Kim Kardashian “blinded” by fan anger over an interview with Variety

Kim Kardashian was “blinded” by the reaction she received after advising women in business to “take your fucking ass and work.”

“There was so much going on because of this Variety interview,” Kardashian told sisters Khloé Kardashian and Kendall Jenner in the latest episode of “The Kardashians.”

“It’s like I said what I said about working people. Do I believe it? Yes. I think you have to work hard to do this, but I was so surprised at how angry people are, ”she explained.

She then noted that she understood why people had been “triggered” by her comment, telling her family that she knew that people had not been given the same opportunities they had.

Acknowledging that they grew up in a privileged position, the 41-year-old founder of Skims said that at one point Kris Jenner and ex-Caitlyn Jenner had to sell their home and move into the apartment because they couldn’t afford it.

“Mom really started her career and made money at 50,” Kim continued, “So it’s like growing up and seeing her bustle and seeing her stand up every day with all those kids … she had to look after, I saw her work her ass and make it up… and it really inspired me to work ”.

She also doubled her apology for the comments in an interview that was published in March.

“When I made this statement, it was not a collective statement for all women, as if I did not think that women work hard or do not respect the work they do because I see it every day,” she said in the confessional. “The most important people in my life that have shaped my life, shaped my career and helped me get to where I am today are all women so I hated it being misunderstood and I am so sorry for that.”

Kardashian has been criticized on the Internet for answering the question, “What would your advice be to women in business?”

While Khloé initially answered a question in which she recommended following her passions, Kim said, “I have the best advice for women in business, pick up your fucking ass and go to work. Success is never easy, so if you put your work into it, you’ll see results. “

Many people have struck the reality star by saying that her privilege gives her the opportunities that have been given to her.

Kim then went on to “Good Morning America” ​​to apologize and claimed that the quote had become a cliche out of context.

“I walked away from that concept and question right before, which was” after 20 years in the industry, you are known to be famous “and my whole tone and attitude changed with the previous question about what advice would you give women.” – she said.

At the time, Variety reporter Elizabeth Wagmeister tweeted that she had reviewed the raw footage and the question of “being famous for being famous” followed. he asked for advice for women.

This episode featured a Wagmeister tweet showing him asking a question after Kim’s comments.

The Kardashians airs on Hulu on Thursdays.