Whether it’s Mother’s Day, her birthday or just a Friday, there’s always a reason to celebrate the queen of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kris Jenner.
In honor of Kris’ 71st birthday on Nov. 5, 2026, we thought we’d take a stroll down memory lane, thanks to the many, many throwbacks the Kardashian-Jenner gang have posted of their matriarch over the years.
Below, check out these vintage photos of Kris Jenner as she celebrates her big day today.
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Taking to the Courts
In 2020, Kendall Jenner celebrated the family matriarch on Mother’s Day by sharing a video of a younger Kris playing tennis in a bikini.
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The Good Old Days
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Now we see where Kris got her sense of style from. Check out this vintage flick of the media mogul with her mom, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, from back in the day.
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Socializing with Others
Kris has always been a woman of the people. Here, she enjoys a dinner with ex-husband Robert Kardashian Sr. and some friends.
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Bring in the ’80s
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Kris practically invented dressing in monochrome. That yellow hat and its matching yellow dress? A look!
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Bright Stars
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Before she rocked her signature pixie, she was with all the trends. Here, she rocks this oh-so-’80s hair while holding an adorable baby Kim.
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Just Us Gals
Kris — and her impressive bangs — are pictured here with her cousin, Cici Bussey, who’s often appeared on the family’s shows over the years.
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Family Matters
A sweet family photo of babies Kim and Kourtney with their parents back in the day.
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Mommy and Me
Kris and Cici took the old adage, “the higher the hair, the closer to God,” very seriously.
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A Handful of Babies
A Halloween throwback! It doesn’t look like Kris wore a costume, but she certainly made sure young Kourtney and Kim’s costumes were on point.
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Keeping Friends Close
She loves her friends. (If you know, you know.)
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Here Comes the ’90s
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Can you believe that this photo was taken in 1990?
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Taking Risks
A hoodie and a cardigan? We stan an innovative outerwear fashionista.
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Baby’s First Day
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Jenner has taken her kids to school in more ways than just becoming moguls! Here she is, accompanying young Khloé Kardashian to actual school.
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Embracing the Bright Lights
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Family is everything to the mother of six. Look at this major throwback of Kris with Caitlyn Jenner, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney and Rob.
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From the Archives
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Between Kim’s eyebrows, Kendall’s silly face and adorable newborn Kylie, Kris certainly had a full house.
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How Sweet
This black-and-white photo of Kris with Kendall is positively darling!
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Happy Birthday, Kylie!
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As is this photo of Kris celebrating a birthday with her youngest, Kylie.
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On the Carpet
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Nothing quite like a power suit on the red carpet.
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Match-y, Match-y
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Like most moms of kids who are close together in age, the name of the game was ‘matching!’
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Argghh!
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Here she is with little Kendall and Kylie, dressed in her true form: Kaptain of the Kardashian-Jenner Krew.
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All Hands on Deck
Kris Jenner with Kim and Kourtney
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For the holidays last year, the momager shared fun throwback photos of her family celebrating Christmas. Above, Kris has her hands full as she wrangled little Kourtney and Khloe for a Christmas pic.
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Fa-La-La
Kris Jenner throwback photo
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She looked like the ultimate queen of Christmas while dressed in this timeless shimmery red dress for one Christmas back in the day.
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With the Girls
Kris Jenner with Kourtney, Kim and Khloe
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Kris posed in front of a carousel with her two older girls in this throwback.
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