Kylie Jenner, born August 10, 1997, is an American media personality and businesswoman who gained prominence through the reality television series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” beginning in 2007. She founded Kylie Cosmetics in 2014, launching her beauty empire with the “Kylie Lip Kit,” which generated hundreds of millions in annual sales through strategic social media marketing. In November 2019, she sold a 51% stake to Coty for $600 million, establishing her status as one of the youngest self-made entrepreneurs while maintaining significant influence across multiple business ventures.
Born on August 10, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, Kylie Jenner emerged as a prominent figure in American entertainment and business through her appearances on the reality television series *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, which began in 2007 when she was just ten years old. As the youngest child of Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner, she grew up alongside older sister Kendall Jenner and eight half-siblings in a family that would become synonymous with celebrity culture and media influence.
Jenner’s educational journey included attendance at Sierra Canyon School before moving to homeschooling, ultimately graduating from Laurel Springs School in July 2015. During this period, she continued participating in the family’s reality television ventures, which aired until 2021 and became a significant pop culture phenomenon. By the final season of *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, Jenner reportedly earned approximately $900,000 per episode, reflecting her substantial contribution to the show’s success.
Jenner’s educational path from Sierra Canyon to homeschooling culminated with her Laurel Springs graduation in July 2015.
In 2014, Jenner founded Kylie Cosmetics, launching her business career with the “Kylie Lip Kit,” which sold out rapidly upon its debut. The company expanded to include skincare products under the Kylie Skin brand, along with eye and face cosmetics, leveraging her massive social media following for direct-to-consumer marketing strategies. Her business model centered on limited-edition product releases and high demand, generating hundreds of millions in sales annually during peak years. In November 2019, she sold a 51% stake in Kylie Cosmetics to Coty for $600 million, representing a significant business milestone. This business success paralleled the SKIMS shapewear empire built by her half-sister Kim Kardashian, demonstrating the family’s collective entrepreneurial influence across multiple beauty and fashion sectors.
Jenner’s modeling career began with the Sears line “Crush Your Style” and expanded to include features in publications such as OK! Magazine and Teen Vogue, along with shoots with photographer Nick Saglimbeni. She appeared in music videos for artists including Jaden Smith, co-authored the science fiction novel “Rebels: City of Indra” with sister Kendall, and made her acting debut in a Much Music Video Awards promo in 2014. The family first gained widespread fame after Kim Kardashian’s sex tape was leaked in 2007.
Her social media presence, particularly on Instagram and Snapchat, positioned her among the most-followed celebrities online, enabling her to shape her personal brand and promote products effectively. This influence contributed to her recognition by Forbes as one of the youngest self-made billionaires, though this designation faced scrutiny and dispute.
Jenner’s business ventures included collaborations with sisters on beauty and fashion collections, partnerships with major retailers like Ulta Beauty, and participation in charity projects and fundraiser collaborations. Her estimated net worth has fluctuated based on business evaluations, with Kylie Cosmetics being valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars throughout its operation.
