Kylie Jenner has built a beauty empire worth a fortune, but if new claims from Hollywood insiders are to be believed, her public image could use a little polishing.
Sources speaking to Rob Shutter, accuse the reality star of treating people outside her celebrity circle as though they barely matter. One insider even compares her alleged attitude to Blake Lively’s much-discussed reputation.
“Kylie thinks the world revolves around her. If you don’t have her money, fame or status, she can make you feel like you’re absolutely nobody. People are expected to bow down and stay out of her way,” the source claimed.
The allegations go beyond celebrity gossip.
Insiders point to three supposed examples of her behaviour: allegedly making jokes about people struggling financially, household staff being instructed to avoid eye contact and stay out of sight, and restaurant workers reportedly dealing with a dismissive attitude.
Another source claimed people around Jenner are reluctant to challenge her.
“Nobody wants to cross Kylie. People are scared of losing access, losing their jobs or being frozen out. So they smile, say yes and put up with behavior they would never tolerate from anyone else,” the insider told the outlet.
The criticism doesn’t stop there. A source also takes aim at the contrast between Jenner’s enormous wealth and the alleged way she treats people working around her.
“She has all the money in the world, but money cannot buy class. The way you treat people who work for you tells everyone exactly who you are,” the source said.
These remain claims from unnamed sources, not independently established accounts of Jenner’s behaviour.
Still, the allegations raise an awkward question: can a billion-dollar beauty brand survive a reputation makeover of its own?
