Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Kendall Jenner

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 29, 2025

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

Kendall Nicole Jenner is an American model, socialite, and media personality. She gained prominence through the reality television show *Keeping Up with the Kardashians*, appearing in all 20 seasons from 2007 to 2021. The show's success spawned spin-offs like *Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami* and *Life of Kylie*. After *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* concluded, Jenner and her family began starring in *The Kardashians* on Hulu in 2022, continuing their presence in reality television.

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Full Timeline Controversies & Scandals

February 10, 2016: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Cutera Filed

On February 10, 2016, lawyers representing Jenner Inc. filed a $10 million lawsuit against esthetic medical company Cutera for using her brand without authorization in ad campaigns for its Laser Genesis acne treatment.

May 2016: Charges Against Cutera Dropped

In May 2016, Kendall Jenner's attorneys dropped the charges in the lawsuit against Cutera.

April 2017: Pepsi Ad Controversy

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

June 28, 2017: Rock vs. Rap T-Shirt Line Backlash

On June 28, 2017, the Jenner sisters announced the Rock vs. Rap line of vintage T-shirts for their Kendall + Kylie line of clothing, featuring the likenesses of various rock and rap artists. The announcement faced backlash, and the shirts were pulled from retail.

2017: Paid Post for Fyre Festival

In 2017, Kendall Jenner was paid $275,000 for an Instagram post promoting Fyre Festival without disclosing it as an ad. She later apologized for her involvement after the festival turned out to be fraudulent.

November 2020: Criticism for Birthday Party During Pandemic

In November 2020, Kendall Jenner faced significant public criticism after having a birthday party with a hundred plus attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite Los Angeles County having a stay-at-home order in effect.

2020: Incomplete Photoshoot for Liu Jo's Fall/Winter Campaign

In 2020, Kendall Jenner completed a photoshoot for the Spring/Summer campaign for Liu Jo. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she could not complete the Fall/Winter campaign's photoshoot, leading to legal disputes the following year.

May 2021: Criticism for Cultural Appropriation in Tequila Campaign

In May 2021, Kendall Jenner was criticised for culturally appropriating Mexican culture after sharing the campaign shoot for her tequila company, 818 Tequila, on Instagram.

August 2021: Lawsuit by Liu Jo for Breach of Contract

In August 2021, Kendall Jenner was sued for $1.8 million by Italian fashion company Liu Jo for allegedly breaching her contract by not completing two photoshoots for which she had already been paid.