History of Kendra Wilkinson in Timeline

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Kendra Wilkinson

Kendra Wilkinson is an American television personality and real estate agent who rose to fame as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends, documented in the E! reality series "The Girls Next Door." Though not a Playboy Playmate, she appeared in nude pictorials alongside her co-stars. Following "The Girls Next Door", she headlined her own reality shows, "Kendra" and "Kendra on Top", further solidifying her presence in the reality television landscape.


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Kendra Wilkinson is clapping back at critics who commented on her aging. She is happy with her body and embraces aging naturally, including wrinkles and weight gain. She is more confident.

November 5, 1983: Patti and Eric's Marriage

On November 5, 1983, Kendra Wilkinson's parents, Patti and Eric, got married.

June 12, 1985: Kendra Wilkinson's Birth

On June 12, 1985, Kendra Leigh Wilkinson was born. She later became a television personality and real estate agent.

March 25, 1994: Patti and Eric's Divorce

On March 25, 1994, Kendra Wilkinson's parents, Patti and Eric, divorced when Kendra was eight years old.

2002: The Anna Nicole Show Premiere

In 2002, The Anna Nicole Show premiered, and Kendra's show, Kendra, had record breaking numbers for E! since then.

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April 2004: Meeting Hugh Hefner

In April 2004, Kendra Wilkinson met Hugh Hefner at his 78th birthday party, where she was one of the painted girls. Shortly after, Hefner asked her to be one of his girlfriends, and she moved into the Playboy Mansion.

December 2004: Death of Gloria Wilkinson

In December 2004, Kendra Wilkinson's grandmother, Gloria Wilkinson, passed away.

December 2005: Philadelphia Eagles Blogger

In December 2005, Kendra Wilkinson became a regular blogger columnist on the website of the Philadelphia Eagles.

2005: The Girls Next Door Premiere

In 2005, Kendra Wilkinson gained recognition for her role on the E! reality television series The Girls Next Door, which documented her life in the Playboy Mansion.

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2006: Playboy Special Edition Sexy 100 and Scary Movie 4 Appearance

In 2006, Kendra Wilkinson appeared in the Playboy Special Edition Sexy 100 and had a cameo role in the film Scary Movie 4.

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August 30, 2007: Celebrity Rap Superstar Debut

On August 30, 2007, Kendra Wilkinson debuted as a rapper on MTV's Celebrity Rap Superstar, rapping to Ludacris' "Fantasy" and ultimately taking second place.

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2007: WWE Raw Appearance

In 2007, Kendra Wilkinson appeared on an episode of WWE Raw with Bridget Marquardt.

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August 13, 2008: Olive Garden's Biggest Celebrity Fan

On August 13, 2008, the Wall Street Journal reported that Kendra Wilkinson was Olive Garden's "Biggest Celebrity Fan", emphasizing her genuine endorsements of the restaurant.

September 22, 2008: Engagement Report

On September 22, 2008, the International Business Times reported that Kendra Wilkinson was engaged to Hank Baskett.

October 7, 2008: Relationship Admission on Chelsea Lately

On October 7, 2008, Kendra Wilkinson admitted to being in a relationship with Hank Baskett during an interview with Chelsea Handler on Chelsea Lately.

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November 6, 2008: Engagement Announcement

On November 6, 2008, E! Online announced that Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett were engaged, following his proposal at the Space Needle in Seattle.

2008: Attempt to Sell Sex Tapes

In 2008, Kendra Wilkinson allegedly set up Home Run Productions LLC to sell sex tapes.

June 7, 2009: Kendra Premiere on E!

On June 7, 2009, Kendra, a spinoff of Girls Next Door, premiered on E! and had record-breaking numbers for the network.

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June 11, 2009: First Pregnancy Announcement

On June 11, 2009, Kendra Wilkinson announced that she was pregnant with her first child.

June 27, 2009: Marriage to Hank Baskett

On June 27, 2009, Kendra Wilkinson married Hank Baskett at the Playboy Mansion. Her brother walked her down the aisle, and former Girls Next Door stars attended.

September 9, 2009: Baby Shower

On September 9, 2009, Kendra Wilkinson's friends hosted a baby shower for her.

December 2009: Birth of First Child

In December 2009, Kendra Wilkinson gave birth to her first child, a boy.

2009: Move out of Playboy Mansion and Kendra Series Filming

In 2009, Kendra Wilkinson moved out of the Playboy Mansion after meeting her future husband, Hank Baskett, and filmed her own spin-off reality show for E! called Kendra. The first season was about her living on her own and planning her wedding.

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2009: Start of Kendra Reality Show

In 2009, Kendra Wilkinson starred in her own reality show, Kendra, after being on The Girls Next Door.

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March 17, 2010: E! True Hollywood Story Premiere

On March 17, 2010, Kendra Wilkinson's E! True Hollywood Story premiered on E! where she discussed her road to stardom.

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May 2010: Sex Tape Controversy

In May 2010, a video recording of Kendra Wilkinson having sex with a then-unidentified man surfaced and was acquired by Vivid Entertainment. Wilkinson threatened to sue to prevent its release.

July 6, 2010: Sliding Into Home Publication

On July 6, 2010, Kendra Wilkinson published her memoir, Sliding Into Home.

January 9, 2011: Kendra Series Finale

On January 9, 2011, the 33rd and final episode of Kendra aired, marking the end of the series.

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May 3, 2011: Dancing with the Stars Elimination

On May 3, 2011, Kendra Wilkinson was eliminated in the seventh week of Dancing with the Stars.

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October 20, 2011: Being Kendra: Cribs, Cocktails, and Getting My Sexy Back Publication

On October 20, 2011, Kendra Wilkinson published her second book, Being Kendra: Cribs, Cocktails, and Getting My Sexy Back.

November 2011: Website Launch

In November 2011, Kendra Wilkinson launched her personal website, KendraWilkinson.com.

2011: Parting Ways with E!

In 2011, Kendra Wilkinson parted ways with E!.

2011: End of Kendra Reality Show

In 2011, Kendra Wilkinson's reality show, Kendra, ended.

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June 5, 2012: Kendra on Top Premiere

On June 5, 2012, Kendra on Top, starring Kendra Wilkinson and her family, premiered on WE tv.

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2012: Start of Kendra on Top

In 2012, Kendra Wilkinson started in her own reality show Kendra on Top.

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February 26, 2013: Celebrity Wife Swap Appearance

On February 26, 2013, Kendra Wilkinson appeared on an episode of Celebrity Wife Swap with Kate Gosselin.

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April 20, 2013: Automobile Accident and Stroke

On April 20, 2013, Kendra Wilkinson was involved in another automobile accident on a California freeway, resulting in injuries including a minor hemorrhagic stroke.

October 31, 2013: Second Pregnancy Announcement

On October 31, 2013, Kendra Wilkinson announced that she was pregnant with her second child and worked as a celebrity blogger for People magazine during her pregnancy.

2013: Charity Golf Tournament

In 2013, Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett hosted the fifth annual charity golf tournament for Baskett's father's foundation, the Oasis Children's Advocacy Center, which helps child abuse victims.

May 2014: Birth of Second Child

In May 2014, Kendra Wilkinson gave birth to her second child, a daughter.

November 2014: I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Appearance

In November 2014, Kendra Wilkinson was a contestant on the 14th series of the British reality television series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in sixth place.

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September 2016: Charity Basketball Game

In September 2016, Kendra Wilkinson and her son participated in a charity basketball game, with proceeds going to Stand Up To Cancer.

December 2016: Payaway the Layaway Event

In December 2016, Kendra Wilkinson hosted an event for nonprofit organization Payaway the Layaway at Kmart in California, paying layaways for 18 families.

April 28, 2017: Marriage Bootcamp: Family Edition Appearance

On April 28, 2017, Kendra Wilkinson, Hank Baskett, and her mother were featured on the WE reality show Marriage Bootcamp: Family Edition.

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May 2017: Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man Debut

In May 2017, Kendra Wilkinson portrayed Robyn in the play, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man at Anthony Cools Theatre.

November 2017: Second Payaway the Layaway Event

In November 2017, Kendra Wilkinson teamed up with Payaway the Layaway for the second time and paid layaways for families at Kmart on North Las Vegas Boulevard, paying off nearly $4,000 worth of layaway balances for ten families.

2017: End of Kendra on Top

In 2017, Kendra Wilkinson's reality show, Kendra on Top, ended.

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April 6, 2018: Divorce Filing

On April 6, 2018, Kendra Wilkinson filed for divorce from Hank Baskett, seeking restoration of her maiden name.

June 2020: California Real Estate Exam

In June 2020, Kendra Wilkinson passed the California real estate exam.

November 17, 2021: Kendra Sells Hollywood Premiere on Discovery+

On November 17, 2021, Discovery+ premiered Kendra Wilkinson's new reality series, Kendra Sells Hollywood, which covered her new career as a real estate agent.

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2021: Kendra Sells Hollywood Premiere

In 2021, Kendra Wilkinson experienced a career resurgence as a real estate agent and began starring in her own real estate-focused show, Kendra Sells Hollywood.

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February 3, 2022: Kendra Sells Hollywood Renewal

On February 3, 2022, Kendra Sells Hollywood was renewed for a second season.

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May 26, 2023: Kendra Sells Hollywood Season 2 Premiere

On May 26, 2023, the second season of Kendra Sells Hollywood premiered on Max.

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2023: End of Kendra Sells Hollywood

In 2023, Kendra Sells Hollywood ended after two seasons.

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January 2024: Depression Revelation

In a January 2024 interview with People magazine, Kendra Wilkinson revealed her struggles with depression, stating that "Playboy really messed my whole life up."