History of Kendall Jenner in Timeline

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner is an American model, socialite, and media personality who gained prominence through the reality television series *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, where she starred for 20 seasons. Her success on the show, which documented her and her family's lives, led to various spin-off series. After *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* concluded, Jenner and her family transitioned to a new reality television series, *The Kardashians*, on Hulu.

November 3, 1995: Kendall Jenner's birth

On November 3, 1995, Kendall Nicole Jenner was born. She is an American model, socialite, and media personality.

2002: Gisele Bündchen leading the Forbes list

Since 2002, Gisele Bündchen had been leading the Forbes list of highest-paid models, before being surpassed by Kendall Jenner in 2017.

October 14, 2007: Keeping Up with the Kardashians series debut

On October 14, 2007, the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians debuted on the E! cable network, featuring Kendall Jenner and her family.

2007: Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiere

In 2007, Kendall Jenner began starring in the reality television show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which aired for 20 seasons until 2021.

July 12, 2009: Signing with Wilhelmina Models

On July 12, 2009, Kendall Jenner began modeling when she signed with Wilhelmina Models at the age of 13.

December 2009: Rocker Babes with a Twist campaign for Forever 21

In December 2009, Kendall Jenner's first modeling job was the Rocker Babes with a Twist campaign for Forever 21.

2009: Guest appearances in Kourtney and Kim Take Miami

In 2009, Kendall Jenner made guest appearances in the spin-off series Kourtney and Kim Take Miami.

2009: Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami spin-off

In 2009, Kendall Jenner's family created the spin-off series Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.

January 2010: Rocker Babes with a Twist campaign continues

In January 2010, Kendall Jenner's first modeling job which was the Rocker Babes with a Twist campaign for Forever 21, continued from December 2009.

April 19, 2010: Teen Vogue Snapshot feature

On April 19, 2010, Kendall Jenner was featured in a Teen Vogue Snapshot.

2010: Appearance in One Call's Blacklight video

In 2010, Kendall Jenner was cast in boy band One Call's Blacklight video along with Ashley Benson and Kevin McHale.

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January 2011: Recurring cast member in Kourtney and Kim Take New York

In January 2011, Kendall Jenner was featured as a recurring cast member in Kourtney and Kim Take New York.

September 2011: Walking for Sherri Hill

In September 2011, Kendall Jenner walked for Sherri Hill during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

2011: Nail Lacquers for Nicole by OPI

In 2011, Kendall Jenner created two signature nail lacquers for the Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolors nail polish line.

2011: Kourtney and Kim Take New York spin-off

In 2011, Kendall Jenner's family created the spin-off series Kourtney and Kim Take New York.

2011: Style Stars and Style Ambassadors

In 2011, Seventeen magazine featured Kendall and Kylie Jenner as Style Stars of 2011 and selected them as "Style Ambassadors" for the magazine.

March 16, 2012: Creative Directors of Gillette Venus Webisode Series

On March 16, 2012, Kendall and Kylie Jenner were named Creative Directors of the Gillette Venus Gets Ready with Kendall & Kylie Jenner webisode series, which aired on Gillette's Facebook page.

November 15, 2012: Preview of The Kendall & Kylie Collection with PacSun

On November 15, 2012, the Jenner sisters previewed The Kendall & Kylie Collection with PacSun.

November 2012: Teaming with Russell James

In November 2012, Kendall Jenner teamed with Victoria's Secret photographer Russell James for editorial work and joint projects.

2012: Appearance on Hawaii Five-0

In 2012, Kendall Jenner appeared as AJ on the Hawaii Five-0 episode "I Ka Wa Mamua".

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February 2013: Launch of The Kendall & Kylie Collection with PacSun

In February 2013, The Kendall & Kylie Collection with PacSun was officially launched.

July 2013: Jewelry Collection with Glamhouse

In July 2013, Kendall and Kylie Jenner partnered with Pascal Mouawad's Glamhouse to create the Metal Haven by Kendall & Kylie jewelry collection.

November 10, 2013: Charity Yard Sale

On November 10, 2013, Kendall Jenner joined her family in a charity yard sale. The proceeds were donation-matched and sent to Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry and the Greater Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation.

November 21, 2013: Signing with The Society Management

On November 21, 2013, Kendall Jenner signed with The Society Management, signaling a change of direction to high fashion.

December 24, 2013: Christmas Eve Visit to Children's Hospital Los Angeles

On December 24, 2013, Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian visited with the kids at Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Christmas Eve.

2013: eBay Charity Auctions

In 2013, Kendall Jenner and her sisters used eBay to auction old clothing and raise money for their charities, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

2013: Briefly dating Harry Styles

In 2013, Kendall Jenner briefly dated English singer Harry Styles.

January 19, 2014: Charity Bowling Game at PINZ

On January 19, 2014, Kendall Jenner joined Khloe Kardashian, Lil Twist, and The Game at PINZ bowling alley in Studio City, California, for a charity bowling game. The event was held to raise money for The Robin Hood Foundation.

January 20, 2014: Voiceover Role in The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange

On January 20, 2014, Kendall Jenner did voiceover for the character Strawberry in The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange episode "Shakesparagus Speare".

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February 2014: Shoe and handbag line for Nordstrom

In February 2014, Kendall and Kylie Jenner launched a shoe and handbag line under Steve Madden's Madden Girl line for Nordstrom.

March 26, 2014: Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons announcement

On March 26, 2014, E! announced a Keeping Up with the Kardashians spin-off series titled Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons, which featured Kendall Jenner's family.

April 9, 2014: Named One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People

On April 9, 2014, Kendall Jenner was named as one of People magazine's 50 most beautiful people in the world.

May 2014: Purchase of Los Angeles condominium

In May 2014, Kendall Jenner purchased a two-bedroom condominium in Los Angeles for US$1.4 million.

August 2014: Appearance in PartyNextDoor's Video

In August 2014, Kendall Jenner appeared in singer PartyNextDoor's video "Recognize" with sister Kylie Jenner and rapper Drake.

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August 16, 2014: Kick'n It For Charity celebrity kickball game

On August 16, 2014, Kendall Jenner participated in singer Chris Brown's two Kick'n It For Charity celebrity kickball games in Glendale, California.

November 2014: Estée Lauder representative

In November 2014, Kendall Jenner became an official Estée Lauder representative.

December 16, 2014: Second Most Googled Model

On December 16, 2014, Google named Kendall Jenner as the second most Googled model in the world.

2014: Breakout Season

In 2014, Kendall Jenner had her breakout season, walking the runways for high-fashion designers during New York, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks.

2014: Co-Authors Novel Rebels: City of Indra

In 2014, the Jenner sisters co-authored the novel Rebels: City of Indra with ghostwriter Maya Sloan.

Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia
Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia

2014: Work Surfaced

Over the course of 2013 and 2014, their work together surfaced in Kurv, Miss Vogue Australia, and Harper's Bazaar Arabia.

February 3, 2015: Kendall + Kylie collaboration with Topshop confirmation

On February 3, 2015, the Jenner sisters confirmed Kendall + Kylie collaboration with Topshop.

February 14, 2015: Love Issue 13 Launch at Marc Jacobs' Bookmarc

On February 14, 2015, Kendall Jenner appeared at Marc Jacobs' Bookmarc store in New York City for the launch of Love issue 13. She posed in a limited-edition T-shirt sale to raise proceeds for Designers Against AIDS.

April 2015: Ranked on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women List

In April 2015, Kendall Jenner debuted at No. 2 on FHM's annual 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.

September 2015: Mobile App Websites Release

In September 2015, Kendall Jenner released a paid subscription mobile app website in collaboration with Whalerock Industries.

September 2015: Shortlisted for Lovie Award

In September 2015, Kendall Jenner's "Burn Book" parody video was shortlisted for the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences' annual Lovie Awards in the Internet Viral Video category.

November 2015: Unveiling of Kendall + Kylie collaboration with Topshop

In November 2015, the Jenner sisters unveiled their Kendall + Kylie collaboration with Topshop at the Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, Australia.

2015: Commercial Ads for Various Products

Beginning in 2015, Kendall Jenner featured in a series of commercial ads for various products, including Jenner's signature Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick.

2015: Continued Runway Success and Forbes Debut

In 2015, Kendall Jenner continued walking runways for high-fashion designers and debuted at No. 16 on Forbes magazine's list of top-earning models.

2015: Forbes Top-Earning Models List Debut

In 2015, Kendall Jenner made her debut on Forbes magazine's list of top-earning models, ranking at No. 16 with an estimated annual income of US$4 million.

2015: Various fashion show appearances and contracts

In 2015, Kendall Jenner walked for numerous fashion shows and participated in publicity campaigns for Balmain x H&M. She also walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and signed contracts with Calvin Klein Jeans in March and Penshoppe in May.

February 8, 2016: Launch of Kendall + Kylie collaboration with Topshop in New York

On February 8, 2016, the Kendall + Kylie collaboration with Topshop was launched in New York.

February 10, 2016: Lawsuit Against Cutera Filed

On February 10, 2016, Kendall Jenner's legal team filed a $10 million lawsuit against Cutera for using her brand without authorization in ads for its Laser Genesis acne treatment.

February 2016: Guest Editor for The Estée Edit

In February 2016, Kendall Jenner and beauty blogger Irene Kim became guest editors for the Estée Edit, accompanied by a signature Eyeshadow Palette.

February 17, 2016: Kendall and Kylie App Launch

On February 17, 2016, the Kendall and Kylie app, a spinoff of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, launched in partnership with Glu Mobile.

February 19, 2016: Ranked as #1 Fashion Influencer by D'Marie App

As of February 19, 2016, Kendall Jenner was ranked as D'Marie's #1 fashion influencer, with the ability to earn between US$125,000 and US$300,000 for a single update to her social media platforms.

April 27, 2016: Preview of summer swimwear collection

On April 27, 2016, the Jenner sisters previewed a summer swimwear collection.

May 2016: Charges Against Cutera Dropped

In May 2016, Kendall Jenner's attorneys dropped the charges in the lawsuit against Cutera.

May 2016: Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Net Sales Increase

In May 2016, the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation announced a 13% increase in net sales and a 10.5% increase in revenue, attributing it to Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins ad campaigns involving Kendall Jenner.

May 24, 2016: Announcement of Time Of The Twins

On May 24, 2016, Regan Arts announced that the Jenner sisters, Elizabeth Killmond-Roman, and Katherine Killmond created Time Of The Twins as a sequel to Rebels: City Of Indra.

Time of the Twins: The Story of Lex and Livia
Time of the Twins: The Story of Lex and Livia

2016: Career as a Photographer Begins

In 2016, Kendall Jenner began a career as a photographer, with her first published work being the photography and styling of Kaia Gerber for LOVE magazine.

2016: Rekindling relationship with Harry Styles

In 2016, Kendall Jenner rekindled her relationship with English singer Harry Styles.

2016: Wax figure at Madame Tussaud's and campaign features

In 2016, Kendall Jenner was recreated as a wax figure for Madame Tussaud's London Fashion Week Experience event, and she had campaign features for Mango, CPS Chaps, Calvin Klein, Rock The Vote/Independent Journal Review, and Denimlab.

2016: Rob & Chyna spin-off

In 2016, Kendall Jenner's family created the spin-off series Rob & Chyna.

April 2017: Pepsi Commercial Controversy

In April 2017, Kendall Jenner starred in a Pepsi commercial that was criticized for trivializing protests against police brutality. Pepsi pulled the ad and apologized to Jenner.

June 2017: Kendall + Kylie "Vintage" T-shirt Line Launch

In June 2017, Kendall and Kylie launched a line of "vintage" T-shirts featuring superimposed images of themselves over famous musicians. The shirts were criticized and faced legal issues, leading to their removal and an apology.

June 28, 2017: Announcement of Rock vs. Rap Vintage T-shirt Line

On June 28, 2017, the Jenner sisters announced their Rock vs. Rap line of vintage T-shirts. These t-shirts featured superimposed images of them over famous artists, including The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. The announcement led to backlash and cease-and-desist letters, resulting in an apology and the shirts being pulled from retail.

November 2017: Highest-Paid Model in the World

In November 2017, Forbes listed Kendall Jenner as the No.1 highest-paid model in the world.

2017: Life Of Kylie Spin Off

In 2017, Jenner's younger sister Kylie, featured as the central cast member for the E! reality spin off series Life Of Kylie.

2017: Birthday Charity Campaign for Charity: Water

In 2017, Kendall Jenner launched a birthday campaign and invited fans to donate $22 in honor of her turning 22 to Charity: Water, a non-profit organization.

2017: World's Highest-Paid Model by Forbes

In 2017, Kendall Jenner was named the world's highest-paid model by Forbes, surpassing Gisele Bündchen, who had been leading the list since 2002.

2017: Involvement with Fyre Festival Promotion

In 2017, Kendall Jenner was paid $275,000 for an Instagram post promoting Fyre Festival, which was later revealed to be fraudulent. She later apologized for her involvement.

2017: La Perla campaign controversy

In 2017, Kendall Jenner's campaign for La Perla caused controversy when she had to cancel a previously scheduled appearance as a Victoria's Secret model due to her affiliation with La Perla.

June 8, 2018: Cameo Appearance in Ocean's 8

On June 8, 2018, Kendall Jenner made a cameo appearance in the heist film Ocean's 8.

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June 2018: Relationship with Ben Simmons

In June 2018, Kendall Jenner started an on-again-off-again relationship with NBA player Ben Simmons.

April 2019: Partnership with Moon Oral-Care Brand

In April 2019, Kendall Jenner partnered with Moon, an oral-care brand, and helped create the Kendall Jenner Teeth Whitening Pen.

January 2020: Cosmetics Line Collaboration Confirmation

In January 2020, Kendall Jenner confirmed that a cosmetics line in collaboration with Kylie Cosmetics was in the process.

February 2020: End of Relationship with Ben Simmons

In February 2020, Kendall Jenner ended her on-again-off-again relationship with NBA player Ben Simmons.

June 2020: Relationship with Devin Booker

From June 2020, Kendall Jenner was in a relationship with NBA player Devin Booker.

June 2020: Response to Factory Worker Payment Allegations

In June 2020, the Jenner sisters addressed reports that their fashion brand Kendall + Kylie had failed to pay factory workers in Bangladesh due to the coronavirus pandemic. They clarified their company's ownership and relationship with Global Brands Group (GBG).

June 26, 2020: Kylie Cosmetics Launches Kendall Jenner x Kylie Cosmetics

On June 26, 2020, Kylie Cosmetics launched Kendall Jenner x Kylie Cosmetics.

October 2020: Limited Edition Stain-Removal Toothpaste Launch

In October 2020, Kendall Jenner launched a limited edition orange stain-removal toothpaste in collaboration with Moon and designer Heron Preston, with just 350 units available on online marketplace StockX.

November 2020: Criticism for Birthday Party During Pandemic

In November 2020, Kendall Jenner faced public criticism after holding a large birthday party with over a hundred attendees during the COVID-19 pandemic, violating Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order. Her mother responded to the criticism by emphasizing their family's commitment to regular testing.

2020: Spring/Summer 2020 Photoshoot

In 2020, Kendall Jenner completed a photoshoot for Liu Jo's Spring/Summer 2020 campaign.

2020: Zaza World Merchandise for Coronavirus Relief

In 2020, Kendall Jenner, with her brand Zaza World, launched merchandise to benefit Coronavirus relief efforts. Net profits went to Feeding America.

February 2021: Announcement of 818 Tequila Brand

In February 2021, Kendall Jenner announced the upcoming launch of her tequila brand called "818 Tequila".

May 2021: Criticism for 818 Tequila Campaign

In May 2021, Kendall Jenner was criticised for cultural appropriation following sharing the campaign shoot for her tequila company, 818 Tequila, on Instagram. The advertisement featured scenes of Jenner on a horse in an agave field where native farmers were harvesting the agave.

August 2021: Lawsuit by Liu Jo for Contract Breach

In August 2021, Kendall Jenner was sued for $1.8 million by Liu Jo, an Italian fashion company, for allegedly breaching her contract. The lawsuit claimed that Jenner had caused "great expense" by failing to complete a second photoshoot for the Fall/Winter 2020 campaign, despite being paid $1.35 million of the $1.5 million total for both photoshoots. Liu Jo stated that Jenner cited health concerns and declined to travel to Italy, while traveling for other designers and hosting large parties.

September 2021: Creative Director for FWRD

In September 2021, Kendall Jenner was appointed as the creative director for the online luxury retailer FWRD.

2021: Ending of Keeping Up With the Kardashians

In 2021, Kendall Jenner and her family announced that their reality show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, would be ending after twenty seasons on air.

2021: Launch of 818 Tequila

In 2021, Kendall Jenner launched her tequila brand called 818 Tequila.

April 14, 2022: The Kardashians First Season Premiere

On April 14, 2022, the first season of "The Kardashians" premiered, featuring Kendall Jenner alongside her family members.

April 2022: The Kardashians premiere

In April 2022, Kendall Jenner and her family returned to television with their new reality show, The Kardashians, on Hulu after leaving E! Network.

September 22, 2022: The Kardashians Second Season Premiere

On September 22, 2022, the second season of the show "The Kardashians" officially premiered.

October 2022: End of Relationship with Devin Booker

In October 2022, Kendall Jenner ended her relationship with NBA player Devin Booker.

2022: Face of By Far's Debut Fragrance

In 2022, By Far signed Kendall Jenner as the face of their debut fragrance, Daydream.

2022: The Kardashians premiere on Hulu

In 2022, Kendall Jenner and her family began starring in the reality television series The Kardashians on Hulu.

February 2023: Relationship with Bad Bunny

In February 2023, Kendall Jenner started a relationship with Puerto Rican Rapper Bad Bunny.

May 25, 2023: The Kardashians third season air date

On May 25, 2023, the third season of the reality show "The Kardashians" officially aired.

October 2023: Gucci Valigeria Ad Campaign

In October 2023, Kendall Jenner and her then-boyfriend Bad Bunny starred in an ad campaign for Gucci Valigeria luggage.

September 2024: Calvin Klein Fall 2024 campaign

In September 2024 Kendall Jenner starred in a new campaign for the Calvin Klein Fall 2024 womenswear collection.

September 2024: End of Relationship with Bad Bunny

In September 2024, Kendall Jenner ended her relationship with Puerto Rican Rapper Bad Bunny.