Reality television matriarch Kris Jenner has made a startling admission about her appearance, revealing that her nose is likely the only authentic feature on her face following a significant cosmetic transformation. The 70-year-old 'momager', recently praised for seemingly reversing the aging process, discussed her procedures candidly on the latest series of The Kardashians.
The Parisian Confession and a $100,000 Transformation
During a conversation with her daughter Kim Kardashian in Paris, Jenner openly reflected on her altered looks. She stated that her nose is 'probably the only thing on my face that's real'. This frank discussion came after representatives confirmed in May that Jenner had consulted with renowned celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Steven M. Levine, dubbed the 'facelift maestro'. The procedure in question is reported to have cost around $100,000.
Kim Kardashian countered her mother's claim by asserting that her own teeth are real, insisting she has never had veneers. The light-hearted exchange took a playful turn when Kris asked Kim to 'bend over', a quip widely interpreted as a reference to long-standing speculation about the reality star's posterior.
A Philosophy on Aging and Surgical Secrecy
Jenner elaborated on her decision to undergo surgery in an interview with Vogue Arabia published in August. She explained that her previous facelift was 15 years old and 'it was time for a refresh'. For Jenner, this intervention represents her personal version of aging gracefully. 'Just because you get older, it doesn't mean you should give up on yourself,' she told the publication. She advocates for personal choice, whether that involves procedures or embracing a natural aging process.
The media personality has also spoken about the intense secrecy surrounding her surgeon, Dr. Levine. On the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast in October, she revealed they established a secret password system to manage the influx of calls from people falsely claiming to be her friends seeking consultations. 'If you know me, you know what the password is,' Jenner teased, highlighting the high demand her endorsement generated.
A History of Procedures and a Youthful Glamour
This is not Jenner's first foray into cosmetic enhancement. Her surgical history includes a facelift in 2011 performed by Dr. Garth Fisher, who also operated on her daughter Kylie Jenner. Past procedures range from Botox and a breast augmentation in the 1980s to earlobe reduction surgery in 2018 and a 'very scary' hip replacement in 2022, which she admitted made her feel like 'somebody older than I feel on the inside'.
Despite these challenges, Jenner continues to showcase a rejuvenated image. She recently turned heads at the 20th Anniversary of L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth event in Los Angeles, wearing a vibrant red Valentino gown. Her makeup artist, Ash K. Holm, captioned a social media post 'She's aging in reverse'. This appearance followed a family Thanksgiving where some fans remarked she looked 'unrecognizable'.
Jenner's children have shown support for her decision. Kim Kardashian humorously endorsed her mother's new look by sharing a photo of a shirt that read, 'I'll have what Kris Jenner is having'. Kris herself frames her openness as a way to destigmatise cosmetic surgery, stating she wants to inspire others 'not to be afraid of surgeries that you need' or that make you feel better about yourself.
