Kendall Jenner Responds to Backlash Over Recent Modeling Comments

Following backlash towards her recent comments about fellow models in the industry, Kendall Jenner tweeted out an official response to the incdient saying her words were taken out of context.

Kendall Jenner had some questionable comments about fellow models in the industry in her recent interview with Love magazine. Following some backlash, Jenner has issued a response. 

Her original read, "Since the beginning we’ve been super selective about what shows I would do. I was never one of those girls who would do like 30 shows a season or whatever the fuck those girls do." Many did not take too kindly to what she had to say about the schedule of other models with various women and voiced their frustration with the remark on social media. 

I’m shocked but not surprised by this attitude. Not everyone gets to skip castings, get paid more than everyone else and generally work less- it’s not about being “selective”, it’s about not having to put the work in but still receiving all the campaigns and editorials. https://t.co/13WsCRUNT5

— l. anderson (@Leomie_Anderson) August 20, 2018

Today, Jenner took to Twitter to defend herself and say her words were taken out of context. 

I was misrepresented in a recent interview over the wknd & it’s important to clarify the meaning. It was intended to be entirely complimentary but unfortunately, my words were twisted & taken out of context.I want to be clear. The respect that I have for my peers is immeasurable!

— Kendall (@KendallJenner) August 21, 2018

While it came across as an insult in the interview, Jenner says it was "intended to be entirely complimentary." She continued, "The respect I have for her peers is immeasurable!"

I get to experience first hand their tireless commitment, their work ethic, the endless days, the lack of sleep, separation from family and friends, stress of traveling, the toll on physical and mental health, yet they still make it all look effortless and beautiful.

— Kendall (@KendallJenner) August 21, 2018

I’m inspired by so many of these people i have had the good fortune to work alongside! There’s no way i could EVER hate on that ❤️ i want everyone to win. SLAY ALWAYS.

— Kendall (@KendallJenner) August 21, 2018

The 22-year-old concluded by saying she's "inspired by so many of these people I have had the good fortune to work alongside!"

This is not the first time that Jenner has had to respond to backlash. Last year, she was dragged for appearing in a tone deaf Pepsi commercial centered on a protest as demonstrations for equality took place around the country. She even said that her "life is over" following the incident. If she could survive that Pepsi catastrophe, she will probably be able to get past this misstep, too. 

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