Kris Jenner is a media personality, socialite, businesswoman, and producer known for her role as the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family and for executive producing their reality television series. After meeting with Ryan Seacrest in 2007 to develop a reality television concept, Kris Jenner went on to executive produce ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians,’ which premiered on October 14, 2007. The series became a cornerstone of reality television, documenting her family’s life across 20 seasons for 14 years, concluding in 2021. Jenner’s foundational role in the show’s development and her leadership as executive producer were instrumental in establishing it as a global pop culture phenomenon, garnering millions of viewers throughout its extensive run and paving the way for a new era of celebrity branding and media engagement.
She further ventured into daytime television in 2013, hosting her own six-week pop culture-driven talk show, ‘Kris.’ Jenner also established herself as a formidable businesswoman and brand manager. She founded Jenner Communications, through which she has managed her children’s careers and played a pivotal role in the launch and strategic guidance of hugely successful family brands such as Kylie Cosmetics, KKW Beauty, and Skims. In 2014, she co-founded Kylie Lip Kits, which later evolved into Kylie Cosmetics, with her youngest daughter Kylie. Her entrepreneurial spirit also led her to author ‘In the Kitchen with Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites’ in 2014, showcasing her culinary expertise.
Following the conclusion of ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians,’ Jenner and her family launched ‘The Kardashians’ on Hulu in 2022, a new series continuing to chronicle their lives and maintaining a significant global viewership. Most recently, in 2024, Jenner expanded her production credits, joining the team as an executive producer for Hulu’s forthcoming legal drama series, ‘All’s Fair,’ further solidifying her influence across diverse entertainment genres.