How Kylie Jenner became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, from starring in a reality TV show at age 9 to running a $900 million cosmetics empire at 21

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• 21-year-old Kylie Jenner is officially the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, according to Forbes.
• Forbes estimates that her company, Kylie Cosmetics, is worth $900 million. That plus the cash she has pulled in from the business brings her to billionaire status, Forbes said.
• Here are all the ways Jenner makes her millions, from her cosmetics company to TV to product endorsements.

Kim Kardashian West might be the most prominent of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, but Kylie Jenner is by far the richest.

The 21-year-old is now the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, according to Forbes.

Forbes estimated that Jenner’s company, Kylie Cosmetics, is worth $900 million. That plus the cash she has pulled in from the business brings her to billionaire status, Forbes said.

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The next-wealthiest member of the Kardashian-Jenners is Kardashian West, who’s worth an estimated $350 million.

Many have criticized Forbes calling Jenner "self-made," saying she was born into wealth and privilege. In February, Jenner responded to the backlash in an interview with Paper magazine, saying, "The self-made thing is true" and adding that her parents "cut her off at the age of 15." 

Jenner, who turned 21 in August, has built up a cosmetics empire, starred alongside her family in "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" as well as in her own spin-off show "Life of Kylie," started a clothing line with her sister, and made millions promoting products on Instagram.

Here are all the ways Jenner has amassed her fortune.

Kylie Jenner, 21, is officially the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, according to Forbes.

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Forbes estimated that Jenner’s company, Kylie Cosmetics, is worth $900 million. With the cash she’s already pulled in from the business, that brings her to billionaire status, Forbes said.

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Jenner’s first job was on reality TV show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians." She was 9 years old when the first episode aired and the show is now set to air its 16th season.

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