History of Kris Jenner in Timeline
Kris Jenner is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman best known for starring in the reality television series *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*. The show's success spawned numerous spin-offs featuring her family, with Jenner acting as executive producer for many of them. She briefly hosted a daytime talk show, *Kris*, in 2013. After ending their show on E!, the family moved to Hulu with *The Kardashians* in 2022.
November 5, 1955: Kristen Mary Houghton's Birth in San Diego
On November 5, 1955, Kristen Mary Houghton was born in San Diego, California, the elder of two children to Mary Jo "M. J." Shannon and Robert True Houghton.
November 5, 1955: Kristen Mary Jenner Born
On November 5, 1955, Kristen Mary Houghton, later known as Kris Jenner, was born.
1973: Graduation
In 1973, Kris Jenner graduated from Clairemont High School.
1975: Father's Death in Car Crash
In 1975, Kris Jenner's father died in a car crash in Mexico.
1975: Father's Death
In 1975, Robert True Houghton, Kris Jenner's father, passed away.
1976: Flight Attendant
In 1976, Kris Jenner worked for American Airlines as a flight attendant for a year.
July 8, 1978: Marriage to Robert Kardashian
On July 8, 1978, Kris Jenner married lawyer Robert Kardashian.
March 1991: Divorce from Robert Kardashian
In March 1991, Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian divorced but remained close friends.
April 1991: Marriage to Bruce Jenner
In April 1991, Kris Jenner married Bruce Jenner, one month after her divorce from Robert Kardashian.
1994: Emotional Turmoil During the O. J. Simpson Trial
During the O.J. Simpson trial from 1994-1995, Kris Jenner and her family suffered emotional turmoil.
1995: Emotional Turmoil During the O. J. Simpson Trial
During the O.J. Simpson trial from 1994-1995, Kris Jenner and her family suffered emotional turmoil.
2003: Death of Harry Shannon
In 2003, Harry Shannon, Kris Jenner's stepfather, passed away.
2003: Robert Kardashian's Death
In 2003, Robert Kardashian, Kris Jenner's first husband, passed away from esophageal cancer.
2004: Opening of Smooch Boutique
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 the E! cable network, with Kris Jenner as the executive producer. The series focused on the lives of the Kardashian–Jenner families and became one of the longest-running reality television shows in the country.
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
In 2007, Kris Jenner rose to fame starring in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
2009: Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami
In 2009, Kris Jenner and her family started in multiple spin-off series including Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.
2009: Guest Appearances on Kourtney and Kim Take Miami
In 2009, Kris Jenner made multiple guest appearances on Kourtney and Kim Take Miami.
2009: Closure of Smooch Boutique
In 2009, the children's boutique "Smooch", which Kris Jenner opened with her daughter Kourtney, closed down after almost six years.
January 2011: Recurring Cast Member in 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: Release of Kris Jenner's Autobiography
In November 2011, Kris Jenner's autobiography, Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian, was released.
2011: Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Khloe & Lamar
In 2011, Kris Jenner and her family starred in multiple spin-off series including Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Khloe & Lamar.
2011: Launch of Kris Jenner Kollection with QVC
In 2011, Kris Jenner launched a clothing line, the Kris Jenner Kollection with QVC.
2012: Founding of California Community Church
In 2012, Kris Jenner and Pastor Brad Johnson founded the California Community Church, originally called the Life Change Community Church in Agoura Hills, California.
July 15, 2013: Premiere of Kris Talk Show
On July 15, 2013, Kris Jenner's pop culture-driven daytime talk show, Kris, began its six-week trial summer run on Fox-owned stations.
October 2013: Separation Announcement
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: Filing for Divorce
On September 22, 2014, Kris Jenner filed for divorce from Bruce Jenner, citing irreconcilable differences.
October 2014: Release of In the Kitchen with Kris Cookbook
In October 2014, Kris Jenner's cookbook, entitled In the Kitchen with Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites, was released.
2014: Founding of Kylie Lip Kits
In 2014, Kris Jenner and her daughter Kylie founded Kylie Lip Kits, later known as Kylie Cosmetics.
2014: 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 and Caitlyn Jenner's divorce became final.
November 30, 2015: Debut of Kylie Lip Kits
On November 30, 2015, Kylie Lip Kits, the first product of Kylie Cosmetics, debuted, featuring a liquid lipstick and lip liner.
2015: Bruce Jenner Comes Out as Caitlyn
In 2015, Bruce Jenner publicly came out as a transgender woman, taking the name Caitlyn.
2015: Recurring Role 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 Caitlyn Jenner's gender transition.
February 2016: Portrayal in American Crime Story
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 Lip Kits Renamed Kylie Cosmetics
In February 2016, Kylie Lip Kits was renamed to Kylie Cosmetics, and production was increased.
2016: Rob & Chyna
In 2016, Kris Jenner and her family starred in multiple spin-off series including Rob & Chyna.
2017: Life of Kylie
In 2017, Kris Jenner and her family starred in multiple spin-off series including Life of Kylie.
May 9, 2018: Launch of the Kris Kollection
On May 9, 2018, Kris Jenner and Kylie announced their collaboration called the Kris Kollection via Kylie's personal Instagram.
April 2020: Launch of KKW x Kris Perfume Collaboration
In April 2020, Kris Jenner teamed up with her daughter Kim to launch a perfume collaboration titled KKW x Kris.
March 18, 2021: Premiere of the Final Season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians
On March 18, 2021, the final (twentieth) season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians premiered.
2021: End of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
In 2021, Kris Jenner and her family concluded their long-running reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, after 20 seasons.
April 2022: Premiere of The Kardashians on Hulu
In April 2022, Kris Jenner and her family returned to television with their new reality show, The Kardashians, on Hulu. The first season premiered on April 14, 2022, and is available on Disney+.
September 22, 2022: Premiere of The Kardashians Season 2
On September 22, 2022, Season 2 of The Kardashians officially premiered.
2022: The Kardashians on Hulu
In 2022, Kris Jenner and her family went on to star in The Kardashians on Hulu.
May 2023: The Kardashians Season 3 Premieres
In May 2023, the third season of The Kardashians officially aired on the 25th.
2023: Thirteen Grandchildren
As of 2023, Kris Jenner has thirteen grandchildren.
2023: Appearance in Meghan Trainor's "Mother" Music Video
In 2023, Kris Jenner appeared in the music video for Meghan Trainor's song "Mother".
2024: Death of Karen Casey
In 2024, Karen Casey, Kris Jenner's younger sister, passed away.
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