Kendall Jenner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kendall Jenner
Jenner in 2019
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 the show for 20 seasons, from 2007 to 2021. This show led to other spin-off series. In 2022, she and her family started a new show called The Kardashians on Hulu.

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

Early Life and Family

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

Kendall has a younger sister named Kylie. She also has eight older half-siblings. From her father's side, she has three half-brothers: Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner. She also has one half-sister, Casey Marino. From her mother's side, she has three half-sisters: Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé. She also has one half-brother, Rob Kardashian.

Kendall grew up in Calabasas, near Los Angeles. She went to Sierra Canyon School before being homeschooled. She finished school in 2014.

Television Career

In 2007, Kendall's mother, Kris Jenner, met with Ryan Seacrest. They wanted to create a reality TV show about their family. The show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, started on October 14, 2007. It showed the daily lives of Kendall, her parents, and her siblings.

The show was very popular on the E! network. It led to several spin-off shows. These included Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009) and Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011). Kendall also appeared in Khloé & Lamar (2011). In 2014, another spin-off, Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons, featured the family. In 2017, her sister Kylie starred in Life Of Kylie.

In 2021, the family announced that Keeping Up With the Kardashians would end. It had been on air for almost 15 years.

In April 2022, Kendall and her family started a new show. It is called The Kardashians and airs on Hulu. The show features Kendall, her sisters, and her mother. It also includes their partners and ex-partners. The first season premiered on April 14, 2022. It can be watched on Disney+. The show was renewed for a second season, which started on September 22, 2022. A third season premiered on May 25, 2023.

Modeling Career

Early Years and Breakthrough (2009–2014)

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

By 2012, Kendall had been on the covers of several magazines. These included American Cheerleader and Teen Prom. She also worked on campaigns for brands like White Sands Australia. In November 2012, she worked with Victoria's Secret photographer Russell James. Their work appeared in magazines like Miss Vogue Australia.

Kendall's career shifted towards high fashion. She signed with The Society Management in November 2013. She then walked for famous designers. These included Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, and Chanel. She also appeared in campaigns for Givenchy. In November 2014, she became an official representative for Estée Lauder.

Rise to Success (2015–2017)

Jenner posing for W Korea in 2017

In 2015, Kendall walked for many top designers. These included Chanel, Alexander Wang, and Michael Kors. She also walked in the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She appeared on magazine covers like Marie Claire Indonesia and Harper's Bazaar. She signed contracts with Calvin Klein Jeans and Penshoppe.

In 2016, Kendall and Cara Delevingne had wax figures made for Madame Tussauds in London. Kendall continued to walk for major fashion houses. She was featured in Vogue Brazil and W Korea. She also appeared in campaigns for Mango and Calvin Klein.

Supermodel Status (2018–Present)

In 2015, Forbes magazine listed Kendall as a top-earning model. Her income was estimated at $4 million. In 2017, Forbes named her the world's highest-paid model. She took the spot from Gisele Bündchen.

In September 2021, Kendall became the creative director for FWRD. This is an online luxury retailer. In 2022, she became the face of By Far's first fragrance, Daydream. In October 2023, she starred in an ad for Gucci luggage with her then-boyfriend, Bad Bunny. She also appeared in Tommy Hilfiger's spring 2024 campaign. In September 2024, she starred in a new campaign for Calvin Klein's Fall 2024 collection.

Business Ventures

Kendall has also had a successful business career. In 2011, she and Kylie created two nail polishes for Nicole by OPI. They earned $100,000 from this deal. In 2012, they became Creative Directors for a Gillette web series.

In 2013, the sisters partnered with Glamhouse. They created a jewelry collection called Metal Haven by Kendall & Kylie. In 2014, they launched a shoe and handbag line for Nordstrom.

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

In September 2015, Kendall and Kylie launched paid subscription websites. They also partnered with Glu Mobile for a mobile app called Kendall and Kylie. This app launched in February 2016.

In June 2017, Kendall and Kylie launched a line of "vintage" T-shirts. These shirts featured images of famous musicians. However, they faced criticism and lawsuits for using images without permission. The sisters removed the shirts and apologized. In June 2020, they addressed reports about their fashion brand not paying factory workers. They stated their company is owned by a separate entity.

Kendall has partnered with Moon, an oral-care brand. She helped create a teeth whitening pen in 2019. In 2019, she also partnered with the skin-care company Proactiv. In January 2020, she announced a cosmetics line with Kylie Cosmetics. This line launched on June 26, 2020. In October 2020, she launched a special stain-removal toothpaste with Moon and designer Heron Preston.

In February 2021, Kendall announced her tequila brand, "818 Tequila." The company officially launched on May 21, 2021.

Other Projects

Since 2015, Kendall has appeared in many commercials. These include ads for Estée Lauder products. In February 2016, she became a guest editor for Estée Edit.

In 2016, Kendall started a career as a photographer. Her first published work was photographing Kaia Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, for LOVE magazine.

Kendall has also appeared in music videos and TV shows. In 2010, she was in One Call's "Blacklight" video. In 2012, she played AJ in an episode of Hawaii Five-0. In 2014, she voiced Strawberry in The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange. She also appeared in PartyNextDoor's "Recognize" video in 2014.

Kendall made a small appearance in the movie Ocean's 8, which came out in June 2018.

In 2011, Seventeen magazine named Kendall and Kylie "Style Stars." In 2014, the Jenner sisters co-authored a novel called Rebels: City of Indra. A sequel, Time Of The Twins, was released in 2016.

Personal Life

Kendall has shared that she practices Transcendental Meditation (TM). She uses it to help clear her mind and stay calm.

Relationships

Kendall has been in a few public relationships. She briefly dated English singer Harry Styles in 2013 and again in 2016. She was in an on-again-off-again relationship with NBA player Ben Simmons from 2018 to 2020. From June 2020 to October 2022, she dated NBA player Devin Booker. From February 2023 to September 2024, Kendall was in a relationship with Puerto Rican Rapper Bad Bunny.

Philanthropy

Kendall uses her platform to support charities. She has an eBay account where she auctions old clothing. The money raised goes to Children's Hospital Los Angeles. In 2013, the Kardashian and Jenner sisters used eBay to raise money for their chosen charities.

On November 10, 2013, Kendall joined her family for a charity yard sale. The money from the sale was matched and donated. It went to Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry and the Greater Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation.

Kendall and Kim Kardashian visited kids at Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Christmas Eve 2013. On January 19, 2014, Kendall joined Khloe Kardashian and others for a charity bowling game. This event raised money for The Robin Hood Foundation. In 2014, Kendall and Kylie participated in singer Chris Brown's celebrity kickball games. In 2015, Kendall helped a homeless model/actor, John Economou, get signed to a modeling contract. On February 14, 2015, she helped raise money for Designers Against AIDS.

For her birthday in 2017, Kendall asked fans to donate $22 to Charity: Water. This organization provides clean drinking water in developing countries. In 2020, Kendall's brand, Zaza World, launched merchandise to help with Coronavirus relief. The profits went to Feeding America, which supports food banks.

Filmography

As Herself

As Actress

Music Videos

Awards and Nominations

See also

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