Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner
Born Kendall Nicole Jenner
(1995-11-03) November 3, 1995 (age 17)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education Sierra Canyon School
Occupation Television personality, model
Years active 2007–present
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Parents Bruce Jenner
Kris Jenner
Relatives Kylie Jenner (sister)
Brody Jenner (half-brother)
Kourtney Kardashian (half-sister)
Kim Kardashian (half-sister)
Khloé Kardashian (half-sister)
Rob Kardashian (half-brother)

Kendall Nicole Jenner (born November 3, 1995) is an American reality television star, television personality, model, and brand ambassador for Seventeen Magazine. She is best known for appearing on the E! reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians that she shares with her family.

She has modeled for the Sherri Hill dress line, which specializes in dresses for proms and pageants.[2] Jenner was featured in People's "Beautiful People" article.[3] Jenner is also a runway model and appears at public events.

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Personal life

Jenner was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the first daughter of William Bruce Jenner and Kristen "Kris" Mary Jenner (born 1955; formerly Kardashian, née Houghton). She has a younger sister, Kylie Kristen (born 1997). Through her mother's side, she has three older half-sisters: Kourtney Mary (born 1979), Kimberly Noel "Kim" (born 1980) and Khloé Alexandria (born 1984), and one half-brother Robert Arthur "Rob" Kardashian (born 1987). From her father, she has three older half-brothers: Burton William "Burt" (born 1978), Brandon Thompson (born 1981), and Sam Brody (born 1983), and an older half-sister, Casey Jenner (born 1980).

Jenner was a cheerleader at Sierra Canyon School,[4] but became homeschooled in the 2012-2013 school year.[5]

Career

Jenner was first featured in Paper magazine's "Beautiful People" article series with Kylie.[6] She began her modeling career by signing with the Wilhelmina modelling agency at age 14. Her first modeling job was a campaign for Forever 21. She has done photo shoots with OK! magazine,[7] Teen Vogue, and photographer Nick Saglimbeni. Kendall has also expressed an interest in acting as well, but has explained that college is a greater priority.[8] Also she has modeled for the Sherri Hill dress line, which specializes in dresses for proms and pageants.[9] Once again, she pursued runway by modeling for the official Hello Kitty Launch for Forever 21 in Los Angeles.[10] Also, Seventeen Magazine has chosen Kendall along with Kylie Jenner as Style Stars of 2011 and also the new 'Style Ambassadors' for the magazine. Kendall and Kylie have also been given the opportunity to host events such as the Glee 3D Concert Movie red carpet and the Breaking Dawn Part 1 red carpet event in Los Angeles; the two also did an interview in the Bing Box at The Hunger Games premiere on March 12, 2012.

Jenner has ventured into runway modelling,[11] Her first runway modeling job was the Sherri Hill show in New York on September 14, 2011.[12] She and Kyle have also hosted fashion week parties.[13] Kendall has two nail lacquers from the Nicole O.P.I nail polish brand called "All Kendall-ed up" and "Kendall on the Katwalk". In 2012, Jenner was on the cover with her sister Kylie on Teen Vogue. Also, she was on the cover of Seventeen Magazine's Back-To-School September issue along with her younger sister, Kylie Jenner.

On February 8, 2013, PacSun announced it launched a women's clothing line designed and inspired by the Jenner sisters called "Kendall & Kylie" available exclusively at PacSun.[14]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2007 Keeping Up with the Kardashians Herself TV series
2008 E! True Hollywood Story Herself Documentary
2009 Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami Herself TV series
2011 Kourtney and Kim Take New York Herself TV series; 2 episodes
2011 Khloé & Lamar Herself TV series
2011 Kendall's Sweet 16 Herself TV series
2012 America's Next Top Model Cycle 18 Herself TV series

References

  1. ^ Marcus, Stephanie (August 16, 2011). "Kim Kardashian's Height: How Tall Are Kim, Kendall, Khloe, Kylie & Kourtney? (PHOTOS)". Huffington Post. 
  2. ^ "Kendall Looks So Beautiful". Kim Kardashian Blog: Official website. Retrieved 2011-03-26. 
  3. ^ Echlin, Hobey (2010-03-29). "Beautiful People 2010: Kendall & Kylie Jenner". Paper (Paper Publishing Company). Retrieved 2011-02-09. 
  4. ^ "Go team! Kendall and Kylie Jenner turn cheerleaders as they support high school football team". Daily Mail. September 7, 2011.
  5. ^ "Kendall & Kylie Jenner: Exclusive JJJ Interview!". Just Jared. September 2012.
  6. ^ Echlin, Hobey (2010-03-29). [http ://www.papermag.com/arts_and_style/2010/03/beautiful-people-2010-kendall-kylie-jenner.php "Beautiful People 2010: Kendall & Kylie Jenner"]. Paper (Paper Publishing Company). Retrieved 2011-02-09. 
  7. ^ Staff writers (2010-10-07). "Kendall & Kylie Open Up in Interview & Photoshoot". OK! (Northern & Shell). Retrieved 2011-02-09. 
  8. ^ Keltner de Valle, Jane. "Growing-up Kardashian; Kendall and Kylie Jenner". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2011-02-06. 
  9. ^ "Kendall Looks So Beautiful". Kim Kardashian Blog: Official website. Retrieved 2011-03-26. 
  10. ^ Jenner,Kendall (2010-03-29). "Hosting The Hello Kitty Launch". Retrieved 2011-02-09. [dead link]
  11. ^ Kim Kardashian (2011-10-06). "Kendall Jenner Models Swimsuits in New Campaign - E! Online". Au.eonline.com. Retrieved 2012-04-14. 
  12. ^ Gibson, Cristina (September 15, 2011) "See Kendall Jenner's Runway Modeling Debut!". E! Online.
  13. ^ Gibson, Cristina (September 8, 2011). "Kylie and Kendall Jenner Modeling, Hosting Fashion Week Parties!". E! Online Australia. 
  14. ^ "PacSun Launches Premier "Kendall & Kylie" Collection Nationwide". Retrieved 2013-02-08. 

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