Kylie Kristen Jenner is an American entrepreneur, media personality, model, and beauty mogul who rose to global prominence as the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family. Born on August 10, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, Jenner leveraged her massive social media following and extraordinary business instincts to build one of the most successful cosmetics empires in the world. As the founder of Kylie Cosmetics, she became the youngest person ever to appear on the Forbes list of self-made billionaires, a milestone that cemented her status as one of the most influential young entrepreneurs of her generation. Her influence spans beauty, fashion, media, and pop culture, and she continues to shape trends on a global scale.
Early Life
Kylie Kristen Jenner was born on August 10, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, to Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner (formerly known as Bruce Jenner). She grew up in the affluent suburb of Calabasas, California, surrounded by her large and prominent family, which included her older sister Kendall Jenner and her half-siblings Kourtney, Kim, Khloe Kardashian, and Rob Kardashian. From a very young age, Kylie was in the public eye due to the family's hit reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which premiered in 2007 when she was just ten years old. Growing up on camera provided her with an unparalleled understanding of media, branding, and public perception that would prove instrumental in her later entrepreneurial endeavors.
Despite the extraordinary circumstances of her upbringing, those close to Kylie have described her as determined, creative, and fiercely independent. She developed a passion for beauty and cosmetics from a young age, spending hours experimenting with makeup and developing a personal aesthetic that resonated strongly with millions of young people online. Her ability to connect authentically with her audience through social media, particularly Instagram and later Snapchat, laid the groundwork for a business empire that would eventually be valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Education
Kylie Jenner attended Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California, during her early school years. However, as her public profile and professional commitments grew, she transitioned to homeschooling to accommodate her demanding schedule. She earned her high school diploma through an online homeschooling program in 2015, graduating on time despite her extensive professional and media obligations. While she did not pursue higher education at a traditional university, her real-world business education has proven extraordinarily effective, and she has spoken about how building Kylie Cosmetics taught her more about branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship than any formal classroom could have.
Career
Kylie Jenner's career began effectively at birth, given her family's status in American pop culture. She made her television debut on Keeping Up with the Kardashians as a child and appeared alongside her family for years, gaining early exposure to the entertainment industry. As she entered her teenage years, she developed an enormous social media following, amassing millions of followers on Instagram who were captivated by her evolving style, beauty looks, and candid personality.
In 2015, at just 17 years old, Jenner launched her first major product, the Kylie Lip Kit, a collection of liquid lipsticks and matching lip liners. The product sold out within minutes of its release, generating enormous buzz and demonstrating the extraordinary commercial power of her personal brand. She subsequently founded Kylie Cosmetics as a standalone business, and the brand grew rapidly into a full cosmetics line encompassing eyeshadow palettes, highlighters, blushes, and skincare products. In 2019, she sold a 51 percent stake in Kylie Cosmetics to Coty Inc. for approximately $600 million, a transaction that valued the company at $1.2 billion. She has also launched Kylie Skin, a skincare line, and Kylie Baby, a baby and children's skincare range, further extending her business empire.
Beyond her cosmetics ventures, Kylie has been featured on the covers of dozens of major fashion and lifestyle magazines, launched several successful clothing collaborations, and has appeared as a judge and mentor figure on various television projects. She was ranked among the world's highest-paid celebrities by Forbes and remains one of the most followed individuals on social media globally.
Personal Life
Kylie Jenner has been in a long-term on-and-off relationship with rapper Travis Scott (born Jacques Webster II). The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Stormi Webster, on February 1, 2018. In February 2022, Kylie gave birth to their second child, a son, who was initially named Wolf Webster before the couple confirmed they had changed his name to Aire Webster. Kylie and Travis Scott have maintained a co-parenting relationship and have been seen together publicly on multiple occasions despite periods of separation. Kylie has spoken warmly about her role as a mother and has called her children the greatest joys of her life.
Net Worth
As of 2026, Kylie Jenner's estimated net worth is approximately $670 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her wealth is primarily derived from the sale of her majority stake in Kylie Cosmetics to Coty Inc. for approximately $600 million, as well as ongoing revenue from her remaining ownership in Kylie Cosmetics and Kylie Skin, modeling contracts, brand endorsement deals, social media partnerships, and her continued presence as a media personality. She was controversially labeled the world's youngest self-made billionaire by Forbes in 2019, though that designation was later revisited, and her actual net worth has fluctuated with the performance of her business ventures. Regardless, she remains one of the wealthiest young entrepreneurs in the world.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Kylie Kristen Jenner
- Date of Birth: August 10, 1997
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 ft 6 in
- Net Worth: $670 Million (estimated 2026)
- Partner: Travis Scott (on/off relationship)
- Children: Stormi Webster (daughter, born 2018), Aire Webster (son, born 2022)
- Profession: Entrepreneur, Media Personality, Model
- Best Known For: Founder of Kylie Cosmetics, Keeping Up with the Kardashians
