018, she married Rafael Reyes, a musician, and they had their first child together.

Kat Von D’s Los Angeles Mansions

Kat Von D purchased a Gothic mansion in Los Angeles in 2011 for $2.175 million. The property features 4,148 square feet of living space, a gated driveway, a guesthouse, and “castle-like” construction dating back to the 1920s. After adjusting the interior decor to fit her tastes, Von D listed the home for sale in 2013 for $2.5 million, but did not find a buyer. In July 2020, she re-listed the property for $3.4 million.

In 2016, Kat Von D purchased another home in Los Angeles, this time in Hancock Park. The 11-bedroom mansion with a 27,000-square-foot lot and over 12,000 square feet of living space, originally built in the 1890s, was featured in the film Cheaper by the Dozen. Von D acquired the property for $6.5 million instead of the original $8.195 million asking price.

In January 2022, Kat Von D listed her LA mansion for $15 million.

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