Kylie Jenner is a prominent American socialite, media personality, and businesswoman renowned for her appearance in the reality TV series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and its successor "The Kardashians." Her entrepreneurial ventures include founding and owning Kylie Cosmetics, a successful cosmetics company. Her massive online presence is evident in her status as the fifth most-followed individual on Instagram.
August 10, 1997: Birth of Kylie Jenner
On August 10, 1997, Kylie Kristen Jenner was born in Los Angeles, California.
2007: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Premiere
In 2007, Kylie Jenner and her family began appearing in the reality television series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which documented their lives.
August 2011: Glee: The 3D Concert Movie Premiere
Kylie and Kendall Jenner co-hosted the premiere of "Glee: The 3D Concert Movie" at the Regency Village Theater in Westwood, Los Angeles.
February 2012: The Vow Premiere
The Jenner sisters hosted the premiere of "The Vow" in Hollywood.
March 2012: The Hunger Games Premiere & Appearance on "America's Next Top Model"
Kylie and Kendall Jenner interviewed the cast of "The Hunger Games" at its Los Angeles premiere. Later that year, the sisters appeared alongside their mother, Kris Jenner, on an episode of "America's Next Top Model."
2012: Kendall & Kylie Clothing Line Launch
At 14, Kylie collaborated with her sister Kendall and clothing brand PacSun to launch the "Kendall & Kylie" clothing line.
2012: Jenner and Woods meet through Jaden Smith
Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods meet in 2012 through their mutual friend, Jaden Smith.
2012: Kylie Jenner Transitions to Homeschooling
Kylie Jenner began homeschooling in 2012, enrolling in an at-home education program.
February 2013: The Kendall & Kylie Collection with PacSun launches
Kylie and Kendall Jenner launch The Kendall & Kylie Collection with PacSun in February 2013.
July 2013: The Jenner sisters launch a jewelry line
In July 2013, Kendall and Kylie launch a jewelry line, Metal Haven by Kendall & Kylie, with Pascal Mouawad's Glamhouse.
November 15, 2013: The Jenner sisters announce The Kendall & Kylie Collection with PacSun
Kylie and Kendall Jenner announce a partnership with PacSun on November 15, 2013, to launch The Kendall & Kylie Collection.
January 19, 2014: Jenner participates in a charity bowling event
Jenner, her sisters, and Lil Twist participate in a charity bowling event on January 19, 2014, to raise money for The Robin Hood Foundation.
February 2014: Kendall and Kylie launch a shoe and handbag line
Kylie and Kendall launch a shoe and handbag line for Steve Madden's Madden Girl line in February 2014.
June 2014: Co-hosts MuchMusic Video Awards & Acting Debut
The Jenner sisters co-hosted the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards, where Kylie made her acting debut in a promotional segment for the show in Toronto, Canada.
July 19, 2014: Jenner participates in Chris Brown's Celebrity Kickball game
On July 19, 2014, Jenner participates in singer Chris Brown's Kick'n It For Charity Celebrity Kickball game in Glendale, California.
August 2014: Tyga Relationship Development
In August 2014, rapper Tyga was seen getting close with Kylie Jenner at her 17th birthday party, shortly after which he ended his relationship with Blac Chyna.
August 2014: Music Video Appearances & Release of "Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia"
The Jenner sisters appeared in PartyNextDoor's "Recognize" music video. Kylie also made an appearance in Jaden Smith's "Blue Ocean" music video that same month. They also co-authored and released the dystopian science fiction novel, "Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia."
August 16, 2014: Jenner participates in another one of Chris Brown's Celebrity Kickball games
Jenner participates in a second Kick'n It For Charity Celebrity Kickball game hosted by singer Chris Brown on August 16, 2014.
October 2014: Jenner launches a line of hair extensions, Kylie Hair Kouture
In October 2014, Jenner partners with Bellami Hair to launch Kylie Hair Kouture, a line of hair extensions.
2014: Time Magazine's Most Influential Teens
Kylie and Kendall Jenner were recognized for their social media influence by Time magazine, appearing on their list of the most influential teenagers.
March 2015: Jenner becomes brand ambassador for Nip + Fab
Jenner becomes the second-ever brand ambassador for skincare brand Nip + Fab in March 2015.
May 2015: Billboard Music Awards, Lip Augmentation Admission, and "Kylie Jenner Challenge"
The Jenner sisters were booed at the Billboard Music Awards while introducing Kanye West's performance. An episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" aired featuring Kylie admitting to getting lip fillers. This admission led to speculation and a viral trend known as the "Kylie Jenner Challenge."
June 2015: The Jenner sisters launch Kendall + Kylie clothing line with Topshop
In June 2015, Kylie and Kendall launch their clothing line, Kendall + Kylie, in collaboration with British fashion retailer Topshop.
July 2015: Kylie Jenner Graduates High School
Kylie Jenner graduated high school in July 2015 from Laurel Springs School in Ojai, California, after completing an at-home education program.
August 2015: Kylie Lip Kit Launch
Kylie Jenner announced the launch of her first lipstick line called "Kylie Lip Kit."
September 2015: The Jenner sisters launch their website and mobile app
Kendall and Kylie launch their personalized website and mobile app in September 2015.
November 2015: Appearance in Justine Skye's "I'm Yours" Music Video
Kylie and Kendall Jenner made an appearance in Justine Skye's music video for the song "I'm Yours."
December 2015: Christmas Donation to LGBT Teen Center
In December 2015, Kylie Jenner made a donation of Christmas gifts to the Los Angeles LGBT Teen Center.
2015: Jenner files U.S. trademark application for the name "Kylie"
In 2015, Kylie Jenner files a U.S. trademark application for use of the name "Kylie".
2015: Time Magazine's Most Influential Teens
Kylie and Kendall Jenner were recognized for their social media influence by Time magazine, appearing on their list of the most influential teenagers.
2015: Caitlyn and Kris Jenner Divorce
Caitlyn and Kris Jenner, Kylie's parents, got divorced in 2015.
2015: Kylie Lip Kits Launch
Kylie Jenner launched her own cosmetics line, initially called "Kylie Lip Kits."
February 2016: Kylie Cosmetics Launch
Kylie Jenner's cosmetic company underwent a name change to Kylie Cosmetics and significantly increased production.
March 2016: Promotional Video Release
Kylie Cosmetics released a promotional video directed by Colin Tilley for a new lip gloss line.
May 2016: Musical Debut
Kylie Jenner made her musical debut, rapping on Burberry Perry's song "Beautiful Day" alongside Lil Yachty, Jordyn Woods, and Justine Skye.
2016: Launch of "Smile" Lip Kit and Donation to Smile Train
In 2016, Jenner launched a special-edition lip kit called "Smile" and donated $159,500 of its sales to Smile Train, a charity funding cleft lip and palate surgeries for children.
2016: Jenner partners with Sinful Colors and becomes the face of PUMA
Jenner partners with nail polish brand Sinful Colors and releases a 20-piece nail polish collection. Later that year, Jenner is announced as the new face of PUMA.
January 2017: Donations to Jordyn Woods and Teen Cancer America
In January 2017, Jenner showed her generosity by donating $10,000 to her friend Jordyn Woods, to help with her father's memorial costs after his battle with cancer. Additionally, in the same year, on her birthday, she announced a significant donation of $500,000 from her Birthday Collection sales to Teen Cancer America.
January 2017: Makeup artist accuses Jenner of plagiarism
In January 2017, makeup artist Vlada Haggarty accuses Kylie Jenner of stealing her creative style and aesthetics for Jenner's own products, leading to Jenner crediting Haggerty and reaching an undisclosed settlement.
February 2017: Kylie Minogue wins legal battle against Jenner for trademark of the name "Kylie"
Kylie Minogue wins a legal battle against Kylie Jenner in February 2017 over the trademark of the name "Kylie". Jenner had filed a U.S. trademark application in 2015 for use of the name for "advertising services" and "endorsement services".
April 2017: Surprise Prom Appearance
Kylie Jenner made a surprise appearance at Rio Americano High School prom with a student whose date had canceled.
June 2017: Jenner collaborates with Quay Australia on a sunglasses line
Kylie Jenner collaborates with Melbourne-based sunglasses brand Quay Australia in June 2017 to release Quay x Kylie, a line of sunglasses.
June 2017: Forbes Celebrity 100 Debut
Kylie Jenner was ranked 59th on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, making her the youngest person to be featured.
June 28, 2017: Kendall + Kylie "Rock vs. Rap" T-shirt line receives backlash
On June 28, 2017, Kylie and Kendall Jenner release a line of vintage T-shirts called "Rock vs. Rap" for their Kendall + Kylie clothing line, which featured the Jenner sisters' likeness superimposed over images of deceased musicians. The line is met with immediate backlash and a cease-and-desist for using the likenesses of musical icons without permission. The Jenner sisters apologize and pull the shirts from retail.
August 2017: Life of Kylie Premiere
In August 2017, Kylie Jenner starred in a reality show revolving around her life, titled 'Life of Kylie,' which premiered that month.
2017: Woods appears in Jenner's reality TV show, Life of Kylie
Jordyn Woods appears in Kylie Jenner's reality TV show, "Life of Kylie", in 2017.
2017: Youngest Person on Forbes Celebrity 100 & Premiere of "Life of Kylie"
Kylie Jenner was featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, becoming the youngest person included at age 19. Her spin-off series, "Life of Kylie," premiered the same year.
February 1, 2018: Birth of Daughter
On February 1, 2018, Kylie Jenner gave birth to her daughter with rapper Travis Scott.
August 2018: Jenner appears on the cover of Forbes, sparking "self-made" debate
In August 2018, Jenner appeared on the cover of Forbes magazine, with the publication claiming her net worth to be $900 million and on the verge of becoming the youngest "self-made" billionaire. The use of the term "self-made" sparked controversy and debate online, with many arguing that Jenner's privileged upbringing and family fame directly contributed to her success.
September 2018: Kylie Cosmetics launches Kylie x Jordyn collection
In September 2018, Kylie Cosmetics launched the Kylie x Jordyn collection, a makeup collaboration between Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods.
2018: Kris Cosmetics Launch
In 2018, on Mother's Day, Kylie Cosmetics launched a makeup line called Kris Cosmetics in collaboration with her mother, Kris Jenner.
April 2019: First Fragrance Launch
In April 2019, Kylie Jenner and her half-sister Kim Kardashian launched a new fragrance under KKW Beauty, marking Jenner's first foray into the fragrance industry.
June 14, 2019: Kylie Cosmetics x Koko Kollection Launch
On June 14, 2019, Kylie Cosmetics launched a collaboration with her half-sister Khloé Kardashian called the Kylie Cosmetics x Koko Kollection. This marked their third collaboration.
September 2019: Donation to Nest of Love
During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in September 2019, Jenner made a generous contribution of $750,000 to Nest of Love, a feminist organization in Florida.
October 2019: Trademarking 'Rise and Shine'
In October 2019, Kylie Jenner filed to trademark the phrase 'rise and shine' after a video of her singing it to her daughter went viral, making it a popular meme. She also filed to trademark a variation for clothing and cosmetics.
2019: Youngest "Self-Made" Billionaire Controversy
Forbes estimated Kylie Jenner's net worth to be US$1 Billion, declaring her the world's youngest "self-made" billionaire, a title that sparked controversy.
2019: Jenner and Woods' friendship ends due to a cheating scandal
Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods' friendship ends in 2019 after Woods was involved in a cheating scandal with Tristan Thompson, who was in a relationship with Jenner's half-sister, Khloé Kardashian.
January 2020: Multiple Trademarks
In January 2020, Kylie Jenner announced she had trademarked several phrases including Kylie Con, Kylie Kon, and Kylie Museum. Her sister Kendall also confirmed an upcoming cosmetics line collaboration with Kylie Cosmetics.
January 2020: Donation to Support Australian Bushfire Relief
In January 2020, Jenner donated a total of $1 million to five organizations in Australia to aid in the efforts to combat the devastating bushfires.
March 2020: Donations to Support Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic
In March 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Jenner, along with her mother Kris, and Coty, a beauty company, donated over 6,000 pounds of hand sanitizers to Southern California hospitals to support healthcare workers. Furthermore, Jenner personally donated $1 million to purchase essential protective gear, including face masks and shields, for healthcare professionals on the front lines.
May 2020: Forbes Accuses Jenner of Forged Documents
Forbes published a statement alleging that Kylie Jenner had submitted falsified tax documents to appear as a billionaire.
May 2020: Forbes accuses Jenner of forging tax documents
In May 2020, Forbes releases a statement accusing Jenner of forging tax documents to inflate her net worth and fabricating revenue figures for Kylie Cosmetics. Jenner denies the claims, leading to a public dispute with the magazine.
June 26, 2020: Kylie Cosmetics x Kendall Jenner Launch
On June 26, 2020, Kylie Cosmetics launched a new cosmetics line in collaboration with Jenner's sister Kendall, called Kylie Cosmetics x Kendall Jenner.
October 2020: Jenner named youngest person on Forbes's list of 100 Richest Self-Made Women
In October 2020, Jenner becomes the youngest person included on the Forbes's list of 100 Richest Self-Made Women, despite earlier accusations from the publication regarding her financial claims.
2020: Forbes Highest Paid Celebrity
In 2020, Kylie Jenner topped the Forbes list of highest paid celebrities, highlighting her successful ventures and brand expansions.
2020: End of Keeping Up With the Kardashians
In 2020, Kylie Jenner and her family announced that their long-running reality show, 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians,' would be ending after twenty seasons and almost 15 years on air.
August 2021: Kylie Swim Tease
In August 2021, Kylie Jenner teased her new swimwear line, Kylie Swim, which includes sizes for all women. Despite the anticipation, the line received backlash for its quality and practicality post-launch.
2021: End of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians"
In 2021, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" concluded its run on E! after 14 years.
January 2022: Instagram Milestone
In January 2022, Kylie Jenner became the first woman to gain 300 million followers on Instagram, surpassing the previous record holder, Ariana Grande.
April 14, 2022: The Kardashians Premiere
On April 14, 2022, Kylie Jenner and her family premiered their new reality TV show 'The Kardashians' on Hulu, featuring various family members and their partners.
2022: "The Kardashians" Premieres on Hulu
A new reality television series following the Kardashian-Jenner family, titled "The Kardashians," premiered on Hulu in 2022.
July 2023: Jenner and Woods make first public appearance together since 2019
In July 2023, Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods were seen together publicly for the first time since their falling out in 2019.
November 2023: Jenner comments on the status of her friendship with Woods
In November 2023, Jenner stated that she and Woods had "never fully cut each other off," hinting at a reconciliation in their relationship.