All 6 of her children are celebs, two daughters are self-made billionaires: Meet the famous mom behind it all

Hurun's latest global wealth list has again put the spotlight on celebrity women who have turned fame into serious money. Names like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are now part of a small billionaire club, showing how personal brands can grow into full-scale businesses. But behind at least one of these success stories is a figure who rarely stays out of the conversation for long — their mother, Kris Jenner.

The mother at the centre of a celebrity empire

Kris Jenner is often described as the force holding together the Kardashian-Jenner brand. She has six children — Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob, Kendall and Kylie — and every one of them has built a public profile in entertainment, fashion or business. What stands out more now is that two of them, Kim and Kylie Jenner, have reached billionaire status through their own ventures.

Kim Kardashian, worth $2.2 billion thanks to her Skims brand, represents a newer wave of celebrities whose wealth comes from direct product ownership. Kylie Jenner, at $1.2 billion, has built a cosmetics empire that scaled rapidly through online sales and brand-driven marketing.

From reality TV to global business

Kris Jenner’s rise did not happen overnight. Born Kristen Mary Houghton, she first came into the public eye through her marriage to Robert Kardashian. Later, her relationship and marriage with Caitlyn Jenner expanded her family and, eventually, her public presence.

The turning point came with reality television. Working with producer Ryan Seacrest, she helped launch Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2007. The show ran for years and quietly did something bigger — it turned everyday family moments into a business machine.

Through her company Jenner Communications, she managed not just appearances but long-term brand deals, endorsements and product lines. It wasn’t just about being on TV anymore. It became about building something that could last beyond it.

The Hurun list for 2026 shows how women in entertainment are using influence differently. Alongside Kim and Kylie, names like Rihanna and Beyoncé have built wealth through beauty and fashion ventures. JK Rowling, on the other hand, represents a different path, where storytelling and intellectual property still hold strong value.

Taylor Swift’s presence on the list adds another angle — control over music rights, touring and strategic deals. Taken together, these women show that celebrity today is closely tied to business decisions, not just popularity.

Even now, Kris Jenner continues to manage her children’s careers and remains involved in their projects. She has also explored her own ventures, from books to lifestyle products, and continues to appear in the family’s newer streaming show.

Her personal life has also remained in the public eye, including her long-term relationship with Corey Gamble. But what often gets more attention is how she has managed to keep the family relevant across decades, which is not easy in entertainment.