The Hermès Birkin bag is one of the most coveted luxury handbags in the world with its own waitlist. Since Hermès created the bag named after the late Jane Birkin in 1984, the item has been catapulted to the fame of an A-list actress. Throughout the bag’s history, it has been worn by countless celebrities, from actress and singer Jennifer Lopez to socialite Kathy Hilton. It’s arguably one of the most recognized handbags in the world. Entire TikTok videos have been devoted to teaching potential clients the “game” of how to get a sale associate to offer you an Hermès Birkin bag. Despite its years in the spotlight, the Birkin’s popularity hasn’t waned. Celebrities continue to don the luxury bag with its five-figure price tag.
Here, WWD takes a look at some of the celebrities who have worn the bag through the years.
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Rachel Roy, 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Rachel Roy at the launch of Patricia Field for the House of Rocawear party during Olympus Fashion Week on Feb. 9, 2005, in New York City.
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Kathy Hilton, 2006
Image Credit: Getty Images Rick Hilton (R) and Kathy Hilton during a listening party for Kevin Federline’s new album “Playing With Fire” on April 21, 2006, in Las Vegas.
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Victor Beckham, 2007
Image Credit: Getty Images Victoria Beckham poses at the Home Depot Stradium on July 13, 2007, in Carson, California.
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Nicky Hilton, 2008
Image Credit: Donald Bowers Nikki Hilton visits the Alice + Olivia fall 2008 collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Feb. 7, 2008, in New York City.
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Eva Longoria, 2010
Image Credit: Getty Images Eva Longoria during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2010, in Cannes, France.
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Khloe Kardashian, 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Khloe Kardashian arrives for the “Goodbye Cellulite, Hello Bikini” poolside party held at The Nivea and Shay Todd Summer Chateau on June 18, 2011, in Bel Air, California.
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Padma Lakshmi, 2012
Image Credit: Michael Loccisano Padma Lakshmi attends the Naeem Khan spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre Lincoln Center on Sept. 11, 2012, in New York City.
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NeNe Leakes, 2012
Image Credit: Getty Images NeNe Leakes attends NBC’s Upfront Presentation at Radio City Music Hall on May 14, 2012 in New York City.
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Jennifer Lopez, 2012
Image Credit: Getty Images Jennifer Lopez arrives for an appearance at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on Aug. 18, 2012, in Las Vegas.
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Kyle Richards, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Ketel One Botan Kyle Richards attends Nylon’s Midnight Garden Party at Coachella presented by Ketel One Botanical on April 12, 2019, in Bermuda Dunes, California.
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Lil Kim, 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for BET Lil Kim attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on Sept. 30, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Winnie Harlow, 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images Winnie Harlow attends Revolve x AT&T Present Revolve Winterland on Dec. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Law Roach, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images for Strength Of A W Law Roach attends Strength of a Woman’s “Purpose Ball: Bridging the Gap” in Partnership at The Bank on May 14 in Atlanta, Georgia.