Kylie Jenner has opened up about becoming a mother at a young age and admitted that she sometimes felt like she missed out on some of her younger years. The Kardashians star, who is now 29, shares her two children, Stormi and Aire, with her former partner Travis Scott.
In a new interview with Who What Wear, Jenner spoke honestly about how motherhood affected her during her 20s. She explained that after giving birth to Aire at the age of 25, she decided that she did not want to have any more children at that point. Instead, she wanted to focus on herself and enjoy the second half of her 20s.
“The first half was like, ‘You’re pregnant,’ and then it’s the year of recovery, and, you know, my mental state, my postpartum depression, and all those things,” Jenner said. “It felt like I lost some of those young years of my life.”
Jenner said she now feels more confident and comfortable with herself. She also wants to make the most of the years ahead as she prepares to turn 30 next year. According to the reality star, reaching 29 has made her think more about the things she wants to experience in life.
“I think there’s something that happens when you’re turning 29 I’ll be 30 next year and you almost feel like the clock is ticking, even though you’re still so young,” she said.
Jenner explained that she does not want to look back in the future and regret not taking enough chances. She wants to step outside her comfort zone, try new things and make more opportunities for herself.
One of the biggest things Jenner is considering is acting. She said watching her older sister Kim Kardashian pursue acting has inspired her to explore the same path. Kim has appeared in projects including All’s Fair and American Horror Story.
“She does a lot of things that excite her but, at the same time, scare her,” Jenner said about Kim. “It’s amazing to watch her achieve and chase her dreams. I’m just trying to do more things, choose a few things a year, get out of my comfort zone, and just go for it.”
Kim also spoke about Kylie during the interview and praised her younger sister for always having a strong sense of identity. She described Kylie as a “wise soul” and said she believes the world is now beginning to see the side of Kylie that their family has known for years.
Kylie also revealed that she has already received two acting scripts. While she has not yet found the perfect project, she said one recent script has caught her attention. She added that she wants to be careful about choosing a role, especially if it requires her to spend a lot of time away from her children.
“I want to make sure it’s the right fit, especially if I’m going to do something major and … be away from my kids. I want to make sure it feels right,” she said.
For Jenner, this new phase appears to be about taking chances, discovering new opportunities and making sure she has no regrets about the life she chooses to live.
