Kris Jenner Biography

(American Reality TV Personality)

Birthday: November 5, 1955 (Scorpio)

Born In: San Diego, California, United States

Kris Jenner is an American reality television personality, producer, entertainment manager, author, and businesswoman. She is best known for appearing in the reality TV series ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’. She is also popular for appearing in ‘America's Next Top Model’ and ‘The Talk’. A multi-faceted personality, she began her career as a flight attendant before starting her own business ventures. Eventually, she found wide-spread fame as a reality TV star. Jenner has also authored various books including her autobiography titled ‘Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian’ and the cookbook ‘In the Kitchen with Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites’. On a personal note, the American reality TV star has four kids from her first marriage: Kim, Khloé, Rob, and Kourtney and two daughters from her second one: Kendall and Kylie. Jenner, who also manages her children’s’ careers, is a socialite as well. She is associated with numerous charitable foundations and currently serves as a spokesperson for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Quick Facts

Boyfriend: Corey Gamble

Also Known As: Kristen Mary Jenner, Kristen Mary Houghton, Kris Kardashian

Age: 69 Years, 69 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Caitlyn Jenner (m. 1991–2015), Robert Kardashian (m. 1978–1991)

father: Robert Houghton

mother: Mary Jo Campbell

siblings: Karen Houghton

children: Kendall Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Rob Kardashian

Born Country: United States

Reality TV Personalities American Women

Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females

Ancestry: Irish American, British American, German American, Dutch American

U.S. State: California

City: San Diego, California

  • 1

    What businesses does Kris Jenner own?

    Kris Jenner owns a production company called Jenner Communications.
  • 2

    How many grandchildren does Kris Jenner have?

    Kris Jenner has 10 grandchildren.
  • 3

    What is Kris Jenner's role in the Kardashian-Jenner family businesses?

    Kris Jenner serves as the manager and "momager" of her children's careers.
  • 4

    Has Kris Jenner written any books?

    Yes, Kris Jenner has written an autobiography titled "Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian."
  • 5

    What are some of the controversies surrounding Kris Jenner?

    Kris Jenner has faced criticism for exploiting her family's personal lives for financial gain and for her involvement in reality TV dramas.
Television Career
In 2007, Kris Jenner met radio/television personality Ryan Seacrest who wanted to pursue a reality TV show based on her family. The show titled 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' debuted on October 14, 2007 on the E! Cable network. This show is centred on the personal as well as professional lives of the Kardashian-Jenner blended families. Today, it has become one of the longest-running reality shows in the country.
Jenner has also hosted a pop culture-driven talk show called ‘Kris’.
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Business Ventures
Kris Jenner runs a Los Angeles-based production company called Jenner Communications. Besides this, she opened a children's boutique with her daughter Kourtney in 2004. The boutique, called "Smooch," was open for about six years before shutting down in 2009.
Since the beginning of the reality show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians,’ Jenner has managed her daughter Kim's career. She is also involved in the business management of her other children’s careers.
Writing
Kris Jenner released her autobiography titled ‘Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian’ in 2011. Later in 2014, she released a cookbook titled ‘In the Kitchen with Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites’.
Personal Life
Kris Jenner was born as Kristen Mary Houghton on November 5, 1955 in San Diego, California, USA to Mary Jo Shannon and Robert Houghton. She has a younger sister named Karen. She attended Clairemont High School.
Talking about her love life, Jenner was previously married to lawyer Robert Kardashian. The couple had four children: Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, and Rob before divorcing in 1991. The two remained friends until Kardashian’s death in 2003.
Kris married Olympian Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner) just one month after her divorce from Kardashian. The couple had two daughters Kendall and Kylie before divorcing in 2015.
In 2012, Kris Jenner confessed that she was in a romantic relationship with animator Todd Waterman while she was still married to Kardashian. In 2014, the reality TV star started dating Corey Gamble. They reportedly split in early 2018.
Facts About Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner's favorite snack is a Rice Krispies treat, which she often enjoys as a sweet indulgence.
She has a strong passion for interior design and has been known to personally decorate all of her family's homes.
Kris Jenner is an avid collector of vintage Chanel handbags, with a large and impressive collection that she often showcases on social media.
In her free time, Kris enjoys gardening and has a green thumb when it comes to cultivating beautiful flowers and plants in her backyard.
Kris Jenner is a dedicated philanthropist, actively supporting various charities and organizations that focus on issues such as cancer research and children's welfare.

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