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Tattoos, Music, Beauty and More: What Is Kat Von D's Net Worth?

In 2021, Kat Von D released her first single "Exorcism" from her album "Love Made Me Do It."
PUBLISHED NOV 7, 2023
Kat Von D attends the Animal Equality Global Action annual gala. Getty Images | Photo by David Livingston
Kat Von D attends the Animal Equality Global Action annual gala. Getty Images | Photo by David Livingston
Name  Kat Von D
Net Worth $20 Million
Sources of Income TV, tattoo artistry, production, modeling, and acting
Gender Female
Date of Birth Mar 8, 1982  
Age 41 years
Nationality Mexican, American
Profession TV personality, tattoo artist, presenter, television producer, model, actor

Kat Von D, the Mexican-American reality television star, entrepreneur and tattoo artist, boasts a net worth of $20 million. Her journey from a tattoo artist to a businesswoman has been marked by considerable financial success. She ventured into the music industry by providing lead vocals for the Gothic band and collaborating with other musical groups. Kat set a Guinness World Record for creating the most tattoos by a single person in a day (400 tattoos) and authored best-selling books.


 
 
 
 
 
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Kat's career began as a tattoo artist, gaining recognition on shows like "Miami Ink" and "LA Ink." She launched her makeup line known as 'Kat Von D Beauty' in collaboration with Sephora, featuring cruelty-free and vegan products. She also founded the MusInk Tattoo Convention and Music Festival, wrote best-selling books such are "High Voltage Tattoo" and "The Tattoo Chronicles," and opened an art gallery named Wonderland Gallery. In 2020, she sold her brand to LVMH. She also owns a vegan shoe line.

 Kat Von D attends her Beauty Fragrance Launch Press Party #SAINTANDSINNER at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel | Getty Images | Photo by Earl Gibson III
Kat Von D attends her Beauty Fragrance Launch Party. Getty Images | Photo by Earl Gibson III

In 2011, Kat purchased a Gothic mansion in Los Angeles for $2.175 million. This property boasts 4,148 square feet of living space, a gated driveway, a guesthouse, and castle-like architecture dating back to the 1920s. Two years later, she attempted to sell this mansion for $2.5 million but later relisted it for $3.4 million. In 2016, the tattoo artist acquired an 11-bedroom 1890s mansion in Hancock Park, Los Angeles. In January 2022, she listed her Los Angeles home for $15 million, ultimately selling it for $7.75 million in May.

Kat Von D is pictured as she meets her fans at the Kat Von D Beauty UK launch at Debenhams | Getty Images | Photo by Jack Taylor
Kat Von D is pictured as she meets her fans at the Kat Von D Beauty UK launch at Debenhams | Getty Images | Photo by Jack Taylor
Instagram 9.5M 
Facebook 11M 
Twitter 1.6M 
Kat Von D and Rafael Reyes arrive at the Animal Equality's Inspiring Global Action Los Angeles Gala | Getty Images | Photo by Gregg DeGuire
Kat Von D and Rafael Reyes arrive at the Animal Equality's Inspiring Global Action Los Angeles Gala | Getty Images | Photo by Gregg DeGuire

Katherine Von Drachenberg, known by her professional name Kat Von D, was born on March 8, 1982, in Mexico. She moved with her family to Colton, California, at the age of four. Her early exposure to classical piano lessons soon gave way to a fascination with punk music, and by the age of 14, she had her first tattoo. Kat's journey took an unconventional turn when at 16, she dropped out of high school to pursue a full-time career as a tattoo artist.

Kat was in a relationship with Nikki Sixx for two years. She then entered an on-and-off relationship with Jesse James, owner of West Coast Choppers, which included multiple engagements but ended in 2011. In 2012, she found love with Joel Zimmerman, and the couple even got engaged. Yet, once again, Kat decided to call off the engagement before tying the knot. Finally, in 2018, she married Rafael Reyes, a musician renowned for creating the "Cholo Goth" genre as a member of the band Prayers. The couple were blessed with a child soon after.



 

Kat's dedication to animal rights and her commitment to a vegan lifestyle earned her the prestigious "Compassion in Action Award" from Farm Sanctuary in 2016. This recognition celebrated her efforts in advocating for veganism and cruelty-free products through her makeup line.

What is Kat Von D's real name, and why did she adopt her stage name?

Kat Von D's real name is Katherine von Drachenberg, and she adopted her stage name as a tribute to her German heritage and to distinguish herself in the tattoo industry.

Has Kat Von D tattooed any celebrities?

Yes, Kat Von D has tattooed numerous celebrities, including Lady Gaga and Jared Leto.

Is Kat Von D also a painter?

Yes, Kat Von D is an accomplished painter, and her artwork has been exhibited in galleries worldwide.

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