Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Kendra Wilkinson Celebrates Milestones: Daughter's Graduation & Her Big 40!

Kendra Wilkinson, 40, shared a rare snap with her daughter Alijah Mary Baskett, 11, on her Instagram Story on Wednesday as she prepared for her last day of elementary school

Kendra Wilkinson's Sizzling 40th Birthday Bash: Rare Snap with Daughter, Golf Game, and Cigar-Puffing Fun!

Get ready for a dose of sass, glamour, and nostalgia as Kendra Wilkinson celebrates her 40th birthday in style! The Playboy vet shared a rare snap with her stunning daughter Alijah Mary Baskett, 11, on her Instagram Story - just ahead of her big day. And let's just say it's a moment to remember!

The mother-daughter duo posed for a selfie together, marking Alijah's last day of elementary school. We can't help but swoon over Kendra's radiant smile and Alijah's adorable giggles as they celebrated this milestone moment.

The rare snap with her daughter comes just before she celebrated her 40th birthday in style on Wednesday

But that's not all, folks! The TV personality also gave fans a sneak peek into her 40th birthday extravaganza. She rocked a sizzling white seamless zip-up top and sported a hot pink golf skort as she hit the golf course with her A-game on full display. Yes, you read that right - Kendra even puffed on a cigar to show off her putting skills!

And let's not forget the pièce de résistance: Kendra's lavish birthday cake featuring her name and a stunning display of pale pink roses. Talk about making memories!

But before we dive into the festivities, let's take a trip down memory lane with Kendra. The blonde bombshell has been open about her wild ride as one of Hugh Hefner's three live-in girlfriends in the Playboy Mansion during her early 20s. In an exclusive chat with Fox News Digital, Kendra dished on what she regrets about her time at the iconic estate.

The Playboy vet put on a busty display in a white seamless zip-up top and sported a hot pink golf skort as she puffed on a cigar while enjoying a game of golf

"I was surrounded by everyone - every celebrity, every billionaire, and what was I thinking?" Kendra confessed. "But I'm now in real estate, so I'm good."

Fast-forward to the present, and Kendra has built a successful career as a realtor with Mauricio Umansky's The Agency. Her docuseries, Kendra Sells Hollywood on Discovery+, showcased her journey as a new agent in the cutthroat industry.

However, Kendra revealed that filming the show wasn't all smooth sailing. In an interview with People last November, she confessed to feeling "off mentally" while filming. "I feel a little regret filming my last show because I wasn't really ready," Kendra shared.

She also gave fans a glimpse of her lavish birthday cake, which featured her name and a display of pale pink roses

But it's clear that Kendra has put her past behind her and is focused on the present. In a recent chat with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes on their podcast, Kendra gushed about her time as Mrs. Hank Baskett, saying, "And so when those days came to an end, I crumbled so hard, and it almost killed me."

Despite the challenges she faced during her marriage, Kendra is grateful for the experience. "It was the right timing," she emphasized. "I found myself so bored at the Playboy Mansion... I was just like, 'I'm ready to leave this place. I'm ready to start a family.'"

And that's exactly what Kendra did - she started fresh and built a life with her ex-husband Hank Baskett, whom she credits as being an amazing father to their two kids.

Kendra was previously married to former NFL star Hank Baskett, 42, from 2009 to 2018 (both pictured 2016)

So here's to Kendra on her 40th birthday: May it be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of golfing adventures! Stay tuned for more juicy updates from The Scholarly Note - the premier source for celebrity news and gossip!

They share two children: son Hank Baskett IV, 15, and daughter Alijah (pictured 2024)

Kendra rose to fame on the E! unscripted series The Girls Next Door, which followed her life as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends. She lived at the famous estate from 2004 to 2009 (L-R Kendra, Hugh, and Holly Madison)