Biography
Who is Kendall Jenner?
Early life and family background
Kendall Nicole Jenner was born on November 3, 1995, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Her parents are Kris Jenner and former Olympic athlete Caitlyn Jenner. Her middle name serves as a tribute to Nicole Brown Simpson. She grew up in Calabasas alongside her younger sister, Kylie Jenner, and several half-siblings from both parents. Her siblings include Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, and Rob Kardashian, as well as Brandon and Brody Jenner.
For her education, she attended Sierra Canyon School before moving to a homeschooling program at Laurel Springs School. This change allowed her to manage her burgeoning professional schedule. She completed her high school graduation in 2014. By that same year, she had already established her independence by purchasing a two-bedroom condominium in Los Angeles for 1.4 million dollars.
Television career and rise to fame
Kendall Jenner first appeared on television in 2007 when the reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians debuted on the E! Network. The show followed the daily lives of her family members for twenty seasons over nearly fifteen years. This platform led to guest appearances in various spin-off programs. She was featured in Kourtney and Kim Take Miami in 2009 and Kourtney and Kim Take New York in 2011. She also appeared in Khloe & Lamar and Kourtney & Khloe Take the Hamptons.
After the original family series concluded in 2021, she moved to the Hulu streaming platform. In 2022, she began starring in the new series titled The Kardashians. This show continues to document her personal and professional activities alongside her mother and sisters. Her career in media has also expanded into the beverage industry with the 2021 launch of her own brand, 818 Tequila.
Success in the modeling industry
Her modeling career officially began at the age of 14 after signing with Wilhelmina Models in 2009. Her first professional job was a campaign for Forever 21. She made her runway debut during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2011, walking for designer Sherri Hill. In 2013, she signed with The Society Management, which marked her transition into high-fashion bookings for major houses such as Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Givenchy. She also became a brand ambassador for Estée Lauder in 2014.
In 2015, Kendall Jenner appeared on the Forbes list of top-earning models with an income of 4 million dollars. By 2017, the magazine named her the highest-paid model in the world. She has walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and appeared on numerous international Vogue covers, including editions for Japan, France, and Brazil. She has also participated in major campaigns for brands like Calvin Klein, Fendi, and La Perla.
Relationships and personal life
Kendall has been linked to several high-profile figures throughout her time in the spotlight. Her past partners include singer Harry Styles and actor Jacob Elordi. She has also dated professional basketball players Blake Griffin and Ben Simmons. Despite her public-facing career, she often keeps the specific details of her dating life more private compared to her siblings.
Standing at 176 cm tall, she has used her stature to maintain a decade-long presence on international runways. Outside of her fashion work, she has received honors such as the Teen Choice Awards and a Webby Award. Her influence extends to social media, where she maintains a big following on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, documenting her travels and fashion projects.
Birthday and age
Kendall Jenner was born on November 3, 1995, which makes Kendall 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Kendall shares the date with 23 other famous people.
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