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28 Throwback Photos of Kendall Jenner That Prove She Was Destined to Model

Diana Pearl
3 min read

She's walked the runway for countless designers and is a regular on the pages of 'Vogue' — clearly, it was fate

Kendall Jenner/Instagram Kendall Jenner and Kris Jenner

Kendall Jenner/Instagram

Kendall Jenner and Kris Jenner

Kendall Jenner turns 28 on Nov. 3, 2023, and though we've known the Kardashians star for most of her life at this point, her evolution is still pretty cool to watch.

She first hit screens when Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered in 2007, weeks before her 12th birthday. And in the years since, she's grown into a confident model, ruling catwalks and campaigns with her killer smize.

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As the second-youngest Kardashian-Jenner daughter marks another milestone, look back on some of her cutest throwback photos that prove she always had this modeling thing down.

Too Cool

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

She had the smize down before age 2.

The Eyes Have It

Just look at that focus!

Sis Kiss

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

Then, a sweet sister portrait. Now, a shared Balmain campaign.

Sweet Cheeks

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

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Her piercing stare is just as fierce now as it was back then.

Baby Bangs

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

A style setter from the start.

Aww-dorable!

I mean ...

Cutie Ken

Ron Galella, Ltd./Wireimage

Ron Galella, Ltd./Wireimage

Of course, with genes like these, is it any surprise?

Portrait Mode

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

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Her subtle smile has always been on point .

Fierce Foursome

Jeff Kravitz/Filmmagic

Jeff Kravitz/Filmmagic

Even in her younger years, she was a natural on the red carpet.

Model in the Making

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

Courtesy Kendall Jenner

Back in KUWTK 's early days, it was clear.

Mini Muse

Jeff Vespa/Wireimage

Jeff Vespa/Wireimage

Striking poses since 2007.

Sister, Sister

Michael Caulfield/KK/Getty

Michael Caulfield/KK/Getty

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She's had lots of great (role) models for inspiration.

Picture Perfect

Jeff Vespa/Wireimage

Jeff Vespa/Wireimage

It was a different time — but Kendall was still seriously photogenic.

Sweet Smolder

Stefanie Keenan/Wireimage

Stefanie Keenan/Wireimage

Like, really photogenic.

Fashion Phenom

David Livingston/Getty

David Livingston/Getty

And stylish, too.

Tween Sensation

Jesse Grant/Getty

Jesse Grant/Getty

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"Middle school awkward stage? What's that?" — Kendall, probably.

Beauty in Braces

Donato Sardella/Wireimage

Donato Sardella/Wireimage

Even in braces, Kendall was gorgeous. It's so unfair.

Carpet Queen

Gregg DeGuire/Filmmagic

Gregg DeGuire/Filmmagic

Other 13-year-olds might've buckled under pressure on a red carpet, but not Kendall.

Future Cover Girl

Jason LaVeris/Getty

Jason LaVeris/Getty

Can't you just tell she's destined to front an Estée Lauder campaign?

Million Dollar Smile

David Livingston/Wireimage

David Livingston/Wireimage

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She's got a great smile — even if she doesn't need to use it much on the runway.

Power Pose

She's a five-time Teen Choice Award nominee, btw.

Glamour Shot

Noel Vasquez/Getty

Noel Vasquez/Getty

Even as a youngster, she knew how to work that wind-blown hair.

Versatile Vibes

Frederick M. Brown/Getty

Frederick M. Brown/Getty

Sure, she took amazing photos straight on, but this over-the-shoulder shot shows range.

Early Influencer

Jason Merritt/Getty

Jason Merritt/Getty

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Kenny was a pro, even back then, at influencing.

Au Naturel

Mark Sullivan/Getty

Mark Sullivan/Getty

No offense Kardashian-Jenner clan, but it's clear who the natural is in this crew.

All the Love

In a September 2022 Instagram post about the importance of self-love, she shared the sweet childhood photo that hangs on her bathroom mirror.

Cool Kid

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner

Ahead of her time in 2016.

One of a Kind

Albert Michael/Startraks

Albert Michael/Startraks

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Keep doing you, Kendall.

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