Kylie Jenner Named Youngest Self-Made Billionaire in 2019 Forbes List

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Kylie Jenner, 21, became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire according to the 2019 Forbes Richest List. The reality TV personality and entrepreneur founded her cosmetics company, Kylie Cosmetics, in 2015, which Forbes valued at over Sh90 billion ($900 million).

Her social media influence, including over 175 million followers across platforms like Instagram and Twitter, significantly contributed to her business success. Jenner has been a cast member of the E! series Keeping Up with the Kardashians since 2007, further amplifying her public profile.

The 2019 list also highlighted other young billionaires, including Alexandra and Katharina Andresen (22-23 years old, $1.4 billion each), Gustav Magnar Witzoe (24, $2.1 billion), and Evan Speigel (28, $2.1 billion), among others.

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