How Kendall Jenner Made Her Acting Debut in Hawaii Five-0

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In November 2012, Kendall Jenner made her acting debut as AJ on the Hawaii Five-0 episode “I Ka Wa Mamua” that aired on November 12, 2012. She turned 17 just a few days earlier, on November 3, 2012.

Kendall Jenner made her acting debut in the American action police procedural television series Hawaii Five-0Kendall Jenner made her acting debut in the American action police procedural television series Hawaii Five-0 (Credit: CBS Television Studios)

The tall Keeping Up With the Kardashians star was just 16 years old when filming the episode as a sales assistant in a tween store that interacts with Scott Caan as Detective Sergeant Danny “Danno” Williams and Teilor Grubbs as Grace Williams.

“This is such an incredible opportunity for me and I’m excited for this new experience,” Kendall wrote on her website about her first acting gig.

Kendall Jenner as store clerk AJ and Scott Caan as Detective Sergeant Danny "Danno" Williams on the Hawaii Five-0 episode "I Ka Wa Mamua"Kendall Jenner as store clerk AJ and Scott Caan as Detective Sergeant Danny “Danno” Williams on the Hawaii Five-0 episode “I Ka Wa Mamua” (Credit: CBS Television Studios)

“I am so excited to finally share a pic of my acting debut with you guys! I’ll be on Hawaii Five-0, so mark your calendars and set your DVRs,” she followed up on Twitter.

“I had a blast shooting with the cast and crew— I hope you guys enjoy watching the episode as much as I enjoyed working on it,” Kendall added about the episode that was filmed in O’ahu, Hawaii.

Kendall Jenner arrives at day one of CoachellaKendall Jenner arrives on day one of Coachella in Indio, California on April 15, 2016 (Credit: WENN)

In April 2016, we didn’t have to wait until the second weekend of Coachella to see looks from it-girl-of-the-moment Kendall Jenner.

The reality-star-turned-model arrived at the opening day of Coachella with her usual posse in Los Angeles, which included rumored boyfriend, Jordan Clarkson.

Kendall wears a crocheted Vintage dress to the first day of CoachellaKendall wears a crocheted Vintage dress to the first day of Coachella (Credit: Michael Wright / WENNCHELLA / WENN)

Kendall wore a crocheted dress from Vintage that featured a bikini-like top, side cutouts, and a floor-length hem.

She dressed up the boho frock with a pair of round sunglasses from Oliver Peoples, a dramatic necklace by Dylanlex, and a fringed sling bag by Saint Laurent.

Kendall Jenner's feet in a pair of fringed and studded Aquazzura sandalsKendall Jenner’s feet in a pair of fringed and studded Aquazzura sandals (Credit: WENN)

She capped off her festival look with a pair of fringed and studded lace-up “Tulum” sandals by Aquazzura.

While nothing had been confirmed between Kendall and rumored beau Jordan Clarkson, the two were not shy about making public appearances.

Kendall Jenner shows off her back in a sexy crotched dress from VintageKendall Jenner shows off her back in a sexy crotched dress from Vintage (Credit: WENN)

She reportedly started dating the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard in March 2016. After attending the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, they celebrated the Fourth of July at a party in Malibu. Jordan Clarkson and Kendall Jenner split shortly thereafter.

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Aquazzura "Tulum" fringed suede sandal with round golden studs trim strapsAquazzura “Tulum” fringed suede sandal with round golden studs trim straps