Kendall Jenner breaks her silence on sexuality rumors
Kendall Jenner has publicly addressed long-standing rumors about her sexuality, talking candidly about the speculations during a January 9 presence on Owen Thiele’s In My Dreams podcast. The supermodel stated that while rumors itself doesn’t both...

“There’s a Whole Side of the Internet That Thinks I’m a Lesbian”
During the discussion, Jenner acknowledged about the widespread assumptions spreading online.“Then there's the whole side of the internet that thinks I'm a lesbian,” she stated.
What unsettles her most is not the rumors itself, but the harsh tone attached to it.
“You want to know what really bothers me? How mean people are about it. It's not with, like, a welcoming arm of like, ‘Hey, if you were, yes, come join.’ It's not kind. It's very mean. It's very like, ‘What the f--k are you doing?’”
Jenner highlighted that the commentary often lacks empathy and changes her identity into a source for ridicule rather than understanding.
Why Jenner Says She Would Have Already Come Out
While speaking about the rumors, Jenner made it clear that she does not identify as gay. At the same time, she states how difficult coming out can be for several people.“I understand that coming out is not an easy thing for anybody, if not most people,” she describbed.
“And I'm not saying that's an easy thing, but knowing, and I can speak for myself here, and knowing myself, I think at this point in my life I'd be out if I was.”
She further mentioned about her perspective by citing,
“I'm not saying it's an easy thing. I'm just saying that knowing me and knowing how I would want to live my life, I would be. I'd have no problem being that.”
Is Kendall Jenner Hiding Her Identity for Business Reasons?
Jenner also pushed back against assertions indicating that she may be concealing her sexuality to safeguard the Kardashian-Jenner brand or her own profession.“I've seen really f--ked up things that are like, ‘It's bad for business,’ and I'm like, ‘What? How?’ I don't understand it.”
She rejected the idea that her personal identity would negatively influence her professional life.
What Is Kendall Jenner’s Final Word on the Speculation?
Summing up her views clearly, Jenner mentioned,“All's to say, as of today, I am not. I don't think I will be, but I'm not closing doors to experiences in life.”
Clearing the Air on Plastic Surgery Rumors
In the same interview, the 818 Tequila founder also addressed long-standing speculations about cosmetic treatments.“I've never had any plastic surgery on my face, nothing,” she stated.
“I've never had any work done. I told you, the only thing I've done twice is I've done baby Botox in my forehead.”
She further said that she ultimately wasn’t a fan of the results, citing,
“I didn't love it, and I don't love it.”
FAQs:
Q1. Who is Kendall Jenner?Kendall Jenner is an American supermodel, television personality, and entrepreneur. She is popular for her work in fashion and her role on The Kardashians.
Q2. What rumors did Kendall Jenner address?
She addressed long-standing online rumors about her sexuality. The speculations have circulated on social media for many years.
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