Kendall Jenner Under Fire: From Runway Diva to Family Outsider, How the Supermodel of the Kardashian-Jenner Dynasty Battles Allegations of Coldness, Feuds With Sisters, Secret Struggles With Anxiety, Romance Rumors, Backstage Scandals, and the Dark Side of Fashion Fame While Living in the Shadow of Kim and Kylie’s Billion-Dollar Empires — Is Kendall Jenner Truly the Most Relatable Sister or Is She Quietly Crumbling Under the Pressure of Perfection in a Dynasty That Demands More Drama Than She Can Give?

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In the Kardashian-Jenner family, drama is currency, scandals are strategy, and headlines are oxygen. But one sister has often stood apart from the chaos: Kendall Jenner. Known as the family’s resident supermodel, Kendall carved her path not through reality television or billion-dollar beauty businesses but on the high-fashion runways of Paris, Milan, and New York. To many, she is the “normal” one, the grounded sister who doesn’t overshare. But behind her polished façade lies a far more complicated story — one of isolation, quiet battles, and the hidden cost of being the family’s outsider.

Kendall was just 11 years old when Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered. Unlike her older sisters, who were eager to perform for the cameras, Kendall often seemed withdrawn, preferring privacy over spectacle. While Kim, Khloé, and Kourtney became reality stars, Kendall began modeling, distancing herself from the chaos of the family show.

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But her modeling career has not been without controversy. Critics claim Kendall benefited from nepotism, landing coveted jobs not because of her talent but because of her famous last name. Fellow models accused her of “cutting the line,” getting Vogue covers and Victoria’s Secret gigs without paying her dues. Kendall herself admitted in interviews that she never had to struggle the way other models did.

Despite the criticism, Kendall became one of the world’s highest-paid models, walking for designers like Chanel, Versace, and Balmain. She graced countless magazine covers and was named a fashion icon. Yet fame brought more pressure than peace. Unlike her sisters, who thrive on social media drama, Kendall has struggled with anxiety. She has spoken openly about panic attacks, insomnia, and the mental strain of living in the public eye.

Family dynamics have also been tense. Kendall has often been portrayed as distant, less involved in the Kardashian empire. Episodes of the family’s show revealed feuds with Kylie over fame, arguments with Khloé about loyalty, and icy exchanges with Kim. At times, Kendall has seemed like an outsider in her own family, uncomfortable with the circus her mother and sisters built.

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Romance has been another battlefield. From NBA players like Blake Griffin, Ben Simmons, and Devin Booker to rumors about her dating lifestyle, Kendall’s love life has been a tabloid obsession. Unlike Khloé, who dramatizes her relationships, Kendall prefers privacy. But this silence has fueled speculation, with tabloids spinning every sighting into scandal.

Then came the infamous Pepsi commercial in 2017, in which Kendall handed a soda to a police officer during a protest. The ad was widely criticized as tone-deaf, trivializing social justice movements. Kendall was humiliated, breaking down in tears during Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Critics slammed her as shallow and privileged, while fans questioned whether she had the substance to survive outside her family’s bubble.

But Kendall’s biggest struggle may be identity. While Kim has built an empire on shapewear, Kylie on cosmetics, and Khloé on fitness, Kendall’s brand has always been more elusive. She is the family’s model, but modeling is a world that thrives on youth and discards talent quickly. As she nears her 30s, questions loom: can Kendall transition from model to mogul, or will she fade while her sisters continue to dominate?

Some argue Kendall is the most relatable Kardashian-Jenner because she doesn’t crave constant attention. Others see her as cold, detached, and unwilling to share her life. But one thing is clear: beneath the designer gowns and red carpets, Kendall is under immense pressure to be perfect in a dynasty where imperfection sells.

For now, Kendall maintains her image as the cool, reserved supermodel. But the cracks are showing. Anxiety, family tension, and the relentless demands of fame weigh heavily. In a family where scandal is survival, Kendall’s reluctance to play the game may one day leave her behind.

The question remains: is Kendall Jenner the family’s voice of sanity — or simply its most silent casualty?