Brody Jenner
A foundational figure in the early-2000s reality TV boom, he helped turn the sun-soaked dramas of Los Angeles youth into a national obsession.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American reality television personality and model·Birthday: August 21·Millennials
Biography
Brody Jenner arrived on the scene as reality television was cementing itself as a dominant force. The son of Olympic decathlete Bruce Jenner and stepson of Kris Jenner, he was part of the original cast of 'The Hills,' a show that perfected the glossy, aspirational soap opera of young adulthood in Los Angeles. As the charming, often conflicted love interest, Jenner became a central figure in the show's tangled social web, his relationships and friendships fueling watercooler discussion. His presence also served as a key early link between the 'The Hills' universe and the burgeoning 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' empire, where he appeared frequently. While later ventures included hosting and DJing, his legacy is inextricably tied to that specific moment when the private lives of attractive young people in LA became must-see TV.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Brody was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brody Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Brody's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a central cast member on MTV's hugely influential reality series 'The Hills' from 2006 to 2010.
- Appeared as a recurring personality on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians,' connecting two major reality TV franchises.
- Starred in and produced his own reality series, 'Bromance,' which searched for a new best friend.
- Built a secondary career as a professional DJ, performing at clubs and events internationally.
Did You Know?
He is the half-brother of Kendall and Kylie Jenner and the stepbrother of the Kardashian sisters.
His first reality TV appearance was on the short-lived series 'The Princes of Malibu' with his brother Brandon.
He is an avid surfer and grew up in Malibu, California.
He briefly pursued a career in acting, with a small role in the film 'The Hills Have Eyes 2.'
“The Hills was a moment, but I'm building my own life away from that lens.”
