Kendall Jenner Shows Off Toned Figure In Vibrant Bikini

Kendall Nicole Jenner (born November 3, 1995)[3] is an American model, media personality, socialite and businesswoman. She is a daughter of Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner, and rose to fame in the reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, in which she starred for 20 seasons and nearly 15 years from 2007 to 2021. The success of the show led to the creation of multiple spin-off series including Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami (2009), Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011), Khloe & Lamar (2011), Rob & Chyna (2016) and Life of Kylie (2017). Following the decision to end their reality show, in 2022 she and her family starred in the reality television series The Kardashians on Hulu.

Jenner began modeling at the age of 14. After working in commercial print ad campaigns and pH๏τoshoots, she had breakout seasons in 2014 and 2015, walking the runways for high-fashion designers during the New York, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks. Jenner has appeared in campaigns, editorials, and cover shoots for LOVE and various international Vogue editions, and is a brand ambᴀssador for Estée Lauder.[4] Jenner made her debut at No. 16 on Forbes magazine’s 2015 list of top-earning models, with an estimated annual income of US$4 million.[5] In 2017 Jenner was named the world’s highest-paid model by Forbes, ousting model Gisele Bündchen who had been leading the list since 2002.[6] In 2021, she launched the tequila brand 818 Tequila.[7]

Early life
Kendall Nicole Jenner was born on November 3, 1995, in Los Angeles, California to former Olympic decathlete champion Caitlyn Jenner (then known as Bruce Jenner)[b][9] and television personality and businesswoman Kris Jenner (née Houghton).[10] Jenner’s middle name was a tribute to Kris’ best friend Nicole Brown Simpson, who was murdered just before Jenner was conceived.[11]

Jenner has a younger sister, Kylie, and eight older half-siblings.[12] From Caitlyn’s side of the family, she has three older half-brothers―Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner―and one older half-sister Casey Marino.[12] From Kris’ side of the family, Jenner has three older half-sisters―Kourtney, Kim, Khloé―and one older half-brother Rob Kardashian.[13]

Jenner was raised with her sister and the Kardashians in Calabasas, an upscale suburb west of Los Angeles. Jenner attended Sierra Canyon School before switching to homeschooling in order to pursue modeling.[14] She graduated in 2014.[15] In May 2014, Jenner purchased a two-bedroom, 2.5-bath condominium in Los Angeles for US$1.4 million.

Television career
In 2007, Jenner’s mother, Kris Jenner met with Ryan Seacrest to pursue a reality television show based on her family. Seacrest, who had his own production company, decided to develop the idea, having the family-based show The Osbournes in his mind.[16] The show eventually was picked up to air on the E! cable network, with Jenner’s mother acting as the executive producer. The series debuted on October 14, 2007 and revolved around Jenner, along with her parents Kris and Bruce (now Caitlyn) and siblings, Kylie, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob.[17] The тιтle of their reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and it chronicles the personal and professional lives of their family members.[18]

Jenner in 2019
The series was successful for its network, E!, and has resulted in the creation of spin-offs, including Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009), in which Jenner has made guest appearances.[19] Jenner was also featured as a recurring cast member in Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which premiered in January 2011. Also in 2011, Jenner mad an appearance in her sister’s show, Khloe & Lamar when it debuted, and the series focused on Khloe Kardashian and her then husband Lamar Odam’s personal life and relationship.[20] On March 26, 2014, E! announced a Keeping Up with the Kardashians spin-off series тιтled Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons.[21] The Hamptons follows Kourtney, Khloé, and Scott Disick as they relocate to The Hamptons while the girls work on the New York Dash store plus open a pop-up store. The show also featured their family including Jenner. In 2017, Jenner’s younger sister Kylie, featured as the central cast member for the E! reality spin off series Life Of Kylie.[22][23][24]

In 2021, Jenner and her family announced that their reality show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, would be ending after twenty seasons and almost 15 years on air.[25][26][27]

In April 2022, Jenner and her family returned to the television screens with their brand new reality television show, тιтled The Kardashians, after they left the E! Network to join Hulu.[28][29][30] The show features Jenner, alongside her sisters Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Kylie, and mother Kris Jenner, it also features ex and current partners including Scott Disick, Travis Barker, Tristan Thompson, and Corey Gamble, with Kanye West making a guest appearance.[31] The first season premiered on 14 April 2022, and its ten episodes can be streamed exclusively on Disney+.[32][33] Later in 2022, the show was announced to be returning for a second season, which officially premiered on 22 September 2022.[34][35] In late 2022, it was announced that the show had been officially renewed for a third season, set to premier in the first half of 2023.[36][37][38] The third season officially aired on 25 May 2023.[39][40][41]

Modeling career
2009–2014: Debut and breakthrough
Jenner began modeling at age 13 when Wilhelmina Models signed her on July 12, 2009.[42] Cinematographer Nick Saglimbeni directed the pH๏τoshoot for Jenner’s Wilhelmina portfolio.[43][44] Jenner’s first modeling job was the Rocker Babes with a Twist campaign for Forever 21 in December 2009 and January 2010.[45][46] Jenner featured in a Teen Vogue SnapsH๏τ on April 19, 2010.[47]

In September 2011, Jenner walked for Sherri Hill during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.[48][49] By the end of 2012, Jenner had covers on American Cheerleader,[50][51] Teen Prom,[52] Looks, Raine,[53] GenLux,[54] Lovecat,[55] and Flavour Magazine.[56] and booked campaigns for White Sands Australia,[57] Leah Madden,[58] and Agua Bendita.[59] In November 2012, Jenner teamed with Victoria’s Secret pH๏τographer Russell James for editorial work and joint projects. Over the course of 2013 and 2014, their work together surfaced in Kurv,[60] Miss Vogue Australia,[61] and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia.[62] Jenner featured in James’ Nomad Two Worlds: Australia book launches in Sydney[63] and Los Angeles. Jenner’s editorial work signaled a change of direction to high fashion, and Jenner signed with The Society Management on November 21, 2013.[64][65]

Jenner walked her first Society Management bookings for Marc Jacobs, Giles Deacon, Givenchy, Chanel, Donna Karan, Diane von Fürstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Fendi, Ports 1961, Bottega Veneta, Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana; Sonia Rykiel, and Balmain.[66] Jenner participated in two Chanel public relations events in 2014: one, a feminist rally-themed Chanel event;[67] and two, the company’s Metiers D’Art in Salzburg.[68] Jenner sH๏τ covers and editorials for Interview[69] LOVE,[70] and Teen Vogue.[71] Jenner was cast in campaigns for Givenchy[72] and a December-themed LOVE advent calendar promotion with Doug Inglish.[73] In November 2014, Jenner became an official Estée Lauder representative.[74] Jenner was hailed as “the ‘It Girl’ of the season” by LOVE editor Katie Grand.[70]