Kylie Jenner opens up about motherhood, ambition and her billion-dollar empire
Kylie Jenner has spoken openly about the challenges of early motherhood and her plans for the future. The 27-year-old, who became a mum at just 19, admitted she initially struggled but has now found a better balance. Alongside raising her two children, she continues to expand her billion-dollar beauty empire while focusing on personal growth.
Jenner welcomed her first child at 19 and her second at 20, making her the youngest in her friend group to become a mother. Her sister Kendall noted that having kids so early forced her to 'grow up quick'. Now, Kendall says Jenner has 'really come into herself' and is embracing adulthood with confidence.
Their mother, Kris Jenner, has described Kylie as 'one of the kindest, most generous' young women she knows. Growing up in the public eye, Kylie learned how to handle privacy from her older siblings—a skill that has become even more important as a parent. In 2015, Jenner launched Kylie Cosmetics with her now-famous Lip Kits, which generated over $300 million in sales within a year. The brand expanded into full-face makeup and was later sold to Coty Inc. for $600 million in 2019, though she retained a 51% stake. By 2024, after merging with Kylie Skin to form Kylie Ventures, the company surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue. Despite her success, she has said she wants to focus on personal development and her businesses before having more children. While she hopes to expand her family in the future, Jenner is currently prioritising her career and self-growth in her late 20s.
Jenner's journey from teenage mother to beauty mogul shows how she has balanced family and ambition. With her business thriving and her confidence growing, she is taking time to focus on herself before considering more children. Her story reflects both the pressures and rewards of building a life in the spotlight.
