Kris Jenner is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman who achieved global prominence as the matriarch and manager of the Kardashian-Jenner family. She is best known for producing and starring in the long-running reality television series 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians,' which revolutionized the celebrity landscape and launched the careers of her children. Beyond television, Jenner is recognized as a shrewd 'momager,' expertly navigating her family’s brand management, licensing deals, and multi-platform business ventures. Through her strategic focus on pop culture and social media, she transformed her family into a multi-billion dollar empire, spanning fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries. Her influence has cemented her status as a powerhouse figure in modern media, where she continues to oversee various professional endeavors while maintaining a constant presence in the public eye.
November 5, 1955: Birth of Kristen Mary Jenner
On November 5, 1955, Kristen Mary Jenner, a future media personality and businesswoman, was born.
1973: Graduation from Clairemont High School
In 1973, Kris Jenner successfully completed her secondary education and graduated from Clairemont High School.
1975: Death of father in Mexico
In 1975, while Kris Jenner was 19 years old, she suffered the loss of her father, who passed away following a car crash in Mexico.
1976: Employment as a flight attendant
During the year 1976, Kris Jenner spent one year working for American Airlines in the capacity of a flight attendant.
July 8, 1978: Marriage to Robert Kardashian
On July 8, 1978, Kris Jenner married lawyer Robert Kardashian, who would later gain fame for his involvement in the O.J. Simpson legal case.
1979: Birth of Kourtney Kardashian
In 1979, Kris Jenner welcomed her first daughter, Kourtney Kardashian.
1980: Birth of Kim Kardashian
Kris Jenner gave birth to her second daughter, Kim Kardashian, in 1980.
1984: Birth of Khloé Kardashian
In 1984, Kris Jenner became a mother for the third time with the birth of her daughter, Khloé Kardashian.
1987: Birth of Rob Kardashian
Kris Jenner's son, Rob Kardashian, was born in 1987.
1990: Divorce Filing
In 1990, Robert Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Jenner following the revelation of her affair with Todd Waterman.
March 1991: Finalization of Divorce
The marriage between Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian was officially legally terminated in March 1991.
April 1991: Marriage to Bruce Jenner
In April 1991, Kris Jenner entered into her second marriage with retired Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner, just one month after finalizing her divorce from her first husband.
1994: Beginning of the O.J. Simpson Trial
In 1994, the O.J. Simpson trial began, which caused significant emotional turmoil for Kris Jenner due to her friendship with the victim, Nicole Brown, and her ex-husband Robert Kardashian's involvement as a defense attorney.
1995: Birth of Kendall Jenner
In 1995, Kris Jenner and Bruce Jenner welcomed their first daughter together, whom they named Kendall Nicole in honor of the late Nicole Brown Simpson.
1995: Conclusion of the O.J. Simpson Trial
The highly publicized trial, often referred to as the Trial of the Century, concluded in 1995, marking the end of a period of immense personal strain for Kris Jenner as her ex-husband served on the defense team.
1997: Birth of Kylie Jenner
In 1997, Kris Jenner and Bruce Jenner welcomed their second daughter together, Kylie Jenner.
2003: Death of Robert Kardashian
In 2003, Kris Jenner's first husband, Robert Kardashian, passed away due to esophageal cancer.
2004: Opening of Smooch Boutique
In 2004, Kris Jenner collaborated with her eldest daughter, Kourtney Kardashian, to establish and open a children's clothing boutique named Smooch.
October 14, 2007: Premiere of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
On October 14, 2007, the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, executive produced by Kris Jenner, officially debuted on the E! cable network, marking the beginning of a long-running cultural phenomenon focused on the lives of the Kardashian–Jenner family.
2007: Launch of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
In 2007, Kris Jenner and her family began starring in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which propelled them to fame.
2009: Closure of Smooch Boutique
After operating for nearly six years, the children's boutique Smooch, co-founded by Kris Jenner in 2004, permanently closed its doors in 2009.
2009: Premiere of Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami
As part of the expansion of their reality television franchise, Kris Jenner and her family premiered the spin-off series Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami in 2009.
January 2011: Premiere of Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Khloe & Lamar
During January 2011, Kris Jenner appeared as a recurring cast member on Kourtney and Kim Take New York and made an appearance on the debut of the series Khloe & Lamar.
November 2011: Release of Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian
In November 2011, Kris Jenner released her autobiography titled Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian, providing an intimate look into her life and family history.
2011: Launch of multiple spin-off series
In 2011, Kris Jenner expanded her television portfolio with the launch of the reality spin-offs Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Khloe & Lamar.
2011: Launch of Kris Jenner Kollection
Kris Jenner expanded her business ventures in 2011 by launching a clothing line titled the Kris Jenner Kollection, which was sold through the retailer QVC.
2012: Founding of California Community Church
In 2012, Kris Jenner partnered with Pastor Brad Johnson to establish the California Community Church, which was previously known as the Life Change Community Church based in Agoura Hills, California.
July 15, 2013: Premiere of the talk show Kris
On July 15, 2013, Kris Jenner launched a six-week trial run of her daytime talk show titled Kris on various Fox-owned stations. During this program, Kanye West debuted the first public photograph of North West. Ultimately, the show was not renewed beyond its initial trial period.
October 2013: Separation of the Jenners
In October 2013, Kris and Caitlyn Jenner officially announced their separation, marking a significant transition in their marital relationship.
2013: Hosting the talk show Kris
In 2013, Kris Jenner served as the host for a six-week-long daytime talk show focused on pop culture titled Kris.
March 26, 2014: Announcement of Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons
On March 26, 2014, the network E! officially announced the production of the spin-off series Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons, which followed the family's business ventures in New York and featured Kris Jenner.
September 22, 2014: Filing for Divorce
On September 22, 2014, Kris Jenner officially filed for divorce from Caitlyn Jenner, citing irreconcilable differences as the grounds for the legal split.
October 2014: Release of In the Kitchen with Kris
Kris Jenner published a cookbook titled In the Kitchen with Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites in October 2014, showcasing various family-preferred recipes.
2014: Beginning of Relationship with Corey Gamble
Around 2014, Kris Jenner began her long-term romantic relationship with Corey Gamble.
2014: Founding of Kylie Lip Kits
In 2014, Kris Jenner and her daughter Kylie Jenner established the company Kylie Lip Kits, later rebranded as Kylie Cosmetics, by forming a partnership with Seed Beauty.
March 23, 2015: Finalization of Divorce
The divorce between Kris and Caitlyn Jenner was legally finalized on March 23, 2015, following the mandatory six-month state waiting period.
November 30, 2015: Debut of Kylie Lip Kits
On November 30, 2015, the company launched its inaugural product, the Kylie Lip Kit, consisting of a liquid lipstick and matching lip liner.
2015: Caitlyn Jenner Comes Out
In 2015, Bruce Jenner publicly announced her transition as a transgender woman and began identifying as Caitlyn Jenner.
2015: Appearances in I Am Cait and Keeping Up with the Kardashians
In 2015, Kris Jenner appeared as a recurring cast member on the E! reality series I Am Cait, which documented the gender transition of her ex-husband, Caitlyn Jenner. Following their 2015 divorce, Kris continued to co-star alongside Caitlyn and their children on the long-running series Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
2015: Vanity Fair Article Commentary
In 2015, Kris Jenner participated in a Vanity Fair article where she addressed the difficulties she faced regarding Caitlyn Jenner's transition, noting that Caitlyn's emotional struggles and social anxiety were significant factors in the breakdown of their marriage.
February 2016: Portrayal in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story
In February 2016, the FX limited series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story premiered, featuring actress Selma Blair portraying Kris Jenner.
February 2016: Rebranding to Kylie Cosmetics
In February 2016, the company officially changed its name to Kylie Cosmetics and scaled production capacity to 500,000 units to meet demand.
2016: Premiere of Rob & Chyna
Kris Jenner continued her work as an executive producer and star in her family's reality programming with the 2016 premiere of Rob & Chyna.
2017: Disapproval of The Secrets of My Life
In 2017, Kris Jenner publicly voiced her disapproval of the memoir titled The Secrets of My Life, taking issue with how Caitlyn Jenner portrayed her, their family, and their former marriage within the text.
2017: Premiere of Life of Kylie
In 2017, the E! network released the reality series Life of Kylie, which centered on Kris Jenner's youngest daughter, Kylie Jenner.
May 9, 2018: Announcement of the Kris Kollection
On May 9, 2018, Kris and Kylie Jenner utilized Instagram to announce the launch of their collaborative product line, the Kris Kollection, featuring items like the 'Momager' lip set.
April 2020: Launch of KKW x Kris perfume collaboration
In April 2020, Kris Jenner partnered with her daughter, Kim Kardashian, to release a collaborative fragrance collection known as KKW x Kris.
March 18, 2021: Premiere of the Final Season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
On March 18, 2021, the twentieth and final season of the long-running reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered, marking the beginning of the end for the show after nearly 15 years on television.
2021: Conclusion of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
In 2021, Kris Jenner and her family concluded their long-running reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians on the E! network.
April 14, 2022: Premiere of The Kardashians Season 1
On April 14, 2022, the first season of the reality series The Kardashians premiered, consisting of ten episodes available for streaming on Disney+.
April 2022: Launch of The Kardashians on Hulu
In April 2022, Kris Jenner and her family transitioned from the E! Network to Hulu to debut their new reality television series, The Kardashians, which features various family members and their partners.
September 22, 2022: Premiere of The Kardashians Season 2
Following the success of the first season, the second season of The Kardashians officially premiered on September 22, 2022.
2022: Premiere of The Kardashians on Hulu
Following their departure from E!, Kris Jenner and her family began starring in a new reality series titled The Kardashians, which premiered on Hulu in 2022.
May 25, 2023: Premiere of The Kardashians Season 3
The third season of the reality series featuring Kris Jenner and her family officially began airing on May 25, 2023.
2023: Appearance in Meghan Trainor's Mother music video
In 2023, Kris Jenner made a guest appearance in the music video for the song "Mother" by American singer Meghan Trainor, who referred to Jenner as "the mother of all mothers" in recognition of her cultural influence.
2024: Executive Producer for All's Fair
In 2024, Kris Jenner expanded her television production portfolio by joining the production team of the upcoming Hulu legal drama series titled All's Fair, in which her daughter, Kim Kardashian, holds a starring role.
2025: Family Milestone Regarding Grandchildren
As of 2025, Kris Jenner reached the milestone of having 13 grandchildren in her family.
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