Khloé Kardashian’s best friend, Malika Haqq, is a star of her own. Her close ties to the socialite got her screen time on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Malika is also an actress most recognised for appearing as Penny Lentin in the Disney film, Sky High. As of 2023, Malika Haqq has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Early Life
Malika Anjail Haqq was born on March 10, 1983, she has a twin sister, Khadijah and a brother called Jamal. They grew up in Los Angeles but their parents are immigrants from Iran. It is reported that their family had another set of twin sisters. Sadly, one of the older twins passed away at 18 years old.
Haqq made her television debut as a baby on Benson, a classic ABC sitcom. However, she didn’t return to the entertainment industry until she was in her 20s. Malika first met Khloé Kardashian in 1999 after dating one of Khloe’s male friends.
Acting Career
In 2004, the LA beauty made a guest appearance on the drama series Strong Medicine. She finally got her big break a year later appearing in the superhero comedy movie Sky High as Penny Lent.
Malika got a role in crime and drama film, ATL and featured in an episode of Entourage in 2006. Not long after this, Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered on E! It’s tough to make it as a full-time actor and Malika began working as a personal assistant to Khloé. However, this did not last long.
Reality TV
When season two of KUWTK aired, viewers were introduced to Khloé’s closest buddy. Malika Haqq became a regular on the show, and was noted for her genuine friendship with the Kardashian star.
This is why she was a main character on the spinoff series Khloe & Lamar. In 2015, Malika starred in another spinoff titled Dash Dolls, co-managing a DASH clothing boutique.
Khloé and Malika remain best friends and business partners. In 2019, they worked together to develop a special BFF Collection for BECCA Cosmetics. The following year, the Haqq twins inked a deal to appear in Kin Community’s web series Side by Side.
Net Worth and Earnings
Various sources claim that Malika Haqq makes between $10,000 to $15,000 for every television episode she appears in. However, these reports have not been verified yet. Thanks to her six million Instagram followers, she is well able to attract brand deals. Recently she’s uploaded sponsored posts to promote companies such as the Cool Kids Collective and Pediped.
Aside from BECCA Cosmetics, she is a brand ambassador for PrettyLittleThing. Right now, Haqq is represented by Be Social, a leading influencer agency. All of her pursuits result in a $1 million net worth.
Personal Life
Malika was previously linked to NBA player Rasual Butler and has dated former Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro. It was also reported she had a brief fling with Khloé’s brother, Rob Kardashian in 2010.
More recently she had an on-and-off relationship with rapper O.T. Genasis. They were blessed with a child named Ace, but they split up in 2019. Currently, Malika is single and focusing on raising her kid.
