Kendall Jenner
Kendall Nicole Jenner (born November 3, 1995) is an American model, media personality, and socialite.
She rose to fame in the reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, in which she starred for 20 seasons and nearly 15 years from 2007 to 2021.
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Kendall Nicole Jenner
November 3, 1995 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Relatives | Kardashian family |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | The Society Management (New York) Elite Model Management (Paris, Milan, London) |
The success of the show led to the creation of multiple spin-off series including Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami (2009), Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011), Khloé & Lamar (2011), Rob & Chyna (2016) and Life of Kylie (2017).
Following the decision to end their reality show, in 2022 she and her family starred in the reality television series The Kardashians on Hulu.
Jenner began modeling at the age of 14. After working in commercial print ad campaigns and photoshoots,
She had breakout seasons in 2014 and 2015, walking the runways for high-fashion designers during the New York, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks.
Jenner has appeared in campaigns, editorials, and cover shoots for LOVE and various international Vogue editions, and is a brand ambassador for Estée Lauder.
Jenner made her debut at No. 16 on Forbes magazine’s 2015 list of top-earning models, with an estimated annual income of US$4 million.
In 2017, Jenner was named the world’s highest-paid model by Forbes, ousting model Gisele Bündchen who had been leading the list since 2002. In 2021, she launched the tequila brand 818 Tequila.
Early life
Kendall Jenner was born on November 3, 1995, in Los Angeles, California to former Olympic decathlete champion Caitlyn Jenner (then known as Bruce Jenner) and television personality and businesswoman Kris Jenner (née Houghton).
Jenner’s middle name was a tribute to Kris’ best friend Nicole Brown Simpson, who was murdered just before Jenner was conceived.
Jenner has a younger sister, Kylie Jenner, and eight older half-siblings.
From Caitlyn’s side of the family, she has three older half-brothers―Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner―and one older half-sister Casey Marino.
From Kris’ side of the family, Jenner has three older half-sisters―Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé―and one older half-brother Rob Kardashian.
Jenner was raised with her sister and the Kardashians in Calabasas, an upscale suburb west of Los Angeles. Jenner attended Sierra Canyon School before switching to homeschooling in order to pursue modeling.
She graduated in 2014. In May 2014, Jenner purchased a two-bedroom, 2.5-bath condominium in Los Angeles for US$1.4 million.
Television career
In 2007, Kendall Jenner’s mother, Kris Jenner met with Ryan Seacrest to pursue a reality television show based on her family.
Seacrest, who had his own production company, decided to develop the idea, having the family-based show The Osbournes in his mind.
The show eventually was picked up to air on the E! cable network, with Jenner’s mother acting as the executive producer.
The series debuted on October 14, 2007 and revolved around Jenner, along with her parents Kris and Bruce (now Caitlyn) and siblings, Kylie, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob.
The title of their reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and it chronicles the personal and professional lives of their family members.
The series was successful for its network, E!, and has resulted in the creation of spin-offs, including Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009), in which Jenner has made guest appearances.
Jenner was also featured as a recurring cast member in Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which premiered in January 2011.
Also in 2011, Jenner made an appearance in her sister’s show, Khloe & Lamar when it debuted, and the series focused on Khloe Kardashian and her then husband Lamar Odam’s personal life and relationship.
On March 26, 2014, E! announced a Keeping Up with the Kardashians spin-off series titled Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons.
The Hamptons follows Kourtney, Khloé, and Scott Disick as they relocate to The Hamptons while the girls work on the New York Dash store plus open a pop-up store.
The show also featured their family including Jenner. In 2017, Jenner’s younger sister Kylie, featured as the central cast member for the E! reality spin off series Life Of Kylie.
In 2021, Jenner and her family announced that their reality show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, would be ending after twenty seasons and almost 15 years on air.
In April 2022, Jenner and her family returned to the television screens with their brand new reality television show, titled The Kardashians, after they left the E! Network to join Hulu.
The show features Jenner, alongside her sisters Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Kylie, and mother Kris Jenner, it also features ex and current partners including Scott Disick, Travis Barker, Tristan Thompson, and Corey Gamble, with Kanye West making a guest appearance.
The first season premiered on 14 April 2022, and its ten episodes can be streamed exclusively on Disney+. Later in 2022, the show was announced to be returning for a second season, which officially premiered on 22 September 2022.
In late 2022, it was announced that the show had been officially renewed for a third season, set to premier in the first half of 2023. The third season officially aired on 25 May 2023.
Modeling career
2009–2014: Debut and breakthrough
Kendall Jenner began modeling at age 13 when Wilhelmina Models signed her on July 12, 2009.
Cinematographer Nick Saglimbeni directed the photoshoot for Jenner’s Wilhelmina portfolio.
Jenner’s first modeling job was the Rocker Babes with a Twist campaign for Forever 21 in December 2009 and January 2010.Jenner featured in a Teen Vogue Snapshot on April 19, 2010.
In September 2011, Jenner walked for Sherri Hill during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. By the end of 2012,
Jenner had covers on American Cheerleader, Teen Prom, Looks, Raine, GenLux, Lovecat, and Flavour Magazine and booked campaigns for White Sands Australia, Leah Madden, and Agua Bendita.
In November 2012, Jenner teamed with Victoria’s Secret photographer Russell James for editorial work and joint projects.
Over the course of 2013 and 2014, their work together surfaced in Kurv, Miss Vogue Australia, and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia.
Jenner featured in James’ Nomad Two Worlds: Australia book launches in Sydney and Los Angeles.
Jenner’s editorial work signaled a change of direction to high fashion, and Jenner signed with The Society Management on November 21, 2013.
Jenner walked her first Society Management bookings for Marc Jacobs, Giles Deacon, Givenchy, Chanel, Donna Karan, Diane von Fürstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Fendi, Ports 1961, Bottega Veneta, Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana; Sonia Rykiel, and Balmain.
Jenner participated in two Chanel public relations events in 2014: one, a feminist rally-themed Chanel event; and two, the company’s Metiers D’Art in Salzburg. Jenner shot covers and editorials for Interview LOVE, and Teen Vogue.
Jenner was cast in campaigns for Givenchy and a December-themed LOVE advent calendar promotion with Doug Inglish.
In November 2014, Jenner became an official Estée Lauder representative. Jenner was hailed as “the ‘It Girl’ of the season” by LOVE editor Katie Grand.
2015–2017: Rise to success
In 2015, Jenner walked for Chanel, Alexander Wang, Diane von Fürstenberg, Donna Karan, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Giles Deacon, Fendi, N°21, H&M, Balmain, the annual Dosso Dossi Fashion Show in Antalya, Turkey, Givenchy, Elie Saab, and Ports 1961.
Jenner took part in publicity campaigns for Balmain x H&M and walked in the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Jenner shot covers and editorials with Marie Claire Indonesia, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Vogue China, LOVE, and Vogue issues in Japan, France and America.
Jenner featured in campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi, Balmain, Estée Lauder, a political campaign for Rock The Vote/Independent Journal Review voter registration, and a second LOVE advent calendar.
Jenner signed contracts with Calvin Klein Jeans in March and Penshoppe in May.
In 2016, Jenner and Cara Delevingne were recreated as wax figures for Madame Tussaud’s London Fashion Week Experience event.
Jenner walked for Chanel, Diane Von Fürstenberg, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Versace, Bottega Veneta, Balmain, Dior, Elie Saab, and Miu Miu.
Jenner shot covers and editorials in Vogue Brazil, W Korea, LOVE, Vanity Fair, V, Self Service Magazine, and Harper’s Bazaar. Vogue’s editors devoted a special edition editorial supplement to Jenner in April.
Jenner had campaign features for Mango, CPS Chaps, Calvin Klein, Rock The Vote/Independent Journal Review, and Denimlab. Jenner announced her signing to Chilean retail chain París in April.
Jenner’s 2017 campaign for La Perla caused some controversy when she had to cancel a previously scheduled appearance as a Victoria’s Secret model due to her new affiliation with La Perla.
2018–present: Supermodel status
Jenner made her debut at No. 16 on Forbes magazine’s 2015 list of top-earning models, with an estimated annual income of US$4 million.
In 2017, Jenner was named the world’s highest-paid model by Forbes, ousting model Gisele Bündchen, who had been leading the list for more than 14 years since 2002.
In 2022, By Far signed Jenner as the face of their debut fragrance, Daydream.
Personal life
From 2013 to 2016, Jenner dated English singer Harry Styles and is thought to have been the inspiration behind his debut eponymous album.
Jenner was in an on-again-off-again relationship with NBA player Ben Simmons from June 2018 to February 2020. From June 2020 to October 2022, Jenner was in a relationship with NBA player Devin Booker.
In November 2020, Jenner faced large public criticism after having a birthday party with a hundred plus attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The party was attended by many celebrities, including Justin and Hailey Bieber, the Weeknd, and Winnie Harlow, despite Los Angeles County having a stay-at-home order in effect.
Jenner’s mother responded to the criticism, telling Andy Cohen, “we are really responsible, and we make sure that everyone in our family and our closest friends are tested religiously. So, you know, we do what we can, we, we try to follow the rules.”
Public image
Jenner was named as one of People magazine’s 50 most beautiful people in the world on April 9, 2014.
Time magazine named the Jenner sisters as two of the 30 Most Influential Teens 2014 and 2015. On December 16, 2014, Google named Jenner as the second most Googled model in the world.
Jenner debuted at No. 2 on FHM’s annual 100 Sexiest Women in the World list at the end of April 2015. Tumblr named Jenner as its most reblogged model for 2015. In November 2017, Forbes listed Jenner as the No.1 highest-paid model in the world.
Philanthropy
Kendall Jenner set up an eBay account where she auctions old clothing to raise money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
The Kardashian and Jenner sisters used eBay in this way to raise money for their charities in 2013.
Jenner joined her family in a charity yard sale on November 10, 2013. Proceeds from the sale were donation-matched and sent to Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry and the Greater Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation.
Jenner and Kim Kardashian attended a Christmas Eve visit with the kids at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Tuesday December 24, 2013.
Jenner joined Khloe Kardashian, Lil Twist, and The Game at PINZ bowling alley in Studio City, California, for a charity bowling game on January 19, 2014.
The event was held to raise money for The Robin Hood Foundation, a nonprofit for which The Game pledged to raise US$1 million in donations.
Jenner, with her sister, Kylie, participated in singer Chris Brown’s two Kick’n It For Charity celebrity kickball games in Glendale, California, in 2014 and on August 16, 2014.
Jenner, Ansel Elgort, Gigi Hadid, and Jenner’s agent Ashleah Gonzales encountered unhoused model/actor John Economou in Venice Beach during a fashion shoot in 2015,
A meeting which led to Economou being signed to a Two Management contract by company president Luc Brinker.
On February 14, 2015, Jenner appeared at Marc Jacobs’ Bookmarc store in New York City for the launch of Love issue 13. She posed in a limited-edition T-shirt sale to raise proceeds for Designers Against AIDS.
On her birthday in 2017, Jenner launched a birthday campaign and invited fans to donate $22 in honor of her turning 22 to Charity: Water, a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries.
In 2020, Jenner, with her brand, Zaza World, launched merchandise to benefit Coronavirus relief efforts; net profits went to Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks which supports shelters, soup kitchens, and underserved communities.
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Filmography
As herself
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| 2007–2021 | Keeping Up with the Kardashians | Main role, 19 episodes | |
| 2009 | Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami | Episode: “It’s My Life” | |
| 2011 | Kourtney and Kim Take New York | 2 episodes | |
| Khloé & Lamar | Episode: “Unbreakable” | ||
| 2012 | America’s Next Top Model Cycle 18 | Episode: “Kris Jenner” | |
| 2014 | Ridiculousness | Episode: “Kendall and Kylie Jenner” | |
| 2014 Much Music Video Awards | Co-host (with Kylie Jenner) | ||
| 2015 | Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour Concert film | Filmed at Hyde Park, London | |
| I Am Cait | Documentary | ||
| Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2015 | Fashion show | ||
| 2016 | Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016 | Fashion show | |
| 2018 | Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018 | Fashion show | |
| 2020 | Justin Bieber: Seasons | Cameo | |
| 2022–present | The Kardashians | Main role |
As actress
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Hawaii Five-0 | AJ | Episode: “I Ka Wa Mamua” (3.6) | |
| 2014 | The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange | Strawberry | Episode: “Shakesparagus Speare” (2.23) | |
| 2018 | Ocean’s 8 | Herself | Cameo |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Role | Ref. |
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| 2010 | “Blacklight” | One Call | Love interest | |
| 2014 | “Recognize” | PartyNextDoor (featuring Drake) |
Driver | |
| 2016 | “Where’s the Love?” | The Black Eyed Peas (featuring The World) |
Herself | |
| 2017 | “Enchanté (Carine)” | Fergie (featuring Axl Jack) |
Herself | |
| 2018 | “Freaky Friday” | Lil Dicky (featuring Chris Brown) |
Herself | |
| 2019 | “I Think” | Tyler, the Creator | ||
| 2020 | “Stuck with U” | Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber | Herself |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Reality Star: Female (shared with female cast of KUWTK) | Won | |
| 2014 | Young Hollywood Awards | You’re So Fancy | Nominated | |
| Style Icon | Nominated | |||
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Female Hottie | Nominated | ||
| Candie’s Choice Style Icon | Nominated | |||
| Choice TV Reality Personality, Female (shared with female cast of KUWTK) | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Model | Won | |
| InStyle Social Media Awards | Runway Rockstar | Nominated | ||
| Trendiest Teen Queen | Nominated | |||
| IADAS: The Lovie Awards | Internet Video: Viral Video | Won | ||
| 2016 | IADAS: The Webby Awards | Celebrity Website | Nominated | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Model | Won | ||
| Choice Female Hottie | Won | |||
| British Fashion Awards | International Model | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Model | Won | |
| Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards | Fashion Icon Of The Decade | Won | ||
| 2018 | Teen Choice Awards | Female Choice Hottie | Nominated | |
| Choice Snapchatter | Nominated |
