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Kim Zolciak

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Kim Zolciak

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16 stories · latest Sep 12, 2026 · Reality TV, Sports Stars, Celebrity

Kim Zolciak biography

Kim Zolciak is a reality television personality best known for starring on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and the spin-off series Don't Be Tardy. She is a mother of six children, including daughters from a previous relationship who were legally adopted by her estranged husband, former NFL player Kroy Biermann.

Recent coverage centers on severe legal and personal challenges facing her family. Her 15-year-old son, Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr., was arrested and indicted in Georgia on serious felony charges, prompting public statements and court appearances from Zolciak. Simultaneously, she faces mounting financial difficulties, including nearly $150,000 in unpaid debt claims, alongside ongoing divorce drama with Biermann.

  • Coverage of Kim Zolciak heavily focuses on intense personal and domestic turmoil rather than television projects.
  • Media reports concentrate primarily on her 15-year-old son's severe criminal charges and court hearings, her mounting unpaid financial debts, and public drama surrounding her ongoing divorce from Kroy Biermann.

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  1. Kim Zolciak Speaks Out After 15-Year-Old Son KJ Biermann Is Arrested

    Aug 21, 2026

    Kim Zolciak released a statement describing the sexual battery charges against her teenage son as deeply troubling.

    Kim Zolciak Speaks Out After 15-Year-Old Son KJ Biermann Is Arrested
  2. Kim Zolciak’s Teen Son KJ Biermann Indicted on Serious Felony Charges in Georgia Case

    Sep 3, 2026

    A Georgia grand jury indicted Kim Zolciak's 15-year-old son on seven felony counts including aggravated child molestation.

    Kim Zolciak’s Teen Son KJ Biermann Indicted on Serious Felony Charges in Georgia Case
  3. Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Seen Looking Distressed Ahead of Son's Bond Hearing

    Sep 10, 2026

    Kim Zolciak and estranged husband Kroy Biermann were seen together looking visibly stressed ahead of their son's court hearing.

    Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Seen Looking Distressed Ahead of Son's Bond Hearing
  4. Kim Zolciak Faces Fresh Debt Claims as DWTS Reveals Season 35 Premiere and Aaron Rodgers Ends Family Feud

    Sep 10, 2026

    Court records revealed Kim Zolciak faces nearly $150,000 in combined unpaid debt claims across two lawsuits.

    Kim Zolciak Faces Fresh Debt Claims as DWTS Reveals Season 35 Premiere and Aaron Rodgers Ends Family Feud
  5. NeNe Leakes Reveals Kim Zolciak Is 'Not Okay' Amid Son's Legal Crisis

    Sep 12, 2026

    NeNe Leakes shared that she reached out to offer direct support to Kim Zolciak amid her son's legal crisis.

    NeNe Leakes Reveals Kim Zolciak Is 'Not Okay' Amid Son's Legal Crisis

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NeNe Leakes Reveals Kim Zolciak Is 'Not Okay' Amid Son's Legal Crisis
KJ’s arrest stems from an alleged incident from April in which the teen (pictured here with Zolciak) is accused of assaulting a female classmate in the co-ed sauna of a Georgia fitness center.
KJ (pictured here) has been jailed at Atlanta’s Metro Regional Youth Detention Center since his arrest last month.
Friday’s hearing saw Deputy District Attorney Caitlin McGillicuddy reveal that investigators previously found videos on KJ’s cell phone that allegedly depicted him having penetrative sex with a family member under the ag
The alleged victim begged for the judge to “consider [her] safety” before deciding on whether to let KJ (pictured above with his mom) free.
KJ (pictured with his mom in March 2025) was arrested on Aug. 17 and taken into custody for aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery.
The alleged victim claims KJ (pictured right with his younger brother and mom) sexually assaulted her in a co-ed sauna in a Life Time Fitness center on April 23.
KJ — who has been held behind bars at the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center in Atlanta since his arrest — was formally indicted on seven felony counts on Sept. 3. (He and mom Kim Zolciak are pictured here.)
KJ’s arrest stems from an alleged incident involving a female classmate at a fitness center in Alpharetta, Georgia, back on April 23. (The teen and Zolciak are seen above.)
Kim Zolciak Faces Fresh Debt Claims as DWTS Reveals Season 35 Premiere and Aaron Rodgers Ends Family Feud
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Seen Looking Distressed Ahead of Son's Bond Hearing
KJ, 15, was indicted on seven felony counts last week. Christopher Oquendo
Zolciak, pictured with former husband Kroy, staunchly defended her son’s innocence; Kroy has remained silent. GC Images
Kim Zolciak’s Teen Son KJ Biermann Indicted on Serious Felony Charges in Georgia Case
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Kroy Biermann Jr. Cites Athletic Scholarships In Bid For Jail Release Following Sexual Assault Charge
Kim Zolciak Seen Visiting Son Kroy Jr. Behind Bars Following Arrest

Kim Zolciak: your questions

How many children does Kim Zolciak have?

Kim Zolciak has six children, including older daughters adopted by Kroy Biermann and four younger children with him.

What legal charges is Kim Zolciak's son facing?

Her 15-year-old son, KJ Biermann, was indicted on seven felony counts including aggravated child molestation, sodomy, and sexual battery.

What financial issues is Kim Zolciak confronting?

Court filings show Kim Zolciak faces nearly $150,000 in unpaid debt claims across two separate lawsuits, including claims tied to her former business 8 Busy B's LLC.

Is Kim Zolciak still married to Kroy Biermann?

Kim Zolciak and former NFL player Kroy Biermann are estranged and have been navigating a ongoing legal split.

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