Kendall Jenner Reflects on Sister Kylie's Journey as Young Mother
Kendall Jenner has offered rare and heartfelt comments about her younger sister Kylie Jenner, acknowledging that the beauty mogul "had to grow up quick" after welcoming children at a remarkably young age. The 30-year-old model, who recently featured in a new Adidas campaign, opened up about this personal topic for Kylie's latest Vanity Fair cover story, which was published on Wednesday.
Early Motherhood and Personal Growth
At just 19 years old, Kylie Jenner, founder of Kylie Cosmetics, became pregnant with her first child, Stormi, now eight. She gave birth to her daughter after turning 20, and four years later, welcomed her son Aire, now four. Kendall observed significant development in her sister during this period. "I've seen so much beautiful growth in her, and she's really come into herself in such an awesome way," Kendall told the publication. "She had kids really young, so she had to grow up quick, but it feels like the most adult I've ever seen her, and I feel like she's just really in her grown-up bag."
Navigating Privacy and Family Dynamics
The television personality also discussed how Kylie, now 28, learned to navigate privacy in the relentless spotlight, having watched her older siblings over the years. Kendall expressed, "We learned how we wanted to take control of our private lives as much as we could." Kylie, who shares her two children with ex Travis Scott, has previously spoken candidly about the challenges of becoming a mother at such a young age. During an appearance on sister Khloe Kardashian's podcast last November, the businesswoman admitted it had been "really hard" due to the emotional toll and postpartum experiences.
However, Kylie revealed that she has since found a "good balance" and still feels like herself. She reflected on being the youngest in her friend group to become a mother, noting that only her close friend Yris Palmer, who is a few years older, entered motherhood around the same time. "The only one," Kylie said. "Yris and I became a lot closer. She's a little bit older than me, we had kids together also. But I think I did a pretty good job. I think it just takes time." Khloe Kardashian applauded her younger sibling, expressing that she "did a great job."
Family Support and Future Plans
Kylie also shared how becoming a mother helped her relate to their mom, Kris Jenner, saying, "I understand maybe some of the decisions that she made, for sure. It's changed my whole relationship with my mom." In the Vanity Fair cover story, Kris gushed about her youngest daughter, calling her one-of-a-kind. "I say this about all my kids, but Kylie is one of the kindest, most generous young ladies I've ever met," she said. "I think Kylie is one of one. Some people don't have the eye for being able to put things together a certain way, that artistic vision." Kris added that many in the family turn to Kylie for creative input.
Kylie, who is currently dating actor Timothee Chalamet, revealed her plans for more children in the future. "In the last years of my 20s, I want to focus on just me, my businesses, my work, traveling with my kids, enjoying my kids, and then... I do want to have more kids," she told Vanity Fair. The couple, first romantically linked in 2023, have kept their relationship largely private, with Kylie making rare appearances at events like the Golden Globes to support Chalamet. At the Critics Choice Awards in January, Chalamet gave a special shout-out to Kylie from the stage, thanking his "partner of three years" for their foundation.
Kendall's Perspective on Motherhood
While Kylie has expressed a desire for more children, her sister Kendall Jenner recently addressed her own plans regarding motherhood. As the only sibling without children among Kim, Khloe, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie, Kendall got candid in an interview with Vogue France last month. When asked if she has been thinking of having children now that she is in her 30s, she admitted, "Yes, of course. I want to have them, but not right now. I want to make sure I can dedicate a lot of time to them, and for the moment, I'm still too busy."
This insightful exchange highlights the unique paths and personal growth within the Jenner-Kardashian family, showcasing how early motherhood has shaped Kylie's life and relationships, while Kendall continues to navigate her own journey with thoughtful consideration.
