Kendall Jenner responds to backlash over her 'insensitive' comments about modeling

Kendall Jenner was recently named the highest paid model in the world when Forbes reported that she raked in $22 million dollars in 2017. Though she's undoubtedly successful, her recent comments regarding her start in the industry are generating some backlash and discussion over how she made her way to the number one spot.

"Since the beginning we've been super selective about what shows I would do," Jenner told Love. "I was never one of those girls who would do like 30 shows a season or whatever the f--- those girls do. More power to 'em. But I had a million jobs, not only catwalks but everything else. The whole combination was very overwhelming and I started to freak out a little bit and needed to take a step back."

The comment accompanied a photo shot for the magazine by photographer Alasdair McLellen.

People have been describing Jenner's comments as 'insensitive'

They pointed out that Jenner's beginnings in the modeling industry may have come with easier and more abundant opportunities than models who have not come from a famous family.

Even Victoria's Secret model Leomie Anderson weighed in on the discussion, saying she was "shocked but not surprised by this attitude."

Russian supermodel Vlada Roslyakova also shared her thoughts in an Instagram post, saying "those girls" Jenner mentioned "didn't have a luxury to say NO to jobs."

Jenner addressed the issue through a series of tweets on Tuesday, saying her words were 'misrepresented'

A representative for Jenner also provided a statement to INSIDER, in which they said the quote was taken out of context

"Not what she meant to say," the representative said. "The quote was taken out of context. Mid-thought [Jenner] realized the number of shows some models walk a season is closer to 80. The point was that it's their path and 'the more power to them.' She admires their hard work and dedication. It's an accomplishment."

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