Kendall Jenner net worth is estimated to be around $60 million as of 2024. She is an American model, media personality, socialite, and Entrepreneur born on November 3, 1995. She gained fame through the reality show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” which aired from 2007 to 2021.
The show’s success led to spin-offs like “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami,” “Kourtney and Kim Take New York,” “Khloé & Lamar,” “Rob & Chyna,” and “Life of Kylie.” After the show ended Jenner and her family appeared in “The Kardashians” on Hulu in 2022.
Jenner started her modeling career at 14 doing print ads and photoshoots. She became prominent in 2014 and 2015 walking runways in New York, Milan, and Paris for top designers during fashion weeks. Jenner has been featured in LOVE magazine’s various Vogue editions globally and serves as a brand ambassador for Estée Lauder.
In 2015, Forbes listed her as one of the highest-earning models estimating her annual income at $4 million. By 2017, she topped the list as the highest-paid model worldwide surpassing Gisele Bündchen. In 2021, Kendall Jenner launched her tequila brand called 818 Tequila.
Kendall Jenner in Brief
Full Name | Kendall Nicole Jenner |
Date of Birth | November 3, 1995 |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California |
Occupation | Model, Television Personality, Entrepreneur |
Height | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
Partners | Bad Bunny Devin Booker Harry Styles |
Net Worth | $60 million |
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What is Kendall Jenner Net Worth in 2024?
Kendall Jenner is an American model, media personality, socialite, and Entrepreneur with a net worth of $60 million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Kendall became well-known from the TV show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” where she stars with her famous family. She is one of the highest-paid models in the world.
From June 2015 to June 2016, she made $10 million, which was more than double what she earned the year before. The next year, from June 2016 to June 2017, she made another $10 million. Between June 2017 and June 2018, she earned $22 million. In 2019, she made about $12 million from different activities.
Kendall makes her money through social media posts, appearance fees, and deals with big brands like Calvin Klein, Estée Lauder, Marc Jacobs, and Fendi.
Kendall Jenner’s Early Life and Education
Kendall Nicole Jenner was born on November 3, 1995, in Los Angeles California. Her parents are Caitlyn Jenner who was once an Olympic decathlete champion known as Bruce Jenner and Kris Jenner a TV personality and businesswoman. Kendall’s middle name honors Kris’ close friend Nicole Brown Simpson who tragically passed away just before Kendall was conceived.
Kendall has a younger sister named Kylie Jenner and eight older half-siblings. From Caitlyn’s side of the family, she has three older half-brothers named Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner as well as an older half-sister named Casey Marino. On Kris’ side, Kendall has three older half-sisters named Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, and Khloé Kardashian, and an older half-brother named Rob Kardashian.
Kendall grew up in Calabasas a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles alongside her sister and the Kardashian family. Initially attending Sierra Canyon School, she later chose homeschooling to focus on her modeling career. Kendall completed her high school education in 2014. In May of that year, she bought a two-bedroom condominium in Los Angeles for $1.4 million.
Kendall Jenner’s Modeling Career
Debut and breakthrough
Kendall Jenner started her modeling career at just 13 years old when Wilhelmina Models signed her on July 12, 2009. Cinematographer Nick Saglimbeni directed her first photo shoot for Wilhelmina. Her initial modeling job was for Forever 21’s Rocker Babes with a Twist campaign in late 2009 and early 2010. Shortly after she appeared in Teen Vogue in April 2010.
By September 2011, Kendall Jenner walked the runway for Sherri Hill during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. By the end of 2012, she had graced the covers of several magazines and landed campaigns for brands like White Sands Australia and Agua Bendita. In 2013 and 2014 she collaborated with renowned photographer Russell James for various editorial projects.
In 2013, Jenner shifted towards high fashion and signed with The Society Management. She walked for prestigious brands like Marc Jacobs Chanel, Givenchy, and Balmain. She also appeared in campaigns for Givenchy and became an Estée Lauder representative in late 2014.
Rise to success
In 2015, Jenner continued her rise walking for Chanel, Balmain, and Victoria’s Secret among others. She appeared on numerous magazine covers and participated in campaigns for brands like Calvin Klein and Penshoppe. The following year she appeared as a wax figure at Madame Tussaud’s and continued to dominate runways for top designers.
Jenner’s career hit new heights in 2017 when she topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid models surpassing long-time leader Gisele Bündchen. Her success continued into 2022 when she became the face of By Far’s debut fragrance Daydream.
Kendall Jenner’s Television Career
In 2007, Kris Jenner the mother of Kendall Jenner had a meeting with Ryan Seacrest to pitch an idea for a reality TV show about their family. Seacrest who had experience with such shows as “The Osbournes” liked the concept and decided to develop it. The show called “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” premiered on October 14, 2007, on the E! network.
It focused on Kendall Jenner her parents Kris and Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) and her siblings Kylie, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob showcasing both their personal and professional lives.
The show became very popular on E! leading to spin-offs like “Kourtney and Kim Take Miami” in 2009 where Jenner made guest appearances. She also appeared on “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” and “Khloe & Lamar” in 2011 which focused on Khloe Kardashian and her then-husband Lamar Odom. In 2014 another spin-off titled “Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons” followed Kourtney, Khloé, and Scott Disick as they moved to The Hamptons.
In 2017, Kendall Jenner’s younger sister Kylie starred in her show “Life Of Kylie” which was also on E!. After nearly 15 years and 20 seasons “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” ended in 2021. However, in April 2022 Kendall Jenner and her family returned to television with a new show called “The Kardashians” now on Hulu instead of E!
This series features Jenner her sisters Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, and Kylie their mother Kris Jenner, and various ex and current partners including Scott Disick, Travis Barker, Tristan Thompson, and Corey Gamble. Kanye West also made a guest appearance.
The first season of “The Kardashians” premiered on April 14, 2022, exclusively on Hulu (now part of Disney+). It was followed by a second season in September 2022 and a third season was announced for 2023 premiering on May 25, 2023.
Kendall Jenner’s Personal Life
From 2013 to 2016, Kendall Jenner dated British singer Harry Styles who reportedly drew inspiration from their relationship for his first self-titled album. After that Jenner had an on-and-off romance with NBA player Ben Simmons from June 2018 to February 2020. Following this from June 2020 to October 2022, Jenner was in a relationship with another NBA player Devin Booker.
Rumors about Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner started in February 2023 when they were seen leaving a restaurant together. Photos and videos of them on dates circulated online and they made their first public appearance together at an NBA playoff game in May 2023. In September 2023, they appeared in a Gucci campaign about traveling together.
In November 2020, Kendall Jenner faced significant public backlash for throwing a birthday bash with over a hundred guests during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many celebrities attended such as Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber, the Weeknd, and Winnie Harlow despite a stay-at-home order in effect in Los Angeles County at the time. Jenner’s mother defended the party telling Andy Cohen that their family and closest friends were regularly tested to ensure safety and they tried their best to adhere to the rules.
Kendall Jenner’s Philanthropy
Kendall Jenner started selling her old clothes on eBay to raise money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Along with her sisters the Kardashians they used eBay to support charities back in 2013.
She also joined her family for a charity yard sale in November 2013. The proceeds from this sale were matched and donated to Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry and the Greater Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation.
In December 2013, Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian visited kids at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Early in 2014, Jenner along with Khloe Kardashian Lil Twist, and The Game participated in a charity bowling game at a bowling alley in Studio City California to raise funds for The Robin Hood Foundation. The Game aimed to raise $1 million for this nonprofit.
In 2014, Kendall Jenner and her sister Kylie took part in Chris Brown‘s Kick’n It For Charity celebrity kickball games in Glendale California. They also attended another game in August 2014.
During a fashion shoot in Venice Beach in 2015, Jenner along with Ansel Elgort, Gigi Hadid, and her agent Ashleah Gonzales met John Economou a homeless model/actor. This encounter led to Economou signing a modeling contract with Two Management.
In February 2015, Jenner appeared at Marc Jacobs’ Bookmarc store in New York City for the launch of Love issue 13. She participated in a limited-edition T-shirt sale to raise funds for Designers Against AIDS.
For her 22nd birthday in 2017, Jenner launched a campaign asking fans to donate $22 each to Charity: Water an organization that provides clean water to people in developing countries.
In 2020, Kendall Jenner and her brand Zaza World launched merchandise to support Coronavirus relief efforts. The profits from this initiative were donated to Feeding America which helps food banks shelters and underserved communities across the US.
Kendall Jenner’s Controversy
In April 2017, Pepsi chose Kendall Jenner to star in a commercial where she used their drink to help calm tensions between police and protesters. The ad faced backlash for making light of protests against police violence, especially towards African Americans. Pepsi removed the ad the next day and apologized to Jenner who was upset by the situation despite having approved the ad before its release. Reports say Kendall Jenner couldn’t speak publicly about what happened due to her contract with Pepsi.
In 2017, Kendall Jenner was paid $275,000 to post on Instagram about the Fyre Festival where some G.O.O.D. Music artists were supposed to perform. She encouraged her followers to buy tickets using a discount code. Despite being paid she didn’t label the post as an ad which goes against FTC rules requiring clear disclosure for paid social media posts.
The Fyre Festival promoted as a luxurious music event turned out to be a disaster. It was organized by Billy McFarland and rapper Ja Rule and later exposed in documentaries by Netflix and Hulu for its chaotic planning and deception. Three months after these documentaries aired Jenner apologized in an interview with the New York Times. She explained that she sometimes takes risks when promoting brands despite doing research.
Kendall Jenner, along with other influencers was sued by the bankruptcy trustee of Fyre Festival for allegedly being part of a scheme to deceive investors. She settled the lawsuit by paying $90,000.
In another incident in June 2017, Kendall Jenner and her sister announced a new line of vintage T-shirts under their Kendall + Kylie clothing line, called Rock vs. Rap. These shirts featured images of famous rock and rap artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Metallica, and others, with the Kendall Jenner sisters’ faces imposed over them. This announcement caused immediate backlash from relatives and representatives of the artists including Sharon Osbourne, Jeff Jampol, and Voletta Wallace. They criticized the Jenner sisters for insensitivity.
The backlash extended to social media with many calling the shirts disrespectful. In response to the criticism, the Kendall Jenner sisters issued an apology and removed the T-shirts from sale.