History of Kris Jenner in Timeline

Kris Jenner is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman best known for starring in and executive producing the reality television series *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* (2007–2021) and its numerous spin-offs. Her involvement extended to shows such as *Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami*, *Kourtney and Kim Take New York*, *Khloe & Lamar*, *Rob & Chyna*, and *Life of Kylie*. In 2013, she hosted the talk show *Kris*. Following the end of their show with E!, Jenner and her family began starring in *The Kardashians* on Hulu in 2022.

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1926: Harry Shannon Born

In 1926, Harry Shannon, Kris Jenner's stepfather, was born. He helped raise Jenner and her sister.

1931: Robert True "Bob" Houghton Born

In 1931, Kris Jenner's father, Robert True "Bob" Houghton, was born. He was an engineer.

1934: Mary Jo "M. J." Shannon Born

In 1934, Kris Jenner's mother, Mary Jo "M. J." Shannon, was born. She owned a children's clothing store.

November 5, 1955: Kristen Mary Houghton Born

On November 5, 1955, Kristen Mary Houghton was born in San Diego, California.

1958: Karen Casey Born

In 1958, Kris Jenner's younger sister, Karen Casey, was born.

1973: Kris Jenner Graduates High School

In 1973, Kris Jenner graduated from Clairemont High School.

1975: Robert True "Bob" Houghton's Death

In 1975, Kris Jenner's father, Robert True "Bob" Houghton, passed away.

1975: Kris Jenner's Father's Death

In 1975, when Kris Jenner was 19, her father died in a car crash in Mexico.

1976: Kris Jenner Works as Flight Attendant

In 1976, Kris Jenner worked for American Airlines as a flight attendant for a year.

July 8, 1978: Marries Robert Kardashian

On July 8, 1978, Kris Jenner married lawyer Robert Kardashian.

1979: Kourtney Kardashian Born

In 1979, Kris Jenner's daughter, Kourtney Kardashian, was born.

1980: Kim Kardashian Born

In 1980, Kris Jenner's daughter, Kim Kardashian, was born.

1984: Khloe Kardashian Born

In 1984, Kris Jenner's daughter, Khloé Kardashian, was born.

1987: Rob Kardashian Born

In 1987, Kris Jenner's son, Rob Kardashian, was born.

March 1991: Divorces Robert Kardashian

In March 1991, Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian divorced but remained close friends.

April 1991: Marries Bruce Jenner

In April 1991, one month after her divorce from Kardashian, Kris Jenner married Bruce Jenner.

1994: O. J. Simpson Trial

In 1994, Kris Jenner and her family suffered emotional turmoil during the O. J. Simpson trial.

1995: O. J. Simpson Trial

In 1995, Kris Jenner and her family suffered emotional turmoil during the O. J. Simpson trial.

1995: Kendall Jenner Born

In 1995, Kris Jenner's daughter, Kendall Jenner, was born.

1997: Kylie Jenner Born

In 1997, Kris Jenner's daughter, Kylie Jenner, was born.

2003: Harry Shannon's Death

In 2003, Harry Shannon, Kris Jenner's stepfather, passed away.

2003: Robert Kardashian's Death

In 2003, Kris Jenner's first husband, Robert Kardashian, passed away from esophageal cancer.

2004: Opens Children's Boutique 'Smooch'

In 2004, Kris Jenner opened a children's boutique called "Smooch" with her eldest daughter, Kourtney.

October 14, 2007: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Debut

On October 14, 2007, Keeping Up with the Kardashians debuted on E! cable network, becoming one of the longest-running reality television shows.

2007: Meeting with Ryan Seacrest

In 2007, Kris Jenner met with Ryan Seacrest to pursue a reality television show based on her family.

2007: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Premieres

In 2007, Kris Jenner rose to fame starring in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians with her family.

2009: Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami Premieres

In 2009, Kris Jenner and her family began starring in multiple spin-off series, including Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.

2009: Kourtney and Kim Take Miami

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

2009: 'Smooch' Boutique Closes

In 2009, the children's boutique "Smooch", which Kris Jenner opened with her daughter, Kourtney, closed down after almost six years.

January 2011: Kourtney and Kim Take New York

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

November 2011: Releases Autobiography

In November 2011, Kris Jenner's autobiography, Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian, was released.

2011: Kourtney and Kim Take New York Premieres

In 2011, Kris Jenner and her family starred in multiple spin-off series, including Kourtney and Kim Take New York.

2011: Launches Clothing Line with QVC

In 2011, Kris Jenner launched a clothing line, Kris Jenner Kollection with QVC.

2012: Founds California Community Church

In 2012, Kris Jenner and Pastor Brad Johnson founded the California Community Church.

July 15, 2013: Kris Talk Show Premieres

On July 15, 2013, Kris Jenner's pop culture-driven daytime talk show, Kris, began its six-week trial summer run on several Fox-owned stations.

October 2013: Separation Announced

In October 2013, Kris and Bruce Jenner announced their separation.

2013: Kris Talk Show

In 2013, Kris Jenner hosted a six week long pop culture-driven daytime talk show, called Kris.

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

On March 26, 2014, E! announced a Keeping Up with the Kardashians spin-off series titled Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons.

September 22, 2014: Files for Divorce

On September 22, 2014, Kris Jenner filed for divorce from Bruce Jenner, citing irreconcilable differences.

October 2014: Releases Cookbook

In October 2014, Kris Jenner released a cookbook entitled In the Kitchen with Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites.

2014: Founds Kylie Lip Kits

In 2014, Kris Jenner and her youngest daughter Kylie founded a company called Kylie Lip Kits (now Kylie Cosmetics).

2014: Begins Relationship with Corey Gamble

Since around 2014, Kris Jenner has been in a relationship with Corey Gamble.

March 23, 2015: Divorce Finalized

On March 23, 2015, Kris Jenner's divorce from Bruce Jenner became final.

November 30, 2015: Kylie Lip Kits Debuts

On November 30, 2015, the company's first product Kylie Lip Kits, a liquid lipstick and lip liner, debuted.

2015: Recurring Cast Member in I Am Cait

In 2015, Kris Jenner appeared as a recurring cast member in six episodes of the E! reality series I Am Cait, which followed the journey of her ex-husband Caitlyn Jenner's gender transition.

2015: Bruce Jenner Comes Out as Caitlyn

In 2015, Kris Jenner's second spouse, Bruce Jenner, publicly came out as a transgender woman, taking the name Caitlyn.

February 2016: Portrayed in The People v. O. J. Simpson

In February 2016, Kris Jenner was portrayed by Selma Blair in the FX limited series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story.

February 2016: Kylie Cosmetics Renamed

In February 2016, the company was renamed to Kylie Cosmetics, and production was increased to 500,000 kits.

2016: Rob & Chyna Premieres

In 2016, Kris Jenner and her family starred in multiple spin-off series, including Rob & Chyna.

2017: Life Of Kylie Premieres

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

May 9, 2018: Kris Kollection Announced

On May 9, 2018, Kris Jenner and Kylie announced their collaboration called the Kris Kollection via Kylie's personal Instagram.

April 2020: Launches Perfume Collaboration

In April 2020, Kris Jenner teamed up with daughter Kim to launch a perfume collaboration titled KKW x Kris.

March 18, 2021: Keeping Up With the Kardashians Final Season Premieres

On March 18, 2021, the final (twentieth) season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians premiered, after Jenner and her family announced the show would be ending after twenty seasons and almost 15 years on air.