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One user boldly wrote, “It’s probably true that the Kardashians work hard, and Kim seems to have the most hustle of the bunch. But to ignore the pre-career privilege—a famous, uber-rich father & vast LA network that included Paris Hilton at her peak of fame—is tone deaf at best, offensive at worst.”
It’s probably true that the Kardashians work hard, and Kim seems to have the most hustle of the bunch. But to ignore the pre-career privilege — a famous, uber-rich father & vast LA network that included Paris Hilton at her peak of fame — is tone deaf at best, offensive at worst. https://t.co/0EFAfoqNxS
— Geeta Minocha (@geeta_minocha) March 9, 2022
Soon after, Kim Kardashian responded to the backlash, suggesting that people didn’t understand the “true story” behind her family’s upbringing. The reality TV star spoke to sisters Khloé and Kendall and said, “Yeah, we grew up privileged, but people don’t know the story of [Caitlyn Jenner] and Mom having to sell their house in Hidden Hills because they couldn’t afford it and they had to move to an apartment,” she said. Caitlyn Jenner happens to be their mom’s former partner, Kris Jenner.
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However, the reality was reportedly far from what Kim claimed. According to sources, in Kris Jenner’s 2011 memoir, Kris Jenner…And All Things Kardashian, which talks about her life as she juggles motherhood and getting acquainted with fame and the polished life, it was mentioned that the family grew up with a golden spoon. Hence, this shows the power of social media and how Kim’s comments sparked a larger conversation about the realities of success, hard work, and privilege in the world of business.