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7 ways Kendall Jenner differs from the Kardashians: unlike sisters Kim, Khloé, Kourtney and Kylie, she’s less drama, more privacy and no rush to have a baby despite pressure from mum Kris

Kendall Jenner stands out from her celebrity sisters, but why? Photo: @kendalljenner/Instagram
If it weren’t for the family reality show, most people probably wouldn’t guess that Kendall Jenner was a Kardashian. Besides seemingly preferring distance from Hulu’s new release The Kardashians, Kendall has made a distinguished name for herself in luxury fashion, earning the Forbes title of world’s highest-paid model for two consecutive years in a row, in 2017 and 2018.
Kendall Jenner and that controversial Pepsi ad. Photo: Handout

She is notoriously private about her life and doesn’t get caught up in the scandals or drama that her sisters are oh so famous for, either. As the daughter of Kris and Caitlyn Jenner (who are now divorced), she’s rarely the subject of headlines with her sisters unless it’s about her red carpet fashion looks … oh, and that controversial Pepsi commercial.

We took a look at what sets Kendall apart from her superstar household.

1. Her naturally good looks

Kendall Jenner for Messika Paris. Photo: Messika
We’re not denying she hasn’t had a glow-up, but compared to her sisters who have had some extreme transformations, Kendall looks relatively the same as she did growing up. She’s blessed with a tall physique, perhaps thanks to her former Olympian parent, and already has striking facial features, which prompts the question – why would you get work done?

In 2017, she was slammed with plastic surgery rumours on her plumper pout, which she strenuously denied. “It’s all so exhausting,” she said, per British media. “As a model, why would I have my face reconstructed? It doesn’t even make sense. It’s crazy because sometimes I feel like people just want me to lose.”

She’s previously criticised her sisters for taking drastic procedures under the knife on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Plus, like many celebrities, she’s also been caught in the occasional Photoshop mishap.

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2. Her absence from The Kardashians show

Hulu series The Kardashians. Photo: Hulu

The Hulu series aired on April 14, with new episodes streaming every Thursday. But it didn’t come as too much of a surprise that Kendall and her sister Kylie weren’t in the new series much, since it was the same case with KUWTK. The Jenner sisters were never the focal point, with Kim, Khloé and Kourtney taking the spotlight. And to be honest, it doesn’t seem like the two are interested in being on the programme when they’ve got their own things going on. Kendall actually missed the premiere too, which sent fans into speculation mode, but it was later revealed that she was just too sick to attend.

3. There’s been much less drama in her life

Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Photo: @kyliejenner/Instagram
It’s very rare that Kendall gets caught up – or is even interested – in participating in the drama that unfolds within the family. For example, the recent news of Blac Chyna taking her ex Rob along with Kris, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney and Kylie to court for defamation meant that practically the whole gang was being sued – except Kendall.
Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin. Photo: BFA.com

She’s even kept on good terms with her sisters’ multiple exes. In February this year, Kendall was spotted hanging out with Kim’s ex-husband Kanye “Ye” West and Chaney Jones, together with Hailey Bieber and Khloé’s ex French Montana. The Victoria’s Secret model is also pals with Kourtney’s ex Younes Bendjima and Scott Disick, with whom she’s been close since she was a child. The fact of the matter is that she simply “doesn’t care” about the drama.

“It’s a lot. I don’t know how I stay out of it, I guess I just – I don’t really care,” she said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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4. She’s in no rush to have a baby

Devin Booker and Kendall Jenner. Photo: @4BHHH/Twitter
Every sister in the Kardashian-Jenner family has at least one kid, including Kendall’s younger sister Kylie, 24, who has two with American rapper Travis Scott. And in the entire household, Kendall is currently the aunt of about 20 children, including the brothers. So that prompts some discussion for whether Kendall, 26, is planning to have any children with her boyfriend of one year, Devin Booker. And momager Kris has been on her case with the request.
Kendall Jenner has no plans to have kids soon, but adores sister Kylie’s daughter, Stormi. Photo: @kendalljenner/Instagram

In an interview with Daily Pop on whether she’s faced any pressure from anyone to have kids, the model responded, “Mum, 100 per cent.” She added, “She will just randomly text me and be like, ‘I think it’s time,’ and I’m like, ‘Is this not up to me?!’” In response, Kris said, “Just your friendly reminder!”, per Cosmopolitan.

It doesn’t look like it’ll be any time soon though, with Kendall telling Vogue she’s “ready to wait” until her late 20s.

5. Her career as a supermodel

Kendall Jenner takes to the catwalk during the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Photo: EPA
Kendall’s modelling career has really taken off in the last few years, but the reality star actually started when she was only 14. Mother Kris helped her get into Wilhelmina Models in 2009, and she started with gigs like Forever 21 campaigns before progressing to the high fashion model she is now, walking runways for Chanel, Balmain, Tommy Hilfiger and much more. It’s quite a far cry from her siblings, who have mainly capitalised off their fame and wealth to establish their own companies on their own terms, from Kylie’s cosmetics brand to Kim’s billion-dollar empire.
Kendall Jenner and her Tequila brand 818. Photo: Handout
That being said, Kendall did launch a tequila brand, 818, but she did it secretly without her name to see if it could gain recognition – and awards – without the Kardashian-Jenner fame tied to it, according to Vulture. And it paid off, as it anonymously won numerous tasting accolades.

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6. Her besties are celebrities with similar backgrounds

Kendall Jenner is besties with Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid’s sister. Photo: @kendalljenner/Instagram

As a Hollywood socialite, you’re going to have some famous friends. For Kendall, her inner circle mainly comprises of celebrities with similar backgrounds, famously her BFFs Gigi and Bella Hadid, Hailey Baldwin and Cara Delevingne. She’s also buddies with other high-profile celebs like Karlie Kloss, Willow Smith, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jaden Smith, Justin Bieber and many, many more.

Meanwhile, Kylie’s friendship circle contrasts, with models like Stassie Karanikolaou, former bestie Jordyn Woods – before she betrayed the family – and controversial beauty YouTuber James Charles.

7. She “doesn’t fit in” and has a different vibe

Khloé Kardashian, Kylie and Kris Jenner, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner at the Kardashian Kollection launch party in Los Angeles. Photo: AP Photo/Matt Sayles

A bit of an eye roller, but Kendall has acknowledged she doesn’t fit in with the family in different ways. She has said that she’s not “curvy” like them. “My sisters are a lot curvier than me. They have boobs and I don’t have boobs. Growing up being this little twiggy girl, I saw my sisters and always thought, ‘Oh no, am I supposed to be sexy like them?” she told The Telegraph.

Generally more introverted, Kendall’s personality is a stark contrast to her famous sisters too. She said, “I’m not necessarily a lot like them. I like that I have a different vibe to everyone. I like to do different things. And that’s OK.”

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  • Kendall rarely appears on Hulu’s The Kardashians and Blac Chyna left her name out when suing Kris, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney and Kylie, but there was that shocking Pepsi ad in 2017
  • She isn’t in a rush to have kids with her NBA star boyfriend Devin Booker, walks runways for Chanel and Tommy Hilfiger, and is besties with Gigi and Bella Hadid