Kris Jenner is mourning the loss of her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, who has died at the age of 91. The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch announced Shannon’s death on social media, paying tribute to the woman she described as the “heart” of her family.
“Today, we said goodbye to our beautiful mom, MJ,” Jenner wrote. “There are no words that can explain what she meant to me or express the sadness of saying goodbye.”
He further said that his mother taught the family to “love your family deeply, be kind, show up for the people you love and never take any moment together for granted.”
The cause of death was not revealed.
As fans remember Mary Jo Shannon’s role in the Kardashian family story, their interest has also turned to Kris Jenner’s own journey, from her family’s rise to becoming one of Hollywood’s most influential business figures.
Kris Jenner’s net worth in 2026
According to Paradise magazine’s March 2026 estimate, Kris Jenner’s net worth is approximately $170 million, making her the third richest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
She is behind daughter Kim Kardashian, who is estimated to be worth around $1.9 billion, and youngest daughter Kylie Jenner, who is estimated to be worth around $670 million.
According to the publication, other members of the family have smaller but still significant net worth, with Kendall Jenner having an estimated net worth of $80 million, Kourtney Kardashian at $65 million, and Khloe Kardashian at $60 million.
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How did Kris Jenner make her fortune?
The majority of Jenner’s wealth comes from managing the careers and business ventures of her children: Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, and Rob Kardashian.
Multiple reports state that Jenner receives a 10% management fee from many of her daughters’ business deals, which include ventures like SKIMS, Kylie Cosmetics, 818 Tequila, Good American, and Poosh.
Her income also comes from brand partnerships and investments, as well as her role as an executive producer on the family’s hit reality shows, including Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Hulu’s The Kardashians.
How Kris Jenner built the Kardashian-Jenner empire
The family’s transformation into a global brand began in 2007 with the launch of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Before reality TV fame, the family was involved in a clothing business in Calabasas, and Jenner saw television as a way to expand her reach.
In her 2025 Vogue Arabia cover story, Jenner recalled negotiating for creative control before signing the family’s reality TV deal.
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She said, “I was not going to put my family in a vulnerable position by signing a piece of paper that said you can do whatever you want with our image, and we will only see it on TV.”
Recalling the beginning of the show, he said that he saw it as an opportunity to promote the family businesses. “We were working on our store in Calabasas, and I thought the show would be a great way to promote our business, because it was like an instant focus group.”
The show ultimately ran for 20 seasons and turned the Kardashian-Jenner name into a global entertainment and business brand. The Kardashians’ multimillion-dollar deal with Hulu in 2021 further expands the family’s media empire.