Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne posing together at a fashion event
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Kendall Jenner Addresses Decade-Long Romance Rumors With Cara Delevingne

The Kardashians star responds to ten years of fan speculation surrounding her relationship with fellow supermodel Cara Delevingne.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Kendall Jenner is finally setting the record straight about her personal life. After a full decade of nonstop internet chatter, *The Kardashians* star has directly addressed the persistent rumors linking her romantically to fellow supermodel Cara Delevingne. The duo has dominated global runways, high-fashion campaigns, and Hollywood events for years. Ever since they first rose to international prominence, their close friendship has captivated fans around the world. However, that intense public interest also sparked ten years of ongoing speculation regarding whether their bond was purely platonic or something deeper. Now, fresh reports indicate that Jenner is putting those long-standing dating whispers to rest. The reality icon is offering clarity on where things truly stand between the two runway stars after a decade of fan theories.

Are Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne dating Rumors surrounding the pair first took off early in their modeling careers as both stars skyrocketed to fame. As two of the most recognizable faces in the fashion industry, their frequent public hangouts, joint photo shoots, and affectionate social media posts turned them into instant fan favorites. Over the past ten years, pop-culture observers and online sleuths have routinely scrutinized their public interactions. Even as both women pursued separate high-profile relationships, the rumors about a potential romance between them continued to resurface across social media platforms. Despite the relentless chatter, reports confirm that their relationship has always been built on a solid foundation of friendship. Jenner's latest reaction aims to clear up any lingering confusion once and for all.

What did Kendall Jenner say about Cara Delevingne According to reported details, Jenner tackled the decade-long rumors head-on, shutting down the romantic speculation while acknowledging the deep connection they share as long-time friends and industry peers. The clarification provides a definitive answer for followers who have tracked their tight bond since the mid-2010s. Both stars have navigated the intense pressures of global fame together, maintaining a strong supportive network while pursuing their respective projects in reality television, acting, and high fashion. With the romance rumors officially put to bed, the focus shifts back to their individual endeavors and enduring friendship. While fan theories may continue to circulate in pop-culture history, the actual truth behind their bond is now crystal clear for everyone.

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The backstory

Verified moments, in order.

Kendall Jenner: The Public Career and the Private-Life Questions

Reality television introduces her. Fashion gives her a separate career. Along the way, Kendall Jenner’s friendships, guarded love life and business decisions become part of the story.

  1. 2007-10-14

    The family cameras start rolling

    Kendall Jenner — The family cameras start rolling

    Keeping Up with the Kardashians premieres when Kendall is 11. Growing up on the family’s reality show makes her recognizable long before runway casting directors come calling.

  2. 2014-02-13

    A runway turning point

    Kendall Jenner — A runway turning point

    Jenner walks in Marc Jacobs’s autumn/winter show in New York, wearing a sheer top and bleached eyebrows. The booking marks a major step from reality-TV recognition into high-fashion modeling.

  3. 2014-12-02

    Sharing the runway with Cara

    Kendall Jenner — Sharing the runway with Cara

    Jenner and Cara Delevingne walk in Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show in Salzburg, Austria. Their overlapping fashion careers put them together in public; those appearances do not establish a romantic relationship.

  4. 2017-04Flashpoint

    The Pepsi ad collapses

    Kendall Jenner — The Pepsi ad collapses

    A Pepsi commercial shows Jenner leaving a photo shoot, joining a protest and handing a police officer a soda. Critics accuse the campaign of tri. Pepsi pulls the ad and apologizes, including to Jenner.

  5. 2018-03

    She addresses speculation about her sexuality

    Kendall Jenner — She addresses speculation about her sexuality

    In a published interview, Jenner says she is not gay and discusses her decision to keep relationships with men relatively private. It puts her own account on the record, rather than leaving fans to assign meaning to her friendships.

  6. Flashpoint

    818 brings a business—and a backlash

    Kendall Jenner — 818 brings a business—and a backlash

    Jenner announces her tequila brand, 818, in February. Its rollout draws accusations of cultural appropriation, with critics challenging its presentation of Mexican culture and her promotional imagery.

  7. 2022-04-14

    The family returns in a new series

    Kendall Jenner — The family returns in a new series

    The Kardashians premieres with Jenner again appearing alongside her mother and sisters. After the original show ends in 2021, the new series keeps her family life on screen alongside her modeling and business careers.

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People also ask

Did Kendall Jenner date Cara Delevingne?
No, reports confirm that Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne are long-time close friends, putting decade-long romantic rumors to rest.
How long have rumors about Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne existed?
Speculation regarding a romance between the two supermodels has persisted for roughly ten years.