About

From reality TV sidekick to a global cosmetics mogul, Kylie Jenner's ascent has been nothing short of meteoric. Initially capturing public attention as the youngest member of the wildly popular E! reality series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kylie has masterfully leveraged her platform to build a formidable business empire. While the world watched her grow up on screen, she was quietly plotting a course for entrepreneurial stardom. In 2014, she channeled her passion for makeup into the launch of Kylie Cosmetics, a venture that exploded in popularity and reportedly earned an astonishing $420 million in its first 18 months alone. Far from being just another celebrity endorsement, this was a brand built from her authentic connection with millions of followers. After the conclusion of the iconic series that made her family a household name, she seamlessly transitioned to a new chapter with Hulu's The Kardashians, continuing to offer fans a polished glimpse into her dynamic life as a mother, innovator, and cultural trendsetter.

Before Fame

Long before she was a titan of industry, Kylie Jenner experienced a childhood that was a unique blend of California normalcy and television exposure. Growing up in the affluent suburb of Calabasas, she attended Sierra Canyon School, where she was even a member of the cheerleading squad. However, the omnipresent cameras of Keeping Up with the Kardashians meant that her teenage years were anything but typical. Her first foray into the world of professional modeling wasn't for a high-fashion label, but for a relatable Sears clothing campaign called "Crush Your Style," an early sign of her ability to connect with a mainstream audience. These formative years, spent navigating school hallways and television studios, laid the groundwork for the media-savvy and business-minded woman she would become.

Career Highlights

Kylie Jenner's career is a masterclass in modern brand building. Her most significant achievement is undoubtedly the creation and success of Kylie Cosmetics. The brand's initial "Lip Kits" sold out in seconds, creating a frenzy that has been sustained for years and cementing her status as a major player in the beauty industry. Before launching her own company, she honed her skills in the fashion and media worlds, serving as a brand ambassador for Seventeen magazine and walking the runway for Forever 21's Hello Kitty line. In 2017, her influence was so immense that E! granted her a dedicated spin-off series, Life of Kylie, which focused on her personal life and the pressures of running her business. This solidified her transition from a member of an ensemble cast to a standalone star and magnate in her own right.

Trivia

• In August 2017, she starred in her own reality TV series called Life of Kylie, which offered a closer look at her life as a businesswoman and influencer.
• When Snapchat first revealed subscriber counts in November 2020, Kylie Jenner had one of the largest followings on the platform with over 35 million subscribers.
• Her very first modeling job was for a Sears campaign titled "Crush Your Style."
• She made a memorable appearance in the 2014 music video for Jaden Smith's song "Blue Ocean."

Family Life

Family is the cornerstone of the Jenner-Kardashian brand, and Kylie's life is deeply interwoven with her famous relatives. She is the youngest daughter of Kris Jenner and former Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenner. She shares an incredibly close bond with her full sister, model Kendall Jenner. Her extended family includes her famous half-sisters, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian, and her half-brothers Rob Kardashian, Brandon Jenner, and Brody Jenner. Her romantic life has also been a subject of public fascination. She was in a high-profile, on-again, off-again relationship with rapper Tyga from 2014 to 2017. Shortly after, she began dating musician Travis Scott, with whom she welcomed a daughter, Stormi Webster, in 2018. Their family grew again with the birth of a son, Aire Webster, in February 2022. As of 2023, she has been romantically linked with actor Timothée Chalamet.