Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner | |
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| Born | Kylie Kristen Jenner August 10, 1997 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, socialite, media figure |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Kylie Cosmetics; star of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians |
Kylie Kristen Jenner (born August 10, 1997) is an American entrepreneur, socialite, and media figure. She gained prominence through her appearances on the E! reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021) and currently stars in the Hulu series The Kardashians (2022–present). Jenner is the founder and CEO of the cosmetics brand Kylie Cosmetics and holds the position of the fifth most-followed individual on Instagram.
At age 14, Jenner collaborated with her sister Kendall and clothing retailer PacSun to launch the Kendall & Kylie apparel collection. In 2015, she introduced Kylie Lip Kits, which were rebranded as Kylie Cosmetics in 2016.
Jenner rose to become a key figure in popular culture during the mid-2010s. Time recognized the Jenner sisters as among the world’s most influential teenagers in both 2014 and 2015, emphasizing their impact on social media platforms. In 2017, she earned a spot on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list as its youngest member. That same year, Jenner headlined her own spin-off reality show, Life of Kylie.
Her financial achievements and business ventures have generated debate. In 2019, Forbes valued her net worth at approximately US$1 billion, declaring her the youngest self-made billionaire at age 21; however, this classification faced criticism. In May 2020, Forbes accused Jenner of manipulating tax records to exaggerate her billionaire status.
Early life
Kylie Kristen Jenner was born on August 10, 1997, in Los Angeles, California. She is the youngest child of Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner), an Olympic decathlon champion, and Kris Jenner (née Houghton), a television personality and businesswoman. Kylie has one full sister, Kendall Jenner, along with eight older half-siblings. From Caitlyn’s previous relationships, she has three half-brothers—Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner—and one half-sister, Cassandra Marino. On Kris’ side, her half-siblings include three half-sisters—Kourtney, Kim, Khloé—and one half-brother, Rob Kardashian. Her parents separated in 2015 prior to Caitlyn’s gender transition.
Jenner attended Sierra Canyon School where she was active on the cheerleading squad and involved in both school and community theater productions. She transitioned to homeschooling in 2012 and earned her high school diploma from Laurel Springs School in Ojai, California in July 2015.
2007–2012: Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Jenner began her television journey in 2007 by joining her family on the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which documents their personal and business experiences. The program's popularity on E! gave rise to several spin-offs like Kourtney and Kim Take Miami and Khloé & Lamar, where Jenner made guest appearances. In August 2011, she and her sister Kendall co-hosted the Los Angeles premiere of Glee: The 3D Concert Movie. That same year, Seventeen magazine honored them as Style Stars of the Year and appointed them as "Style Ambassadors." Early in 2012, the sisters co-hosted the Hollywood premiere of The Vow and conducted interviews with the cast of The Hunger Games at its Los Angeles debut. Later that year, Jenner appeared alongside Kendall and their mother Kris Jenner on an episode of America's Next Top Model.
2013–2014: Early ventures
In 2014, the Jenner sisters served as co-hosts for the Much Music Video Awards in Toronto, marking Kylie Jenner’s first acting role in a promotional segment for the event. During August 2014, they appeared in the music video for PartyNextDoor’s "Recognize," while Kylie also featured in Jaden Smith’s "Blue Ocean" video. Together, they co-wrote the dystopian novel Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia, which follows twins Lex and Livia living within a biosphere named Indra. Despite criticism regarding ghostwriting, Maya Sloan, the ghostwriter, disclosed that the Jenners contributed a two-page synopsis and maintained close collaboration through Skype and FaceTime. The book sold just 13,000 copies within its first four months and was met with largely unfavorable reviews. The sisters also co-authored a sequel titled Time of the Twins.
2015–2018: Rise of Kylie Cosmetics
In May 2015, Jenner publicly confirmed undergoing lip augmentation during an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, generating significant media attention and inspiring the viral "Kylie Jenner Challenge." That August, she debuted her initial lipstick collection under the name Kylie Lip Kit. By February 2016, her brand had been rebranded as Kylie Cosmetics, expanding production from an initial 15,000 kits to 500,000.
A promotional video for lip glosses was released in March 2016 featuring models Karin Jinsui, Mara Teigen, and Jasmine Sanders, accompanied by Terror Jr’s track "Three Strikes," which sparked rumors about Jenner’s association with the band—a claim she denied. Jenner made her musical debut in May 2016 on producer Burberry Perry’s song "Beautiful Day," collaborating with Lil Yachty among others. The following month, she appeared in PartyNextDoor’s music video for "Come and See Me."
Jenner surprised attendees at a Sacramento high school prom in April 2017. By June that year, she secured the number 59 spot on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list with estimated earnings near $41 million, becoming its youngest member at age 19.
She headlined the reality series Life of Kylie, which premiered in August 2017. On Mother’s Day 2018, Kylie Cosmetics introduced Kris Cosmetics in partnership with her mother Kris Jenner. Later that year, Kylie teamed up with half-sister Kim Kardashian to launch their second joint collection under KKW x Kylie Cosmetics on Black Friday, following their initial collaboration in 2017. November 2018 also marked the release of the Kylie Cosmetics mobile application.
2019–2020: Launch of Kylie Skin
In April 2019, Jenner collaborated with her half-sister Kim Kardashian’s KKW Beauty to release her inaugural fragrance on April 26. Shortly thereafter, Jenner established her own skincare line, Kylie Skin, which officially launched on May 22, featuring items such as facial cleansers, exfoliants, moisturizers, and makeup removal wipes. On June 14, Kylie Cosmetics unveiled its third joint collection with half-sister Khloé Kardashian, titled Kylie Cosmetics x Koko Kollection.
September saw Jenner take on the role of makeup artistic director for Balmain’s Spring 2020 runway presentation at Paris Fashion Week. To complement this event, Kylie Cosmetics partnered with Balmain to introduce a limited-edition makeup collection on September 27—marking their first collaboration beyond family ventures.
In October 2019, Jenner secured trademarks for the popular phrase "rise and shine" along with its stylized form "riiise and shiiinnee," covering categories such as cosmetics and apparel. The hashtag #RiseandShine amassed over one billion views on TikTok, becoming a significant viral sensation. The following month, Jenner sold a majority stake of 51% in Kylie Cosmetics to Coty Inc., the company behind Covergirl and other beauty labels, for $600 million.
January 2020 brought trademark registrations for “Kylie Con,” “Kylie Kon,” and “Kylie Museum.” That same month, Kendall Jenner confirmed a collaboration with Kylie Cosmetics, leading to the launch of Kylie Cosmetics x Kendall Jenner on June 26. In February, Kylie Cosmetics introduced the Stormi Collection, named in honor of Jenner’s daughter.
In May 2020, Jenner appeared in the music video for “Stuck with U,” a duet by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. The following month, the Jenner sisters publicly addressed allegations regarding unpaid factory workers linked to their fashion brand Kendall + Kylie in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 crisis, clarifying details about ownership and business operations.
August 2020 featured the release of Kylie Cosmetics’ Summer Sailor collection, which included Jenner’s debut false eyelash line. That same month, she made a cameo in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” music video; however, a petition circulated calling for her removal from the clip.
Jenner was recognized as Forbes’ highest-paid celebrity for the year 2020.
2021–present: Expansion into Business and Television
In 2020, Jenner and her family announced the conclusion of their long-running reality series Keeping Up With the Kardashians after twenty seasons and nearly fifteen years on television.
By August 2021, Jenner revealed Kylie Swim, an inclusive swimwear collection that became available on her website in September. The line attracted criticism on social platforms for perceived low quality and impractical designs. Soon after, she launched Kylie Baby—a dedicated skincare and haircare range tailored for infants.
By January 2022, Jenner achieved a milestone as the first woman to surpass 300 million followers on Instagram, overtaking singer Ariana Grande.
In April 2022, the family premiered a new reality show titled The Kardashians on Hulu after departing from the E! Network. This series features Jenner alongside sisters Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and mother Kris Jenner, with appearances by partners and Kanye West. The initial season debuted exclusively on Disney+ on April 14, 2022; a second season followed in September 2022. The third season began airing on May 25, 2023.
In 2024, Jenner introduced her clothing line Khy and launched Sprinter—a canned cocktail brand offering flavors such as black cherry, peach, grapefruit, and lime.
Relationships
In 2011, Jenner was romantically linked to Australian singer Cody Simpson.
Tyga was spotted with Jenner at her 17th birthday celebration in August 2014, shortly after ending his engagement to Blac Chyna. Their relationship became public in 2015 when Jenner reached the age of 18. Jenner featured in Tyga's music videos for "Stimulated" and "Dope'd Up". The couple ended their relationship in April 2017.
Jenner started dating Travis Scott in April 2017, with their first public appearance together at Coachella. On February 1, 2018, she gave birth to their daughter. Jenner appeared in the video for Scott’s song "Stop Trying to Be God" from his album Astroworld. Although they separated in September 2019, they reunited during the COVID-19 quarantine period and rekindled their romance. In September 2021, Jenner announced her second pregnancy with Scott, and she welcomed their son on February 2, 2022. Reports indicate the couple separated again in January 2023.
As of April 2023, Jenner is reportedly in a relationship with French-American actor Timothée Chalamet.
Forbes cover
Jenner graced the cover of Forbes in August 2018, which estimated her net worth at $900 million and named her the youngest "self-made" billionaire, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg. The characterization of "self-made" generated significant backlash, with critics arguing that Jenner’s pre-existing fame and wealth undermined this label. The debate extended to wider conversations about wealth inequality and social mobility. Despite the criticism, figures such as her half-sister Kim Kardashian and socialite Paris Hilton defended Jenner’s classification as self-made.
In May 2020, Forbes accused Jenner of falsifying tax documents and overstating revenue figures related to Kylie Cosmetics. Jenner denied these allegations as false and unsubstantiated, with her legal team demanding a retraction. Forbes stood by its investigation, citing inconsistencies between private disclosures and public financial records. Nonetheless, Jenner was listed as the youngest individual on the Forbes 2020 roster of the 100 Richest Self-Made Women, valued at $700 million and distinguished as the only person in her twenties on the list.
Underpaying factory workers
The non-profit organization Remake identified Global Brands Group as the manufacturer behind the Kendall + Kylie clothing collection and alleged unpaid wages to factory workers in Bangladesh despite completed labor. Additionally, Remake reported layoffs impacting over 50,000 workers in Los Angeles. These revelations prompted widespread criticism and demands for compensation. The Kendall + Kylie brand responded by clarifying that it is not owned by Global Brands Group.
Vlada Haggarty
In January 2017, makeup artist Vlada Haggarty accused Jenner of copying her distinctive dripping gloss lip design and golden fingertip motifs for Jenner’s product line. Jenner subsequently acknowledged Haggarty’s influence publicly and reached a confidential settlement to resolve the matter without further legal action.
"Kylie" trademark
In February 2017, Australian singer Kylie Minogue prevailed in a trademark dispute against Jenner concerning rights to the name "Kylie". Jenner had submitted a U.S. trademark application in 2015 covering "advertising services" and "endorsement services" under this name.
Neon Lip Emblem
British artist Sara Pope initiated legal action against Jenner and NBC Universal over the use of a neon lip emblem resembling her piece "Temptation Neon," which was employed to advertise Jenner's television show Life of Kylie. According to TMZ, the artwork for the production, including the lip motif, was designed by an external artist.
Seed Beauty
Seed Beauty brought a lawsuit against Coty and Kylie Cosmetics, accusing Coty’s $600 million acquisition of Kylie Cosmetics shares from Jenner as a maneuver aimed at obtaining proprietary information.
Endorsements
Jenner collaborated with Nicole by OPI to release two nail polish shades: Wear Something Spar-kylie and Rainbow in the S-kylie. In 2013, she and her sister Kendall each earned $100,000 through endorsements for OPI. On November 15, 2013, they debuted The Kendall & Kylie Collection in partnership with PacSun, followed by several additional collections.
In July 2013, the sisters introduced Metal Haven by Kendall & Kylie jewelry in collaboration with Pascal Mouawad's Glamhouse. Their shoe and handbag line for Steve Madden's Madden Girl launched in February 2014. Jenner unveiled Kylie Hair Kouture hair extensions through Bellami Hair in October 2014. She became the face of skincare brand Nip + Fab in March 2015. The Kendall + Kylie clothing collection, including swimwear, was released with British retailer Topshop in June 2015. In September 2015, they launched a personalized website and mobile application titled Kendall and Kylie.
In 2016, Jenner partnered with nail polish brand Sinful Colors to create a 20-piece collection. Later that year, she became an ambassador for PUMA, appearing alongside Rae Sremmurd. Jenner promoted Beats Headphones' limited edition collection by Apple and Balmain in 2017. That June, she collaborated with Melbourne-based eyewear company Quay Australia to launch Quay x Kylie.
In 2018, Jenner appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein alongside her sisters and signed on as an ambassador for Adidas. She also endorsed SugarBearHair vitamins, Waist Gang Society waist trainers, Boxycharm subscription boxes, detox tea Fit Tea, and Fashion Nova. Reports indicate Jenner earned approximately $1 million per sponsored Instagram post in 2018 and $1.2 million in 2019, placing her among the top-earning Instagram influencers for two consecutive years.
Philanthropy
Using her platform for charitable efforts, Jenner auctioned personal clothing on eBay, directing proceeds to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. In 2014, she participated with her sisters and celebrities such as Lil Twist and The Game at a charity bowling event benefiting the Robin Hood Foundation. That same year, Jenner took part in Chris Brown's Kick'n It For Charity Celebrity Kickball games supporting community programs.
During December 2015, Jenner donated holiday gifts to the Los Angeles LGBT Teen Center. In January 2017, she provided $10,000 toward memorial expenses for the father of her then-friend Jordyn Woods. Also in 2017, she contributed $500,000 from proceeds of her Birthday Collection to Teen Cancer America to aid specialized cancer care units for adolescents. Serving as an ambassador for Smile Train, which funds surgeries for children with cleft lip and palates, Jenner released a limited-edition lip kit titled "Smile," donating $159,500 to cover surgeries benefiting 638 children.
In September 2019, Jenner contributed $750,000 to Nest of Love, a Florida-based feminist organization dedicated to mentoring young women and assisting underserved communities. January 2020 saw her donate $1 million to five Australian charities addressing impacts from the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Jenner, together with her mother Kris Jenner and beauty company Coty, supplied over 6,000 pounds of hand sanitizer to hospitals in Southern California. Additionally, she donated $1 million to procure protective equipment for frontline health-care professionals.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2021 | Keeping Up with the Kardashians | Herself | Principal cast member, appeared in 193 episodes |
| 2010, 2013 | Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami | Herself | Guest appearance, 2 episodes |
| 2012 | America's Next Top Model, Cycle 18 | Herself | Featured in episode: "Kris Jenner" |
| Million Dollar Closets | Herself | Appeared in the pilot episode | |
| 2014 | Deal with It | Herself | Episode titled "Kendall & Kylie & Gary Owens" |
| Much Music Video Awards | Herself | Served as co-host | |
| Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons | Herself | Guest role, single episode | |
| Ridiculousness | Herself | Episode named "Kendall and Kylie Jenner" | |
| 2015–2016 | I Am Cait | Herself | Guest appearances across 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Kingin' with Tyga | Herself | Featured in episode "The Life" |
| 2017 | Life of Kylie | Herself | Lead cast for 8 episodes; also credited as executive producer |
| 2020 | Justin Bieber: Seasons | Herself | Made a cameo appearance |
| 2021 | Trolls: Holiday in Harmony | Penelepuff (voice) | Television special |
| 2022–present | The Kardashians | Herself | Principal role in Hulu series highlighting family business and personal lives |
| 2023 | The Simpsons | Herself (voice) | Episode: "Treehouse of Horror XXXIV" |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Find That Girl" | Boy Band Project | Portrayed love interest |
| 2014 | "Recognize" | PartyNextDoor featuring Drake | Appeared as herself |
| "Blue Ocean" | Jaden Smith | ||
| 2015 | "Stimulated" | "Tyga" | "Love interest" |
| "Dope'd Up" | "Tyga" | "Love interest" | |
| "I'm Yours" | "Justine Skye featuring Vic Mensa" | "Performed karaoke singer" | |
| "2016" | "Come and See Me" | "PartyNextDoor" | "Love interest" |
| "2017" | "Feel Me" (unreleased) | "Tyga, Kanye West" | "Appeared as herself" |
| "2018" | "Stop Trying to Be God" | "Travis Scott" | "Golden angel character" |
| 2020" | "Stuck with U" | "Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber" | "Herself" |
| "WAP" | "Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion" | "Herself" |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 'Herself' | 'Cameo appearance' |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| '2013' | Teen Choice Awards | 'Choice TV Reality Star: Female' | Shared with female cast of Keeping Up with the Kardashians | 'Won' |
| '2014' | 'Choice TV Reality Star: Female' | 'Nominated' | ||
| '2015' | 'Choice Instagrammer' | Kylie Jenner | 'Nominated' | |
| 'Choice Selfie Taker' | 'Nominated' | |||
| Capricho Awards de Gato Nacional | 'Mais Estilosa' | 'Nominated' | ||
| 'Snapchat' | 'Nominated' | |||
| 'Bafo do ano' ('Boca da Kylie Jenner') | 'Nominated' | |||
| 'Real Couple of 2015' ('Kylie Jenner & Tyga') | 'Nominated' | |||
| '2016' | 'Capricho Awards de Gato Nacional' | 'Mais estilosa – internacional' | Kylie Jenner | 'Won' |
| 'Shorty Awards' | 'Snapchatter Of The Year' | 'Nominated' | ||
| '2017' | 'Shorty Awards' | 'Celebrity' | Kylie Jenner | 'Nominated' |
| Teen Choice Awards | 'Choice Instagrammer' | 'Nominated' | ||
| 'Choice Snapchatter' | 'Nominated' | |||
| 'Capricho Awards de Gato Nacional' | 'International Fashionista' | 'Won' | ||
| '2019' | 'Teen Choice Awards' | 'Choice Social Star' | 'Nominated' | |
| 'Streamy Awards' | 'Best Collaboration' | 'Work with David Dobrik and Kylie Jenner' | 'Won' | |
| '2020' | 'Fragrance Foundation Awards' | 'Fragrance of the Year Popular' | 'Kylie Jenner by KKW Fragrance (Nude)' | 'Won' |
| 'Premios Juventud' | "Together They Fire Up My Feed" (Couple or friends that appear on each other's feeds) | "Rosalía and Kylie Jenner" | "Nominated" |
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