Reality television star and cosmetics mogul Kylie Jenner has found herself in the eye of a social media storm after a perplexing decision to repost a series of photographs from a fashion shoot she once publicly derided.
The 26-year-old founder of Kylie Cosmetics took to her Instagram Stories to share several black-and-white images originally shot for Vogue magazine. The stark, high-fashion portraits, which feature Jenner in minimalist looks with slicked-back hair, were met with immediate and widespread criticism from her own fanbase.
From 'Hated' to Reposted: A Baffling U-Turn
The move is particularly baffling as Jenner had previously expressed her strong dislike for the very same images. In a since-deleted video, she was filmed reacting to the photos, grimacing and stating unequivocally that she "hated" the shoot and how she looked in it.
This history was not lost on her followers, who were quick to call out the hypocrisy. One fan commented, "I thought you hated this shoot?", while another pointedly asked, "What happened to 'I hate this shoot'?"
Fan Fury and Accusations of Being 'Out of Touch'
The backlash was swift and severe. Comments flooded in accusing the billionaire of being disingenuous and "out of touch."
Many criticised the aesthetics of the photos themselves. One user quipped, "Them pictures are horrendous," with another adding, "Them pictures are not it." The overall sentiment was a mix of confusion and disappointment, with fans feeling the images were a misstep for someone of her influence.
This incident highlights the intense scrutiny celebrities face on social media, where every post is dissected and past statements can quickly resurface to haunt them. For Jenner, a repost intended to share content with her millions of followers instead became a lesson in the fickle nature of online perception.
