One of the most famous people in the world, Kylie Jenner, discusses topics like her early fame, relationships with Tyga and Travis Scott, controversial clothing line, financial success, pregnancy announcement, secrecy around her pregnancy, close relationship with Jordan Woods, and controversy over her wealth and Forbes' valuation.
Kylie Jenner's success and fame has been accompanied by constant speculation and controversies, including rumors of plastic surgery and inappropriate relationships.
Forbes magazine initially named Kylie Jenner as the world's youngest self-made billionaire, but later published an investigation suggesting that she had inflated the success and size of her business, Kylie Cosmetics which caused a major controversy.
Deep dives
Kylie Jenner's rise to fame and controversy surrounding her relationships
Kylie Jenner, one of the most famous people in the world, grew up in the spotlight and faced constant speculation, including rumors of plastic surgery and inappropriate relationships. She successfully launched her own cosmetics company, Kylie Cosmetics, which initially seemed highly profitable. However, a later investigation revealed that the company's revenue and success were inflated, leading to Forbes retracting Kylie's title as a billionaire. Additionally, Kylie experienced personal controversies, such as her close friend Jordan Woods being involved in a cheating scandal with Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian's boyfriend at the time. Ultimately, Kylie went through a high-profile breakup with Travis Scott, the father of her child Stormi. Despite these challenges, Kylie remains a successful businesswoman and influential figure in popular culture.
The Forbes scandal and questions about Kylie's wealth
Forbes magazine initially named Kylie Jenner as the world's youngest self-made billionaire, but later published an investigation suggesting that she had inflated the success and size of her business, Kylie Cosmetics. According to Forbes, tax documents and company sales figures contradicted the claims made by Kylie and her team. The investigation raised questions about the accuracy of Kylie's reported wealth and accused her camp of providing false information, including potentially forged tax returns. As a result, Forbes revised Kylie's net worth and removed her billionaire status, causing a major controversy in the media.
Kylie's response and aftermath of the Forbes scandal
After the Forbes investigation was published, Kylie Jenner took to social media, expressing her frustration with the article and denying any attempts to deceive the public about her wealth. She emphasized that her focus was on her daughter, her successful business, and other important matters rather than fixating on her financial status. Despite the controversy, Kylie continues to thrive as a businesswoman and remains one of the most influential figures in the beauty and entertainment industries.
Welcome to the second part of our series on Kylie Jenner - one of the most famous people in the world. We’ve had an unprecedented level of access to Kylie’s childhood and her life. But who is she, really? Well, that question is… tricky to answer.
This episode was researched by Eilish Gilligan and audio produced by Annabelle Lee.
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