Kylie Jenner celebrated her 27th birthday with the sort of stunning homage that would befit a beauty mogul. She was true to her Leo nature, with large and lavish proportions, surrounded by family and friends. The sheer volume of the Jenner-Kardashian clan makes it irresistible to take them as a collective. The fact that they are, by most measures, at the very top of the social hierarchies of contemporary celebrity means that it’s hard not to envy what they have. Their lives, after all, are curated for us, in almost real time. And anyway, what’s not to love about behind-the-scenes footage that captures guests singing “Happy Birthday”?
Kylie, always one to embrace humor, shared some beautiful party pictures next to her cake and had the gall to write, “27, basically 30, filled with love and so grateful, thank you God.” It’s a playful dig at the whole “30 is the new 20” notion, which had us fans all hee-heeing and recalling Kylie’s iconic roast of sister Kendall Jenner just last year. Kendall, having the good sense to two-peat on part of Kylie’s laugh line, didn’t miss a beat in her birthday tribute to Kyls. Her read, though, was actually a throwback to when Kylie’s cake writing was a little fluffier. “Guess who’s basically 30 now?” Oof! Both sisters are great at executing a dig.
With typical extravagance, the Kardashian-Jenner branch of the family marked Kylie’s latest birthday. Kourtney shared on social media a cherished memory from their childhood, not so long ago. Kim, for her part, used the occasion to express her gratitude for having Kylie in her life. Khloe opted for a video montage that showcased some of Kylie’s best moves, both on the dance floor and in life. Their mom, Kris, gave a shout-out to Kylie’s oft-recognized talents as a makeup mogul.
Kylie’s birthday was an emotional rollercoaster that we couldn’t get enough of. From the heartfelt carousel that her mom posted featuring adorable pictures of her with her kids, Stormi and Aire, to the good-natured ribbing she got from her sisters, the whole affair had just the right amount of sweetness and sass to make us all wonder: Is Kylie really 30 now, or are they just messing with us? Either way, the internet is aglow with talk of this birthday bash!
