Kylie Jenner
Introduction
Kylie Kristen Jenner (born August 10, 1997) is an American socialite, media personality, and businesswoman. She gained fame starring in the E! reality television series *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* from 2007 to 2021, and later in the Hulu reality television series *The Kardashians* starting in 2022. Jenner is the founder and owner of the cosmetic company Kylie Cosmetics. As of now, she is the fifth-most-followed person on Instagram.
At age 14 in 2012, Jenner and her sister Kendall collaborated with the clothing brand PacSun to create a line of clothing called Kendall & Kylie. In 2015, she launched her own cosmetics line, Kylie Lip Kits, which was renamed Kylie Cosmetics the following year.
Jenner has been an influential figure in pop culture since the mid-2010s. In 2014 and 2015, Time magazine included the Jenner sisters on their list of the most influential teens in the world, citing their significant impact on youth through social media. In 2017, Jenner was featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, becoming the youngest person ever included. She also starred in her own spin-off series, *Life of Kylie*, which premiered in 2017.
Early Life and Education
Kylie Jenner was born on August 10, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, to parents Kris and Caitlyn Jenner (formerly known as Bruce Jenner). She has an older sister, Kendall Jenner, and several half-siblings from her parents' previous marriages. Kylie attended Sierra Canyon School before switching to homeschooling in 2012. She graduated with a high school diploma from Laurel Springs School in 2015. Growing up in a family heavily involved in the entertainment industry, Kylie was exposed to fame and media attention from a young age.
Career Trajectory
Kylie Jenner's career began with her family's reality TV show, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which premiered in 2007. The show provided her with a platform to build her personal brand. In 2015, at the age of 18, she launched Kylie Cosmetics, initially offering a line of lip kits. The brand's success was driven by her massive social media following and strategic marketing. Kylie Cosmetics rapidly expanded its product line, leading to substantial financial success.
Kylie's entrepreneurial ventures extended beyond cosmetics. She has collaborated with her sister Kendall on a clothing line, released mobile apps, and entered various endorsement deals. Her business acumen and personal brand propelled her to the cover of Forbes magazine in 2019, where she was controversially labeled as the youngest self-made billionaire.
Legacy and Future
Kylie Jenner's legacy is defined by her influence on the beauty industry and her role as a social media powerhouse. Her ability to leverage her personal brand into a highly profitable business model has made her a prominent figure in contemporary culture.
Looking to the future, Kylie continues to expand her business ventures, including skincare lines and other beauty products. She remains a significant influencer in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, frequently setting trends through her social media platforms. Additionally, her involvement in philanthropy and social issues indicates a potential broadening of her impact beyond business. Kylie's combination of business success and cultural influence ensures that she will remain a notable figure in the entertainment and beauty industries for years to come.
References
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