Kendra Scott is an American personality who is popular as a fashion designer. She is best known as the executive chairwoman, designer, and CEO of her self-made company named Kendra Scott, LLC. Today, she has expanded her work and has become one of the billionaires in the industry. She has also been honored with Ernst & Young’s National Entrepreneur of the Year.
Early Life
Kendra Scott was born on 27th March 1974 and spent her childhood in Kenosha, Wisconsin. While she was 16 years old, Kendra and her family moved to Houston, Texas. There, she did her graduation from Klein High School.
While being at such a young age where people generally possess high fantasies, Kendra fell in love and followed a boy. Due to this, she went to Texas A&M University where she studied for at least one year before dropping out and finally moving to Austin, Texas.
She was 19 years old at the time when she moved to Austin with her ill stepfather. Kendra Scott opened her business with the title “The Hat Box”, specializing in comfortable hats and designs for women going through chemotherapy. Later, Scott sold “comfortable but stylish” pieces and donated another portion to cancer research.
Kendra Scott Career
Kendra Scott started making jewelry from her home in Austin, Texas. She launched her business, Kendra Scott LLC, in 2002. With just \$500 and her newborn son by her side, she began designing in her bedroom. She carried her pieces from store to store, trying to sell them to local boutiques.
To fill orders, she sold her samples just to buy more materials. In 2005, her designs caught the eye of Oscar de la Renta and were featured in his spring 2006 runway show. Another major moment came when designer Randolph Duke used her pieces in his 2007 show.
That same year, a financial crisis forced her to temporarily shut down her business. Everything changed when she got an order from Nordstrom. That deal gave her brand new life and helped her grow. She opened her first retail store in 2010 on South Congress Avenue in Austin. Around that time, she also launched her online store.
In 2011, she opened a boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, but it later closed. By 2014, her stores began popping up across the South and Midwest. Two years later, she sold a minority stake of her company to a private equity firm. Her business was valued at $1 billion. It had expanded into fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, home décor, and beauty products.
Kendra Scott Biography |
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| Real Name | Kendra L Baumgartner |
| Birth Date | 27 March 1974 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 51 Years |
| Birthplace | Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Fashion Designer |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Aries |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 5” – in Centimeters – 165 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 55 kg – in Pounds – 121 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 6.5 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | Rob |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Klein High School |
| College | Texas A&M University |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Ex-Husband | Matt Davis (m. 2014–2020) |
| Fiance/Boyfriend | Zac Brown |
| Children | Three (Cade Scott, Beck Scott, Grey Davis) |
Personal Life
Kendra Scott and country singer Zac Brown began dating after being introduced by a mutual friend. They made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas, where Zac called Kendra “my lady” and praised her as “the best date.” Both are passionate about philanthropy, Scott through her Kendra Scott Foundation and Brown through his veteran-focused Camp Southern Ground.
Their shared values and dedication to giving back helped strengthen their bond. Together, they have a blended family of eight children. On July 24, 2025, Zac proposed to Kendra with a large pink diamond ring during a sunset moment on a pier, and the couple later shared their excitement with People magazine.
Previous Relations
Kendra Scott has been married twice. She married John Scott on June 24, 2000, when she was 26 years old. They had two sons named Cade and Beck within five years. After their children were born, their marriage started to fall apart.
They divorced on August 22, 2006. Kendra has never shared the reason for their separation. At that time, her husband was switching jobs, and money was tight. She had only $500 and a three-month-old baby when she began making jewelry in her bedroom. She wanted to support her family during a tough time.
Later, she found love again with Matt Davis. They got married on June 6, 2014, in Sedona, Arizona. They had a son named Grey together. Matt also accepted Cade and Beck as his own. Their blended family grew close and shared a strong bond.
Kendra often speaks openly about her life. Even while leading a billion-dollar company, she has faced personal struggles. Her second marriage ended in divorce in September 2020. She says these life lessons made her stronger.
Kendra Scott Net Worth
As of mid-2025, Kendra Scott has an estimated net worth of around $900 million, making her one of America’s richest self-made women according to Forbes. She built her fortune through her jewelry and lifestyle brand, Kendra Scott LLC, which she launched in 2002 with just $500 from her bedroom in Austin, Texas. Over the years, the brand grew rapidly and now operates more than 150 stores across the country.
A major boost came when she sold a minority stake of her company to Berkshire Partners, which helped push the business valuation beyond $1 billion. Much of her wealth comes from her majority ownership in the company, along with additional investments and partnerships. Her unique customer experiences, like the Color Bar for custom jewelry, helped fuel her success.
Trivia
- She has beaten a few other high-profile names like Beyoncé, Ellen DeGeneres, and Taylor Swift in terms of earning the highest net worth.
- Scott also appeared on ABC’s popular investment show called “Shark Tank”. She appeared as a guest and became the only female on their show in the 12th season.
- By the end of 2019, Scott had 102 retail shops. She launched her e-commerce business and other merchandise.
- She sold a few of her merchandise in London to over 1,000 specialty boutiques worldwide.
- There is more than 95 percent of people who are women in most of her retail stores.
- In February 2021, Scott stepped out of her position as CEO while being retained with the title of Executive Chairwoman. She named Tom Nolan as Kendra Scott’s CEO.
- Thereafter, Scott invested in a few of the younger companies in Austin, Texas, a few of which included Darbie Angell dinnerware and Helm Boots.
