Kylie Jenner strips down, says she lost her young years to motherhood
Kylie Jenner strips down in a bold new Who What Wear photo shoot published Thursday, pairing the imagery with a candid interview about motherhood. The Kardashians star, 29, says having Stormi and Aire in her 20s left her feeling she lost her young years — but now feels confident and ready for a new chapter.
The Kylie Cosmetics founder opened up in a feature published August 27, 2026, telling the fashion outlet that pregnancy, recovery, postpartum depression, and early parenting consumed the first half of her 20s. She made a promise at 25, right after son Aire was born, to pause expanding her family and enjoy the remainder of the decade.
Key Takeaways
- Kylie Jenner strips down in a steamy Who What Wear shoot shot by Aidan Zamiri, including a black-and-white image in a black bra.
- Jenner, mom to Stormi, 8, and Aire, 4, with ex Travis Scott, says early motherhood in her 20s felt like she lost her younger years.
- At 29, she describes feeling fabulous, free, and more confident as she prepares to turn 30 next year.
- She is exploring acting and has read two scripts, with one pilot recently catching her interest.
- Sister Kim Kardashian praised Kylie as the most individual sibling and a wise, confident soul.
Why did Kylie Jenner say she lost her young years to motherhood?
Jenner told Who What Wear that the rhythm of her 20s was dominated by pregnancy and the year that followed each birth. She cited recovery, her mental state, and postpartum depression as factors that shaped those early adult years.
With Stormi, 8, and Aire, 4, both born in her 20s, the demands of raising two young children alongside her business empire left little room for the carefree stretch many people associate with youth.
It felt like I lost some of those young years of my life, Jenner said. Even though I already have children — so young — I feel like I lived such an adult life when I was young.
What did Kylie Jenner reveal in her Who What Wear photo shoot?
Alongside the interview, Jenner posed for a series of intimate images that match the headline-grabbing tone of the feature. In one black-and-white frame, she wears nothing but a black bra while smoking a cigarette. Another shows her on the floor with messy hair and a seductive gaze toward the camera.
Jenner said she is a confident person in private but acknowledged how difficult it is to be a woman under constant public attention. The shoot, she suggested, was part of embracing her true self as she enters a new life chapter.
For more on Jenner and the wider Kardashian-Jenner universe, see our Celebrity Breaking News coverage.
Is Kylie Jenner planning to pursue acting next?
Jenner told the outlet she wants to try acting, following a path similar to older sister Kim Kardashian, who has appeared in series including Hulu's All's Fair and FX's American Horror Story. She admires how Kim chases projects that excite and scare her in equal measure.
So far, Jenner has received two scripts but has not committed to either. She recently read a pilot that interested her more than previous offers, though it has not been picked up yet. Any major role would need to feel right, she said, especially given time away from Stormi and Aire.
What did Kim Kardashian say about Kylie's confidence?
Who What Wear also spoke with Kim Kardashian for the piece. She described Kylie as the most individual member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan and said her younger sister has always known what she wanted and who she was from a young age.
She's always been very confident, Kim said, calling Kylie a wise soul. I've always seen that side of her behind the scenes. But she's coming into her own, and I think the world can see what our family has always seen.
Page Six reported the full interview and photo feature on Thursday. Read the original coverage at Page Six.