Kendall Jenner says interview that angered models 'twisted' her words: 'I was misrepresented'

Cydney Henderson | USA TODAY

Kendall Jenner is setting the record straight after her comments on being "super selective" picking her runway shows angered fellow models.

During an interview with Love magazine, the 22-year-old said she "was never one of those girls who would do like 30 shows a season or whatever the (expletive) those girls do."

Jenner, the highest paid supermodel in 2017, said she has other things to do: "More power to ‘em. But I had a million jobs, not only catwalks but everything else."

However, in a series of tweets Tuesday, the reality star said she was "misrepresented" in the publication and that her "words were twisted and taken out of context."

She said: "I want to be clear. The respect that I have for my peers is immeasurable!"

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

"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," the supermodel continued.

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

Jenner said she wants "everyone to win."

"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," she tweeted. "SLAY ALWAYS."

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

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After Love posted an excerpt of the interview on Instagram Friday, the comments section blew up with some of "those girls" hitting back.

Model Ginta Lapina shared a screenshot of Jenner's quote with her take: "We all are hard working and worked hard to be where we are. Nothing was given to us," she wrote. Lapina also posted an Instagram story of herself during a shoot, writing "I gotta work" with the hashtag #ImNotKardashian.

Model Peyton Knight added her own hashtag, #EndThePrivilege, over Jenner's image in her Instagram story. "This kinda disrespect towards other models who have NO NAME for themselves walking into the industry is disgusting," she wrote. "We don't get to 'choose' which shows to do."

Russian model Daria Strokous responded, " 'Whatever the (expletive) those girls do’ is do their very best to make their way up AND try to make some money so that they can provide for themselves and their families,” she shared on her Instagram Story. She added: “Oh, and it’s 70 shows a season by the way.”

Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Vita Sidorkina-Morabito said she had "no words" in a comment under Love's post

Male model Xavier Serrano followed suit in the comment section, calling Jenner's interview disrespectful. "How you even dare to say that!" he wrote on Instagram. "Disrespect to all the models that we have to build our own way in the industry! (99% of us)."

In her own comment, German model Antonia Wesseloh acknowledged everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but wished Jenner would "be more down to Earth or at least know what her career is made of and be grateful at least."

On Monday, Jenner's rep Ina Treciokas told USA TODAY that the quote was "not what she meant."

"The quote was taken out of context. Midthought she realized the number of shows some models walk a season is closer to 80," Treciokas said in a statement. "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."

During the interview, the "Keeping up with the Kardashians" star said she scaled back on her modeling duties because she was "overwhelmed" and "on the verge of a mental breakdown."

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