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Katherine von Drachenberg, known professionally as Kat Von D, is a Mexican-born American tattoo artist, model, entrepreneur and recording artist.
Kat Von D is a Mexican-American tattoo artist, television personality, model, and businesswoman. She gained notoriety as one the featured artists on the TLC reality television show "Miami Ink" and as the creator and founder of the makeup and clothing line, Kat Von D Beauty. She is most widely known for her distinctive and detailed tattoos as well as her ability to create highly pigmented and vibrant cosmetics.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kat Von D is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kat Von D was born on March 8, 1982, in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes Professional Tattoo Artist</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 19, Kat Von D started working as a tattoo artist at a local tattoo shop.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins "Miami Ink"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kat Von D joined the cast of the reality television series "Miami Ink".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Opens High Voltage Tattoo</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kat opened her own Hollywood tattoo parlor, High Voltage Tattoo.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launches "LA Ink"</div><div class='timeline-text'>She launched her own reality TV series "LA Ink", showcasing her tattoo shop and work.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creates Makeup Line</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kat Von D created her own makeup line, Kat Von D Beauty, in collaboration with Sephora.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes a Mother</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kat Von D gave birth to her first child, a son named Leafar, with husband Rafael Reyes.</div></div></div>
Kat Von D, a renowned Mexican tattoo artist, was born on March 8, 1982, and is currently 41 years old. She is best known for her prominence in the media, particularly in the tattoo art industry, as well as her appearances on the reality shows LA Ink, Miami Ink, and NY Ink.
