Kim Possible (character) facts for kids
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Kim Possible, drawn by the show's character designer Stephen Silver.
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| First appearance | "Crush" (2002) |
| Last appearance | "Graduation" (2007) |
| Created by | Bob Schooley Mark McCorkle |
| Portrayed by | Sadie Stanley |
| Voiced by | Christy Carlson Romano |
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| Nickname(s) | Kim, K.P. & Kimmie |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | High school student Crime-fighter Cheerleader Clothing store sales associate |
| Family | James Possible (father) Ann Possible (mother) Jim and Tim Possible (younger twin brothers) |
| Relatives | "Nana" Possible (paternal grandmother) "Slim" Possible (paternal uncle) Joss Possible (cousin) Larry (cousin) |
| Nationality | American |
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Kimberly Ann Possible is a famous character from the animated Disney TV show Kim Possible. She is the main hero of the show and is voiced by actress Christy Carlson Romano.
Kim was created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle. She first appeared in the very first episode, "Crush", on June 7, 2002. She was in all 87 episodes of the show. Her last appearance was in the special finale episode, "Graduation", on September 7, 2007.
Kim is a high school cheerleader who also works as a teenage crime-fighter. Most of her missions involve stopping the evil plans of her main enemy, Dr. Drakken. He is a mad scientist. At the same time, Kim also deals with normal teenage problems, like school and friends.
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How Kim Possible Was Created
The creators, Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, got the idea for Kim from their own daughters. They wanted to create a teenage girl who could do anything. They based her a bit on the famous spy, James Bond.
They noticed there weren't many strong girl heroes in kids' cartoons. So, they decided to make Kim the main action hero. Her best friend, Ron Stoppable, is a boy who provides funny moments and is her sidekick. This was a new way to show typical gender roles.
Kim doesn't have superpowers or a secret identity like many superheroes. Instead, her crime-fighting skills come from her cheerleading experience. This makes her more like a real person, which young viewers can relate to.
Kim Possible's Impact and Popularity
When Kim Possible started in 2002, Kim quickly became popular with both girls and boys. Critics really liked her too. They said she was a great role model for young women. Many compared her to other strong TV heroines like Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sydney Bristow from Alias.
Kim also earned respect from people who study feminism. They liked that she went against traditional gender roles. She also challenged old ideas about cheerleaders. Kim was also seen as a fashion trendsetter. Many believe her style helped make crop tops and cargo pants popular in the early 2000s.
Because the show was so successful, two TV movies were made: Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time (2003) and Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005). There was also a video game series. Kim starred in all of these.
Kim's Adventures in the TV Show
Kim Possible (Christy Carlson Romano) is a high school student who fights crime. She works with her best friend and sidekick, Ron Stoppable (Will Friedle). They are helped by Ron's pet naked mole-rat, Rufus (Nancy Cartwright), and a computer genius named Wade (Tahj Mowry).
Kim lives in a made-up town called Middleton, USA. Her parents are James (Gary Cole) and Ann (Jean Smart). Her dad is a rocket scientist and her mom is a brain surgeon. She also has younger twin brothers, Jim and Tim.
Kim goes on amazing missions to save the world from different supervillains and evil geniuses. Her most common enemies are the mad scientist Dr. Drakken and his sidekick, Shego. Shego used to be a superheroine and is a skilled martial artist. She can shoot powerful energy blasts from her hands. This makes her Kim's main opponent.
Kim didn't plan to become a crime-fighter. She needed a job, so she made a website to offer babysitting and lawn mowing services. Her slogan was "I can do anything." One day, a rich businessman accidentally called Kim instead of "Team Impossible." He was stuck by his own laser security system. Kim rushed to help him. She used her gymnastic skills to turn off the device.
News of Kim's bravery spread, and more people asked for her help. So, Kim decided to make crime-fighting her career. Even though her life is unusual, Kim always says she's just a "basic average girl." She still has to deal with normal teenage things. These include getting good grades, making her parents happy, learning to drive, dating, and going to cheerleading practice.
Where Else Can You See Kim?
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The Kim Possible TV show was very successful. It ran for five years, from June 7, 2002, to September 7, 2007, with four seasons. It was the longest-running Disney Channel Original Series for a while. The series had 84 episodes, and Kim was in every one. Kim also appeared in a special episode of Lilo & Stitch: The Series called "Rufus".
A stop-motion version of Kim appeared in an episode of Robot Chicken. In this episode, she is trapped by Kim Jong-un while trying to stop North Korean nuclear launch codes. They both make jokes about their names. Rachael MacFarlane voiced Kim in this episode. The skit was called "Mission Kim Possible," which was a funny reference to both Kim Possible and the Mission Impossible spy movies.
Sadie Stanley played Kim Possible in the live-action TV movie based on the animated series. It aired on February 15, 2019.
Kim Possible at Epcot
In 2009, a special attraction called the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure opened at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park. Visitors could play an alternate reality game (ARG) inspired by the TV show. They would enter the world of Kim Possible and go on a "high-tech scavenger hunt" in a pretend country of their choice. This attraction closed in 2012. It was replaced by Agent P's World Showcase Adventure, another scavenger hunt based on the Phineas and Ferb series.
Images for kids
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Kim as she appears as a civilian.
See also
In Spanish: Kim Possible (personaje) para niños
