BIOGRAPHY
Kendall Nicole Jenner (born November 3, 1995) is a sensational American model, actress, media personality, and socialite known as Kendall Jenner.
She rose to fame for her performances in a reality television show titled Keeping Up with the Kardashians. However, she began modeling at the age of 14, and today has appeared in campaigns, editorials, and cover shoots for LOVE and numerous international Vogue editions, and serves as a brand ambassador for Estée Lauder.
Kendall Jenner made her debut at Number 16 on Forbes magazine’s 2015 list of top-earning models, accumulating an estimated annual income of US$4 million. In 2017, she was named the world’s highest-paid model by Forbes, ousting model Gisele Bündchen who had been leading the list since 2002.
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Kendall Jenner was born on November 3, 1995, in the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. She is the daughter of a former Olympic decathlete champion, Caitlyn Jenner (then called Bruce Jenner) and Kris Jenner.
Her middle name Nicole was a tribute to Kris Jenner‘s best friend, Nicole Brown Simpson, who was killed just before she was conceived.
Kendall Jenner has a younger sister named Kylie Jenner and eight older half-siblings. On Caitlyn Jenner‘s family side, she has three older half-brothers named Burt Jenner, Brandon Jenner, Brody Jenner, and one older half-sister named Cassandra Marino.
From Kris Jenner‘s family side, Kendall Jenner has three older half-sisters named Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, and Khloé Kardashian, and one older half-brother called Rob Kardashian.
Kendall Jenner grew up alongside her sister and The Kardashians in an upscale suburb called Calabasas in the west of Los Angeles.
She attended Sierra Canyon School before switching to homeschooling to pursue modeling. She graduated in 2014.
CAREER
Kendall Jenner began modeling at thirteen when Wilhelmina Models signed her on July 12, 2009. Her first modeling job was for the Rocker Babes with a Twist campaign for Forever 21 in December 2009 and January 2010.
In September 2011, she walked during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for Sherri Hill. By the end of 2012, she had covers on Teen Prom, American Cheerleader, Looks, GenLux, Raine, Lovecat, and Flavour Magazine. Moreover, she booked campaigns for Leah Madden, White Sands Australia, and Agua Bendita.
In November 2012, Kendall Jenner teamed with Victoria’s Secret photographer Russell James for editorial work and joint projects. Throughout 2013 and 2014, their collaborations surfaced in Miss Vogue Australia, Kurv, and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia. Furthermore, she featured in James’ Nomad Two Worlds: Australia book launches in Los Angeles and Sydney.
Her editorial gig signaled a change of direction in high fashion, and Kendall Jenner signed with The Society Management on November 21, 2013. She walked her first Society Management bookings for Giles Deacon, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Donna Karan, Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Fendi, Ports 1961, Tommy Hilfiger, Pucci, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain and Sonia Rykiel.
In 2015, Kendall Jenner walked for Diane von Fürstenberg, Chanel, Donna Karan, Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Fendi, N°21, Giles Deacon, H&M, and Balmain. She also participated in publicity campaigns for Balmain x H&M and walked in the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Furthermore, she shot covers and editorials with Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire Indonesia, Vogue China, GQ, LOVE, and Vogue issues in France, Japan, and America. She also featured in campaigns for Karl Lagerfeld, Balmain, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, and Estée Lauder. She even signed contracts with clothing giants Calvin Klein Jeans in March 2015 and Penshoppe in May 2015.
Kendall Jenner‘s 2017 campaign for La Perla came amidst controversies when she had to cancel a previously scheduled show like Victoria’s Secret model due to her new affiliation with La Perla.
Kendall Jenner made her debut at Number 16 on Forbes magazine’s 2015 list of top-earning models, having an estimated annual income of US$4 million.
In 2017, Kendall Jenner was named the world’s highest-paid model by Forbes, ousting renowned model Gisele Bündchen, who had been topping the list for more than 14 years since 2002.
Kendall Jenner created two signature nail lacquers for the 2011 Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolors nail polish line, where the Jenner sisters eventually accumulated a combined US$100,000 in endorsement profit.
On March 16, 2012, the Jenner sisters were named Creative Directors of the Gillette Venus Gets Ready with Kendall & Kylie Jenner webisode series, aired on Gillette’s Facebook page.
In July 2013, the Jenner sisters created a partnership alongside Pascal Mouawad‘s Glamhouse to form the Metal Haven by Kendall & Kylie jewelry collection. And in February 2014, the Jenner sisters launched a shoe and handbag line under Steve Madden‘s Madden Girl line for Nordstrom.
Kendall Jenner has partnered with Moon, an oral-care brand formed by Shaun Neff of Neff Headwear. She helped create a product for the brand called Kendall Jenner Teeth Whitening Pen in April 2019. In the same year, she partnered with a skin-care company called Proactiv.
In October 2020, Kendall Jenner launched a stain-removal toothpaste in conjunction with Moon and designer Heron Preston on a limited edition orange stain-removal toothpaste, with just 350 units available online called StockX. This collaboration simultaneously marked StockX’s debut in personal care/beauty.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Kendall Jenner is an enormous model and businesswoman who has won several recognitions due to her excellent works.
She won the 2013 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Reality Star: Female and was nominated for the 2014 Young Hollywood Awards. The same year, she was nominated for the Style Icon and Teen Choice Awards for Choice Female Hottie.
Furthermore, she was nominated for the Candie’s Choice Style Icon and the Choice TV Reality Personality, Female, in 2014. And in 2015, she won the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Model. However, she was nominated for the InStyle Social Media Awards for Runway Rockstar.
Kendall Jenner also clinched the IADAS: The Lovie Awards for the Most Viral Video Internet Video but was nominated for the IADAS: The Webby Awards for Best Celebrity Website in 2016.
Notwithstanding, she won the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Model and the Choice Female Hottie award.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Kendall Jenner is a social media icon admired by many for her beauty and hard work. She’s also a social media influencer with several videos connecting with her followers on different brands and tips.
On Instagram, she has over 224 million followers and over 22 million followers on Facebook;
- Instagram: @kendalljenner
- Twitter: @kardashianshulu
- Facebook: Kendall Jenner.
PERSONAL LIFE
Kendall Jenner is one of the most keenly admired celebrities on the net. She has a perfect body shape with a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm, 1.78 m) and weighs 59 kg (130 lbs) with a body measurement of 34-24-34.
Her eyes are charmingly dark brown, and her hair dark brown.
Kendall Jenner has been in a romantic relationship with an NBA player called Devin Booker since June 2020. She is not married and has no child.
She has been in a dating relationship with Devin Booker (2020-2022), Fai Khadra (2019-2020), Ben Simmons (2018), Blake Griffin (2017-2018), A$AP Rocky (2016-2017), Jordan Clarkson (2016-2017), Lewis Hamilton (2015 – 2016), Justin Bieber (2015), Harry Styles (2013-2016) and Julian Brooks (2012-2014).
Kendall Jenner has been rumored to be in a relationship with Kyle Kuzma (2019), Anwar Hadid (2018), Chandler Parsons (2016), Ashton Irwin (2014), and Ryan Nassif (2011).
CONTROVERSIES
In November 2020, Kendall Jenner faced enormous public criticism after having a birthday party with over a hundred attendees during the coronavirus pandemic.
Many celebrities attended the party, including Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, Winnie Harlow, and The Weeknd, despite Los Angeles county issuing a “Safer-at-Home” order.
NET WORTH
Kendall Jenner has accumulated an estimated net worth of US$45 million. She is best known for her role in a reality TV show called “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” alongside her family. She’s one of the highest-paid models in the world.
Between June 2015 and June 2016, she earned an estimated US$10 million. That’s more than double the roughly US$4 million she made the previous year.
Between June 2016 and June 2017, the iconic personality earned another US$10 million; between June 2017 and June 2018, she made another US$22 million.
Furthermore, she earned around US$12 million from her various endeavors in 2019.
Most of Kendall Jenner‘s income comes from appearance fees, social media posts, and endorsement deals with companies such as Estee Lauder, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Kar Lagerfeld, Fendi, and more.
FILMOGRAPHY
As Presenter
- 2007–2021 Keeping Up with the Kardashians (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 as Co-host (with Kylie Jenner)
- 2015 Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour Concert film
- I Am Cait (Documentary)
- Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2015 Fashion show
- 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016 Fashion show
- 2020 Justin Bieber: Seasons
- 2022 The Kardashians
Movies
- 2012 Hawaii Five-0 as AJ (Episode: “I Ka Wa Mamua” (3.6))
- 2014 The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange as Strawberry (Episode: “Shakesparagus Speare” (2.23))
- 2018 Ocean’s 8 as Herself.
MUSIC VIDEOS
- 2010 “Blacklight” One Call
- 2014 “Recognize” by PartyNextDoor (featuring Drake)
- 2016 “Where’s the Love?” by The Black Eyed Peas (featuring The World)
- 2017 “Enchanté (Carine)” by Fergie (featuring Axl Jack Duhamel)
- 2018 “Freaky Friday” by Lil Dicky (featuring Chris Brown)
- 2019 “I Think” by Tyler, the Creator
- 2020 “Stuck with U” Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber
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