Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Kendall Jenner

Public opinion and media debates around Kendall Jenner—discover key moments of controversy.

Kendall Jenner is an American model, socialite, and media personality who gained prominence through the reality television series *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, where she starred for 20 seasons. Her success on the show, which documented her and her family's lives, led to various spin-off series. After *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* concluded, Jenner and her family transitioned to a new reality television series, *The Kardashians*, on Hulu.

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Full Timeline Controversies & Scandals

February 10, 2016: Lawsuit Against Cutera Filed

On February 10, 2016, Kendall Jenner's legal team filed a $10 million lawsuit against Cutera for using her brand without authorization in ads for its Laser Genesis acne treatment.

April 2017: Pepsi Commercial Controversy

In April 2017, Kendall Jenner starred in a Pepsi commercial that was criticized for trivializing protests against police brutality. Pepsi pulled the ad and apologized to Jenner.

June 2017: Kendall + Kylie "Vintage" T-shirt Line Launch

In June 2017, Kendall and Kylie launched a line of "vintage" T-shirts featuring superimposed images of themselves over famous musicians. The shirts were criticized and faced legal issues, leading to their removal and an apology.

June 28, 2017: Announcement of Rock vs. Rap Vintage T-shirt Line

On June 28, 2017, the Jenner sisters announced their Rock vs. Rap line of vintage T-shirts. These t-shirts featured superimposed images of them over famous artists, including The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. The announcement led to backlash and cease-and-desist letters, resulting in an apology and the shirts being pulled from retail.

2017: Involvement with Fyre Festival Promotion

In 2017, Kendall Jenner was paid $275,000 for an Instagram post promoting Fyre Festival, which was later revealed to be fraudulent. She later apologized for her involvement.

2017: La Perla campaign controversy

In 2017, Kendall Jenner's campaign for La Perla caused controversy when she had to cancel a previously scheduled appearance as a Victoria's Secret model due to her affiliation with La Perla.

June 2020: Response to Factory Worker Payment Allegations

In June 2020, the Jenner sisters addressed reports that their fashion brand Kendall + Kylie had failed to pay factory workers in Bangladesh due to the coronavirus pandemic. They clarified their company's ownership and relationship with Global Brands Group (GBG).

November 2020: Criticism for Birthday Party During Pandemic

In November 2020, Kendall Jenner faced public criticism after holding a large birthday party with over a hundred attendees during the COVID-19 pandemic, violating Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order. Her mother responded to the criticism by emphasizing their family's commitment to regular testing.

May 2021: Criticism for 818 Tequila Campaign

In May 2021, Kendall Jenner was criticised for cultural appropriation following sharing the campaign shoot for her tequila company, 818 Tequila, on Instagram. The advertisement featured scenes of Jenner on a horse in an agave field where native farmers were harvesting the agave.

August 2021: Lawsuit by Liu Jo for Contract Breach

In August 2021, Kendall Jenner was sued for $1.8 million by Liu Jo, an Italian fashion company, for allegedly breaching her contract. The lawsuit claimed that Jenner had caused "great expense" by failing to complete a second photoshoot for the Fall/Winter 2020 campaign, despite being paid $1.35 million of the $1.5 million total for both photoshoots. Liu Jo stated that Jenner cited health concerns and declined to travel to Italy, while traveling for other designers and hosting large parties.