Kendall Jenner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kendall Jenner
Jenner at the 2021 Met Gala
Born	Kendall Nicole Jenner (1995-11-03) November 3, 1995 (age 29) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Model media personality socialite
Years active	2007–present
Parent(s)	Caitlyn Jenner Kris Jenner
Relatives	Kardashian family
Modeling information
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)

Kendall Nicole Jenner (born November 3, 1995) is an American model and TV star. She became famous on the reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She was on this show for 20 seasons, from 2007 to 2021. This show was so popular that it led to other shows like Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami and Life of Kylie.

After Keeping Up with the Kardashians ended, Kendall and her family started a new show called The Kardashians on Hulu in 2022.

Kendall started modeling when she was 14. She quickly became very successful, walking in big fashion shows in New York, Milan, and Paris. She has been featured in many famous magazines like LOVE and Vogue. She also works as a brand ambassador for Estée Lauder. In 2017, Forbes magazine named Kendall the world's highest-paid model. In 2021, she launched her own tequila brand called 818 Tequila.

Early Life

Kendall Nicole Jenner was born on November 3, 1995, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympic champion, and Kris Jenner, a TV personality and businesswoman. Kendall's middle name, Nicole, was given in honor of Kris's best friend, Nicole Brown Simpson.

Kendall has a younger sister named Kylie. She also has eight older half-siblings from her parents' previous marriages. From her father's side, she has three half-brothers and one half-sister. From her mother's side, she has three half-sisters, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé, and one half-brother, Rob Kardashian.

Kendall grew up in Calabasas, a nice area near Los Angeles, with her sister Kylie and the Kardashian siblings. She went to Sierra Canyon School for a while. Later, she switched to homeschooling so she could focus on her modeling career. She finished school in 2014.

Becoming Famous

In 2007, Kendall and her family started appearing in the reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The show followed their daily lives and became very popular on the E! network. This success led to several spin-off shows where Kendall sometimes made guest appearances. These spin-offs included Kourtney and Kim Take Miami and Kourtney and Kim Take New York.

Television Career

In 2007, Kendall's mother, Kris Jenner, met with TV producer Ryan Seacrest. They wanted to create a reality show about their family. Seacrest liked the idea, thinking of shows like The Osbournes. The show, called Keeping Up with the Kardashians, started on October 14, 2007, on the E! network. It showed the personal and work lives of Kendall, her parents, and her siblings.

Jenner in 2019

The show was a big hit and led to other spin-off series. Kendall made guest appearances on shows like Kourtney and Kim Take Miami and Kourtney and Kim Take New York. She also appeared in her sister Khloé's show, Khloe & Lamar. In 2014, a new spin-off called Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons also featured Kendall. Later, in 2017, Kendall's younger sister Kylie starred in her own spin-off series, Life Of Kylie.

In 2021, after 20 seasons and almost 15 years, Kendall and her family announced that Keeping Up With the Kardashians would end.

In April 2022, the family returned to TV with a new show called The Kardashians. They moved from the E! Network to Hulu. The show features Kendall, her sisters, and her mother. The first season was released on April 14, 2022, and can be watched on Disney+. The show was renewed for a second season, which started in September 2022, and a third season, which aired in May 2023.

Modeling Career

2009–2014: First Steps and Big Breaks

Kendall started her modeling journey at age 13 when she signed with Wilhelmina Models in July 2009. Her first modeling job was for Forever 21 in late 2009 and early 2010. She also appeared in Teen Vogue in 2010.

By the end of 2012, Kendall had been on the covers of several magazines like American Cheerleader and Teen Prom. She also worked on campaigns for brands like White Sands Australia. In November 2012, she started working with famous Victoria's Secret photographer Russell James. Their work together appeared in magazines like Miss Vogue Australia. This work helped Kendall move into high fashion modeling. She then signed with The Society Management in November 2013.

After joining The Society Management, Kendall walked in fashion shows for many famous designers. These included Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Chanel, Donna Karan, and Balmain. She also appeared in campaigns for Givenchy and became an official representative for Estée Lauder in November 2014. LOVE magazine's editor, Katie Grand, called Kendall "the 'It Girl' of the season."

2015–2017: Growing Success

In 2015, Kendall continued to walk for top designers like Chanel, Alexander Wang, and Michael Kors. She also walked in the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She appeared on the covers of many international Vogue magazines, as well as Marie Claire Indonesia and GQ. Kendall also signed contracts with Calvin Klein Jeans and Penshoppe.

Jenner posing for W Korea in 2017

In 2016, wax figures of Kendall and Cara Delevingne were made for Madame Tussaud's in London. Kendall walked for more big names like Versace, Dior, and Miu Miu. She was featured in Vogue Brazil, W Korea, and Vanity Fair. Vogue magazine even dedicated a special editorial to her in April 2017. She also had campaigns for Mango and Calvin Klein.

2018–Present: Supermodel Status

Kendall first appeared on Forbes magazine's list of top-earning models in 2015, ranking No. 16. In 2017, Forbes named her the world's highest-paid model. She took over from Gisele Bündchen, who had held the top spot for over 14 years. In 2022, the brand By Far chose Kendall to be the face of their first perfume, Daydream.

Business Career

Kendall has also been busy with her own businesses. In 2011, she and her sister Kylie created two special nail polish colors for the Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolors line. They earned a lot of money from this deal. In 2012, they became Creative Directors for a web series by Gillette Venus. In 2013, the sisters worked with Glamhouse to create a jewelry collection called Metal Haven by Kendall & Kylie. In 2014, they launched a shoe and handbag line with Steve Madden for Nordstrom.

The Jenner sisters also launched their clothing line, The Kendall & Kylie Collection, with PacSun in 2013. In 2015, they started a collaboration with Topshop, which launched in New York in 2016. They also released a summer swimwear collection in 2016.

In September 2015, Kendall and Kylie, along with their sisters, launched paid subscription mobile app websites. Kendall's website was even nominated for a Webby Award in 2016. The sisters also worked with Glu Mobile to create a mobile game called Kendall and Kylie, which launched in 2016.

In 2017, Kendall and Kylie released a line of "vintage" T-shirts for their brand. However, these shirts caused problems because they used images of famous musicians without permission. The sisters quickly removed the shirts and apologized, explaining that it's important to get permission to use other people's work. In 2020, there were reports about their fashion brand not paying factory workers in Bangladesh during the coronavirus pandemic. The Jenners stated that their company is owned by a separate group and that they no longer work with the company that was reported to have payment issues.

Jenner in 2019

Kendall has partnered with Moon, a company that makes oral-care products. She helped create a teeth whitening pen for them in 2019. In 2019, she also partnered with the skin-care company Proactiv. In 2020, she launched a makeup line called Kendall Jenner x Kylie Cosmetics with Kylie Cosmetics. In October 2020, she released a special stain-removal toothpaste with Moon and designer Heron Preston.

In February 2021, Kendall announced her own tequila brand called "818 Tequila," which officially launched in May.

Other Ventures

Since 2015, Kendall has appeared in many commercials for different products, including her own special lipstick. In 2016, she became a guest editor for Estée Edit, a beauty brand.

Kendall also started a career as a photographer in 2016. Her first published work was photographing and styling Kaia Gerber, who is the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, for LOVE magazine.

In 2010, Kendall appeared in the music video "Blacklight" by the boy band One Call. In 2012, she acted in an episode of Hawaii Five-0. She also did a voiceover for a character named Strawberry in an episode of The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange in 2014. In August 2014, Kendall appeared in singer PartyNextDoor's music video "Recognize" with her sister Kylie and rapper Drake.

Kendall also had a small role in the movie Ocean's 8, which came out in 2018.

Seventeen magazine named Kendall and Kylie Jenner "Style Stars of 2011." In 2014, the Jenner sisters wrote a novel called Rebels: City of Indra with a ghostwriter. In 2016, they released a sequel to the book called Time Of The Twins.

Personal Life

From 2013 to 2016, Kendall dated English singer Harry Styles. She was also in an on-again-off-again relationship with NBA player Ben Simmons from 2018 to 2020. From June 2020 to October 2022, Kendall was in a relationship with NBA player Devin Booker.

In November 2020, Kendall faced some criticism for having a birthday party with many guests during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many celebrities attended, even though Los Angeles County had rules about staying home. Kendall's mother said that their family and close friends were tested often to ensure everyone was safe.

Kendall has shared that she practices Transcendental Meditation (TM) to help her relax and clear her mind. She told Vogue magazine that it helps her stay calm when she feels stressed.

Philanthropy

Kendall has used her fame to help others. She set up an eBay account to auction her old clothes and raise money for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. In 2013, she and her family held a charity yard sale. The money raised was donated to organizations like Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry and the Greater Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation. Kendall and Kim Kardashian also visited children at Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Christmas Eve in 2013.

In 2014, Kendall joined Khloe Kardashian and others for a charity bowling game to raise money for The Robin Hood Foundation. She also participated in singer Chris Brown's charity kickball games in 2014. In 2015, Kendall and her agent helped a model/actor named John Economou, who was experiencing homelessness, get signed to a modeling contract. On February 14, 2015, Kendall helped raise money for Designers Against AIDS by posing for a limited-edition T-shirt sale.

For her birthday in 2017, Kendall asked her fans to donate $22 to Charity: Water. This non-profit organization helps bring clean drinking water to people in developing countries. In 2020, Kendall's brand, Zaza World, sold merchandise to support Coronavirus relief efforts. All the money earned went to Feeding America, which helps food banks and communities in need.

Filmography

As Herself

As Actress

Music Videos

Awards and Nominations

See also

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