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Kris Jenner Opens Up About Her Viral Facelift: ‘For Me, This Is Aging Gracefully’
Kris Jenner has never been one to shy away from a little reinvention — and her latest transformation proves it.
After making headlines earlier this summer with a noticeably refreshed look, the 69-year-old momager is opening up about why she decided to undergo another facelift ahead of her milestone 70th birthday in November. The results, credited to Dr. Steven Levine, quickly went viral, but Kris insists her choice was all about feeling her best.
“I had a facelift about 15 years ago, so it was time for a refresh,” she told Vogue Arabia in an interview published Aug. 26. “I decided to do this facelift because I want to be the best version of myself, and that makes me happy.”
For Kris, cosmetic surgery isn’t about hiding her age — it’s about embracing it on her own terms. “Just because you get older, it doesn’t mean you should give up on yourself,” she explained. “If you feel comfortable in your skin and you want to age gracefully—meaning you don’t want to do anything—then don’t do anything. But for me, this is aging gracefully. It’s my version.”
The Kardashians star also revealed why she felt it was important to be transparent about her latest procedure. “I decided to reveal some details because I feel it can be very inspirational to people who aren’t feeling so great about themselves,” Kris shared. “Even when I had my hip replacement, we filmed it. I have the conviction that sharing these things can be helpful.”
Of course, Kris didn’t go through the process alone. She had her daughters by her side every step of the way. “Kylie [Jenner] went with me,” she said proudly, noting that “Kim [Kardashian] was present at all times on FaceTime.”
And in true Jenner fashion, Kris quickly turned her facelift into a business opportunity. Just weeks later, she launched a line of cheeky T-shirts under Rob Kardashian’s Arthur George brand that read, “I’ll Have What Kris Jenner Is Having.” Family friend Chris Appleton modeled the shirt on Instagram, sparking comments from her daughters. Kim chimed in with, “Me too, babe!!!” while Khloé added, “Ditto.”
It’s not the first time Kris has been candid about going under the knife. Back in 2011, she let cameras roll on Keeping Up With the Kardashians as she prepped for Kim and Kanye West’s wedding. Reflecting on that first facelift, Kris said at the time, “I had a little freshening up done for the wedding. Just gotta do what a girl’s gotta do!”
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