Kendra Wilkinson Biography: Parents, Age, Movies, Net Worth, TV Shows, Husband, Height, Children

Kendra Leigh Wilkinson is an American television personality and real estate agent. She rose to fame as one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends, appearing on The Girls Next Door (2005–2009).

Although not a Playboy Playmate, she featured in three nude pictorials alongside co-stars Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt.

Wilkinson later starred in her reality series Kendra (2009–2011) and Kendra on Top (2012–2017). In 2021, she transitioned into real estate, documenting her career shift in Kendra Sells Hollywood (2021–2023).

Profile

• Full Name: Kendra Leigh Wilkinson
• Stage Name: Kendra Wilkinson
• Born: June 12 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American television personality and real estate agent
• Height: 1.63 m
• Parents: Patti Wilkinson, Eric W. Wilkinson
• Siblings: Colin Wilkinson
• Spouse: Hank Baskett (m. 2009–2018)
• Partner: Hugh Hefner (2004–2008)
• Children: Hank Randall Baskett IV ,Alijah Mary Baskett
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life And Education

Kendra Leigh Wilkinson was born on June 12, 1985, in San Diego, California, to Eric W. Wilkinson and Patti Wilkinson. Her father, a successful biotech engineer, grew up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey before settling in San Diego.

Her mother, originally from New Jersey, was a professional cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles. Kendra’s parents divorced in 1994 when she was eight years old.

She has a younger brother, Colin Wilkinson. During her teenage years, Kendra attended Clairemont High School in San Diego, where she was active in sports, particularly softball.

Kendra is of English, Irish, and Ukrainian descent. While her religious beliefs are not publicly known, she has occasionally referenced spirituality in interviews.

Career

Kendra Wilkinson initially aspired to become a marine biologist but later pursued a career in modeling and entertainment. Before gaining fame, she worked as a glamour model and briefly as an administrative assistant at a dental office.

Her career took a significant turn in 2004 when she met Hugh Hefner at his 78th birthday party, leading to her becoming one of his girlfriends and moving into the Playboy Mansion.

In December 2005, she also became a regular blogger for the Philadelphia Eagles, a team her mother had cheered for professionally and her future husband, Hank Baskett, played for in the NFL.

Wilkinson gained widespread recognition as a cast member of the E! reality series The Girls Next Door (2005–2009) alongside Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt. The show offered a behind-the-scenes look at life in the Playboy Mansion and significantly boosted her public profile.

Although she was not a Playboy Playmate, she appeared in multiple nude pictorials with her co-stars. Following her departure from the mansion in 2009, she starred in her reality series Kendra (2009–2011), which chronicled her life post-Playboy and preparations for her wedding to Baskett. She later transitioned to Kendra on Top (2012–2017) on WE TV, focusing on her family life and personal challenges.

Beyond reality television, Wilkinson has made various entertainment appearances, including roles in Las Vegas, Entourage, and music videos like Akon’s Smack That and Nickelback’s Rockstar.

She also competed on MTV’s Celebrity Rap Superstar and had a cameo in Scary Movie 4. In 2013, she appeared on Celebrity Wife Swap and was involved in a car accident that resulted in a minor hemorrhagic stroke.

Expanding her career, she performed in the Las Vegas stage production Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man in 2017. More recently, she transitioned into real estate, documenting her journey in the reality series Kendra Sells Hollywood (2021–2023).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @kendrawilkinson
• Facebook handle: Kendra Wilkinson

Personal Life

Kendra Wilkinson married former NFL wide receiver Hank Baskett on June 27, 2009, until their divorce was finalized in 2019.

They met in 2008, got engaged later that year, and had two children: Hank Randall Baskett IV (December 11, 2009) and Alijah Mary Baskett (May 16, 2014).

Their marriage ended due to cheating allegations and other marital challenges. Despite their divorce, Wilkinson has expressed forgiveness and appreciation for Baskett as a co-parent.

Currently, Wilkinson describes her love life as “nonexistent” but remains open to future relationships.

Filmography

• Scary Movie 4 (2006)
• The House Bunny (2008)
• Scary Movie V (2013)
• Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015)
• The Girls Next Door (2005-2009)
• Entourage (2005)
• Las Vegas (2005)
• Curb Your Enthusiasm (2005)
• Robot Chicken (2006)
• General Hospital (2007)
• How I Met Your Mother (2009)
• The Mindy Project (2013)
• Celebrity Wife Swap (2013)
• Splash (2013)
• Worst Cooks in America (2015)
• Kicking & Streaming (2022)
• Kendra Sells Hollywood (2021-2023)

Net Worth

Kendra Wilkinson’s estimated net worth is $6 million. She built her wealth through a successful television career, starring in reality shows such as The Girls Next Door, Kendra, and Kendra on Top.

In addition to entertainment, she has expanded her earnings as a real estate agent.