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* (2007–2021). As the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family, she executive produced numerous spin-off series featuring her children. She briefly hosted her own talk show, *Kris*, in 2013. After their show on E! ended, the family transitioned to *The Kardashians* on Hulu in 2022, further solidifying Kris Jenner's role as a central figure in the reality television landscape.

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1926: Birth of Harry Shannon

In 1926, Harry Shannon was born. He later married Kris Jenner's mother and helped raise Kris.

1931: Birth of Robert True Houghton

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

1934: Birth of Mary Jo "M. J." Shannon

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

November 5, 1955: Kris Jenner's Birth

On November 5, 1955, Kristen Mary Houghton, later known as Kris Jenner, was born. She is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman.

1955: Kristen Mary Houghton Born

In 1955, Kristen Mary Houghton was born in San Diego, California.

1958: Birth of Karen Casey

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

1973: Kris Jenner's High School Graduation

In 1973, Kris Jenner graduated from Clairemont High School.

1975: Robert True Houghton's Death

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

1975: Death of Kris Jenner's Father

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

1976: Kris Jenner as a 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.

1979: Birth of Kourtney Kardashian

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

1980: Birth of Kim Kardashian

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

1984: Birth of Khloé Kardashian

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

1987: Birth of Rob Kardashian

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

March 1991: Divorce from Robert Kardashian

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

April 1991: Marriage to Bruce Jenner

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

1994: Emotional Turmoil during O. J. Simpson Trial

During the O. J. Simpson trial in 1994-1995, Kris Jenner and her family suffered emotional turmoil. Jenner was a friend of Nicole Brown, and her first husband, Robert Kardashian, was one of O.J. Simpson's defense lawyers.

1995: Emotional Turmoil during O. J. Simpson Trial

1995: Birth of Kendall Jenner

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

1997: Birth of Kylie Jenner

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

2003: Harry Shannon's Death

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

2003: Death of Robert Kardashian

In 2003, Robert Kardashian, Kris Jenner's first husband, died 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 E!

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 personal and professional lives of the Kardashian–Jenner blended families.

2007: Meeting with Ryan Seacrest

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

2007: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Debut

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

In 2009, Kris Jenner and her family starred in the spin-off series Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.

2009: Guest Appearances in Kourtney and Kim Take Miami

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

2009: Closing of Smooch Boutique

In 2009, the children's boutique "Smooch," which Kris Jenner opened with 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 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 the spin-off series 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, Kris Jenner Kollection, with QVC. She had previously sold exercise equipment with QVC in the 1990s.

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.

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 several Fox-owned stations. Kanye West revealed the first public picture of North West on the show.

October 2013: Announcement of Separation from Bruce Jenner

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: Announcement of Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons

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

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 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 youngest daughter Kylie founded a company called Kylie Lip Kits (now Kylie Cosmetics) and partnered with Seed Beauty.

2014: Relationship with Corey Gamble

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

March 23, 2015: Divorce Finalization

On March 23, 2015, Kris Jenner's divorce from Bruce Jenner became final due to a six-month state legal requirement.

November 30, 2015: Debut of Kylie Lip Kits

On November 30, 2015, Kylie Lip Kits, the first product of Kylie Cosmetics, debuted. It included a liquid lipstick and lip liner.

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2015: Bruce Jenner Comes Out as Caitlyn

In 2015, Bruce Jenner publicly came out as a transgender woman, taking the name Caitlyn.

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 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.

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February 2016: Renaming to Kylie Cosmetics

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

2016: Rob & Chyna

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

2017: Life of Kylie

In 2017, Kris Jenner and her family starred in the spin-off series Life of Kylie.

2017: Central Cast Member for Life Of Kylie

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

May 9, 2018: Announcement of Kris Kollection

On May 9, 2018, Kris Jenner and Kylie announced their collaboration called the Kris Kollection via Kylie's personal Instagram. The collection was released just in time for Mother's Day.

April 2020: Launch of KKW x Kris Perfume

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, after Jenner and her family announced the show would be ending after twenty seasons and almost 15 years on air.

2021: End of Keeping Up with the Kardashians

In 2021, Kris Jenner and her family decided to sign off from E!.

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 after leaving the E! Network. The show premiered on 14 April 2022 and can be streamed on Disney+.